Abstract
The stabilization of platinum (Pt) catalysts through strong metal-support interactions is crucial for their successful implementation in fuel cell applications. Tungsten oxide (WO3) has demonstrated excellent CO tolerance and has been recognized as a promising substrate for anchoring and stabilizing Pt nanoparticles (NPs). However, the limited specific surface area of conventional tungsten oxide restricts its effectiveness in dispersing noble metal NPs. In this study, we present a pioneering approach by employing atomic layer deposition (ALD) to create a WO3 interlayer between Pt NPs and a carbon substrate. Using nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNT) as the foundation, WO3 nanoparticles (2–5 nm) were selectively synthesized, followed by the subsequent deposition of Pt NPs using a bottom-up approach. The Pt-WO3-NCNT catalyst, with a WO3 bridge layer effectively inserted between the active site and carbon support, has displayed a notable augmentation in electrocatalytic activity and notable stability when compared to commercial Pt catalysts in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The detailed microstructure and the enhanced electrochemical reaction mechanism of Pt-WO3-NCNT catalyst has been investigated by X-ray adsorption spectrum and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. This work presents an innovative approach for enhancing the stability of Pt catalysts through the utilization of the ALD technique.
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