TiO2-CNT composite as novel corrosion resistant PEMFC catalyst support
| Author(s) | Yao Koffi, Pierre | |
| Date Accessioned | 2010-08-06T19:16:25Z | |
| Date Available | 2010-08-06T19:16:25Z | |
| Publication Date | 2010-05 | |
| Abstract | There is a need for novel materials to replace carbon black as platinum catalyst support in PEMFC that are more resistant to corrosion by electrochemical oxidation. The novel material investigated in this effort was Titania/multiwall carbon nanotube composite. TiO2-MWCNT was synthesized using a surfactant assisted wet chemical technique. The TiO2-MWCNT composite was obtained from chemical reaction between TiCl4 and hydroxyl functionalized MWCNT. D.C electrical conductivity vs. CNT content profiles showed adverse effects on conductivity beyond 17%. The addition of CNT conferred a maximum electrical conductivity of 0.87 S/cm, a value less than the target of 1 S/cm but sufficient for the intended function. XRD scans revealed the effective formation of anatase titania while the presence of CNT was indicated by the black color in the final TiO2 composite and SEM. Cyclic voltammetry scans at 8 hour-intervals, after oxidation at 1.2V vs. Ag/AgCl by chronoamperometry technique, demonstrated the superior resistance to corrosion of the synthesized TiO2-CNT as compared to commercial carbon black. | en |
| Advisor | Ajay Prasad | |
| Program | Mechanical Engineering | |
| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/5512 | |
| Publisher | University of Delaware | en |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Proton exchange membrane fuel cells | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Titanium compounds | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Corrosion resistant materials | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Catalysts | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Carbon composites | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Nanotubes | |
| Title | TiO2-CNT composite as novel corrosion resistant PEMFC catalyst support | en |
| Type | Thesis | en |