A composition comprising particulate carbonaceous material and a
conducting polymer containing hetero atoms. The composition can further
comprise a metal. Devices comprising the composition can be constructed
including supported electrocatalysts, membrane electrode assemblies, and
fuel cells. A method for preparing the composition comprises oxidatively
polymerizing with ozone a monomer of a conducting polymer containing
hetero atoms in the presence of a carbonaceous material. The method
grafts the conducting polymer to the carbonaceous material. The method
can further comprise metallizing the polymer-grafted carbonaceous
material.