Core-shell FeCo N-doped biocarbons as stable electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells

Shou Heng Liu, Hung Chih Kuo

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摘要

A facile route is described for the synthesis of FeCo alloys encapsulated in the N-doped hierarchical carbon shells (denoted as FexCo100-x@N-doped C) by using a combined hydrothermal carbonization of cellulose and NH3 microwave ammoxidation. Various spectroscopic measurements are used to characterize the physicochemical properties of FexCo100-x@N-doped C samples and their activity as well as stability in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) are investigated in alkaline electrolytes. The FexCo100-x@N-doped C samples exhibit the core FeCo bimetals alloying with N (verified by X-ray absorption spectroscopy [XAS] and transmission electron microscopy) and N-doped onto highly porous carbons in the shell (proofed by N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy [XPS]). Among the FexCo100-x@N-doped C catalysts, the Fe50Co50@N-doped C with an atomic alloy ratio of FeCo (1:1) has a higher ORR performance (Eonset = −0.05 V vs Ag/AgCl) and a surpassing durability (via a 4-electron ORR route) in comparison to other FexCo100-x@N-doped C and commercial Pt/C catalysts. By XAS and XPS, the formation of Fe-N in the inner core and pyridinic-N on outer shell may be responsible for the superior ORR performance of Fe50Co50@N-doped C catalysts. These biomass-derived carbon composites with unique core-shell FeCoN@N-doped porous carbon structure prepared by using a time and energy saving microwave-assisted method could offer a possible cathodic electrode in fuel cell applications.

原文English
頁(從 - 到)8285-8295
頁數11
期刊International Journal of Energy Research
45
發行號6
DOIs
出版狀態Published - 2021 5月

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • 可再生能源、永續發展與環境
  • 核能與工程
  • 燃料技術
  • 能源工程與電力技術

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