FeCoNi nanoalloys embedded in hierarchical N-rich carbon matrix with enhanced oxygen electrocatalysis for rechargeable Zn-air batteries
Jinlong Liu, Ziyu Luo, Xinxin Zhang, Hailong Zheng, Lei Peng, Dong Qian, Chuankun Jia, Dongxiao Sun‐Waterhouse, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse
Abstract
FeCoNi nanoalloys encapsulated by a N-rich hierarchical carbon matrix were fabricated as a highly improved oxygen electrocatalyst for rechargeable Zn–air batteries, due to the unique core–shell structure with favorable electron penetration effect.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystOxygenCarbon fibersOxygen evolutionMaterials sciencePenetration (warfare)Chemical engineeringMatrix (chemical analysis)ElectrodeNanotechnologyChemistryComposite materialComposite numberElectrochemistryEngineeringPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryOperations researchElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication