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Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Chromium Carbide-Derived Carbons

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Chromium carbide-derived carbons were synthesized at various temperatures as possible support materials for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell catalyst. The physicochemical characterization data demonstrated that synthesis temperature applied affects significantly the carbon crystallographic structure, including graphitization ratio, and micropore and mesopore volume values. The electrochemical measurements in KOH and HClO4 revealed capacitive behaviour of materials and suitability of studied carbons as catalyst supports.

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This work was supported by the EU through the European Regional Development Fund under project TK 141 “Advanced materials and high-technology devices for energy recuperation systems” (grant no. 2014‑2020.4.01.15‑0011); and by the Estonian Research Council (grant number PUT PRG 676).

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    H. Q. V. Nguyen, J. Nerut, H. Kasuk, V. Grozovski, T. Thomberg, I. Tallo, R. Palm, M. Koppel, T. Romann, R. Härmas & E. Lust

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Nguyen, H.Q., Nerut, J., Kasuk, H. et al. Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Chromium Carbide-Derived Carbons. Russ J Electrochem 58, 781–797 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1023193522090130

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