A series of ZIF-67-C-IL catalysts were prepared using ZIF-67 and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl] imide ([ BMIM]NTf2) ionic liquid as precursors. The structure of the catalysts was characterized by XRD, TEM, SEM and XPS. The catalytic performance of the catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) was evaluated in a three-electrode system. The results confirmed that the high-temperature treatment of the precursors resulted in the formation of N, S codoped carbon-encapsulated Co9S8 nanoparticles. To create N, S co-doped carbon coated Co9S8 nanoparticle catalysts, ionic liquids are used as sulfur and nitrogen sources. The catalytic activity of ORR can be improved using N, S co-doped carbon to prevent the aggregation of Co9S8 nanoparticles. Graphitized and N, S co-doped carbon shells are optimal for achieving high activity stability. Optimal 600-ZIF-67-C(1:1.5)-30IL catalytic activity was observed for ORR. The half-wave potential of ORR was 0.88 V vs. RHE in 0.1 mol L− 1 KOH, with a limit current density of 4.70 mA cm− 2. Similar ORR electrocatalytic activity was observed between this catalyst and commercial Pt/C (20 wt%).

본 연구에서는 zeolitic imidazolate framework-9 (ZIF-9)을 합성하고 poly(ether-b-amide)-1657 (Pebax-1657) 내에 함량을 달리하여 Pebax/ZIF-9 혼합막을 제조한 다음 단일기체 (N2, CO2)를 투과하여 혼합막에 대한 기체 투과 특성을 조사하 였다. 순수 Pebax 막 내에 혼입되는 ZIF-9 함량이 증가함에 따라 N2 투과도는 점차 감소하고, CO2 투과도는 Pebax/ZIF-9 3 wt% 혼합막까지 증가하다가 그 이후의 함량에서는 감소하였다. 그리고 혼합막들 중 Pebax/ZIF-9 3 wt% 혼합막은 극성 기체 인 CO2에 대해 gate-opening 현상이 일어나면서 선택적으로 CO2를 받아들여 가장 높은 선택도 69.3을 보였다. 또한 CO2 투 과도와 CO2/N2 선택도가 모두 증가하여 Robeson upper-bound에 가장 근접하는 결과를 얻었다.