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Using nitrogen-rich polymeric network and iron(II) acetate as precursors to synthesize highly efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media.
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Journal of Power Sources . Mar2016, Vol. 307, p152-159. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Carbon-supported transition metal/nitrogen (M–N/C) materials are considered as one of the most promising electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) owing to their high ORR electrocatalytic activity, long-term stability, and excellent methanol tolerance. So far only a few examples of such catalysts are prepared from N-containing polymers. Herein, we report a novel Fe–N/C catalyst using a nitrogen-rich polymeric network and iron(II) acetate as the precursors. The porous polymeric network is fabricated by one-step Friedel–Crafts reaction of a low-cost cross-linker, formaldehyde dimethyl acetal, with 2,4,6-tripyrrol-1,3,5-triazine. Compared to commercial Pt/C catalyst, the as-prepared Fe–N/C electrocatalyst exhibits superior ORR activity in alkaline electrolyte, and comparable ORR activity in acidic medium. The results obtained are significant for the development of new Fe–N/C electrocatalysts for fuel cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *NITROGEN
*NONMETALS
*TRANSITION metals
*OXYGEN compounds
*ALKOXY compounds
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03787753
- Volume :
- 307
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Power Sources
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112826262
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2015.12.110