Atomically Dispersed Metal Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction: Two‐Electron vs. Four‐Electron Pathways

Abstract Developing eco‐friendly electrochemical devices for electrosynthesis, fuel cells (FCs), and metal‐air batteries (MABs) requires precisely designing the electronic pathway in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) process. Understanding the principle of developing low‐cost, highly active, and stable catalysts helps to reduce the usage of noble metals in ORR. Atomically dispersed metal catalysts (ADMCs) emerge as promising alternatives to replace commercial noble metals due to their high utilization of active metal atoms, high intrinsic activity, and controllable coordination environments. In this review, the research tendency and reaction mechanisms in ORR are first summarized. The basic principles…

• AC
  American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund

  Award: 65481-ND10
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  Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems

  Award: CBET-1949840