Capabilities
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Modeling of PGM-free Electrocatalyst Materials
Modeling the structure-to-function relationships of electrocatalysts provides valuable input for developing syntheses to produce catalysts with improved activity, selectivity, and durability, and aids in the interpretation of experimental data. Read More
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In situ Fluoride and Carbon Dioxide Emission Measurements
Characterization of fluoride and carbon dioxide emissions in the exhaust from operating polymer electrolyte fuel cells are crucial to determining the rates of membrane and ionomer degradation, as well as the rates of carbon corrosion in PGM-free catalysts. Read More
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Segmented Cell and Neutron Imaging
Advanced fuel cell diagnostic tools are extensively used for a number of different studies of PGM-free electrodes including mass transport optimization, water and thermal management, and flow field design and validation. Read More
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Modeling Kinetic and Transport Processes in PGM-free Electrodes
Computational methods and models are available to characterize the kinetic and transport behavior of non-PGM electrodes. These models are useful in designing test matrices and protocols that enable the systematic extraction of relevant model parameters that define hydrogen oxidation reaction and oxygen reduction reaction kinetics; oxygen/water transport in gas channels, diffusion media and electrodes; and Ohmic losses in the electrodes and membrane. Read More
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Manufacturing Porous Electrodes
The BMF has capabilities in materials characterization (particle size, zeta potential, surface energy, rheological property, morphology), materials processing (electrode formulation, slurry preparation), electrode coating (tape casting, slot die coating, UV curing, electron beam curing), electrode calendering, cell assembly, and testing. Read More
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High-throughput Characterization of PGM-free Catalysts and Electrodes
Argonne’s High-Throughput Research Laboratory has analytical equipment designed to operate in concert with the robotic platforms used for synthesis of materials and using high-throughput methodology. This capability also includes combinatorial electrocatalytic activity and stability testing of high-surface-area powders and performance testing and characterization of electrodes. Read More
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High-throughput Synthesis of PGM-free Catalysts and Electrodes
Argonne’s High-Throughput Research Laboratory has two robotic platforms with solid and liquid handling, cooling and heating, and dispensing capabilities. One platform is in an inert atmosphere for air sensitive synthesis of materials and the other with an air atmosphere for non-air sensitive synthesis. Read More