Tuning lattice strain in biphenylene for enhanced electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction in proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Bypassing the scaling relations in oxygen electrocatalysis with geometry-adaptive catalysts

“…82 On the other hand, models of curved in-pore, slit-pore, biphenylene, difullerenes, dimicrocycles, and diporphyrins catalysts have been proposed for dual-atom site catalysts. 9,10,39,61,83,84 All referred models, firstly, favour the dissociative mechanism and, secondly, can adjust geometry for specific intermediates. Therefore, such models can be considered candidates for geometry-adaptive oxygen electrocatalysis.…”

Directional dependence of the electronic and transport properties of biphenylene under strain conditions

“…Concerning biphenylene, recent investigations have revealed the benefits of biaxial compressive strains in improving its catalytic performance. 17 Furthermore, comprehensive studies on biphenylene-based nanostructure have explored their thermal transport properties, showcasing anisotropic behavior and lower thermal conductivity compared to graphene, along with insights into their thermoelectric properties under strain conditions. [18][19][20] These findings collectively highlight the multifaceted impact of strain on biphenylene, encompassing electronic, catalytic, and thermal aspects.…”

Porous Carbon Nanosheets for Oxygen Reduction Reaction and Zn-Air Batteries

“…As a result, a large number of PCNs, including heteroatoms doping, single metal atoms, metal nanoparticles, and metallic complexes (e.g. oxides, sulfides, carbides, and nitrides) [28] anchoring, have been extensively studied and emerged as intriguing candidates to alternate noble catalysts [29,30].…”