In this tech talk, Steven had the pleasure of discussing about the Catalyst & Catalyst Support for Fuel Cells with Arlene Ai, CEO at Momentum Materials.
Learn about catalyst & catalyst support for fuel cells
Steven Oji and Arlene Ai explain that catalysts accelerate electrochemical reactions in hydrogen fuel cells, while support materials provide stability and surface area for catalysts. The nanoporous carbon as a support material, improves catalyst durability and efficiency. The manufacturing methods and potential cost reductions are discussed. The ongoing global validation and future goals for further efficiency gains in fuel cell stack are deeply discussed.
The catalysts serve to accelerate chemical reactions, crucial in processes like hydrogen fuel cell electrochemistry. Within fuel cells, hydrogen and oxygen undergo electrochemical reactions to generate electricity, with catalysts facilitating these reactions to attain high efficiency. The role of support materials provides stability and surface area for catalysts to anchor. Arlene emphasizes the significance of support materials in optimizing platinum utilization, crucial for cost-effective fuel cell applications. The carbon support materials to reduce platinum usage and enhance electrochemical surface area.
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