Ru-Modulated Pt-Based Catalysts for Electrochemical Oxidation of Dihydroxybenzenes in Direct Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Fuel Cells

IF 3.2 4区 工程技术 Q2 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Ha Neul Baek, KyoungHyun Jang, Taeho Lim
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The rising global energy demand and the imperative to mitigate climate change have accelerated the search for alternative energy carriers. Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) offer a promising solution for hydrogen storage and transport due to their high stability and compatibility with existing infrastructure. However, conventional LOHC-based hydrogen fuel cells rely on high-temperature catalytic dehydrogenation for hydrogen release, adding complexity and limiting their practicality. A direct LOHC fuel cell, which utilizes LOHCs as fuels without requiring separate hydrogen extraction, presents an alternative approach by simplifying system architecture and enhancing safety. Among potential LOHC candidates, phenol-based compounds have garnered interest due to their electrochemical reversibility, enabling direct oxidation at the anode. However, the electrochemical oxidation of dihydroxybenzenes (DHBs), a subclass of phenols, generates phenoxy radicals that undergo electropolymerization, leading to electrode deactivation. To address this challenge, we systematically investigate the oxidation behavior of three DHB isomers—catechol, resorcinol, and hydroquinone—at high concentrations and develop an electrodeposited PtRu alloy catalyst tailored to mitigate polymerization. Our results reveal distinct electrochemical behaviors among the isomers, with significant variations in polymeric film formation on the electrode surface. Notably, Ru incorporation into Pt effectively suppresses polymer formation while enhancing catalytic activity and durability. The optimized PtRu catalyst exhibits improved electrochemical performance and stability, demonstrating its viability as an anode material for direct LOHC fuel cells. These findings underscore the critical role of Ru in enhancing catalytic efficiency and durability, providing valuable insights for the rational design of electrocatalysts for direct LOHC fuel cells.

直接液态有机氢载体燃料电池中二羟基苯电化学氧化的钌调制pt基催化剂
不断增长的全球能源需求和减缓气候变化的必要性加速了对替代能源载体的寻找。液态有机氢载体(lohc)由于其高稳定性和与现有基础设施的兼容性,为氢的储存和运输提供了一个很有前途的解决方案。然而,传统的基于lohc的氢燃料电池依赖于高温催化脱氢来释放氢,这增加了复杂性并限制了它们的实用性。直接LOHC燃料电池利用LOHC作为燃料,无需单独提取氢气,通过简化系统架构和提高安全性提供了另一种方法。在潜在的LOHC候选材料中,酚基化合物由于其电化学可逆性而引起了人们的兴趣,可以在阳极直接氧化。然而,二羟基苯(DHBs)是苯酚的一个亚类,其电化学氧化会产生经电聚合的苯氧自由基,导致电极失活。为了解决这一挑战,我们系统地研究了三种DHB异构体——儿茶酚、间苯二酚和对苯二酚——在高浓度下的氧化行为,并开发了一种专门用于减缓聚合的电沉积PtRu合金催化剂。我们的结果揭示了不同异构体之间的不同电化学行为,在电极表面形成的聚合物膜有显著的变化。值得注意的是,钌掺入Pt有效地抑制了聚合物的形成,同时提高了催化活性和耐久性。优化后的PtRu催化剂表现出更好的电化学性能和稳定性,证明了其作为直接LOHC燃料电池负极材料的可行性。这些发现强调了Ru在提高催化效率和耐久性方面的关键作用,为直接LOHC燃料电池电催化剂的合理设计提供了有价值的见解。
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Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 工程技术-工程:化工
CiteScore
4.60
自引率
11.10%
发文量
310
审稿时长
4.7 months
期刊介绍: The Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering provides a global forum for the dissemination of research in chemical engineering. The Journal publishes significant research results obtained in the Asia-Pacific region, and simultaneously introduces recent technical progress made in other areas of the world to this region. Submitted research papers must be of potential industrial significance and specifically concerned with chemical engineering. The editors will give preference to papers having a clearly stated practical scope and applicability in the areas of chemical engineering, and to those where new theoretical concepts are supported by new experimental details. The Journal also regularly publishes featured reviews on emerging and industrially important subjects of chemical engineering as well as selected papers presented at international conferences on the subjects.
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