Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals in cathode catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells: From precise synthesis to oxygen reduction reaction strategy

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Although oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts have been extensively investigated and developed, there is a lack of clarity on catalysts that can balance high performance and low cost. Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals are of special interest in the commercialization of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) due to their excellent ORR activity and stability. This review summarizes the wide range of applications of Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals in cathode catalysts for PEMFCs and their unique advantages in the field of ORR. Firstly, we introduce the fundamental understanding of Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals, and highlight the difficulties and countermeasures in their synthesis. Then, the progress of theoretical and experimental studies re-lated to the ORR activity and stability of Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals in recent years are re-viewed, especially the integrated strategies for enhancing the stability of ORR. Finally, the challenges faced by Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals are summarized and future research directions are proposed. In addition, numerous design ideas of Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals as ORR catalysts are summarized, aiming to promote further development of commercialization of PEMFC catalysts while fully understanding Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals.

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Gao, P., Chen, Q., & Zhu, H. (2021, September 1). Pt-based intermetallic nanocrystals in cathode catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells: From precise synthesis to oxygen reduction reaction strategy. Catalysts. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11091050

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