Prussian-blue-analogue derived FeNi2S4/NiS nanoframes supported by N-doped graphene for highly efficient methanol oxidation electrocatalysis

The design of effective and robust non-noble metal electrocatalysts to enhance catalytic reaction kinetic is critical to promote methanol oxidation catalysis. Herein, hierarchical Prussian blue analogue (PBA)-derived sulfide heterostructures supported by N-doped graphene (FeNi2S4/NiS-NG) as efficient catalysts have been developed for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR). Benefiting from the merits of hollow nanoframes structure and heteroge-neous sulfide synergy, FeNi2S4/NiS-NG composite not only possesses abundant active sites to boost the catalytic properties but also alleviates the CO poisoning effect during the process exhibiting favorable kinetic behavior toward MOR. Specifically, the remarkable catalytic activity (97.6 mA cm-2/1544.3 mA mg-1) of FeNi2S4/NiS-NG for methanol oxidation was achieved, superior to most reported non-noble electrocatalysts. Additionally, the catalyst showed competitive electrocatalytic stability, with a current density of over 90% after 2000 consecutive CV cycles. This study offers promising insights into the rational modulation of the morphology and components of precious-metal-free catalysts for fuel cell applications.

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In this study, a highly efficient catalyst FeNi2S4/NiS-NG was developed, which exhibited abundant active sites and excellent catalytic performance for methanol oxidation reaction. The catalyst showed superior catalytic activity and competitive electrocatalytic stability, offering promising insights into the rational modulation of precious-metal-free catalysts for fuel cell applications.