Fe/Fe₃O₄ Heterostructures Supported on N, O-Doped Hollow Carbon Spheres with High Catalytic Performance for Oxygen Reduction and Zinc-Air Batteries | Synapse
May 13, 2026
Fe/Fe₃O₄ Heterostructures Supported on N, O-Doped Hollow Carbon Spheres with High Catalytic Performance for Oxygen Reduction and Zinc-Air Batteries
Key Points
The aim is to explore the catalytic performance of Fe/Fe₃O₄ heterostructures on N, O-doped carbon spheres in oxygen reduction reactions.
Developed Fe/Fe₃O₄ heterostructures supported on N, O-doped hollow carbon spheres.
Evaluated the oxygen reduction reaction performance in fuel cells and zinc-air batteries.
Analyzed performance metrics compared to conventional catalysts.
Observed a significant increase in catalytic activity for oxygen reduction with the new heterostructures.
Achieved up to 20% higher efficiency in energy conversion compared to traditional catalysts.
Found improved stability over multiple cycles of operation.
Abstract
The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is a crucial half-reaction in energy conversion and storage systems, playing a significant role in new energy devices such as fuel cells and metal-air batteries....