Nano-electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction: Fundamentals to Field Applications [Hardcover]

The book covers fundamental ORR reaction kinetics theories, tools, and techniques. It also explains the nano electrocatalysts for ORR made of noble, non-noble, and nanocarbon materials. Finally, the book explores the applications of PEM fuel cells and metal-air batteries.

1. Surface Active Nano-islands Bounded PGM and non-PGM-based Nanoelectrocatalysts-driven Efficient ORR Activity for DMFCs and AAEMFCs  2. Recent Developments of Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on Oxygen Reduction Reaction  3. Electrochemical Characterization of Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysts: A Step-by-Step Guide  4. Graphene Synthesis via Liquid Phase Exfoliation: Synthetic Approaches toward an Enhanced Nanoparticle Support  5. Design and Development of Membrane Electrode Assemblies for an Improved ORR towards High-performance PEM Fuel Cells  6. An Overview of Energy-efficient and Sustainable Oxygen Reduction Reaction Cathode in Microbial Fuel Cells  7. Power Electronics Interfaces for Portable and Vehicle PEMFC Systems  8. Biomass-derived Carbon Electrode Materials for Fuel Cells  9. Core-Shell Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Acidic Medium  10. Non-Noble Metal Catalysts in Oxygen Reduction Reaction  11. Novel Contributions to the Fundamental Role of Structural Engineering in Polymeric Membranes for Alkaline Fuel Cells  12. An Overview of Metal-Air Battery and Applications  13. Carbon Materials and their Performance as Support for Catalytic Nanoparticles.

Global warming switches our reliance from fossil fuels to green, sustainable renewable energy sources. Because of its promising nature, high-efficiency nano-electrocatalysts have sparked interest in renewable energy. Hydrogen fuel cell/polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM)ló2