Pd-Based Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction and Ethanol Oxidation Reactions: Some Recent Insights into Structures and Mechanisms

Authors

Zhi-Peng Wu, 1. Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, P. R. China;2. Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton,Binghamton, New York 13902, USA;3. School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering,Nanyang Technological University, 637459, Singapore;Follow
Chuan-Jian Zhong, 2. Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton,Binghamton, New York 13902, USA;Follow

Corresponding Author

Zhi-Peng Wu(zpwu@tju.edu.cn);
Chuan-Jian Zhong(cjzhong@binghamton.edu)

Abstract

The development of efficient electrocatalysts for applications in fuel cells, including proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and direct ethanol fuel cell (DEFC), has attracted extensive research attention in recent years. Oxygen reduction reaction and ethanol oxidation reaction are two of the key reactions where the design of active, stable and low-cost electrocatalysts is critical for the mass commercializations of PEMFCs and DEFCs. This challenge stems largely from the limited understanding of the catalyst structures and reaction mechanisms. Progress has been made in investigations of electrocatalysts derived from Pd-based alloy nanomaterials both experimentally and computationally. We highlight herein some of the recent insights into the catalyst structures and reaction mechanisms of Pd and Pd-based electrocatalysts in oxygen reduction reaction and ethanol oxidation reaction. Both experimental and computational aspects will be discussed, along with their implications for the design of optimal electrocatalysts.

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Keywords

oxygen reduction reaction, ethanol oxidation reaction, electrocatalyst, phase structure, reaction mechanism, fuel cells

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.201241

Publication Date

2021-04-28

Online Available Date

2021-03-12

Revised Date

2021-02-21

Received Date

2020-12-31

Recommended Citation

Zhi-Peng Wu, Chuan-Jian Zhong. Pd-Based Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction and Ethanol Oxidation Reactions: Some Recent Insights into Structures and Mechanisms[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2021 , 27(2): 144-156.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.201241
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol27/iss2/10

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