Semiconductor-metal core-shell nanocomposites as catalysts for methanol fuel cells

Vaidyanathan Ravi Subramanian, Edmund G. Seebauer, Richard I. Masel

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Abstract

In the quest for unconventional source of energy, methanol offers an immense potential since it is a high energy density fuel, renewable and promising source of energy. Energy generation by oxidation of methanol in fuel cell has been demonstrated using Pt as a catalyst. Core-shell nanoparticles offer the potential of designing catalysts wherein the electronic structure of the composite could be tailored to differ from those of the constituting materials. This ability to tune the energetics could offer immense potential to design catalyst for specific applications. The attempt to design core-shell TiO2-Pt composites by different techniques is discussed. The optical and surface characterization results of these particles are presented. Characterization of core-shell nanoparticles of TiO2-Pt using chronoamperommetry and cyclic voltammetry for methanol oxidation is also presented. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase (Cincinnati, OH 10/30/2005-11/4/2005).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication05AIChE
Subtitle of host publication2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase, Conference Proceedings
PublisherAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers
ISBN (Print)0816909962, 9780816909964
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: Oct 30 2005Nov 4 2005

Publication series

NameAIChE Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings
Volume2005

Other

Other05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period10/30/0511/4/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Energy

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