Fe, Co, and ZIF-8 co-doped catalysts with carbon nanotube and SiOC composite backbone for high-temperature PEM fuel cell cathode

Key Points

• The aim is to develop effective co-doped catalysts for high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells to support clean energy solutions.
• Developed catalysts using Fe, Co, and ZIF-8 dopants with a composite backbone of carbon nanotubes and SiOC.
• Conducted performance evaluations of the catalytic materials in HT-PEMFCs.
• Analyzed the catalysts under high-temperature conditions.
• The co-doped catalysts showed improved performance compared to traditional platinum-based catalysts.
• Enhanced durability and efficiency were observed at elevated temperatures relevant to fuel cell operation.