Development of a nanoalloy catalyst for fuel cells

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A catalyst made from a nano-scale alloy, developed using a new production technique that requires less platinum.

A thin-film deposition technique used to create the nanometer-thin film of alloy for the new catalysts.

Devices that convert chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through an electrochemical reaction, producing minimal emissions.

Vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells that will be used for transportation during the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Major automakers have plans to release fuel cell vehicles.