Ultra-small cobalt nanoparticles embedded into N-doped hierarchical porous carbon derived from Ion-Exchange MOFs as high-efficient bifunctional catalysts for rechargeable Zn-air battery

• Published in: Chemical engineering journal (Lausanne, Switzerland : 1996) Vol. 433; p. 134469
• Main Authors: Liu, Yisi, Chen, Zhicheng, Zhao, Nian, Tong, Guangcong, Li, Zongxu, Wang, Biqiong, Du, Yue, Pan, Qiyun, Li, Zhong, Xie, Yunlong, Yang, Yahui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2022
• Subjects: Bifunctional electrocatalyst; Bio-MOF-1; In situ Raman; Ion-exchange; Rechargeable Zn-air batteries; Bifunctional electrocatalyst; In situ Raman; Ion-exchange; Rechargeable Zn-air batteries; Bio-MOF-1

[Display omitted] •Co@N-HPC was prepared by a novel ion-exchange and pyrolysis strategy of bio-MOF-1.•Co@N-HPC possesses a 3D hierarchical porous structure and more Co-N4 active sites.•The catalytic mechanism via the redox of Co(II, III) is confirmed by in situ Raman.•The rechargeable ZAB with Co@N-...