Preparation and characterization of a PtRu/C nanocatalyst for direct methanol fuel cells
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PtRu/C nanocatalysts were prepared by changing the molar ratio of citric acid to platinum and ruthenium metal salts (CA:PtRu) from 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 to 4:1 using sodium borohydride as a reducing agent. Transmission electron microscopy analysis indicated that well-dispersed smaller PtRu particles (2.6 nm) were obtained when the molar ratio was maintained at 1:1. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed the formation of PtRu alloy; the atomic percentage of the alloy analyzed by the energy dispersive X-ray spectrum indicated an enrichment of Pt in the nanocatalyst. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements revealed that 83.34% of Pt and 79.54% of Ru were present in their metallic states. Both t o t a E ©
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