Process for producing alloy nanoparticles
US11814737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for the production of metal alloy nanoparticles which catalyse the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) for use in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) or electrolyser cells. In particular, the present invention relates to a process for producing alloy nanoparticles from platinum group metals and other metals under reductive conditions. In particular the present invention relates to a process for producing alloy nanoparticles comprising the steps of mixing a salt of at least one metal, a material comprising a platinum group metal, a nitrogen-rich compound, and optionally a support material, to provide a precursor mixture, and heating said precursor mixture to a temperature of at least 400° C., in the presence of a gas comprising hydrogen (H2), to provide said alloy nanoparticles.
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