A 2D copper-imidazolate framework without thermal treatment as an efficient ORR electrocatalyst for Zn–air batteries
Ana Franco, José Ángel Salatti-Dorado, Valentín García-Caballero, Sebastián Lorca, Luis Camacho, Manuel Cano, Antonio J. Fernández Romero, Juan J. Delgado, Juan J. Giner‐Casares, Carolina Carrillo‐Carrión
Abstract
A novel water-stable 2D Copper-Imidazolate Framework (2DCIF) exhibits outstanding electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction without the need for calcination. These 2DCIFs have been successfully used as air electrodes in Zn–air batteries.
Topics & Concepts
ImidazolateElectrocatalystCalcinationZeolitic imidazolate frameworkCopperOxygen reduction reactionMaterials scienceElectrodeOxygen reductionThermal treatmentInorganic chemistryChemistryChemical engineeringMetallurgyCatalysisElectrochemistryMetal-organic frameworkComposite materialAdsorptionEngineeringOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchConducting polymers and applications