Nagoya Researchers Boost Fuel Cell Durability

Researchers from Nagoya University developed a nitrogen-enhanced graphene wrapper for platinum nanoparticles that retained 96.9% of its active surface after 30,000 durability cycles. This breakthrough surpasses U.S. Department of Energy 2025 targets for electrocatalysts, offering a path to cheaper, longer-lasting fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles and public transit. The study is published in the journal ACS Catalysis.