Development of Platinum-Nickel Nanoframe Fuel Cell Catalyst

National laboratory research

Research

Technological advances in nanotechnology are making the production of hydrogen fuel cells more viable.

The specific catalyst structure developed in this research, consisting of a hollow framework with platinum coating.

Materials used in fuel cells to facilitate the electrochemical reactions that produce electrical power.

United States

A research initiative to develop a new fuel cell catalyst using nanotechnology that reduces platinum content by 85% while improving catalytic activity by over 30 times compared to conventional catalysts.

A new fuel cell catalyst that uses 85% less platinum than conventional catalysts while delivering over 30 times the catalytic activity. The catalyst consists of a hollow nanoframe structure coated with platinum particles and immersed in ionic liquid.