Durable platinum/multi-walled carbon nanotube catalysts

摘要

Platinum nanocatalysts on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) functionalized with citric acid (CA) are disclosed, along with methods for the synthesis thereof.

主权项

1. A method for preparing a fuel cell catalyst, the method comprising contacting a surface modified multiwalled carbon nanotube with a platinum containing precursor disposed in an organic solvent; wherein the platinum containing precursor is prepared from an aqueous solution comprising a platinum containing compound and a phase transfer catalyst.