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Enhanced performance based on hybrid cathode backing layer using a biomass derived activated carbon framework for methanol fuel cells

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Enhanced performance based on hybrid cathode backing layer using a biomass derived activated carbon framework for methanol fuel cells. / Balakrishnan, Prabhuraj; Inal, I. Isil Gurten; Cooksey, Emily et al.
In: Electrochimica Acta, Vol. 251, 10.10.2017, p. 51-59.

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Balakrishnan P, Inal IIG, Cooksey E, Banford A, Aktas Z, Holmes S. Enhanced performance based on hybrid cathode backing layer using a biomass derived activated carbon framework for methanol fuel cells. Electrochimica Acta. 2017 Oct 10;251:51-59. Epub 2017 Aug 18. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.08.068

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Balakrishnan, Prabhuraj ; Inal, I. Isil Gurten ; Cooksey, Emily et al. / Enhanced performance based on hybrid cathode backing layer using a biomass derived activated carbon framework for methanol fuel cells. In: Electrochimica Acta. 2017 ; Vol. 251. pp. 51-59.

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title = "Enhanced performance based on hybrid cathode backing layer using a biomass derived activated carbon framework for methanol fuel cells",
abstract = "Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) suffer from performance reduction due to mass transport losses incurred at high current regions. In this work, we report the use of activated carbon (AC), prepared from factory waste-tea, as cathode microporous layer in the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of a DMFC, alleviating this mass transport effect. This biomass based AC framework, when tested under fuel cell operating conditions provided 0.25 V @ 300 mA cm−2, enhancing cell performance by 33% over standard electrodes at 70 °C. During uninterrupted durability testing, this electrode displayed exceptional stability in mass transport dominated region, with loss of 15 mV day−1, compared to 25 mV day−1 loss for the standard. Sample and electrode characterization measurements reveal that pore size distribution/particle size characteristics coupled with hydrophobic nature of the synthesized activated carbon, contributed to the performance improvement.",
keywords = "Direct methanol fuel cells, Microporous layer, Carbon, Activated carbon , Improved power density",
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AU - Aktas, Zeki

AU - Holmes, Stuart

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KW - Activated carbon

KW - Improved power density

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