Unraveling the core of fuel cell performance: engineering the ionomer/catalyst interface

Chenzhao Li, Yü Kang, Ashley Bird, Fei Guo, Ján Ilavský, Yadong Liu, David A. Cullen, Ahmet Kusoglu, Adam Z. Weber, Paulo J. S. G. Ferreira,

Energy & Environmental Science · 2023 · 98 citations · 45 references

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The interface between the ionomer and catalyst can be engineered by tuning the interactions through surface functionalization of carbon supports of catalysts. Attractive interactions can enhance the performance, while repelling interactions can hinder the performance.

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