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Carbon nanotube supported zinc, cobalt, nitrogen, sulfur-doped porous carbon as electrocatalyst for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction.
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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy . Jan2024:Part B, Vol. 51, p1229-1241. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Carbon nanotube (CNT) supported zinc, cobalt, nitrogen, sulfur-doped porous carbon (CNT@ZnCo/NSC) catalysts are prepared by in situ growth of sulfur-containing bimetal zeolitic imidazolate framework (S–ZnCo-ZIF) polyhedrons on CNT with subsequent heat treatment. The microstructure, morphology, particle size distribution, specific surface area, and pore-size distribution of the catalysts are characterized by multiple techniques. CNT@ZnCo/NSC exhibits excellent catalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) with onset potential of 0.98 V and half-wave potential of 0.83 V, respectively, which are close to those of Pt/C. The addition of CNT inhibits the agglomeration and improves the conductivity of the catalysts, while S doping enhances the electrochemical surface area and introduces active sites. The special structure makes CNT@ZnCo/NSC possess proper specific surface area (390.8 m2 g−1) and large average pore size (5.26 nm). CNT@ZnCo/NSC contains more graphite-N (21%) and pyridine-N (55.9%) than CNT@ZnCo/NC (20%, 46.5%) and ZnCo/NC (8.2%, 45.8%). CNT@ZnCo/NSC catalyst has better methanol tolerance and long-term stability than commercial Pt/C. [Display omitted] • CNT supported Zn, Co, N, S-doped carbon are prepared by heating of S–ZnCo-ZIF/CNT. • CNT inhibits the agglomeration and improves the conductivity of CNT@ZnCo/NSC. • S doping enhances the ECSA of CNT@ZnCo/NSC and introduces active sites. • CNT@ZnCo/NSC exhibits excellent catalytic activity for ORR. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03603199
- Volume :
- 51
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174321084
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.09.144