Exploring an effective oxygen reduction reaction catalyst via 4e(-) process based on waved-graphene

A novel pure and N-doped waved-graphene electro-catalyst with various wavelengths for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is explored in acid medium based on the firstprinciples calculations. The associative and dissociative mechanism are both explored from the O-2 adsorption to the H2O formation step by step, from which the dissociative mechanism is likely the only way with an effective 4e(-) process. Furthermore, a very favorable and effective mechanism is proposed for the ORR process, which may provide a guideline on the design of new non-metal electro-catalysts.