Nano-structured ternary niobium titanium nitrides as durable non-carbon supports for oxygen reduction reaction.

TitleNano-structured ternary niobium titanium nitrides as durable non-carbon supports for oxygen reduction reaction.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsYang M, Van Wassen ARose, Guarecuco R, Abruña HD, DiSalvo FJ
JournalChem Commun (Camb)
Volume49
Issue92
Pagination10853-5
Date Published2013 Nov 28
ISSN1364-548X
Abstract

A novel, highly stable, non-carbon support system for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) has been discovered in the form of nano-structured (NbxTi1-x)Ns (x = 0.25 and 0.5). Template-free, solid-solid separation synthetic approaches have been used for preparing these materials. The (NbxTi1-x)N materials have high specific surface area and better electronic conductivity than carbon-based supports.

DOI10.1039/c3cc45732j
Alternate JournalChem. Commun. (Camb.)
PubMed ID24126822