High-entropy L12-Pt(FeCoNiCuZn)3 intermetallics for ultrastable oxygen reduction reaction

doi:10.1016/j.jechem.2023.07.019

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Abstract: Enhancing the stability of Pt-based electrocatalysts for the sluggish cathodic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is critical for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Herein, high-entropy intermetallic (HEI) L1₂-Pt(FeCoNiCuZn)₃ is designed for durable ORR catalysis. Benefiting from the unique HEI structure and the enhanced intermetallic phase stability, Pt(FeCoNiCuZn)₃/C nanoparticles demonstrate significantly improved stability over Pt/C and PtCu₃/C catalysts. The Pt(FeCoNiCuZn)₃/C exhibits a negligible decay of the half-wave potential during 30,000 potential cycles from 0.6 to 1.0 V, whereas Pt/C and PtCu₃/C are negatively shifted by 46 and 36 mV, respectively. Even after 10,000 cycles at potential up to 1.5 V, the mass activity of Pt(FeCoNiCuZn)₃/C still shows ∼70% retention. As evidenced by the structural characterizations, the HEI structure of Pt(FeCoNiCuZn)₃/C is well maintained, while PtCu₃/C nanoparticles undergo severe Cu leaching and particle growth. In addition, when assembled Pt(FeCoNiCuZn)₃/C as the cathode in high-temperature PEMFC of 160 °C, the H₂-O₂ fuel cell delivers almost no degradation even after operating for 150 h, demonstrating the potential for fuel cell applications. This work provides a facile design strategy for the development of high-performance ultrastable electrocatalysts.

Key words: High-entropy intermetallics, Pt-based electrocatalysts, Oxygen reduction reaction, High stability

Qian Zhang, Tao Shen, Min Song, Shuang Wang, Jialin Zhang, Xiao Huang, Shanfu Lu, Deli Wang. High-entropy L1₂-Pt(FeCoNiCuZn)₃ intermetallics for ultrastable oxygen reduction reaction[J]. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2023, 86(11): 158-166.

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