Understanding the metal-support interaction (MSI) is crucial to comprehend how the catalyst support affects performance and whether this interaction can be exploited in order to design new catalysts with enhanced...

Currently in fuel cell state-of-the-art research, studies are divided on separate improvements of electrocatalyst and ionomeric materials. In this work, the synthesis of a novel composite material that combines both components-ionomer and electrocatalyst is presented. This composite material preserves both ionic and electronic conductivities, making this a unique material for fuel cells and other electrochemical devices.