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Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering, Vol. 3 No. 3, 2013.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.5599/jese.2013.0035

Electrochemical behaviour of PES ionomer and Pt-free catalyst for PEMFCs

Stefania Giordano ; Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano, Italy
Mariangela Longhi ; Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano, Italy
Leonardo Formaro ; Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano, Italy
Hermes Farina ; Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano, Italy
Giuseppe di Silvestro ; Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano, Italy

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Abstract

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) represent promising technologies to the world economy, with many applications and low environmental impact. A most important aspect concerning their widespread implementation is the cost of polymeric membranes, typically perfluorinated membranes and platinum-based catalytic electrode materials, all of which are necessary to promote electrode reactions, thus increasing fuel cell energy efficiency. In this work, we present some data about non-fluorinated polyetheresulphone (PES) membranes and Pt-free catalysts, as possible substitutes of the above materials. Their electrochemical behaviour in oxygen reduction reaction in acidic media are investigated and compared with available reference materials.

Keywords

ORR; Pt-free catalyst; PES; PEMFC

Hrčak ID:

110237

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/110237

Publication date:

1.6.2013.

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