Advances in Anode Catalyst Layer Engineering Example Analysis

3 Advances in Anode Catalyst Layer Engineering Example Analysis 

The electrode performance in any electrochemical system depends on the complex interaction between intrinsic kinetics and various transport processes involving reactants, products, and the electrolyte. In the particular case of direct fuel cells, the catalyst support (when employed), the hydrophobic-hydrophilic properties of the diffusion substrate, die ionomer load in the catalyst layer, and the electrode design, including the current collector, all have a great impact on die power output. The goal in the present section is to give an overview of the experimental advances in the area of catalyst layer engineering and anode structures. 

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