Degradation of Carbon-Supported Pt Bimetallic Nanoparticles by Surface Segregation

作者:Mayrhofer Karl J J*; Hartl Katrin; Juhart Viktorija; Arenz Matthias
来源:Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2009, 131(45): 16348-+.
DOI:10.1021/ja9074216

摘要

Surface segregation of the non-noble component of a Pt bimetallic core-shell catalyst can occur even at room temperature under typical fuel cell cathode application conditions. While in an alkaline environment the nanoparticles remain stable, and the alteration in the surface composition can be tracked in situ; in an acidic electrolyte, any non-noble alloying material at the surface would immediately dissolve into the electrolyte. Therefore, such catalysts are expected to degrade steadily during operation in an acidic fuel cell until only Pt is left.

  • 出版日期2009-11-18