Type:
Journal
Description:
The development of rechargeable zinc–air batteries requires air cathodes capable of performing both the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with high performance and an extended operational lifespan. Here, we present a cost-effective and versatile electrochemical method for the direct assembly of such electrocatalysts, consisting of nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide (NrGO) and mixed transition metal sulfides (NiCoMnSx or NCMS). To this end, we use a small electric bias to electro-deposit both NrGO and NCMS directly on conductive graphene foam, resulting in a perfect porous network and two interpenetrated paths for the easy transport of electrons and ions. The NCMS/NrGO composite shows one of the highest limiting currents reported so far for a non-noble metal catalyst. Additionally, it exhibits outstanding bifunctional performance for the ORR/OER, superior to both …
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry
Publication date:
1 Jan 2024
Biblio References:
Volume: 12 Issue: 20 Pages: 11945-11959
Origin:
Journal of Materials Chemistry A