A novel Ir/CeO2–C nanoparticle electrocatalyst for the hydrogen oxidation reaction of alkaline anion exchange membrane fuel cells

Bowen Qin, Hongmei Yu, Jun Chi, Jia Jia, Xueqiang Gao, Dewei Yao, Baolian Yi, Zhigang Shao
2017 RSC Advances  
A novel catalyst, 10% Ir/CeO2–C, shows better activity and durability for hydrogen oxidation reaction in base than that of 10% Ir/C. It would benefit from the oxophilic effect of ceria and the strong metal–support interaction between Ir and CeO2.
doi:10.1039/c7ra03675b fatcat:y5mjx32snfcbxmvfck4t6kghju