Ultrathin and Porous Carbon Nanosheets Supporting Bimetallic Nanoparticles for High‐Performance Electrocatalysis

Developing hybrid carbon materials with unique micro/nanostructured and multicomponent features is of great importance in catalysis, energy storage, and energy conversion. Herein, we demonstrate the formation of a novel kind of hybrid carbon material, that is, bimetallic nanoparticles supported by ultrathin (≈5.5 nm) and porous carbon nanosheets, by the pyrolysis of preformed bimetallic metal–organic framework nanosheets. This hybrid carbon nanostructure combines the advantages of highly exposed nanoparticles that are readily accessible to the reactant, multiple active sites such as metal–metal and metal–nitrogen sites and ultrathin carbon layers, and highly efficient electron transport. Owing to these unique features, the bimetallic carbon nanosheets exhibit excellent electrocatalytic performance for the oxygen reduction reaction. Small wonder: Herein, we utilize ultrathin, porous, and N‐doped carbon nanosheets to support bimetallic nanoparticles. This hybrid carbon nanostructure combines the advantages of highly exposed nanoparticles, multiple active sites, and highly efficient electron transport. Owing to these unique features, the bimetallic carbon nanosheets exhibit excellent electrocatalytic performance for the oxygen reduction reaction.