Polymerizable ionic liquid (PIL) of hydrolyzed vinyl imidazolium nitrate ([HVim]NO3) was used to prepare the non-precious metal catalyst (NPMC) of Fe-N/C. The material was characterized for catalytic performance toward oxygen… Click to show full abstract
Polymerizable ionic liquid (PIL) of hydrolyzed vinyl imidazolium nitrate ([HVim]NO3) was used to prepare the non-precious metal catalyst (NPMC) of Fe-N/C. The material was characterized for catalytic performance toward oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The onset and half wave potential for ORR is 0.90 and 0.64 VRHE, respectively. The electrochemical tests show that the Fe-N/C material is a potential NPMC for ORR. Therefore, the PIL is a promising precursor for ORR catalyst free of noble metal.
               
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