“…One important aspect of development of DMFC is the proper choice of support material since it can increase the dispersion of metal nanostructures and also makes the distribution of metal nanostructures uniform over the catalyst support. The widespread use of carbon based materials in supercapactiors, 43,44 batteries, 45,46 fuel cells, 47,48 MRI contrast agents, 49,50 sensors, 51,52 hydrogen 53,54 and oxygen evolution reactions 55,56 is owing to several excellent characteristics, such as large abundance, available in variable forms, high electrical conductivity, inert surface, and good resistance towards corrosion in both acidic and alkaline media. The comparison of different carbon materials in terms of synthesis process, surface area, solubility and electrical conductivity has been listed Table 1.…”