Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2010, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (2): 141-149.

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Recent Development of Anode Electrocatalysts for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

LUO Yuanlai, LIANG Zhenxing*, LIAO Shijun   

  1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, Guangdong, China
  • Received:2010-02-25 Online:2010-02-25 Published:2013-09-02

Abstract: The recent development of electrocatalysts for methanol oxidation focusing on Pt-based catalysts, non-Pt catalysts, and various supports was reviewed. New materials exhibit great potential in direct methanol fuel cells because of their superior activity and high stability.

Key words: direct methanol fuel cell, methanol oxidation, anode catalyst, platinum-based catalyst, support