In this article we reported the remarkable catalytic efficiency observed for two Pd(II) azamacrocyclic complexes supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) toward oxygen reduction reactions. Beyond a main (>90%) 4e− process and an onset potential close to or better than those of commercial Pt electrodes, the MWCNTs functionalization strategy, aimed at chemically defined Pd(II)-based catalytic centers, allowed the halfcell to exceed the proton-exchange-membrane fuel-cell reference/target mass activity efficiency set by the U.S. Department of Energy for 2020 (440 mA/mgPGM at 0.9 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode).

MWCNTs-Supported Pd(II) Complexes with High Catalytic Efficiency in Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Alkaline Media

Savastano, Matteo;
2018-01-01

Abstract

In this article we reported the remarkable catalytic efficiency observed for two Pd(II) azamacrocyclic complexes supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) toward oxygen reduction reactions. Beyond a main (>90%) 4e− process and an onset potential close to or better than those of commercial Pt electrodes, the MWCNTs functionalization strategy, aimed at chemically defined Pd(II)-based catalytic centers, allowed the halfcell to exceed the proton-exchange-membrane fuel-cell reference/target mass activity efficiency set by the U.S. Department of Energy for 2020 (440 mA/mgPGM at 0.9 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode).
2018
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
fuel cells
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