Abstract
The Pt-Fe bimetallic nanoparticles supported on nano carbon (PtxFey/C) are synthesized by the
NaBH4reduction under ultrasonic irradiation. The morphology, crystal structure and specific area
of synthesized nanomaterials are characterized by using X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and
transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction
reaction of the synthesized PtxFey/C materials and the commercial 10wt.% Pt loaded on activated
carbon catalyst (Aldrich Sigma, Pt/C_com) are investigated by using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and
linear sweep voltammetry (LSV). The major size of synthesized metallic particles is around 2- 8
nm. The best catalyst for ORR with the onset potential is 0,63 V. The electron charge transfer
number deduced from Koutecky-Levich equation using PtxCuy/VC catalyst materials for ORR
ranges from 1,9 to 2,5.
bimetallic PtxFey/C
NaBH4reduction
fuel cells.