Ni2 P Entwined by Graphite Layers as a Low-Pt Electrocatalyst in Acidic Media for Oxygen Reduction

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Ruihong WangHonggang Fu

Abstract

A simple and feasible strategy was reported to construct Ni2P nanostructures entwined by graphite layers (Ni2P/GC). In this process, a commercial amino phosphonic acid chelating resin was adopted as both the phosphorus and carbon resources. Then, Ni2+ was introduced into the resin framework via ionic exchange and chelation to form a resin-Ni2+ precursor. After carbonization, the highly dispersed Ni2P particles, coupled with thin graphite layers, were simultaneously synthesized in situ. A ternary 7.5% Pt-Ni2P/GC catalyst was further obtained by loading 7.5 wt % Pt on Ni2P/GC. For the oxygen reduction reaction in acidic media, the 7.5% Pt-Ni2P/GC catalyst exhibited even more positive onset (1.03 V) and half-wave (0.93 V) potentials, as well as a rather higher mass activity of 565.3 mA mgPt-1 and a better long-term stability than those of the commercial 20% Pt/C (JM) electrocatalyst. The improved reaction kinetics is mainly attributed to the synergistic effect between Pt and Ni2P/GC. This work not only provides a method for the synthesis of phosphides but also gives insight into the synergy between Pt and Ni2P, which is helpful for the development of more low-Pt catalysts in acidic media.

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