New nitrogen-doped graphene/MOF-modified catalyst for fuel cell systems

Shiqiang Zhuang, Lin Lei, Bharath Babu Nunna, Eon Soo Lee

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Abstract

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which have advantages such as large surface area and high porosity, are recently investigated as a component of electrochemical catalysts to enhance the catalytic performance. But the influences of MOFs on the properties of catalysts such as surface structure, local structure of active sites, catalytic activity, and selectivity are still under investigation. This research is focused on the new MOF-modified nitrogen-doped graphene (N-G/MOF) catalyst, which is expected to have better ORR activity than N-G catalysts, for PEM fuel cell systems. The primary research objective is to understand the catalytic reaction mechanism of the N-G/MOF. It also includes the study of the physical structure & chemical composition of the N-G/MOF and their influence on the ORR activity and selectivity. The experimental efforts to realize this objective include the controllable synthesis of the N-G/MOF, imaging of the microstructure, analyzing the chemical bonding distribution of active sites, and the electrochemical characterization at the acid electrolyte.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationJoint General Session
Subtitle of host publicationBatteries and Energy Storage -and- Fuel Cells, Electrolytes, and Energy Conversion
EditorsR. Kostecki, M. Manivannan, S. Narayanan
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages149-154
Number of pages6
Edition8
ISBN (Electronic)9781607687351
ISBN (Print)9781623323776
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
EventJoint General Session: Batteries and Energy Storage -and- Fuel Cells, Electrolytes, and Energy Conversion - 229th ECS Meeting - San Diego, United States
Duration: May 29 2016Jun 2 2016

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number8
Volume72
ISSN (Print)1938-6737
ISSN (Electronic)1938-5862

Other

OtherJoint General Session: Batteries and Energy Storage -and- Fuel Cells, Electrolytes, and Energy Conversion - 229th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period5/29/166/2/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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