By comparing the performance of fuel cells operating on some low molecular weight
alcohols, it resulted that ethanol may replace methanol in a direct alcohol fuel cell. To …

Direct ethanol fuel cell (DEFC) as a promising device for converting chemical energy to
electricity has been paid ever-increasing attention. However, the slow kinetics of ethanol …

PtRu/C, PtSn/C and PtSnRu/C electrocatalysts were prepared by the alcohol reduction
process using ethylene glycol as the solvent and reduction agent and Vulcan Carbon XC72 …

Exploring low-cost and high-performance electrocatalysts for multifunctional activities is
highly desirable but challenging. It is a convenient way to couple late transition metals (Fe …

Pt-Sn catalysts supported on carbon, with different Pt-Sn atomic ratios (3: 1, 1: 1, 1: 3), were
prepared through the formic acid method (FAM) and supported on different carbon supports …

The advantages of liquid fuel cells (LFCs) over conventional hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells
include a higher theoretical energy density and efficiency, a more convenient handling of the …

The development of high performance electrode materials is currently one of the main
activities in the field of the low temperature fuel cells, fuelled with H2/CO or low molecular …

NiO supported Pt/C and Pd/C electrocatalysts have been prepared by IMH method. The
ethanol oxidation on Pd–NiO/C electrocatalyst is tested in an ethanol solution with or without …

Pt-based ternary catalysts have been proposed as electrode materials for low temperature
fuel cells. Pt–Ru-based ternary catalysts were tested as anode materials with improved CO …

In this work we review the Brazilian energy supply matrix, in particular focusing on
environmentally friendly pathways to hydrogen production and fuel cell utilisation. Brazil is …