Characterization of durable nanostructured thin film catalysts tested under transient conditions using analytical aberration-corrected electron microscopy

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作者
Cullen, D. A. [1 ]
More, K. L. [1 ]
Reeves, K. S. [1 ]
Vernstrom, G. D. [2 ]
Atanasoska, L. L. [2 ]
Haugen, G. M. [2 ]
Atanasoski, R. T. [2 ]
机构
[1] Oak Ridge Natl Lab, Mat Sci & Technol Div, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 USA
[2] 3M Fuel Cell Components, 3M Cent Res, St Paul, MN 55144 USA
来源
POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELLS 11 | 2011年 / 41卷 / 01期
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10.1149/1.3635642
中图分类号
O646 [电化学、电解、磁化学];
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081704 ;
摘要
The stability of Ru0.1Ir0.9 oxidation evolution reaction (OER) catalysts deposited on Pt-coated nanostructured thin films (NSTFs) has been investigated by aberration-corrected electron microscopy. Accelerated stress tests showed that the OER catalysts significantly improved the durability of the Pt under cell reversal conditions. High-resolution images of the end-of-life NSTFs showed significant Ir loss from the whisker surfaces, while no Pt loss was observed. The retention of the Pt indicated that the OER catalysts had protected the catalyst-coated whisker surfaces from degradation.
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页码:1099 / 1103
页数:5
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