Carbon-supported
nitrogen-coordinated
iron
single-atom
(Fe-N-C)
catalysts
have
been
regarded
among
the
most
promising
platinum-group-metal-free
for
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
in
proton
exchange
membrane
fuel
cells
(PEMFCs).
Nevertheless,
their
limited
intrinsic
activity
and
unsatisfactory
stability
hindered
practical
applications.
Here,
it
is
reported
that
integration
of
Mo
Abstract
The
development
of
fuel
cells
and
metal‐air
batteries
is
an
important
link
in
realizing
a
sustainable
energy
supply
green
environment
for
the
future.
Oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
core
such
conversion
devices.
M–N–C
catalysts
exhibit
encouraging
ORR
catalytic
activity
are
most
promising
candidates
replacing
Pt/C.
electrocatalytic
performance
intimately
related
to
specific
metal
species
coordination
central
atom.
Axial
engineering
presents
avenue
highly
active
has
seen
considerable
progress
over
past
decade.
Nevertheless,
accurate
control
electronic
structure
at
atomic
scale
poses
big
challenge.
Herein,
diverse
axial
ligands,
characterization
techniques,
modulation
mechanisms
encompassed
discussed.
Furthermore,
some
pressing
matters
be
solved
challenges
that
deserve
explored
investigated
future
proposed.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 12, 2025
Abstract
Understanding
the
intricate
interplay
between
catalytically
active
motifs
in
heterogeneous
catalysts
has
long
posed
a
significant
challenge
design
of
highly
and
selective
reactions.
Drawing
inspiration
from
biological
enzymes
homogeneous
catalysts,
synergistic
cooperation
neighboring
emerged
as
crucial
factor
achieving
effective
catalysis.
This
control
is
often
observed
natural
systems
through
ligand
coordination.
The
interaction
especially
vital
reactions
involving
tandem
or
cascade
steps,
where
distinct
provide
different
functionalities
to
enable
co‐activation
reaction
substrate(s).
Situated
within
3D
spatial
domain,
these
can
shape
favorable
catalytic
landscapes
by
modulating
electronic
geometric
characteristics,
thereby
stabilizing
specific
intermediate
transition
state
species
reaction.
In
this
review,
we
aim
explore
diverse
array
latest
that
capitalize
on
cooperativity
motifs.
We
will
delve
into
how
such
interactions
be
utilized
engineer
more
landscapes,
ultimately
resulting
modulation
reactivities.
Transactions of Tianjin University,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(5), С. 428 - 435
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Abstract
Non-precious
metal
electrocatalysts
(such
as
Fe–N–C
materials)
for
the
oxygen
(O
2
)
reduction
reaction
demand
a
high
catalyst
loading
in
fuel
cell
devices
to
achieve
workable
performance.
However,
extremely
low
solubility
of
O
water
creates
severe
mass
transport
resistance
thick
layer
catalysts.
Here,
we
introduce
silicalite-1
nanocrystals
with
hydrophobic
cavities
sustainable
reservoirs
overcome
issue
The
extra
supply
adjacent
catalysts
significantly
alleviated
negative
effects
resistance.
hybrid
(Fe–N–C@silicalite-1)
achieved
higher
limiting
current
density
than
half-cell
test.
In
H
–O
and
–air
proton
exchange
membrane
cells,
Fe–N–C@silicalite-1
exhibited
16.3%
20.2%
increase
peak
power
compared
Fe–N–C,
respectively.
-concentrating
additive
provides
an
effective
approach
improving
imposed
by
water.
Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(2), С. 207 - 219
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
<p>Metal-N-C
(MNC)
catalysts
have
been
anticipated
as
promising
candidates
for
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
to
achieve
low-cost
polymer
electrolyte
membrane
fuel
cells.
The
structure
of
the
M-N<sub>x</sub>
moiety
enabled
a
high
catalytic
activity
that
was
not
observed
in
previously
reported
transition
metal
nanoparticle-based
catalysts.
Despite
progress
non-precious
catalysts,
low
density
active
sites
MNCs,
which
resulted
lower
single-cell
performance
than
Pt/C,
needs
be
resolved
practical
application.
This
review
focused
on
recent
studies
and
methodologies
aimed
overcome
these
limitations
develop
an
inexpensive
catalyst
with
excellent
durability
alkaline
environment.
It
included
possibility
metals
materials
ORR
starting
from
Co
phthalocyanine
development
(e.g.,
metal-coordinated
N-containing
polymers,
metal-organic
frameworks)
form
sites,
moieties.
Thereafter,
motivation,
procedures,
latest
research
design
morphology
improved
mass
transport
ability
site
engineering
allowed
promoted
kinetics
were
discussed.</p>