The oxidation state and asymmetric coordination of iron control activity-stability tradeoff of Fe-N-C oxygen reduction catalysts
Fe-N-C catalysts are the most promising non-precious alternatives to platinum group metals (PGMs) for the acidic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, their practical application is significantly limited by the intrinsic trade-off between activity and stability. Herei...