Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 2002, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (7): 1367.

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Electrocatalytic Performance of Pt-TiO2/C Complex Catalysts for Oxidation of Methanol

LIU Chang-Peng1, YANG Hui2, XING Wei1, LU Tian-Hong2   

  1. 1. Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China;
    2. Department of Chemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210097, China
  • Received:2001-04-11 Online:2002-07-24 Published:2002-07-24

Abstract: It is reported for the first time that the Pt-TiO2/Ccatalyst prepared with chemical reduction and sol-gel method showed the excellent electrocatalytic activity and stability for the electrooxidation of methanol. When the atom ratio of Ti to Pt in the catalysts is 1/2, the catalysts showed the best electrocatalytic properties. After the catalyst is treated at 500 ℃, the performance is further improved. It is hopeful to use the catalyst in the pratical DMFC.

Key words: Methanol, Pt, TiO2, Fuel cell, Electrocatalysts

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