Synthesis Approach for Preparing Facet-Tailored Mn-Based Spinel Nano-octahedra as the Enhanced Non-PGM Electrocatalysts toward ORR in Alkaline Media
Title:
One-Pot Wonder. Precision-Crafted Nanocrystals, The Power of Platinum Without the Price.
This invention introduces a one-pot synthesis of Mn-based spinel nanocrystals with {101} facets, delivering high ORR efficiency and durability as a cost-effective, non-platinum catalyst for fuel cells.
Background:
Platinum-based catalysts dominate proton...
Published: 8/29/2025
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Inventor(s): Jiye Fang, Ming Zhou
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Campus > Binghamton University
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Preparation of Highly Active Pt3Ni Nanoctahedra as Electrocatalyst Toward Oxygen Reduction in Fuel Cells
Title:
Charge Ahead: Scale-Ready Pt₃Ni Nano-Octahedra Boost ORR Speeds and Use Far Less Platinum
This invention introduces a scalable wet-chemical process to produce Pt₃Ni nano-octahedra with {111} facets, delivering up to 6x higher oxygen reduction reaction activity while cutting platinum usage.
Background:
Fuel cell performance is limited by the...
Published: 8/29/2025
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Inventor(s): Jiye Fang, Jun Zhang
Keywords(s): #SUNYresearch, CleanTech, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Campus > Binghamton University
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Preparation of Highly Active Pt-Cu Nanocubes as Electrocatalyst toward Methanol and Formic Acid Oxidation in Fuel Cells
Title:
Pt-Cu Nanoframes: Engineered for Performance and Durability
This invention introduces a scalable synthesis method for Pt-Cu nanocubes with {100} facets, offering enhanced catalytic activity, CO tolerance, and long-term durability while reducing platinum usage.
Background:
Fuel cells depend heavily on platinum-based catalysts for anode reactions,...
Published: 8/29/2025
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Inventor(s): Jiye Fang, Dan Xu
Keywords(s): #SUNYresearch, CleanTech, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Campus > Binghamton University
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A Novel and Robust Method to Yield Stable, Highly Active and Mass-Producible Pt3Ni Catalysts
Title:
Using Platinum is Dense, but Your Catalyst Reaction Doesn't Have to be. Hollow Pt₃Ni Frames Engineered to Rise Above in Speed and Performance.
This invention introduces a rapid gas-phase CO etching method to create hollow Pt₃Ni nanoframe catalysts with a Pt-rich skin, offering faster synthesis, reduced platinum usage, and superior catalytic...
Published: 8/29/2025
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Inventor(s): Jiye Fang, Yiliang Luan
Keywords(s): #SUNYresearch, CleanTech, Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Nanotechnology, Campus > Binghamton University
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