Novel Non-Precious Metal Catalysts
Project Summary
| Full Title: |
Novel Non-Precious Metal Catalysts for PEMFC: Catalyst Selection through Molecular Modeling and Durability Studies |
| Project ID: |
147 |
| Principal Investigator: |
Branko Popov |
| Brief Description: |
The University of South Carolina is synthesizing novel non-precious metal electrocatalysts with similar activity and stability as Pt for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). |
| Keywords: |
Catalyst; oxygen reduction; non precious metals; molecular modeling; durability |
Purpose
Develop highly active and stable carbon-based metal-free catalysts and carbon composite catalysts with strong Lewis basicity to facilitate the ORR.
Performer
| Principal Investigator: |
Branko Popov |
| Organization: | University of South Carolina |
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| Address: | 2C19 Swearingen, Chemical Engineering, 301 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29208 |
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| Telephone: | 803-777-7314 |
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| Email: | popov@engr.sc.edu |
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Sponsor(s)
Period of Performance
| Start: |
September 2003
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| End: |
March 2008
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Project Description
| Type of Project: |
Analysis |
| Category: |
Hydrogen Fuel Pathways |
| Objectives: |
Synthesize carbon-based metal-free catalysts and carbon composite catalysts for the oxidation reduction reaction (ORR); Optimize catalytic active reaction sites as a function of carbon support, surface oxygen groups, nitrogen content, surface modifiers, pyrolysis temperature, porosity, and the concentration of the non-metallic additive “X” in the catalyst matrix; Evaluate catalyst stability under various conditions to demonstrate the potential of carbon-based catalysts to substitute conventional Pt catalysts currently used in membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs). |
Products/Deliverables
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Description: FY 2007 Progress Report
Publication Title: FY 2007 DOE Hydrogen Program Progress Report
Article/Abstract Title: V.E.2 Novel Non-Precious Metal Catalysts for PEMFC: Catalyst Selection through Molecular Modeling and Durability Studies
Page number(s): 825
Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Author Name(s): Popov, Branko N.
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Publication Date:
November 2007
Description: FY 2006 Progress Report
Publication Title: FY 2006 DOE Hydrogen Program Progress Report
Article/Abstract Title: V.C.2 Novel Non-Precious Metal Catalysts for PEMFC: Catalyst Selection through Molecular Modeling and Durability Studies
Page number(s): 774
Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Author Name(s): Popov, Branko N.
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Publication Date:
November 2006
Description: FY 2005 Progress Report
Publication Title: FY 2005 DOE Hydrogen Program Progress Report
Article/Abstract Title: VII.C.2 Novel Non-Precious Metal Catalysts for PEMFC: Catalyst Selection through Molecular Modeling and Durability Studies
Page number(s): 816
Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Author Name(s): Popov, Branko N.
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Publication Date:
November 2005
Description: FY 2004 Progress Report
Publication Title: FY 2004 DOE Hydrogen Program Progress Report
Article/Abstract Title: IV.C.6 Novel Non-Precious Metals for PEMFC: Catalyst Selection through Molecular Modeling and Durability Studies
Page number(s): 397
Publisher: U.S. Department of Energy
Author Name(s): Popov, Branko N.
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Publication Date:
November 2004
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Date Last Updated: 03/12/2008
