Facile Synthesis of N-Doped Metal-Free Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction via a Self-Sacrificed Template Method Using Zinc Amino-Acid Complex
Abstract
Precisely controlled heteroatom-doped metal-free carbon catalysts are highly desirable for use in various renewable energy conversion and storage devices. Herein, we report a nitrogen-doped metal-free carbon catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) using a facile and cost-effective synthetic method. The obtained catalysts (NC-1100) were synthesized in two steps via an amino-acid complex coating and high-temperature carbonization. The various physical characteristics revealed that NC-1100 has a unique morphology, a controlled nitrogen bonding configuration, and a uniform pore distribution. The resulting catalyst shows excellent catalytic performance toward direct 4-electron oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in an alkaline electrolyte, with a high onset potential of 0.95 V versus RHE and limiting current density (4.5 mA cm–2). Furthermore, the developed catalysts showed superior long-term operating stability and methanol durability compared to those of commercial Pt/C. This study provides a promising guideline for the development of next-generation electrocatalysts for fuel cells and wider applications.
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