Recent Advances in the Development of Nanocatalysts for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

de Sa, MH (Author) Other; Moreira, CS (Author) Other; A.M.F.R. Pinto (Author) FEUP; V. B. Oliveira (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Energies

Vol. 15

Final page: 6335

ISSN: 1996-1073

Publisher: MDPI

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Authenticus ID: P-00X-5YJ

DOI: 10.3390/en15176335

Abstract (EN): Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have attracted much attention due to their potential application as a power source for portable devices. Their simple construction and operation, associated with compact design, high energy density, and relatively high energy-conversion efficiency, give the DMFCs an advantage over other promising energy production technologies in terms of portability. Nowadays, research on DMFCs has received increased attention in both academics and industries. However, many challenges remain before these systems become commercial, including their costs and durability. As a key material with a high-value cost, noble metal catalysts for both the anode and cathode sides face several problems, which hinder the commercialisation of DMFCs. This paper provides a detailed comprehensive review of recent progress in the development of nanocatalysts (NCs) for the anode and cathode reactions of DMFCs, based on Platinum, Platinum-hybrid, and Platinum-free materials. Particular attention is devoted to the systematisation of published experimental results tested in DMFC devices since 2015, with an emphasis on passive DMFC systems. In addition, a dedicated section was created to include modelling/theoretical studies. Some open problems and remaining challenges are also highlighted in the final section.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 47