Abstract
Sputter-deposited Pt thin film layers are employed as catalyst material for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells. An ultra-low catalyst loading of 5 μ g cm −2 platinum results in a maximum power density of 124–132 mW cm −2 depending on the gas diffusion layer substrate when feeding H 2/O 2 at ambient temperature and pressure. By using the sputter deposition process less catalyst is needed for comparable cell performance to contemporary standard electrodes loaded with 1 mg cm −2 Pt that have been used for reference. Catalyst layers sputter-deposited onto different porous electrodes are investigated with respect to their effect on characteristic fuel cell performance which improves by 8% after adding chromium or palladium thin film layers.
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