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AuthorGhouri, Zafar Khan
AuthorElsaid, Khaled
AuthorAl-Meer, Saeed
AuthorBarakat, Nasser A.M.
Available date2017-10-03T06:39:39Z
Publication Date2017-09-25
Publication NameApplied Nanoscience
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13204-017-0601-z
CitationGhouri, Z.K., Elsaid, K., Al-Meer, S. et al. "Applicable anode based on Co3O4–SrCO3 heterostructure nanorods-incorporated CNFs with low-onset potential for DUFCs" Applied Nanoscience (2017) published online.
ISSN2190-5509
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/5659
AbstractBesides the high-current density, lower onset potential of urea electrooxidation is key parameter which influences the direct urea fuel cell performance. In the present article, low-onset potential has been reported for nickel-free (NF) electrocatalyst in urea electrooxidation. The nickel-free electrocatalyst: Co3O4–SrCO3 heterostructure nanorods-incorporated carbon nanofibers (CNFs) were synthesized by electrospinning technique, followed by calcination of electrospun mat composed of strontium acetate, cobalt acetate, and poly(vinyl alcohol) sol–gel in inert environment at 750 °C. Physiochemical characterizations confirmed the formation of Co3O4–SrCO3 heterostructure nanorods-incorporated CNFs. The electrochemical activity of resultant nickel-free electrocatalyst toward the electrooxidation of urea in alkaline medium is evaluated using cyclic voltammetry measurements (CV). Co3O4–SrCO3 heterostructure nanorods-incorporated CNFs reveals high-current density of 21.33 mA/cm2 at low-fuel concentration. Notably, the low-onset potential has been observed, showing a good application prospect in direct urea fuel cells.
SponsorThis Publication was made possible by NPRP grant # [8-1344-1-246] from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of Qatar Foundation). The findings achieved herein are solely the responsibility of authors.
Languageen
PublisherSpringer
SubjectElectrospinning
Urea
DUFC
Onset potential
Electrocatalyst
Current density
TitleApplicable anode based on Co3O4–SrCO3 heterostructure nanorods-incorporated CNFs with low-onset potential for DUFCs
TypeArticle
ESSN2190-5517
dc.accessType Open Access


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