New Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells
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Approach • Study the kinetics of fuel cell electrode reactions on well-characterized model electrodes and high surface area fuel cell electrocatalysts using modern electroanalytical methods. • Study the mechanisms of the reactions using state-of-the art in-situ spectroscopes. • Use ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) methods of surface preparation and surface analyses to form tailored surfaces. • Synthesize nanoclusters to have the tailored surface. • Characterize the microstructure of the nanoclusters by high-resolution electron microscopy. • Transfer technology to catalyst developers/vendors.
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