Abstract

Pt–Se/C catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) was prepared by a modified organic colloid method with sodium citrate and triphenyl phosphine as complexing agents. The active components were highly dispersed on the carbon black support. The addition of Se improved the dispersion of platinum significantly and reduced the particle size to be less than 1.8 nm. The catalyst showed similar activity compared to Pt/C catalyst, and had a higher tolerance to methanol than Pt/C catalyst. The catalyst was characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Electrochemical measurements showed that the synthesized Pt–Se/C catalyst had a four-electron transfer mechanism for oxygen reduction.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.