Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240213498). CATALYST simplified abstract

CATALYST

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Nobuaki Mizutani of Toyota-shi (JP)

CATALYST - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240213498 titled 'CATALYST

The abstract describes a catalyst designed to prevent a decrease in voids in a catalyst layer for fuel cells. The catalyst consists of a metal catalyst and a carbon support, with the carbon support particles having specific surface area, particle size, and bulk density ranges.

• The catalyst is configured to suppress a decrease in voids in a catalyst layer.
• It comprises a metal catalyst and a carbon support.
• The carbon support particles have a specific surface area of 800 m/g to 1200 m/g.
• The particle size of the carbon support particles ranges from 200 nm to 400 nm.
• The bulk density of the carbon support particles is between 0.02 g/ml and 0.07 g/ml.

Potential Applications: - Fuel cell technology - Chemical industry for catalytic processes - Environmental applications for emissions control

Problems Solved: - Preventing a decrease in voids in a catalyst layer - Enhancing the performance of fuel cells - Improving the efficiency of catalytic processes

Benefits: - Increased catalyst stability - Enhanced catalytic activity - Improved fuel cell performance

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Catalyst for Fuel Cells: Market Implications This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for fuel cell vehicles, in the energy sector for stationary fuel cell systems, and in the chemical industry for various catalytic processes.

Questions about the Catalyst: 1. How does the specific surface area of the carbon support particles impact the catalyst's performance? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using this catalyst in fuel cells?

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring ways to optimize catalyst design for fuel cells, with a focus on improving efficiency and durability. Stay updated on the latest advancements in this field to leverage the full potential of this technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

to provide a catalyst, which is configured to suppress a decrease in voids in a catalyst layer. a catalyst for fuel cells, wherein the catalyst comprises a metal catalyst and a carbon support; wherein the carbon support supports the metal catalyst; wherein the carbon support is carbon support particles; wherein a specific surface area of the carbon support particles is 800 m/g or more and 1200 m/g or less; wherein a particle size of the carbon support particles is 200 nm or more and 400 nm or less; and wherein a bulk density of the carbon support particles is 0.02 g/ml or more and 0.07 g/ml or less.