Synthesis of Pt-Based Anodic Electrocatalysts for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell Applications
The presented work on the synthesis and functionalization of mesoporous carbon, as well as the preparation of anodic catalysts for direct ethanol fuel cells, has an essential connection with the principles of green chemistry. The synthesis of mesoporous carbon from a resorcinol-formaldehyde resin represents a sustainable approach, as it enables the design of materials with specific properties through controlled processes that maximize the use of available resources.