@article{Mattevi:2016:10.1016/j.electacta.2016.11.008, author = {Mattevi, C}, doi = {10.1016/j.electacta.2016.11.008}, journal = {Electrochimica Acta}, pages = {44--57}, title = {Graphitic carbon nitride as a catalyst support in fuel cells and electrolyzers}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2016.11.008}, volume = {222}, year = {2016} }
TY - JOUR AB - Electrochemical power sources, such as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), require the use of precious metal catalysts which are deposited as nanoparticles onto supports in order to minimize their mass loading and therefore cost. State-of-the-art/commercial supports are based on forms of carbon black. However, carbon supports present disadvantages including corrosion in the operating fuel cell environment and loss of catalyst activity. Here we review recent work examining the potential of different varieties of graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) as catalyst supports, highlighting their likely benefits, as well as the challenges associated with their implementation. The performance of gCN and hybrid gCN-carbon materials as PEMFC electrodes is discussed, as well as their potential for use in alkaline systems and water electrolyzers. We illustrate the discussion with examples taken from our own recent studies. AU - Mattevi,C DO - 10.1016/j.electacta.2016.11.008 EP - 57 PY - 2016/// SN - 1873-3859 SP - 44 TI - Graphitic carbon nitride as a catalyst support in fuel cells and electrolyzers T2 - Electrochimica Acta UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2016.11.008 UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/42293 VL - 222 ER -
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