Journal
NANOSCALE
Volume 10, Issue 33, Pages 15819-15825Publisher
ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
DOI: 10.1039/c8nr03981j
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China [51674297]
- Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province [2016JJ2137]
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University [2015cx001, 2018zzts133]
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Laccase is one of the most effective biocatalysts for oxygen reduction under physiological conditions. Its unique Cu- and N-based active sites with direct electrical pathways for electrons can guarantee rapid oxygen exchange and reduction. Inspired by this specific structure, we designed and fabricated porous fiber-like Cu/N/C based on MOFs as an ORR catalyst. Precision morphology control of fibers contributed to an increase in the electron transport rate compared with that of Cu/N/C nanoparticles, which could minimize interparticle ohmic contacts and provide direct electrical pathways along with sufficient active sites to catalyze oxygen reduction. The designed Cu/N/C catalyst exhibited similar electrochemical activity to that of a commercially available 20 wt% Pt/C ORR catalyst. Moreover, after being employed as the cathode of aluminium-air batteries, the catalyst outperformed a commercial 5 wt% Pt/C catalyst.
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