Journal of Guangdong University of Technology ›› 2023, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (06): 106-113,184.doi: 10.12052/gdutxb.230114

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Zn/Fe Nanoparticles Co-embedded with Carbon Nanotubes Improve the Oxygen Reduction Reaction Performance

Wu Meng-xue1, Ma Jin-fu2, Liu Zi-yi2, Liu Hui-ze2, Wang Guan-dong2, Chen Xuan-Yi1, Shi Zhi-cong1   

  1. 1. School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China;
    2. School of Materials Science and Engineering, North Minzu University, Yinchuan 750021, China
  • Received:2023-08-25 Online:2023-11-25 Published:2023-11-08

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Abstract: The development of low-cost, highly stable, and catalytically active oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) non-precious metal catalysts is essential for fuel cells and metal-air batteries applications. In this study, the one-step synthesis of composite catalysts of ZnFe nanoparticles embedded with nitrogen and sulfur doped carbon nanotubes (ZnS-FeS-Fe3C/S, NCNT) was reported using ZIF-8 as precursor. The sample of ZFF/S, NCNT-8 after the optimal calcination temperature was determined by electrochemical tests to be onset potential of 0.99 V vs. RHE and a half-wave potential of 0.84 V vs. RHE, as well as a good methanol tolerance and long-term durability comparable to commercial Pt/C. It is also proposed that S, N co-doped carbon nanotube (CNT) and additional ZnS, FeS and Fe3C providing active sites can enhance the ORR catalytic performance. The in-situ growth CNT method used in the study can provide ideas for the preparation of cathode catalysts for fuel cells and metal-air batteries.

Key words: oxygen reduction reaction, N, S doped carbon nanotubes, ZIF-8, pyrolysis, carbon materials

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