Current progress on rational design of porous MOF-derived transition metal–nitrogen–carbon as oxygen reduction reaction catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Wai Yin Wong, Muhammad Amirul Aiman Abdul Rani, Kee Shyuan Loh, Kean Long Lim, Lorna Jeffery Minggu
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Abstract
The pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has driven significant research into oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts. metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived transition metal–nitrogen–carbon (TM-N-C) catalysts emerge as a promising alternative to platinum due to their abundance, high surface area, and potential for single-atom catalyst formation. However, challenges related to intrinsic activity and durability hinder their widespread adoption. This mini-review highlights current advancements in MOF-derived TM-N-C catalyst development, including strategies to modulate electronic properties, create open pore structures, and introduce supportive materials. These approaches aim to enhance both activity and stability for proton exchange membrane fuel cell applications. The recent works with highest proton exchange membrane fuel cell performance and stability will be highlighted. Future research direction is proposed to achieve improved sustainability and optimal performance in various fuel cell environments.
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The Current Opinion journals address the challenge specialists face in keeping up with the expanding information in their fields. In Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, experts present views on recent advances in a clear and readable form. The journal also provides evaluations of the most noteworthy papers, annotated by experts, from the extensive pool of original publications in Green and Sustainable Chemistry.