Understanding the active sites of Fe–N–C materials and their properties in the ORR catalysis system
Tanlun Wang, Chenxiang Sun, Yong Yan, Fan Li
Abstract
were used to inhibit the active sites, and it was determined that Fe(ii) is the real active species. The series of synthesis and testing experiments has significance in guiding optimization of the synthesis conditions and analysis of the mechanism of active sites in Fe-N-C materials.
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CatalysisChemistryChronoamperometryMethanolPyrolysisZeolitic imidazolate frameworkMetalActive siteInorganic chemistryMetal ions in aqueous solutionMetal-organic frameworkPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryAdsorptionElectrochemistryElectrodeCyclic voltammetryElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionFuel Cells and Related MaterialsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications