This paper discusses the mechanisms of surface area loss of supported platinum (Pt) electrocatalysts in low-temperature fuel cells. It is argued that submonolayer dissolution of Pt nanoparticles governs the surface area loss at high voltages by increasing the loss of Pt from carbon and coarsening of Pt nanoparticles on carbon.
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Hokkaido Univ, Catalysis Res Ctr, Kita Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 0010021, Japan
Hokkaido Univ, Grad Sch Chem Sci & Engn, Kita Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 0608628, JapanHokkaido Univ, Catalysis Res Ctr, Kita Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 0010021, Japan