| abstract |
Disclosed is a low-cost catalyst for fuel cells which exhibits excellent catalytic activity and could be an alternative for noble metal catalysts such as platinum catalysts. Also disclosed are an electrode for fuel cells which uses such a catalyst for fuel cells, and a fuel cell. Specifically disclosed is a catalyst for fuel cells containing one or more elements selected from the group consisting of tellurium (Te), ruthenium (Ru), rhodium (Rh), palladium (Pd), osmium (Os) and iridium (Ir) as active ingredients. Also specifically disclosed is a catalyst for fuel cells obtained by causing the active ingredients to adhere a carbonaceous base. Further specifically disclosed are an electrode for fuel cells containing such a catalyst for fuel cells, and a fuel cell using such an electrode for fuel cells. |