The high cost of platinum catalysts used in hydrogen fuel cells limits the commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles. Scientists are studying alternative catalysts to increase cost-effectiveness and maintain efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells.
Dr. Zachary Hood is a materials scientist working on solid-state ion conductors for Lithium and Sodium metal batteries in the Applied Materials Division.
Single atoms work great as catalysts, but they usually don’t stay single for long. Argonne scientists are part of a team that uses high-temperature shock waves to keep them in their place.
