Abstract
In this work, novel catalysts derived from iron and benzimidazole and aminobenzimidazole were synthesized using Sacrificial Support Method (SSM). The catalysts obtained were then tested in rotating ring disk electrode (RRDE) technique and compared with AC. Fe-based catalysts had performances much higher compared to AC and therefore are suitable for microbial fuel cell (MFC) applications. Future works will integrate the catalysts into air-breathing cathodes and test them in MFCs.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | EFC 2017 - Proceedings of the 7th European Fuel Cell Piero Lunghi Conference |
Editors | Viviana Cigolotti, Chiara Barchiesi, Michela Chianella |
Publisher | ENEA |
Pages | 317-318 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788882863241 |
State | Published - 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 7th European Fuel Cell Piero Lunghi Conference, EFC 2017 - Naples, Italy Duration: Dec 12 2017 → Dec 15 2017 |
Publication series
Name | EFC 2017 - Proceedings of the 7th European Fuel Cell Piero Lunghi Conference |
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Conference
Conference | 7th European Fuel Cell Piero Lunghi Conference, EFC 2017 |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Naples |
Period | 12/12/17 → 12/15/17 |
Funding
UNM authors would like to thank the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant: ‘‘Efficient Microbial Bio-electrochemical Systems” (OPP1139954). UTV authors thank the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnologico (CNPq, Brazil): grant n.200631 - 2015/2.
Keywords
- Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR)
- microbial fuel cell (MFC)
- neutral media electrolyte
- platinum group metal-free (PGM-free)