<scp>ZIF</scp>‐Mediated Anchoring of Co species on N‐doped Carbon Nanorods as an Efficient Cathode Catalyst for Zn‐Air Batteries

Developing efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst is essential for the practical application of Zn-air batteries (ZABs). In this contribution, we develop a novel zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-mediated strategy to anchor Co species on N-doped carbon nanorods ORR. Featuring ultrahigh N-doping (10.29 at.%), monodisperse nanocrystal decoration, and well-dispersed Co-Nx functionalization, obtained Co-decorated ([email protected]) exhibit decent ORR performance comparable commercial Pt/C in alkaline media. Aqueous ZABs have been assembled using [email protected] as cathode catalyst. The manifest high initial open-circuit voltage well energy density. addition, also demonstrates ideal quasi-solid-state ZABs.