University of Texas at Austin investigates nanostructured palladium-based alloy catalysts for fuel cells

摘要

According to University of Texas researcher Arumugam Man-thiram, "Fuel cells offer tremendous promise for solving a variety of energy needs ranging from portable to automobile to stationary power, reducing our global dependence on oil and fostering future energy security, prosperity, and a cleaner environment. However, fuel cell technologies are confronted with numerous materials challenges associated with durability, performance, and cost, impeding the commercialization prospects. As evident from the 2004 National Research Council/National Academy of Engineering report and the American Physical Society report, a profound fundamental understanding of the chemical and physical processes in fuel cell materials is vital for enabling significant breakthroughs that will lead to enhanced fuel cell performance at an affordable cost."