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Single-atom Fe-N-C electrocatalysts have emerged as the most promising oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst. However, the low Fe loading and inaccessibility of Fe-N-C sites limit the overall ORR activity. Here, we report an efficient single-atom electrocatalyst (Fe-N-C/N-OMC) with Fe-N-C sites embedded in three-dimensional (3D) N-doped ordered mesoporous carbon framework. Fe-N-C/N-OMC shows high half-wave potential, kinetic current density, turnover frequency and mass activity towards ORR in alkaline electrolyte. Experiments and theoretical calculations suggest that the ultra-high ORR activity stems from the boosted intrinsic activity of FeN4 sites by graphitic N dopants, high density of accessible active site generated by high Fe and N loadings and ordered mesoporous carbon structure as well as facilitated mass and electron transport in 3D interconnected pores. Fe-N-C/N-OMC also shows comparable ORR activity to PVC in acidic electrolyte. As the cathode for zinc-air battery, Fe-N-C/N-OMC exhibits high open-circuit voltage, high power density and remarkable durability.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSN: 0926-3373
Year: 2021
Volume: 280
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JCR@2022
ESI Discipline: CHEMISTRY;
ESI HC Threshold:96
JCR Journal Grade:1
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WoS CC Cited Count: 422
SCOPUS Cited Count: 414
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 29 Unfold All
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30 Days PV: 8
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