Ultrasmall MoC Supported PtRu Clusters with Boosted HOR Activity and CO Tolerance via Metal-Support Interaction

Key Points

• The research aims to enhance hydrogen oxidation reaction kinetics and carbon monoxide tolerance in fuel cells through optimized metal-support interactions.
• Synthesis of ultrasmall PtRu clusters on a specific support material.
• Evaluation of hydrogen oxidation reaction kinetics in alkaline environments.
• Assessment of CO tolerance under relevant operational conditions.
• Significantly improved hydrogen oxidation reaction activity observed in the modified clusters.
• Enhanced CO tolerance compared to traditional catalysts realized through optimized metal-support interactions.