Highly efficient catalysts for oxygen reduction using well-dispersed iron carbide nanoparticles embedded in multichannel hollow nanofibers
Hongyin Xia, Shan Zhang, Xiaoqing Zhu, Huanhuan Xing, Yuan Xue, Bolong Huang, Mingzi Sun, Jing Li, Erkang Wang
Abstract
Well-dispersed and highly active iron carbide nanoparticles encapsulated in multichannel hollow nanofibers (Fe<sub>3</sub>C@MHNFs) were synthesized<italic>via</italic>simple electrospinning and calcination steps, exhibiting highly efficient activity and robust durability for oxygen reduction.
Topics & Concepts
CalcinationNanofiberElectrospinningMaterials scienceCarbideNanoparticleChemical engineeringCatalysisOxygenNanotechnologyMetallurgyComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesFuel Cells and Related Materials