Improved performance of self-reactivated Pt–ThO₂/C catalysts in a direct ethanol fuel cell

Abstract

Self-reactivation of Pt–ThO2/C achieved by introducing radioactive material ThO2 improves the performance of the original Pt/C catalyst.

Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell for Clean Electric Energy: Unravelling the Role of Electrode Materials for a Sustainable Future

“…Figure 10c shows the chronoamperometry of as-prepared catalysts at 0.8 V. [90] The fabrication of various anode catalysts for the electrooxidation of EtOH in DEFCs is prepared by researcher's occasionally, which enhances the electrochemical performance of FCs with more tolerance toward carbon monoxide. Some of the more Ptbased anode catalysts are PtSn/C & PtRu/C, [91] Pt-ThO 2 /C, [92] PtRuRe (1:1:0.5)-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes, i.e., PtRuRe (1:1:0.5)/f-MWCNTs, [93] etc.…”

Color tunable luminescence in ThO2:Er3+,Yb3+ nanocrystals: a promising new platform for upconversion

“…Thorium oxide has shown tremendous potential in the area of electro and photocatalysis, in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), sensor materials, photoluminescence host matrix, etc. 14,[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] Despite these advantages, there are absolutely no reports exploring thoria as an upconversion luminescence host.…”