The influence of N-doped carbon materials on supported Pd: enhanced hydrogen storage and oxygen reduction performance

Abstract

N-doped graphene has become an important support for Pd in both hydrogen storage and catalytic reactions. The molecular orbitals of carbon materials (including graphene, fullerene, and small carbon clusters) and those of the supported Pd species will hybrid much stronger as N dopants are introduced, owing to the increased electrostatic attraction at the interface. This enhances the carbon substrates' catching force for the supported Pd, preventing its leaching and aggregation in many practical applications. The better dispersion and stabilization of Pd nanoparticles, which are induced by various carbon supports with N-doping, are pleasing to us and could increase their efficiency and facilitate their recycling during various reaction processes in several fields.

Keywords: carbon; fullerene; graphene; hydrogen storage; oxygen reduction reaction.