Low-temperature synthesis of nitrogen/sulfur co-doped three-dimensional graphene frameworks as efficient metal-free electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction

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Contributors

  • Yuezeng Su - , Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Author)
  • Yi Zhang - , Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Author)
  • Xiaodong Zhuang - , Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Author)
  • Shuang Li - , Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Author)
  • Dongqing Wu - , Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Author)
  • Fan Zhang - , Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Author)
  • Xinliang Feng - , Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Author)

Abstract

The development of metal-free catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is one of the most challenging tasks in fuel cells. Heteroatom doped graphenes have been recognized as the promising candidate. In this work, we have developed a one-pot hydrothermal approach towards three-dimensional nitrogen and sulfur co-doped graphene frameworks (N/S-GFs) employing graphene oxide and ammonium thiocyanate as the precursors. N/S-GFs manifest excellent catalytic behavior with mainly four electron transfer pathway in ORR in alkaline condition.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)296-301
Number of pages6
JournalCarbon
Volume62
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2013
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

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