Electronically and geometrically modified single‐atom Fe sites by adjacent Fe nanoparticles for enhanced oxygen reduction

SN Zhao, JK Li, R Wang, J Cai, SQ Zang - Advanced Materials, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
SN Zhao, JK Li, R Wang, J Cai, SQ Zang
Advanced Materials, 2022Wiley Online Library
Fe–N–C materials exhibit excellent activity and stability for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR),
as one of the most promising candidates to replace commercial Pt/C catalysts. However, it is
challenging to unravel features of the superior ORR activity originating from Fe–N–C
materials. In this work, the electronic and geometric structures of the isolated Fe–N–C sites
and their correlations with the ORR performance are investigated by varying the secondary
thermal activation temperature of a rationally designed NC‐supported Fe single‐atom …
Abstract
Fe–N–C materials exhibit excellent activity and stability for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), as one of the most promising candidates to replace commercial Pt/C catalysts. However, it is challenging to unravel features of the superior ORR activity originating from Fe–N–C materials. In this work, the electronic and geometric structures of the isolated Fe–N–C sites and their correlations with the ORR performance are investigated by varying the secondary thermal activation temperature of a rationally designed NC‐supported Fe single‐atom catalyst (SAC). The systematic analyses demonstrate the significant role of coordinated atoms of SA and metallic Fe nanoparticles (NPs) in altering the electronic structure of isolated Fe–N–C sites. Meanwhile, strong interaction between isolated Fe–N–C sites and adjacent Fe NPs can change the geometric structure of isolated Fe–N–C sites. Theoretical calculations reveal that optimal regulation of the electronic and geometric structure of isolated Fe–N–C sites by the co‐existence of Fe NPs narrows the energy barriers of the rate‐limiting steps of ORR, resulting in outstanding ORR performance. This work not only provides the fundamental understanding of the underlying structure–activity relationship, but also sheds light on designing efficient Fe–N–C catalysts.
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