Nitrogen-doped platinum-cobalt alloy catalyst enables more durable, cheaper, longer-lasting hydrogen PEM fuel cells

https://www.electronicsforu.com/news/nitrogen-doped-catalyst-boosts-hydrogen-fuel-cells

"forming stable cobalt-nitrogen bonds, preventing cobalt dissolution, significantly reduces platinum requirement... highly ordered, both on surface/ within its core... doubles cobalt dissolution energy, substantially improving its stability...  automotive, marine, aviation, power generation"

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