π-Conjugation effect influenced the oxygen electrochemical reaction electrochemical efficiency in Fe–N–C catalysts

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how varying degrees of π-conjugation affect the electrocatalytic performance of Fe–N–C catalysts in oxygen reactions.
• Synthesis of Fe–N–C catalysts with varied π-conjugation levels
• Evaluation of electrocatalytic performance in oxygen reactions
• Testing in Zn–air battery applications
• Identified optimal synthesis conditions for Fe–N–C catalysts
• Demonstrated enhanced efficiency of oxygen electrochemical reactions
• Highlighted potential for improved applications in Zn–air batteries