Catalyst of platinum nanoparticles protected with graphene nanopockets enhances fuel cell lifetime, durability and efficiency

https://phys.org/news/2025-04-pt-nano-catalyst-graphene-pockets.html#google_vignette

"overcomes catalysts' tendency to gradually dissolve, some atoms redepositing onto other particles, causing them to become larger, reducing catalyst area that can speed up reactions, causing performance decline... protected nanoparticles supported/ confined within Ketjenblack carbon pores... 0.74 A mg⁻¹ initial mass activity, 1.08 W cm⁻² power density, <1.1% power loss after 90K voltage cycle accelerated stress test, >200K hour lifetime... future: advanced carbon support, electrode architecture, ionomer components"

Related: UCLA Breakthrough Extends Fuel Cell Lifespan Beyond 200,000 hours
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1082000

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