Single atomic Fe-pyridine N catalyst with dense active sites improve bifunctional electrocatalyst activity for rechargeable and flexible Zn-air batteries
Wenhui Deng, Tianjing Wu, Yufeng Wu, Haitao Zheng, Guang Li, Meixia Yang, Xiao-Qing Zou, Yansong Bai, Yingchang Yang, Mingjun Jing, Xianyou Wang
Abstract
A high-loading Fe-pyridinic N bonding structure is prepared through a one-step thermal-reduction method. In the process, activated carbon matrix stimulates the halfway and complete reduction of Fe 3+ , forming Fe-pyridinic N and single Fe atom.
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BifunctionalElectrocatalystCatalysisMaterials scienceAtom (system on chip)PyridineCarbon fibersInorganic chemistryChemistryChemical engineeringElectrodePhysical chemistryElectrochemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialComputer scienceComposite numberEmbedded systemEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvancements in Battery Materials