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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 20 Jun 2026

  Catalytic Performance Improvement in Polymer Derived Nanostructures for Fuel Cell Applications

  By Prasad M. Patare, Ganesh P. Dawange, P. William, Dharmendra Kumar Roy, Pravin B. Khatkale

  Abstract: The performance and operational lifetime of PEMFCs are closely linked to the catalytic activity and durability of cathode electrocatalysts. In this research, a polymer-derived cobalt–iron nitrogen-doped carbon (CoFe–N/C) nanostructured catalyst is developed to enhance the ORR performance for PEMFC applications. PAN and melamine serve as nitrogen-rich polymer precursors, while cobalt and iron salts generate highly dispersed metal–nitrogen active sites within a porous carbon matrix through thermal treatment at 900 °C. …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 968–979 Read article →