Dendritic metal nanostructures for fuel cells and other applications
US8574789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiment of the present invention relate to dendrimers useful for application as catalysts, in particular as improved electrocatalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEM-FCs). Methods of preparing such catalysts are described. Examples include dendritic nanostructured metal catalysts, such as platinum and platinum-alloy catalysts.
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