Development of cobalt-based fuel cell catalysts with improved efficiency

National laboratory research

National laboratory research

Light-sensitive molecules being arranged in specific configurations to enhance the efficiency of cobalt catalysts in fuel cell systems.

A catalyst material composed of cobalt used in fuel cells to facilitate hydrogen production from water, designed as a lower-cost alternative to platinum catalysts.

The conventional catalyst material used in fuel cells, valued for its electrochemical potential and corrosion resistance but expensive and scarce.

Illinois

Research project at Argonne National Laboratory to develop and improve cobalt-based catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells, including experiments with chromophores to enhance efficiency.

A catalyst material composed of cobalt for use in hydrogen fuel cells, designed as a lower-cost alternative to platinum catalysts with improved efficiency through chromophore arrangement.