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Two metals better than one for fuel cell catalysts

by Hayley Birch, RSC last modified 06-12-09 04:01 AM Copyright 2009, RSC
Two metals better than one for fuel cell catalysts

High-resolution transmission electron microscopy images of the palladium-platinum nanodendrites © Science

US scientists have reported a dramatic improvement in the activity of catalytic nanoparticles destined to replace platinum in fuel cells. They say their bimetallic 'nanodendrites' are more than twice as effective than current state-of-the-art platinum catalysts and could help make future fuel cells more economically viable.

More: http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2009/May/14050902.asp

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