METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF A METAL CATALYST SURROUNDED WITH A CARBON MATRIX

A method for a synthesis of a metal catalyst, including providing at least one metal complex including a metal ion and a non-chelating complexing agent having carbon, the complex having a decomposition temperature, and performing a pyrolysis of the complex at a temperature greater than or equal to a decomposition temperature of the complex, whereby inducing a formation of nanoparticles surrounded by a carbon matrix to form the catalyst. Thanks to the carbon matrix, the catalysts provided herein can be corrosion resistant, self-healing, more cost-effective, and can have higher catalytic activity. The synthesis of the catalyst and its properties can furthermore be improved compared to catalysts formed from a complex including a chelating.