Nitrogen-enriched core-shell structured Fe/Fe(3)C-C nanorods as advanced electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction

Adv Mater. 2012 Mar 15;24(11):1399-404. doi: 10.1002/adma.201104392. Epub 2012 Feb 6.

Abstract

A cost-effective route for the preparation of Fe(3) C-based core-shell structured catalysts for oxygen reduction reactions was developed. The novel catalysts generated a much higher power density (i.e., three times higher at R(ex) of 1 Ω) than the Pt/C in microbial fuel cells. Furthermore, the N-Fe/Fe(3)C@C features an ultralow cost and excellent long-term stability suitable for mass production.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Carbon / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Electrochemical Techniques
  • Iron / chemistry*
  • Materials Testing
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanotubes / chemistry*
  • Nitrogen / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxygen / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Carbon
  • Iron
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen