Synthesis of 5,10,15,20-Tetrakisphenylporphins on a Carbon Support for the Cathodic Reduction of Oxygen in Fuel Cells

Several substituted Fe- and Co-containing tetraphenylporphins 1 were loaded on carbon either by adsorption from acetone or by in situ synthesis on the carbon support. The porphin/carbon combinations were pyrolyzed at 800°C. The electrocatalytic activities in the reduction of dioxygen were investigated in alkaline (KOH) and acid (H2SO4) solutions using porous Teflon-bonded carbon electrodes impregnated with the catalysts. At 700 mV high current densities of 75 mA/cm2 in acid solution and up to 90 mA/cm2 in alkaline solution were obtained.

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