18659346. COBALT AND COPPER-DOPED NICKEL FERRITE NANOPARTICLES AS CATALYST FOR DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS simplified abstract (KING FAISAL UNIVERSITY)

COBALT AND COPPER-DOPED NICKEL FERRITE NANOPARTICLES AS CATALYST FOR DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS

Organization Name

KING FAISAL UNIVERSITY

Inventor(s)

HANY MOHAMED ABD El-lateef Ahmed of AL-AHSA (SA)

MAI MUSTAFA KHALAF Ali of AL-AHSA (SA)

IBRAHIM ABDELHAMID MOHAMED Elsayed Elshaer of AL-AHSA (SA)

HADYL HANY MOHAMED Abd El-lateef of AL-AHSA (SA)

COBALT AND COPPER-DOPED NICKEL FERRITE NANOPARTICLES AS CATALYST FOR DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18659346 titled 'COBALT AND COPPER-DOPED NICKEL FERRITE NANOPARTICLES AS CATALYST FOR DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS

The abstract describes a patent application for Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles that can act as a catalyst for the electrooxidation of methanol in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC).

• The Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles have a sponge-like structure with irregular pores.
• The nanoparticles have a diameter ranging from about 8 nm to about 30 nm.
• These nanoparticles can serve as an efficient anode for DMFC in alkaline electrolytes.

Potential Applications:

• Catalyst for electrooxidation of methanol in DMFC.
• Anode material for DMFC in alkaline electrolytes.

Problems Solved:

• Enhancing the efficiency of methanol electrooxidation in DMFC.
• Providing a stable anode material for DMFC in alkaline electrolytes.

Benefits:

• Improved performance and efficiency of DMFC.
• Enhanced stability and durability of anode materials.

Commercial Applications:

• Use in portable electronic devices powered by DMFC.
• Integration into larger scale power generation systems using DMFC technology.

Questions about Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles: 1. How do Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles compare to other catalysts for methanol electrooxidation in DMFC? 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up the production of Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles for commercial applications?

Frequently Updated Research:

• Ongoing studies on optimizing the synthesis and performance of Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles for DMFC applications.

Original Abstract Submitted

Cobalt and copper-doped nickel Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles having a general formula CuCoNiFeOcan be a catalyst for electrooxidation of methanol in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC). The catalyst can be an efficient anode for DMFC in alkaline electrolytes. The Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles can have a sponge-like structure with irregular pores. A diameter of the Cu/Co—Ni-ferrite nanoparticles can range from about 8 nm to about 30 nm.