IMPROVED PALLADIUM-BASED ELECTROCATALYSTS AND FUEL CELLS EMPLOYING SUCH ELECTROCATALYSTS

摘要

A direct organic fuel cell includes a fluid fuel comprising formic acid, an anode (12) having an electrocatalyst comprising palladium nanoparticles, a fluid oxidant, a cathode (16) electrically connected to the anode, and an electrolyte (14) interposed between the anode and the cathode.