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Title: Janus structured Pt–FeNC nanoparticles as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction

Journal Article · · ChemComm
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C6CC08709D· OSTI ID:1377060
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  1. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States); Columbia Univ., New York, NY (United States)
  2. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
  3. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States); Korea Institute of Energy Research, Daejeon (South Korea)

Here, we present a new Janus structured catalyst consisting of Pt nanoparticles on Fe–N–C nanoparticles encapsulated by graphene layers for the ORR. The ORR activity of the catalyst increases under potential cycling as the unique Janus nanostructure is further bonded due to a synergetic effect. The present study describes an important advanced approach for the future design of efficient, stable, and low-cost Pt-based electrocatalytic systems.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC00112704
OSTI ID:
1377060
Report Number(s):
BNL-114210-2017-JA; CHCOFS; R&D Project: MA510MAEA; KC0302010
Journal Information:
ChemComm, Vol. 53, Issue 10; ISSN 1359-7345
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 36 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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