Synthesis and x-ray characterization of cobalt phosphide (Co₂P) nanorods for the oxygen reduction reaction
- Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (United States)
- Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Low temperature fuel cells are clean, effective alternative fuel conversion technology. Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the fuel cell cathode has required Pt as the electrocatalyst for high activity and selectivity of the four-electron reaction pathway. Targeting a less expensive, earth abundant alternative, we have developed the synthesis of cobalt phosphide (Co₂P) nanorods for ORR. Characterization techniques that include total X-ray scattering and extended X-ray absorption fine structure revealed a deviation of the nanorods from bulk crystal structure with a contraction along the b orthorhombic lattice parameter. The carbon supported nanorods have comparable activity but are remarkably more stable than conventional Pt catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline environments.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22)
- Other Award/Contract Number:
- SC00112704
- OSTI ID:
- 1213384
- Alternate ID(s):
- OSTI ID: 1213710
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-108265-2015-JA; KC0403020
- Journal Information:
- ACS Nano, Journal Name: ACS Nano Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 9; ISSN 1936-0851
- Publisher:
- American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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