Catalytic activity of oxide particles

Another important aspect of oxide particles is the catalytic properties of these materials. These properties have been used in the development of dimensionally stable electrodes (DSE) with a mixed oxide of RuOj and Ti02 on Ti metal as a support The role of the different oxides and improvement of the catalytic activity are currently under intensive investigation. As in previous examples, new effects have already been observed with nanosized particles.  

Another system, where catalytic active oxide particles might lead to a new development, is the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). This t5rpe of fuel cell preferentially works with platinum and platinum alloy catalysts. The development of an effective oxide catalyst could solve some of the problems connected with the application of these systems. 

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