Mesoporous metal oxides, preparation and applications thereof
This disclosure provides a unique approach for the synthesis of non-stoichiometric, mesoporous metal oxides with nano-sized crystalline wall. The as-synthesized mesoporous metal oxide is very active and stable (durability >11 h) electocatalyst in both acidic and alkaline conditions. The intrinsic mesoporous metal oxide serves as an electrocatalyst without the assistant of carbon materials, noble metals, or other materials, which are widely used in previously developed systems. The as-synthesized mesoporous metal oxide has large accessible pores (2-50 nm), which are able to facilitate mass transport and charge transfer. The as-synthesized mesoporous metal oxide requires a low overpotential and is oxygen deficient. Oxygen vacancies and mesoporosity served as key factors for excellent performance.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Connecticut, Farmington, CT (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-86ER13622
- Assignee:
- University of Connecticut (Farmington, CT)
- Patent Number(s):
- 10,822,246
- Application Number:
- 15/600,432
- OSTI ID:
- 1771576
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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