From photo-assisted methanol catalytic oxidation to direct methanol fuel cells: applications of semiconductors-based electrode

J Shi, B Wang, S Hu - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) have been a focus of attention as an ideal
energy source in liquid fuel cells. However, its commercial application has been constrained …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in carbon nanotube technology: bridging the gap from fundamental science to wide applications

Z Tao, Y Zhao, Y Wang, G Zhang - C, 2024 - mdpi.com
Carbon nanotubes, as carbon allotropes distinguished by their intricate structures and
exceptional physicochemical properties, have demonstrated substantial progress in recent …

Palladium nanoparticles integrated ternary nickel cobalt iron hydroxide as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for direct ethanol fuel cell

K Bhunia, KS Bejigo, SJ Kim - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
The rational design and identification of the underlying role of the support materials to
promote the electrocatalytic activity of the active catalyst are the main objectives of the …

Improving the electrocatalytic performances of Pt-based catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction via strong interactions with single-CoN4-rich carbon support

J Long, X Zheng, B Wang, C Wu, Q Wang… - Chinese Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Developing platinum-group-metal (PGM) catalysts possessing strong metal-support
interaction and controllable PGM size is urgent for the sluggish oxygen reduction reaction …

Tailoring the electronic structure of PtNi nanoalloy for boosting methanol electro-oxidation reaction

D Huang, X Wu, M Waqas, R Wang, L Wang… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Tailoring the electronic structure of Pt-based catalysts can effectively facilitate their methanol
oxidation reaction (MOR). Despite a great deal of effort, the fabrication of Pt-based catalysts …

Recycling of spent heat pack towards Fe-Fe3O4@ NC catalyst for ORR in direct methanol fuel cells and Al-air batteries

KS Bejigo, RA Raj, SJ Kim - Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2024 - Elsevier
The effective repurposing of waste materials is crucial for sustainable development. The
widespread use of disposable iron-based chemical warmers (IBCW) generates substantial …

Effect of transition metals (Ni and Co) in the methanol oxidation reaction electrocatalytic activity on Mo2C/MWCNT

LX Mao, L Fu, XY Zhang, ZF Yan, ZH Gao, L Liu… - Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
The direct methanol fuel cells still recognize Pt and Pd as efficient catalysts for the methanol
oxidation reaction (MOR). Our previous study demonstrated the high activity and stability of …

Evaluating the efficiency of CuCo-based metal-organic framework-derived materials for electrocatalytic oxidation of alcohols

Y Li, X Gong, L Gu, AD Chowdhury - Materials Today Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Owing to the demand and future impact of portable direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFCs)
technologies, the electrooxidation of ethanol and methanol has gained massive research …

Efficient catalysis for acidic methanol oxidation: Exploration of a Low-Platinum quaternary alloy catalyst via a Two-Step method

S Li, Y Li, Y Zhang, Y Zhao, J Zhao, J Zhang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The quest for platinum-based catalysts with enhanced catalytic efficacy and durability during
the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) has been a focal point in energy conversion science …

Constructing Zn-based MOF-MXene nanoarchitectures to stabilize ultrafine Pt nanocrystals with enhanced methanol oxidation performance

H Huang, J Qin, C Liu, L Luo, Y Lan, L Yang, J Zhang… - Carbon, 2024 - Elsevier
Although the development of direct methanol fuel cell technology is regarded as one rational
option to against severe energy crises and environmental pollution, the low efficiency and …