Abstract
High-performance, Teflon-bonded carbon electrodes, catalysed with highly dispersed platinum metal, have been developed for oxygen reduction in H2SO4. Surface-treated Vulcan XC-72 carbon has been used as the substrate material. The electrodes can be loaded with current densities of 1.1 A cm−2 intermittently and 900 mA cm−2 for extended periods without serious degradation. The performance of these electrodes in the presence of methanol has also been examined.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
J. Mrha, I. Iliev, A. Kaisheva, S. Gamburzev and M. Musilova,J. Power Sources,1 (1976/77) 47.
J. McBreen, H. Olender, S. Srinivasan and K. V. Kordesch,J. Appl. Electrochem. 11 (1981) 787 and references therein.
K. V. Ramesh and A. K. Shukla,J. Power Sources 15 (1985) 201.
K. Kordesch, J. Gsellmann, S. Jahangir and M. Schautz, in ‘Proc. Symp. Porous Electrodes, Theory and Practice’ (edited by H. C. Moraet al.), Electrochem. Soc. Inc. (1984) pp. 163–90.
J. Mrha,Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun. 32 (1967) 708.
D. M. Drazic and R. S. Adzic,Electrochim. Acta 14 (1969) 405.
A. K. Shukla, K. V. Ramesh, R. Manoharan, P. R. Sarode and S. Vasudevan,Ber. Bunsenges. Phys. Chem. 89 (1985) 1261.
P. J. Hyde, K. Kordesch, L. Oporto, A. Reid, S. Srinivasan and K. Tomantschger,Ext. Abst. Electrochem. Soc. 85-1 (1985) Abst. 662.
P. L. Walker, F. Reisinko and L. G. Austin (eds), ‘Advances in Catalysis’, Vol. II, Academic Press, New York (1969).
C. L. Mantell, ‘Carbon and Graphite Handbook’, Interscience, New York (1968).
J. B. Goodenough, A. Hammett, R. Manohoran, A. K. Skukla, K. Jamieson and C. Paliteiro, UK Patent Application 8 522 162 (1985).
K. Kinoshita and P. Stonehart, in ‘Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry’, No. 12 (edited by J. O'M. Bockris and B. E. Conway), Plenum Press, New York (1977) p. 183.
R. E. Panzer and P. J. Elving,Electrochim. Acta 20 (1975) 635.
K. Tomantschger, F. McClusky, L. Oporto, A. Reid and S. Srinivasan,Ext. Abst. Electrochem. Soc. 85-2 (1985) Abst. 41.
Idem K. Tomantschger, F. McClusky, L. Oporto, A. Reid and S. Srinivasan,ibid.Ext. Abst. Electrochem. Soc. 85-1 (1985) Abst. 646.
R. Manoharan, D. D. Sarma and A. K. Shukla,J. Power Sources 13 (1984) 273.
P. A. Attwood, B. D. McNicol and R. T. Short,J. Appl. Electrochem. 10 (1980) 213.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Manoharan, R., Goodenough, J.B. & Hamnett, A. High-performance carbon electrodes for acid methanol—air fuel cells. J Appl Electrochem 17, 413–418 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01023306
Received:
Revised:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01023306