US20070227300A1 - Compositions of nanometal particles containing a metal or alloy and platinum particles for use in fuel cells - Google Patents

Compositions of nanometal particles containing a metal or alloy and platinum particles for use in fuel cells Download PDF

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US20070227300A1
US20070227300A1 US11/394,456 US39445606A US2007227300A1 US 20070227300 A1 US20070227300 A1 US 20070227300A1 US 39445606 A US39445606 A US 39445606A US 2007227300 A1 US2007227300 A1 US 2007227300A1
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  • the present invention relates to compositions comprising nanoparticles of a metal and/or alloy or nanoparticles comprising a metal or alloy core surrounded by an oxide shell in admixture with platinum particles. More particularly, the composition is useful for inks used to make anode and cathode electrodes, which may be used in fuel cells.
  • Platinum is highly catalytic for hydrocarbon or hydrogen oxidation and oxygen reduction in gas diffusion electrodes for a variety of fuel cells.
  • this noble metal is a rapidly depleting non-renewable resource and is consequently expensive.
  • Current price for bulk platinum black is $75.00/gram.
  • the associated cost of a platinum deposited electrode, typically loaded anywhere from 2-8 mg/cm 2 is widely considered to be a hurdle to widespread commercialization.
  • efficient catalysts especially at practical operating temperature (room temperature to 60° C.) must be discovered to alleviate the demand and expense of platinum. Based on this, considerable effort is being dedicated to find an alternative catalyst which can match or exceed platinum's electrical performance.
  • Nanoparticle catalysts can be used to supplement platinum catalysts for fuel cell electrodes embodiments of the invention.
  • Embodiments include nanoparticle catalysts of cobalt, iron, nickel, ruthenium, chromium, palladium, silver, gold, and copper and their alloys that are at least nearly as active as platinum for the reduction of oxygen or oxidation of hydrocarbon fuel in direct oxidation fuel cells.
  • Various embodiments described herein discuss metal nanoparticle catalysts for direct methanol fuel cell applications, but are equally applicable to other applications, for example without exclusion (i) proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC's), and formic acid fuel cells (FAFC's).
  • PEMFC's proton exchange membrane fuel cells
  • FFC's formic acid fuel cells
  • a first embodiment includes nanoparticles, which can comprise a single metal or an alloy of two or more transition metals, optionally having an oxide shell surrounding the metal or alloy core admixed or physically blended with platinum particles.
  • platinum particles are under one micron in size, which are classified as finely divided.
  • the platinum particles should be below 100 nm in diameter.
  • nanoparticles have a diameter less than 50 nm, and preferably under 30 nm. Ideally, these particles should be less than 15 nm in diameter to maximize the surface interaction with platinum.
  • the transition metals cobalt, iron, nickel, ruthenium, chromium, palladium, silver, gold and copper or alloys thereof comprise the nanoparticles or core, if an oxide shell is present.
  • Alloy nanoparticles preferably comprise two or more transition metals, or has two, three or four.
  • the transition metals specified previously can be prepared in a variety of ratios to yield performance enhancement. The application in which the electrodes are used will dictate the alloy composition.
  • one metal of the alloy can range anywhere from 5 to 95% by weight of the alloy.
  • one metal of the alloy is greater than 10% by weight, or greater than 25%.
  • one metal is 90% by weight of the alloy.
  • the nanoparticles are 5% or more by weight of the nanoparticles and platinum particles combined. In another embodiment, nanoparticles are 25% or more by weight of the nanoparticles and platinum particles, or 50% or more by weight.
  • At least 50% of the platinum by total metal weight of conventional compositions is replaced with metal nanoparticles or metal alloy nanoparticles.
  • the nanoparticles may also be 75% or more by weight or 90% or more by weight.
  • the platinum/nanoparticle admix is combined with an ionomer, in many cases, a proton conducting ionomer, to promote ionic conductivity and to bind the electrode to a conducting membrane.
  • This ionomer may be combined with the platinum-mixture nanometal mixture and can be up to 40% by weight of the total platinum and nanometal weight.
  • the combination of platinum, nanometal particle, and ionomer forms an ink.
  • the ionomer is a perfluorinated resin, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties. More preferably the perfluorinated resin is a conducting polymer.
  • the ink composition may be used with an electron-conducting support to form an electrode.
  • this ink is applied to an electrically conductive carbon substrate.
  • the electron-conducting support may also be carbon paper, cloth, or powder.
  • the ink composition may be applied to the electron-conducting support by painting, screen printing, or spraying.
  • the electrode subsequently may be applied to an ion-exchange membrane and used in a direct oxidation fuel cell. This fuel cell is capable of converting chemical energy directly to electrical energy.
  • FIG. 1 is a transmission electron micrograph of cobalt metal nanoparticles.
  • FIG. 2 is a transmission electron micrograph of cobalt-nickel alloy nanoparticles.
  • FIG. 3 details the cross-section of a direct oxidation fuel cell anode or cathode electrode.
  • FIG. 4 shows a drawing of a direct methanol fuel cell.
  • FIG. 5 shows a voltammogram of cathode electrode performance.
  • FIG. 6 shows a voltammogram of cathode electrode performance.
  • nanoparticles of metal, alloy and/or either having an oxide shell in the ink composition serves to improve the efficiency of oxidation and reduction reactions by increasing the reaction surface area as well as enhancing electrocatalysis.
  • the observed electrocatalysis enhancement can be explained by molecular orbital theory. Since the nanoparticles are in good contact with platinum, they accept electrons from platinum. In turn, platinum becomes electron deficient, and will react faster with the oxidant and reductant, thereby increasing the efficiency of the reaction.
  • a metal alloy nanoparticle is a compound which has individual metal components combined in such a way such that combination gives the compound unique chemical structure and properties in each individual particle.
  • the platinum particles should preferably be small enough such that they can have strong surface interactions with the nanoparticles.
  • the platinum should be finely divided. Platinum is considered to be finely divided when the particle size is below a micron, preferably below 500 nm in diameter such as from 1-500 nm. Although finely divided platinum particles are adequate, it is preferred that the platinum particles have a diameter below 100 nm to maximize the platinum-nanoparticle surface contact. Preferred diameter of platinum particles are 1-100 nm, more preferably from 5-50 nm, most preferably from 5-25 nm.
  • Nanoparticles as used herein refer to metal nanoparticles, metal alloy nanoparticles, or nanoparticles of metal or alloy having an oxide shell or mixtures thereof. Additionally, the individual nanoparticles should preferably have a diameter below 50 nm, and preferably below 15 nm such as from 1-15 nm. In initial studies, it was found that particles at the micron level do not exhibit the catalytic enhancing effect that the nanoparticles show. In studies using micron sized-metals and platinum in the ink, a decrease in performance was observed due to lower surface area. Further the micron particles fall out of the electrode, and ultimately lead to electrode failure. Thus, the high surface area nanoparticles are necessary for proper electronic interaction and dispersion with platinum.
  • the metal or alloy nanoparticles have an oxide shell or outer surface, with a shell thickness of 1-25 nm, most preferably in the 1-10 nm range.
  • oxide thickness can be controlled by introduction of air or oxygen into the chamber as the particles are formed.
  • the nanoparticles that can be used in the ink may comprise a variety of the d-block transition metals, including cobalt, iron, nickel, ruthenium, chromium, palladium, silver, gold, and copper or mixtures thereof. Platinum is known to donate its electrons to these elements, thereby making platinum more reactive to the fuel.
  • the nanoparticles can comprise two or more individual metals, which form a metal alloy nanoparticle.
  • the individual metals of the alloy can be combined in any ratio ranging from 5-95%.
  • the ratio of the metals used in each particular alloy for the ink largely depends on the catalytic application.
  • the metal alloy nanoparticles represented here can be two or more of the following transition metals cobalt, iron, nickel, ruthenium, chromium, palladium, silver, gold, and copper. For example, in a nickel/cobalt nano-alloy used in an electrode for a fuel cell operating at room temperature requires a higher content of cobalt in the alloy.
  • a 50:50 60:40, 70:30, and 80:20 wt % ratio nanometal alloy of cobalt and nickel showed the largest increase in electrical performance, because it efficiently accepts electrons from platinum.
  • other ratios also work efficiently in conjunction with platinum.
  • a 50:50, 60:40, 70:30, and 80:20 wt % nanometal alloy of cobalt and silver or cobalt and gold gives excellent electrical performance because the silver or gold component imparts increased methanol tolerance while the cobalt component improves oxygen reduction kinetics.
  • Other ratios also work efficiently in conjunction with platinum.
  • an ink or catalyst ink contains an ionomer which enhances physical contact between the electrode and the fuel cell membrane, and also promotes ionic conductivity at the electrode-membrane interface.
  • the most common type of fuel cell membrane is the proton exchange membrane, in which case the ionomer is proton conducting.
  • the ink contains enough of the ionomer such that adhesion to the membrane and ionic conductivity are enhanced, likewise, it is preferred that the ionomer not be in excess of 40% by weight of the total ink.
  • the ionomer is present from 5-40% by weight of total metal loading, more preferably 10-30% and most preferably 15-25%. “Total metal loading” is total amount of metal in the ink. At high concentrations of ionomer, a large resistance builds in the electrode, and blocks electrons from efficiently moving through the external circuit of the fuel cell.
  • the ratio of platinum to the nanoparticles will largely depend on the mode of fuel cell operation.
  • the catalyst blend is very sensitive to oxidant and reductant concentration and temperature. Due to the high cost of platinum, high nanoparticle fractions are ideal.
  • a minimum of 5% nanoparticles (i.e., without platinum) by weight of total metal content is preferred to observe increased catalytic activity, however over 90% of platinum by weight of conventional compositions can be replaced with the nanoparticles. Most preferably, 50 to 75% of platinum particles are replaced by metal and/or alloy nanoparticles.
  • a direct oxidation fuel cell such as the methanol fuel cell
  • the ionomer conducts protons.
  • a typical ionomer used in the ink is Nafion®, a perfluorinated ion exchange polymer.
  • the polymer resin contains both hydrophilic and hydrophobic domains such that there is a balance of both water-rejecting and water accepting properties. Although water provides improved proton conduction, an excess of water blocks catalyst sites from the oxidant and reductant, thereby lowering fuel cell efficiency.
  • the ink composition is prepared by mixing dry platinum and dry nanoparticles in any ratio, such as those specified above. Preferably, several drops of water are added to the mixture to minimize the risk of fire. Finally, the ionomer of specified amount is added, and the resulting ink is blended, for example, on a vortex mixer and sonicated, for example, for several minutes.
  • the electrode is prepared by depositing the ink on a conductive support. The conductive support conducts electrons from the membrane-electrode interface to the fuel cell external circuit.
  • the ink is usually applied to the electron-conducting support by direct painting, spraying, or screen printing.
  • the method chosen is not critical to electrode performance in the fuel cell, however the method should preferably ensure an even coating of ink across an entire surface of the electrode.
  • the ideal material to use for the electron conducting support is carbon, however other electronically conducting materials can also work.
  • Woven carbon paper or fabric serves to support the ink, conduct electrons, and allow for the influx of oxidant and reductant by virtue of its porous nature.
  • the electrodes can be thermally pressed to either side of an ion conducting membrane.
  • the electrodes can be applied onto a proton conducting polymer, for example by hot pressing, and subsequently placed in contact with bipolar plates that efficiently conduct electrons.
  • the nanoparticles used have a metal core as indicated and have an oxide shell.
  • the name of the metal without reference to the oxide shell is used for simplicity.
  • FIG. 1 shows a transmission electron micrograph image of nano-sized cobalt particles that can be used in the ink.
  • the average size of these particles are 8 nm, and their surface can come in excellent contact with finely divided platinum.
  • the level of contact between the platinum and metal nanoparticles is directly quantified by the increase in catalytic enhancement observed from the oxidant/reductant reaction on the surface of the electrode.
  • FIG. 2 shows a transmission electron micrograph image of nano-sized nickel-cobalt alloy nanoparticles that can be used in the ink.
  • the average size of these particles is 12 nm, and their surface can come in excellent contact with finely divided platinum.
  • the level of contact between the platinum and nanoparticles is directly quantified by the increase in catalytic enhancement observed form the oxidant/reductant reaction on the surface of the electrode.
  • FIG. 3 depicts the cross section of the fuel cell electrode ( 1 ).
  • the catalyst ink ( 3 ) and the electron-conducting support ( 2 ) composed of carbon fibers ( 4 ).
  • platinum ( 5 ) and the nanoparticles ( 6 ) are in intimate contact with one another, and supported inside the ionomer ( 7 ).
  • FIG. 4 depicts a direct methanol fuel cell ( 8 ).
  • Aqueous methanol is fed into the anode port ( 9 ), where it is circulated through port ( 10 ) or remains inside the cell.
  • the methanol reacts at the anode electrode ( 11 ) (encompassing the ink ( 12 ) and the electron-conducting support ( 13 )) to produce carbon dioxide, protons, and electrons.
  • Protons pass through the proton exchange membrane ( 14 ) to the cathode compartment, and electrons flow through the external circuit ( 15 ) and into the cathode.
  • Air is fed into the cathode port ( 16 ), where it reacts with electrons and protons produced from the anode on the cathode electrode ( 17 ) (encompassing the ink ( 18 ) and electron-conducting support ( 13 )) to produce water, which is removed at the other cathode port ( 19 ).
  • FIG. 5 data shows a linear sweep voltammogram of the fuel cell cathode reaction, which depicts how current density, j, increases as voltage, V, decreases.
  • the total metal loading in each ink sample is 8 mg/cm 2 .
  • Curve A represents a fuel cell cathode catalyst ink containing finely divided platinum and no nanoparticles.
  • Curves B-D show the increased performance by removing some of the platinum and replacing it with 8 nm diameter cobalt metal nanoparticles. As shown by replacing at least 50% by total metal weight of the platinum with cobalt metal nanoparticles, the current magnitude increase is larger than for the platinum-only electrode ink.
  • FIG. 6 also shows a liner sweep voltammogram of the cathode fuel cell reaction, showing performance increasing using a metal alloy nanoparticle electrode.
  • Total metal loading was 8 mg/cm 2 for each sample. It illustrates the improved performance of a 60% platinum 40% nickel-cobalt metal alloy, with average nickel-cobalt metal alloy particle size of 15 nm, electrode (curve B) versus a finely divided platinum electrode (curve A). Similar to the previous example using metal nanoparticles, the current magnitude increases greater with increasing voltage for the metal alloy nanoparticle sample, both in the kinetic activation (Region 1 ) and mass transfer regimes (Region 2 ).
  • the mixture will contain 50% chromium and 50% platinum:ruthenium by weight, and more preferably the mixture will be at least 70% chromium and 30% platinum:ruthenium by weight. Most preferred is a 85% chromium 15% platinum ruthenium mixture by weight.
  • Total platinum:ruthenium loading can also be reduced at the anode by addition of 10 nm average particle size palladium nanoparticles.
  • the mixture will contain 50% platinum:ruthenium and 50% palladium by weight, and more preferably the mixture will be at least 70% palladium and 30% platinum:ruthenium by weight. Most preferred is a 15% platinum:ruthenium 85% palladium mixture by weight.
  • methanol oxidation rate is enhanced by replacement of 50% by weight of total metal loading of platinum with 80:20 nickel-iron alloy nanoparticles that have an average diameter if 15 nm, preferably, the mixture will be at least 70% nickel-iron alloy nanoparticles and 30% platinum. Most preferably is a 15% platinum 85% chromium mixture by weight. In both of these cases, other nanoparticles and other ratios of metal alloy nanoparticles work sufficiently compared to the reaction of finely divided platinum:ruthenium.

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CA002647174A CA2647174A1 (fr) 2006-03-31 2007-03-30 Compositions de particules nanometalliques contenant un metal ou un alliage et des particules de platine destinees a etre utilisees dans des piles a combustible
JP2009503067A JP2009532830A (ja) 2006-03-31 2007-03-30 燃料電池における使用のための金属又は合金を含有するナノ粒子及び白金粒子の組成物。
EP07835722A EP2008328A2 (fr) 2006-03-31 2007-03-30 Compositions de particules nanométalliques contenant un métal ou un alliage et des particules de platine destinées à être utilisées dans des piles à combustible
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