The invention discloses a preparation method and application of an MOF (
Metal Organic Framework) derived carbon catalyst for regulating and controlling
oxygen reduction catalytic performance based on
surface strain. The method comprises the following steps: firstly, constructing a cubic MOF core under the assistance of a cationic surface
active agent template through coordination self-
assembly of a
cobalt ion node and an
imidazole ligand; then, an MOF heterogeneous core-shell layer is constructed on the surface of the core through a
zinc ion mediated epitaxial growth technology, and a double-layer cubic MOF precursor with a clear core-shell interface is formed. Through
carbonization treatment at different temperatures, the core MOF generates controllable
surface strain in the
carbonization process,
metal active site coordination and electronic structures can be adjusted, and the adsorption strength of sites to
oxygen reduction intermediates is optimized. A rigid
porous carbon frame formed after
carbonization of an epitaxial MOF heterogeneous core-shell layer constructs a three-dimensional through
mass transfer network through micro-mesoporous
synergy, meanwhile, the rigid
porous carbon frame and the strained core form a nanoscale space isolation area, and thermal migration of
metal active sites and Ostwald curing are effectively inhibited by means of the geometric confinement effect. The activity and the stability of the catalyst are remarkably improved based on multiple synergistic effects caused by evolution of an intrinsic micro-nano structure induced by
surface strain. The MOF derived carbon catalyst for regulating and controlling the
oxygen reduction catalytic performance based on the surface strain, provided by the invention, is simple in preparation process and low in cost, and shows excellent performance and wide application prospect in a
zinc-air battery.