A noble metal-free electrocatalyst with high ORR activity was reported.
The catalyst was prepared by a one-step pyrolysis of sucrose, urea and Co(NO3)2.
The catalyst was in the form of N-doped graphene coupled with Co NPs.
The synergistic effect between encased Co NPs and carbon shell is the key in ORR.
High methanol-tolerance and stability was presented by the catalyst.