Mechanistic study on nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon-reinforced chromium nitride as a durable electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction
Bidushi Sarkar, Arko Parui, Abhishek K. Singh, Karuna Kar Nanda
Abstract
An ammonia-free strategy to synthesize CrN supported on N-doped carbon (CrN@NG) as an oxygen reduction (ORR) catalyst over a wide pH range is demonstrated. A synergy between the NG support and anti-corrosive CrN boosts the catalyst activity and durability.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystCatalysisCarbon fibersOxygen reductionChromiumChromium nitrideMaterials scienceNitrideDurabilityOxygenAmmoniaDopingGraphitic carbon nitrideNitrogenInorganic chemistryChemical engineeringChemistryNanotechnologyMetallurgyElectrochemistryElectrodeComposite materialComposite numberLayer (electronics)Organic chemistryEngineeringOptoelectronicsPhotocatalysisPhysical chemistryElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionFuel Cells and Related MaterialsSemiconductor materials and devices