Hierarchical confinement of PtZn alloy nanoparticles and single-dispersed Zn atoms on COF@MOF-derived carbon towards efficient oxygen reduction reaction
Yu Guo, Shuai Yang, Q. N. Xu, Ping Wu, Zheng Jiang, Gaofeng Zeng
Abstract
A COF@MOF-derived catalyst has been synthesized for the first time. Pt–Zn intermetallic nanoparticles and atomic Zn distributions were supported on hollow carbons. The catalyst displayed high activity towards the oxygen reduction reaction.
Topics & Concepts
IntermetallicCatalysisOxygen reduction reactionMaterials scienceNanoparticleAlloyChemical engineeringCarbon fibersOxygen reductionOxygenNanotechnologyMetallurgyChemistryPhysical chemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryElectrochemistryComposite numberElectrodeEngineeringCovalent Organic Framework ApplicationsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications