Journal article
Carbon nanotube architectures as catalyst supports for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
W Zhang, P Sherrell, AI Minett, JM Razal, J Chen
Energy and Environmental Science | ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY | Published : 2010
DOI: 10.1039/c0ee00139b
Abstract
Catalyst support materials exhibit great influence on the performance and durability of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. This minireview article summarises recent developments into carbon nanotube-based support materials for PEM fuel cells, including the membrane electrode assembly (MEA). The advantages of using CNTs to promote catalyst performance and stability, a perspective on research directions and strategies to improve fuel cell performance and durability are discussed. It is hoped that this minireview will act as a conduit for future developments in catalyst supports and MEA design for PEM fuel cells. © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2010.
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors would like to acknowledge that the article was written by joint first authors, Mr Weimin Zhang and Mr Peter Sherrell. The authors acknowledge ongoing support from Prof. Gordon G. Wallace and the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science. AIM acknowledges an ARC QEII Research Fellowship and JMR acknowledges an ARC APD Fellowship. Dr Chen would also like to acknowledge the ARC for continuous financial support.