1. Synthesis of Co(OH)2@SiO2 core–shell based silver deposited cobalt oxide nanoflower for rechargeable Zinc-air batteries.
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Ahmed, Sheraz, Lee, Hee-Chul, Shim, Joongpyo, and Park, Gyungse
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COBALT oxides , *CALCINATION (Heat treatment) , *ZINC catalysts , *STORAGE batteries , *SILVER , *OXYGEN evolution reactions , *ATMOSPHERIC oxygen - Abstract
[Display omitted] • Nanosized Ag@Co 3 O 4 nanoflower were synthesized by chemical deposition. • Small crystallite size and silver deposition enhanced electrochemical performance. • Highly stability upto 500 h with lower overpotential. The studies of core–shell nanoparticles have gained significant interests due to the high stability and probable template to form a core–shell complex by coating on them with organic or inorganic substances. The silica nanoparticle covered with cobalt is especially important because it has a chemically stable core. Co 3 O 4 -NF was synthesized by the calcination of Co(OH) 2 @SiO 2 under atmospheric air for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions. After calcination, Ag deposition was performed to produce Ag@Co 3 O 4 -NF and their surface area reduces from 125.68 to 108.12 m2/g. The crystallanity and morphological features were observed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Furthermore, Ag@Co 3 O 4 -NF catalysts exhibited superior electrochemical performance as a cathode material for Zinc-air batteries. The cyclic test for charging and discharging was performed for 500 h revealing Ag@Co 3 O 4 -NF a potential catalyst, having splendid stability for the OER and ORR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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