| AVS 54th International Symposium | |
| Thin Film | Thursday Sessions |
| Session TF1-ThA |
| Session: | Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells, and Alternative Energy Materials and Applications |
| Presenter: | M. Kostylev, Cornell University |
| Authors: | J.M. Gregoire, Cornell University M. Kostylev, Cornell University J. Jin, Cornell University R.B. van Dover, Cornell University F.J. DiSalvo, Cornell University H.D. Abruna, Cornell University |
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We describe methodologies for the generation and screening of combinatorial libraries of electrocatalyst materials for fuel cell applications. Composition spread thin films are codeposited via DC magnetron sputtering. The films are then screened for catalytic activity using a fluorescence indicator. The high-throughput nature of both the fabrication and screening processes, coupled with the versatility of the deposition system, allow for the rapid testing of a broad range of potential fuel cell electrocatalyst materials. Details of the techniques, fluorescence test results and characterization data for some catalytically active films will be presented.