Bimetallic Pd-Based surface alloys promote electrochemical oxidation of formic acid: Mechanism, kinetics and descriptor

Formic Acid Dehydrogenation Using Noble-Metal Nanoheterogeneous Catalysts: Towards Sustainable Hydrogen-Based Energy

“…A train of FA-based power can produce superior energy-to-mass ratios than existing fossil fuel-powered combustion engines when combined with a fuel cell and a lightweight electrical motor [92][93][94]. Furthermore, the cost of constructing and maintaining the distribution infrastructure is a significant barrier to large-scale consumer uses of H 2 gas [95].…”

From CO2 to Formic Acid Fuel Cells

“…21 In the ideal direct pathway, HCOOH → *HCOO (formate) or *COOH (carboxyl) then completely transforms into H 2 and CO 2 . 102 In the indirect dehydration of FA (eq 5), HCOOH → *COOH → *CO → CO 2 , the undesired CO could poison the catalysts by interacting with the active sites, thus increasing the required overpotential for oxidation. 21 Experiments 103−107 and theoretical studies 102,108−110 attempted to suggest the reaction mechanism.…”

“…111−115 Platinum (Pt)and palladium (Pd)-based catalysts are two prominent anode options for DFAFC. 102,116 Weber et al first introduced Pt as an electrode in 1996. 117 They demonstrated that the Pt/Ru catalyst is more active than Pt-black in FA oxidation.…”

Reduced graphene oxide (RGO)-supported Pd–CeO2 nanocomposites as highly active electrocatalysts for facile formic acid oxidation

“…[24][25][26] In particular, bimetallic Pd-materials exhibit distinctive properties with high electrocatalytic activity and exhibit some advantages over Pt surfaces. 27,28 Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the extent of CO poisoning is smaller on Pd-based surfaces making them attractive towards formic acid oxidation. To improve the catalyst utilization, Pd-based nanoparticles were dispersed on carbon support materials.…”