MoS2-rGO hybrid architecture as durable support for cathode catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

doi:10.1016/S1872-2067(19)63365-6

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Abstract: Carbon black is utilized as a conventional electrocatalyst support material for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. However, this support is prone to corrosion under oxidative and harsh environments, thus limiting the durability of the fuel cells. Meanwhile, carbon corrosion would also weaken the linkage between Pt and the support material, which causes Pt agglomeration, and consequently, deterioration of the cell performance. To overcome the drawbacks of a Pt/C electrocatalyst, a hybrid support material comprising molybdenum disulfide and reduced graphene oxide is proposed and synthesized in this study to exploit the graphitic nature of graphene and the availability of the exposed edges of MoS₂. TEM results show the uniform dispersion of Pt nanoparticles over the MoS₂-rGO surface. Electrochemical measurements indicate higher ECSA retention and better ORR activity after 10000 potential cycles for Pt/MoS₂-rGO as compared to Pt/C, demonstrating the improved durability for this hybrid support material.

Key words: Fuel cell, Hybrid catalyst support, Carbon corrosion, Supported catalyst, Pt-based electrocatalyst

Muhammad Tuoqeer Anwar, Xiaohui Yan, Muhammad Rehman Asghar, Naveed Husnain, Shuiyun Shen, Liuxuan Luo, Xiaojing Cheng, Guanghua Wei, Junliang Zhang. MoS₂-rGO hybrid architecture as durable support for cathode catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cells[J]. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2019, 40(8): 1160-1167.

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