Published December 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Carbon Corrosion at Pt/C Interface in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Environment

  • 1. Chonnam National University, Gwangju (Korea, Republic of)

Description

This study examined the carbon corrosion at Pt/C interface in proton exchange membrane fuel cell environment. The Pt nano particles were electrodeposited on carbon substrate, and then the corrosion behavior of the carbon electrode was examined. The carbon electrodes with Pt nano electrodeposits exhibited the higher oxidation rate and lower oxidation overpotential compared with that of the electrode without Pt. This phenomenon was more active at 75 .deg. C than 25 .deg. C. In addition, the current transients and the corresponding power spectral density (PSD) of the carbon electrodes with Pt nano electrodeposits were much higher than those of the electrode without Pt. The carbon corrosion at Pt/C interface was highly accelerated by Pt nano electrodeposits. Furthermore, the polarization and power density curves of PEMFC showed degradation in the performance due to a deterioration of cathode catalyst material and Pt dissolution

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Corrosion Science and Technology
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
6
Series
7 refs, 9 figs, 1 tab
Journal Page Range
p. 281-288
ISSN
1598-6462