Graphene Supported Co-g‑C3N4 as a Novel Metal–Macrocyclic Electrocatalyst for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Fuel Cells
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) polymer was doped with cobalt species and supported on a similar sp2 structure graphene, to form a novel nitrogen–metal macrocyclic catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline fuel cells. The structural characterizations confirmed the formation of C...
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Published in | Langmuir Vol. 29; no. 11; pp. 3821 - 3828 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Washington, DC
American Chemical Society
19.03.2013
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Summary: | Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) polymer was doped with cobalt species and supported on a similar sp2 structure graphene, to form a novel nitrogen–metal macrocyclic catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline fuel cells. The structural characterizations confirmed the formation of Co–N bonds and the close electron coupling between Co-g-C3N4 and graphene sheets. The electrocatalytic measurements demonstrated Co-g-C3N4-catalyzed reduction of oxygen mainly in a four electron pathway. The improvement of ORR activity is closely related to the abundant accessible Co–N x active sites and fast charge transfer at the interfaces of Co-g-C3N4/graphene. Also, Co-g-C3N4@graphene exhibited comparable ORR activity, better durability, and methanol tolerance ability in comparison to Pt/C, and bodes well for a promising non-noble cathode catalyst for the application of direct methanol fuel cells. The chemical doping strategy in this work would be helpful to improve other present catalysts for fuel cell applications. |
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ISSN: | 0743-7463 1520-5827 |
DOI: | 10.1021/la400003h |