Abstract
Herein, we present the successful implementation of a composite anode using a conductive additive to enable low iridium (Ir) loadings for PEMWE while maintaining high-performance operation. We use platinum (Pt) black as the conductive additive given its high electrical conductivity, high stability, and a price currently one-fifth that of Ir. Using a high loading of Pt black conductive additive allowed for retained electrode thickness, good dispersion of Ir particles, and drastically decreased sheet resistance at low Ir loadings of 0.10 mgIr cm-2. Compared to a standard Ir oxide anode with high, commercially relevant Ir loading, a composite anode with a low loading of 0.10 mgIr cm-2 achieved an equal current density performance at 1.8 V, translating to a 95% reduction in loading and 80% cost reduction of the anode catalyst materials.
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