Sustainable Cathode Electrocatalysts from Posidonia oceanica Biochar for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells and Methanol Electroreforming

Biomass-derived carbon materials are emerging as promising alternatives to reduce both the production costs and environmental impact associated with electrocatalyst manufacturing. In this context, this research focuses on the innovative use of biochar derived from the Mediterranean sea-plant Posidonia oceanica to fabricate Platinum-based electrocatalysts for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) and methanol electroreforming, where the catalyst is employed at the cathode of both technologies.