# New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions

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Researchers have engineered a platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst that enhances hydrogen fuel cell efficiency by accelerating the oxygen reduction reaction, a key process for clean energy production. This catalyst design minimizes platinum use by coating a nickel core with a thin platinum shell, achieving superior catalytic performance at a lower cost. The innovation could make hydrogen fuel cells more affordable and scalable, with potential to drive advancements in electric vehicles and renewable energy applications, offering a sustainable solution to reduce carbon emissions.

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> **[New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction...](https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1064692)**
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> Researchers have developed a platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst for oxygen reduction reactions. The design improves efficiency and stability, addressing key challenges in catalyst performance, and could open the door to breakthroughs in renewable...

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