Fabrication of Mn-N-C Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reactions Using Mn-Embedded Carbon Nanofiber
The development of efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) is one of the most crucial goals in the field of energy conversion devices such as fuel cells or metal-air batteries. Until now, the platinum-based catalyst has been considered the gold standard ele...
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| description | The development of efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) is one of the most crucial goals in the field of energy conversion devices such as fuel cells or metal-air batteries. Until now, the platinum-based catalyst has been considered the gold standard electrocatalyst and is widely used for ORR. In recent times, transition metal-nitrogen (N)-carbon (C)-based electrocatalysts have verified ORR performances comparable to novel metal-based catalysts. However, due to the complex production methods and low yield, their high price is their one major disadvantage compared to platinum-based catalysts. Herein, we present a transition metal-N-C electrochemical catalyst prepared by simple electrospinning and heat treatment. The metal- and nitrogen-embedded carbon nanofiber represents considerably enhanced activity for oxygen reduction reactions compared to pristine carbon nanofiber. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-30a1dc46adfb40a38da215e5a1c208152023-11-20T00:53:22ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732020-05-011310256110.3390/en13102561Fabrication of Mn-N-C Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reactions Using Mn-Embedded Carbon NanofiberHyo-Young Kim0Young-Wan Ju1Departments of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, KoreaDepartments of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk 54538, KoreaThe development of efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) is one of the most crucial goals in the field of energy conversion devices such as fuel cells or metal-air batteries. Until now, the platinum-based catalyst has been considered the gold standard electrocatalyst and is widely used for ORR. In recent times, transition metal-nitrogen (N)-carbon (C)-based electrocatalysts have verified ORR performances comparable to novel metal-based catalysts. However, due to the complex production methods and low yield, their high price is their one major disadvantage compared to platinum-based catalysts. Herein, we present a transition metal-N-C electrochemical catalyst prepared by simple electrospinning and heat treatment. The metal- and nitrogen-embedded carbon nanofiber represents considerably enhanced activity for oxygen reduction reactions compared to pristine carbon nanofiber.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/10/2561oxygen reduction reactionelectrospinningcarbon nanofibermetal-N-C catalystsupercapacitor |
| spellingShingle | Hyo-Young Kim Young-Wan Ju Fabrication of Mn-N-C Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reactions Using Mn-Embedded Carbon Nanofiber Energies oxygen reduction reaction electrospinning carbon nanofiber metal-N-C catalyst supercapacitor |
| title | Fabrication of Mn-N-C Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reactions Using Mn-Embedded Carbon Nanofiber |
| title_full | Fabrication of Mn-N-C Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reactions Using Mn-Embedded Carbon Nanofiber |
| title_fullStr | Fabrication of Mn-N-C Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reactions Using Mn-Embedded Carbon Nanofiber |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fabrication of Mn-N-C Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reactions Using Mn-Embedded Carbon Nanofiber |
| title_short | Fabrication of Mn-N-C Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reactions Using Mn-Embedded Carbon Nanofiber |
| title_sort | fabrication of mn n c catalyst for oxygen reduction reactions using mn embedded carbon nanofiber |
| topic | oxygen reduction reaction electrospinning carbon nanofiber metal-N-C catalyst supercapacitor |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/10/2561 |
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