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Engineering built-in electric fields in oxygen-deficient MnO-CeO@Cs catalysts: enhanced performance and kinetics for the oxygen reduction reaction in aqueous/flexible zinc-air batteries

Green Chemistry, ISSN: 1463-9270, Vol: 26, Issue: 4, Page: 2011-2020
2024
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Deliberate engineering of built-in electric fields (BEFs) can facilitate electron transfer and promote asymmetrical charge distribution, thereby regulating the adsorption/desorption of reaction intermediates. Herein, an oxygen-deficiency-rich MnO-CeO is synthetized supported on a carbon sphere (MnO-CeO@Cs), adeptly crafted with a prominent work function difference (ΔΦ) and robust BEF, targeting the electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Empirical and theoretical results substantiate that the BEF triggers interfacial charge redistribution, fine-tuning the adsorption energy of oxygen intermediates and hastening reaction kinetics. Consequently, the MnO-CeO@Cs showcases commendable performance (E = 0.80 V and j = 5.5 mA cm), outshining its single-component counterparts. Impressively, the MnO-CeO@Cs-based zinc-air batteries (ZABs) boast an exemplary power density of 202.7 mW cm and enduring stability of 297 h. Additionally, the solid-state ZAB commands a peak power density of 67.4 mW cm, underscoring its potential in flexible ZAB applications. This work delineates a strategic avenue to harness interfacial charge redistribution, aiming to enhance the catalytic performance and longevity of energy conversion/storage apparatuses.

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Lixia Wang; Xinran Hu; Huatong Li; Zhiyang Huang; Jia Huang; Xiulin Yang; Tayirjan Taylor Isimjan

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Environmental Science

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