Novel ordered nanoporous graphitic C3N4 as a support for Pt–Ru anode catalyst in direct methanolfuel cell

Abstract

The fabrication of graphitic carbon nitride with 3-dimensionally extended highly ordered pore arrays is described, and the N-rich porous carbon was utilized for the first time as a support for Pt₅₀–Ru₅₀ alloy catalyst to study the support effect on the anodic performance in direct methanol fuel cells; it displays promising results as a catalyst support in the fuel cell.