Volume 4, Issue 2
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore,Singapore,117581
Published： 2023 ，
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Hongyan Liu. (2023). Review on Polymer-supported Metal Particles as Catalysts in Microfluidic Fuel Cell. Theory and Practice of Science and Technology, 4(2), 10-17.
Hongyan Liu. (2023). Review on Polymer-supported Metal Particles as Catalysts in Microfluidic Fuel Cell. Theory and Practice of Science and Technology, 4(2), 10-17. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456902.20230402.
In modern society
electrical energy is commonly converted by chemical energy
which is essential for various applications. Over time
several techniques involved in converting energy have been investigated
including electricity generator
battery
and fuel cell. Conventional electric generators powered by fossil fuel face challenges related to efficiency because of multiple steps within its energy converting process. On the other hand
batteries also have their limitations
primarily related to density of energies
which is limited by their volume for storing reactants. In contrast
fuel cells represent an anticipated technique for supplying power in the future. This innovative technique takes the strengths of both electricity generator and battery
offering great efficiency of converting energies process and impressive density of energies simultaneously. By directly converting the chemical energy from fuels into electrical energy through an electrochemical process
fuel cells overcome the efficiency and storage limitations associated with traditional generators and batteries. Microfluidic fuel cells (MFFCs) are a category of fuel cells with structure sizes ranging from 1 to 1000 μm. The choice of catalyst material has been demonstrated to affect the efficiency of MFFCs. In recent years
there has been growing interest in utilizing metal nanoparticle/ conductive polymer nanocomposites as catalysts in fuel cells. Conductive polymers have emerged as promising substitutes for traditional carbon-supported catalysts. Thanks to properties of large specific areas
satisfying electrically conductive capabilities
and chemically stable ability in their porous surfaces
it makes polymers attractive for supporting catalysts in fuel cells. When metal nanoparticles (NPs) are incorporated into these conductive polymers in a highly dispersed manner
it maximizes the active surface area available for oxidation and reduction reactions
thereby allowing for low catalyst loading in fuel cell applications. In this study
we aim to explore and discuss recent developments in the field of polymer-supported metal nanoparticles as catalysts for fuel cells. By examining the synergistic effects of conductive polymers and metal NPs
we hope to gain insights into their possibility to improve the efficiency and performance of fuel cell. This research could be an advancement and reference for developing more efficient and sustainable energy conversion technologies.
Microfluidic fuel cellCatalystMetal particlePolymer support
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