Electrochemical behaviour of PES ionomer and Pt-free catalyst for PEMFCs

Authors

  • Stefania Giordano Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano
  • Mariangela Longhi Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano,
  • Leonardo Formaro Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano,
  • Hermes Farina Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano,
  • Giuseppe Di Silvestro Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi, 19, 20133, Milano,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5599/jese.2013.0035

Abstract

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) represent promising technologies to the world economy, with many applications and low environmental impact. A most important aspect concerning their widespread implementation is the cost of polymeric membranes, typically perfluorinated membranes and platinum-based catalytic electrode materials, all of which are necessary to promote electrode reactions, thus increasing fuel cell energy efficiency. In this work, we present some data about non-fluorinated polyetheresulphone (PES) membranes and Pt-free catalysts, as possible substitutes of the above materials. Their electrochemical behaviour in oxygen reduction reaction in acidic media are investigated and compared with available reference materials.

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Published

01-06-2013

How to Cite

Giordano, S., Longhi, M., Formaro, L., Farina, H., & Di Silvestro, G. (2013). Electrochemical behaviour of PES ionomer and Pt-free catalyst for PEMFCs. Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering, 3(3), 115–123. https://doi.org/10.5599/jese.2013.0035

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Electrochemical Engineering