Electrolytic cell having a novel electrode including platinum on a carbon support activated with a phosphorus-oxygen-containing compound

摘要

A novel electrolytic cell is described which contains an anode electrode and a cathode electrode, each being adapted for contact with an electrolyte. At least one of the electrodes includes platinum on a carbon support activated with a phosphorus-oxygen-containing compound. A preferred electrolytic cell of the present invention comprises a fuel cell having phosphoric acid as its electrolyte. Also disclosed is a method of directly producing electrical energy using the electrolytic cell described.