3D Hierarchical MOF-Derived Defect-Rich NiFe Spinel Ferrite as a Highly Efficient Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Redox Reactions in Zinc–Air Batteries

Mohan Gopalakrishnan; Wathanyu Kao-ian; Meena Rittiruam; Supareak Praserthdam; Piyasan Praserthdam; Wanwisa Limphirat; Mai Thanh Nguyen; Tetsu Yonezawa; Soorathep Kheawhom

doi:10.1021/acsami.3c17789

journal article·2024-03-06Open access

3D Hierarchical MOF-Derived Defect-Rich NiFe Spinel Ferrite as a Highly Efficient Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Redox Reactions in Zinc–Air Batteries

Mohan Gopalakrishnan, Wathanyu Kao-ian, Meena Rittiruam, Supareak Praserthdam, Piyasan Praserthdam, Wanwisa Limphirat, Mai Thanh Nguyen, Tetsu Yonezawa, Soorathep Kheawhom

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces· Volume 16· Issue 9

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The strategy of defect engineering is increasingly recognized for its pivotal role in modulating the electronic structure, thereby significantly improving the electrocatalytic performance of materials. In this study, we present defect-enriched nickel and iron oxides as highly active and cost-effective electrocatalysts, denoted as Ni 0.6 Fe 2.4 O 4 @NC, derived from NiFe-based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) and oxygen evolution reactions (OER). XANES and EXAFS confirm that the crystals have a distorted structure and metal vacancies. The cation defect-rich Ni 0.6 Fe 2.4 O 4 @NC electrocatalyst exhibits exceptional ORR and OER activities (Δ E = 0.68 V). Mechanistic pathways of electrochemical reactions are studied by DFT calculations. Furthermore, a rechargeable zinc–air battery (RZAB) using the Ni 0.6 Fe 2.4 O 4 @NC catalyst demonstrates a peak power density of 187 mW cm –2 and remarkable long-term cycling stability. The flexible solid-state ZAB using the Ni 0.6 Fe 2.4 O 4 @NC catalyst exhibits a power density of 66 mW cm –2 . The proposed structural design strategy allows for the rational design of electronic delocalization of cation defect-rich NiFe spinel ferrite attached to ultrathin N-doped graphitic carbon sheets in order to enhance active site availability and facilitate mass and electron transport.

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Energy storage Catalysis & surfaces

OpenAlex topics: Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion · Advanced battery technologies research · Advancements in Battery Materials

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Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

High-Performance Computing Unit (CECC-HCU), Center of Excellence on Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering (CECC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Rittiruam Research Group, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Synchrotron Light Research Institute, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand

Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan

Bio-Circular-Green-economy Technology & Engineering Center (BCGeTEC), Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Center of Excellence on Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

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Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand · Chulalongkorn University · Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Research, and Innovation

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