Intermetallic Compound Electrode Material for Hydrogen and Methanol Fuel Cells

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This patent describes an electrode material made from at least one intermetallic compound and an oxidized layer. The material is designed for use in processes that involve producing or oxidizing fuels such as hydrogen or methanol, as well as for generating electrical energy from water-methanol mixtures.

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• Electrodes in fuel cells using hydrogen or methanol as fuel
• Electrolyzers for producing hydrogen or methanol through electrochemical processes
• Power generation systems that use water-methanol mixtures for electricity production
• Energy storage devices requiring stable and efficient electrode materials
• Electrocatalysis applications involving oxidation or production of alternative fuels

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• Improved efficiency in fuel generation and oxidation processes
• Enhanced durability and stability of electrode materials due to intermetallic compounds and oxidized layers
• Potential for lower production costs by using advanced electrode materials
• Broader application for both hydrogen and methanol-based energy systems
• Enables cleaner energy production and supports transition to renewable fuels

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to an electrode material comprising at least one intermetallic compound and an oxidized layer for use in a process for producing or oxidizing a fuel, wherein the fuel is selected from hydrogen or methanol, or for use in a process for generating electrical energy from a water-methanol mixture.