Review of Low Pressure Plasma Processing of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Electrocatalysts

Abstract

The present review is describing recent advances in plasma deposition and treatment of low temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells electrocatalysts. Interest of plasma processing for growth of platinum based, non-precious and metal free electrocatalysts is highlighted. Electrocatalysts properties are tentatively correlated to plasma parameters.

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Platinum Plasma Sputtering: A Comparative Case Study

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A review on the recent progress, challenges, and perspectives of atmospheric‐pressure cold plasma for preparation of supported metal catalysts

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