Nano-structured thin film catalyst

摘要

In one embodiment, a catalyst assembly includes a substrate including a base and a number of rods extending from the base; a catalyst layer including a catalyst material; and a first intermediate layer including a first coating material disposed between the substrate and the catalyst layer, the first coating material having a higher surface energy than the catalyst material. In certain instances, the number of rods may have an average aspect ratio in length to width of greater than 1. The catalyst assembly may further include a second intermediate layer disposed between the catalyst layer and the first intermediate layer, the second intermediate layer including a second coating material having a higher surface energy than the catalyst material. In certain instances, the first coating material has a higher surface energy than the second coating material.

主权项

1. A catalyst assembly comprising:
a substrate including a number of rods extending from a base; an intermediate layer including an intermediate coating material and contacting the number of rods and including a number of islands; and a catalyst layer including a catalyst material and contacting the intermediate layer, the intermediate coating material having a higher surface energy than the catalyst material.