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Preparation method and application of nanofiber electrode for proton exchange membrane fuel cell

A proton exchange membrane and nanofiber technology, applied in fuel cells, battery electrodes, circuits, etc., can solve problems such as easy structure collapse, and achieve the effects of improving stability, large porosity, and improving utilization.

Active Publication Date: 2021-10-08
DALIAN INST OF CHEM PHYSICS CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
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At the same time, in view of the problem that the nanofiber electrode structure is easy to collapse under the PEMFC working condition, it is proposed to add at least one polymer to the catalyst slurry and use heating to make the polymer in the catalytic layer undergo a chemical reaction to enhance its structure. stability

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[0044] Weigh 0.1g of 40wt.%Pt / C catalyst, 0.8g of 5wt.%Nafion solution, add 0.08g of water and 0.3g of isopropanol and ultrasonically mix evenly, then add two polymers of polyacrylic acid and polyvinyl alcohol to co- 0.02g, the mass ratio of polyacrylic acid and polyvinyl alcohol was 1:1, stirred for 36h to obtain a catalyst slurry with a viscosity of 110 cp. The catalytic layer was prepared by electrospinning technology, and the environmental parameters and control parameters of electrospinning were the same as those in Comparative Example 1. A Pt loading of 0.1 mg cm was obtained by controlling the spinning time -2 The catalytic layer, the thickness of the catalytic layer is about 2 μm. The heat treatment temperature of the prepared catalytic layer was 140°C, the treatment time was 60 min, and the treatment atmosphere was air, so that the polymer was esterified. Finally, transfer the heat-treated catalytic layer to Nafion ® 211 membrane, hot-pressing temperature 140°C, ho...

Embodiment 2

[0047] Weigh 0.11g of PtCo / C catalyst, wherein the mass fraction of Pt is 45%, 0.8 g of 5 wt.% Nafion solution, add 0.1 g of water and 0.35 g of isopropanol and ultrasonically mix evenly, then add cyclodextrin, polyacrylic acid polymer The total amount of polymer is 0.02g, the mass ratio of cyclodextrin and polyacrylic acid is 1:1, and the catalyst slurry with a viscosity of 90 cp can be obtained after stirring for 24 hours. Adopt electrospinning technology to prepare catalytic layer then, the environment parameter of electrospinning is: temperature 15 ℃, relative humidity 30%RH; Control parameter is: slurry feed rate is 0.8mL / h, and voltage is 12.5kV, turns The rotational speed of the drum receiver is 110 rpm / min, the diameter of the needle is 20G, and the distance between the needle and the receiver is: 12 cm. A Pt loading of 0.08 mgcm was obtained by controlling the spinning time -2 The catalytic layer, the thickness of the catalytic layer is about 1.5 μm. The prepared ca...

Embodiment 3

[0049] Weigh each 0.1g of PtFe / C and PtPd / C catalyst, wherein the mass fraction of Pt is respectively 25% and 55%, 0.5g10wt.%Nafion solution, add 0.15g water and 0.55g isopropanol ultrasonic mixing, after Add 0.04 g of polyvinyl alcohol and glutaraldehyde polymer in total, the mass ratio of polyvinyl alcohol and glutaraldehyde is 1:1, and stir for 32 hours to obtain a catalyst slurry with a viscosity of 120 cp. Then adopt electrospinning technology to prepare catalytic layer, the environmental parameter of electrospinning is: temperature 15 ℃, relative humidity 20%RH; The rotational speed of the instrument is 80 rpm / min, the diameter of the needle is 20 G, and the distance between the needle and the receiver is 13 cm. A Pt loading of 0.15 mg cm was obtained by controlling the spinning time -2 the catalytic layer. The prepared catalytic layer is heat-treated at a temperature of 100° C., a treatment time of 100 min, and a treatment atmosphere of argon, so that the acetal react...

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Abstract

The invention discloses a method for preparing a nanofiber electrode of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) with high stability. First, the catalyst slurry is electrospun to prepare a nanofiber structure catalytic layer, and then the nanofiber catalytic layer is heat-treated to improve its structure. stability, finally transfer the nanofiber catalytic layer to one side or both sides of the proton exchange membrane by hot pressing to prepare nanofiber electrodes. The electrode fiber skeleton prepared by the invention has the ability to conduct protons, and the highly active catalyst is exposed on the outside of the fiber skeleton to ensure the transmission path of protons and electrons, and the larger porosity is conducive to the transfer of reaction substances. The electrode prepared by the invention has the characteristics of low catalyst consumption, high catalyst utilization rate, long service life, easy enlargement and the like.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the field of proton exchange membrane fuel cells, and in particular relates to a method for preparing a high-stability nanofiber electrode by electrospinning technology and the application of the prepared high-stability nanofiber electrode in fuel cell membrane electrode components. Background technique [0002] With the excessive exploitation and use of fossil energy by human beings, the problems of energy shortage and environmental pollution have become increasingly prominent, and clean energy has become the ultimate appeal of human beings. Hydrogen energy has high chemical heat, and the combustion products are only water and heat. It is the cleanest energy source in the world. A fuel cell is an electrochemical conversion device with high energy conversion efficiency and environmental friendliness. The types of fuel cells can be divided into many types according to the type of electrolyte. Among them, the proton exchange mem...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01M4/88H01M8/1004
CPCH01M4/8803H01M4/8875H01M8/1004Y02E60/50
Inventor 侯明齐满满邵志刚
Owner DALIAN INST OF CHEM PHYSICS CHINESE ACAD OF SCI