Improving bifunctional catalytic activity of biochar via in-situ growth of nickel-iron hydroxide as cathodic catalyst for zinc-air batteries

Autor: Pengxiang Zhang, Kang Sun, Yanyan Liu, Benji Zhou, Shuqi Li, Jingjing Zhou, Ao Wang, Lixia Xie, Baojun Li, Jianchun Jiang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Biochar, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2524-7867
DOI: 10.1007/s42773-023-00259-1
Popis: Abstract Expanding the application scenarios of wood-derived biochar guided by the conversion of traditional energy to new energy shows great promise as a field. As thrilling energy conversion apparatus, zinc-air batteries (ZABs) require cathode catalysts with high oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activities and stability. Herein, two-dimensional nickel-iron hydroxide nanosheets were creatively assembled in N-doped wood-derived biochar (NiFe-LDH@NC) by an in-situ growth method. The categorized porous organization in wood-derived biochar facilitates the rapid seepage of electrolytes and rapid diffusion of reaction gases. The unique interfacial structure of biochar and NiFe-LDH accelerates electron transfer during oxygen electrocatalysis, and endows NiFe-LDH@NC with first-class catalytic activity and durability for ORR and OER. The ZAB derived from NiFe-LDH@NC showed elevated discharge productivity and cycle endurance, making it promising for viable applications. This work provided a convenient way for the conversion of wood-derived biochar to high-value added electrocatalysts. Graphical Abstract
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