Abstract
Noble-Metal-Free nitrogen-doped carbon-based materials are promising electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), yet it remains a great challenge to construct efficient porous non-noble metal nitrogen-doped carbon (M-N-C) catalysts with uniform distribution, due to the easy aggregation of metals. Herein, we reported the synthesis and assessment of a novel and efficient noble-metal-free catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) from pyrolysis of a cobalt-containing cellulosic poly(ionic liquid) (Co-N-C). The prepared Co-N-C catalyst possesses high surface area, hierarchical porous structure, well-dispersed Co nanoparticles and large amounts of low-coordinated Co active sites. Especially, the Co-N-C-850 sample exhibits a high ORR activity (Eonset = 0.827 V, E1/2 = 0.74 V) that can rival 20 wt% commercial Pt/C (Eonset = 0.833 V, E1/2 = 0.71 V) in alkaline media. Moreover, the Co-N-C-850 sample also shows excellent anti-methanol poisoning activity and long-term stability toward ORR compared with commercial Pt/C. Our study provides a promising avenue both for the development of non-noble M-N-C catalysts for fuel cells and the functional utilization of cellulose.
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