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Supported catalyst, electrode using the supported catalyst and fuel cell including the electrode

US7589043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2006
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2991
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are a supported catalyst, an electrode including the same, and a fuel cell using the electrode. The supported catalyst includes a carbon-based catalyst support and metal catalyst particles having an average diameter of 3.5 to 5 nm and an amount of 80 to 90 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the supported catalyst in a multi-layer structure adsorbed on a surface of the carbon-based catalyst support. In the supported catalyst of the present invention, as small metal catalyst particles with an average diameter of 3.5 to 5 nm are dispersed with high concentration, high dispersion, and the multi-layer structure, catalytic efficiency is increased. A fuel cell having improved energy density and fuel efficiency characteristics can be prepared using an electrode formed using the supported catalyst.

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