Highly active electrocatalyst cobalt-carbide nanoparticles synthesized by wet-chemistry method for hydrogen evolution reaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (07n09) ◽  
pp. 2040022
Author(s):  
Yi-Heng Lin ◽  
Po-Chia Huang ◽  
Sheng-Chang Wang ◽  
Jow-Lay Huang
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Triethylene Glycol ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Wet Chemistry ◽  
Onset Potential ◽  
Chemistry Method ◽  
Cobalt Carbide

Hydrogen is a promising alternative energy without greenhouse gas emissions. The transition metal carbides (TMCs) are considered a sustainable alternatives to noble metals in catalysis. Among the TMCs, Co[Formula: see text]C ([Formula: see text] = 2, 3) nanoparticles (NPs) act as an excellent electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) by water splitting. In our report, Co[Formula: see text]C nanocomposites were synthesized by wet chemistry method using cobalt (II) acetate, sodium hydroxide as precursors and triethylene glycol as solvent. In addition, Co2C NPs were synthesized by similar wet chemistry method using cobalt (II) acetate as precursors and triethylene glycol, oleylamine as solvent. The cobalt carbide NPs exhibited high electrocatalytic activity. Co[Formula: see text]C nanocomposites performed a −0.33 V onset potential and 91 mV/dec Tafel slope, while the Co2C NPs exhibited a better performance of −0.27 V and 60 mV/dec, respectively.

scholarly journals Cobalt-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Derivatives for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjuan Han ◽  
Minhan Li ◽  
Yuanyuan Ma ◽  
Jianping Yang
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Metal Organic Frameworks ◽  
Electrochemical Performances ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Electrochemical Water Splitting

Hydrogen has been considered as a promising alternative energy to replace fossil fuels. Electrochemical water splitting, as a green and renewable method for hydrogen production, has been drawing more and more attention. In order to improve hydrogen production efficiency and lower energy consumption, efficient catalysts are required to drive the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Cobalt (Co)-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials with tunable structure, adjustable pores and large specific surface areas, which has attracted great attention in the field of electrocatalysis. In this review, we focus on the recent progress of Co-based metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives, including their compositions, morphologies, architectures and electrochemical performances. The challenges and development prospects related to Co-based metal-organic frameworks as HER electrocatalysts are also discussed, which might provide some insight in electrochemical water splitting for future development.

Wet-chemistry synthesis of cobalt carbide nanoparticles as highly active and stable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction

Nano Research ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1322-1328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siwei Li ◽  
Ce Yang ◽  
Zhen Yin ◽  
Hanjun Yang ◽  
Yifu Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Wet Chemistry ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Cobalt Carbide

2,2’-Dipyridylamine as Organic Molecular Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Electrolytes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Yin ◽  
Ling Lin ◽  
Hoon T. Chung ◽  
Ulises Martinez ◽  
Andrew M. Baker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Membrane Electrode Assembly ◽  
Carbon Surface ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Durability Test ◽  
Onset Potential ◽  
Precious Metal Catalysts

Finding a low-cost and stable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) as a replacement for scarce and expensive precious metal catalysts has attracted significant interest from chemical and materials research communities. Here, we demonstrate an organic catalyst based on 2,2’-dipyridylamine (dpa) molecules adsorbed on carbon surface, which shows remarkable hydrogen evolution activity and performance durability in strongly acidic polymer electrolytes without involving any metal. The HER onset potential at dpa adsorbed on carbon has been found to be less than 50 mV in sulfuric acid and in a Nafion-based membrane electrode assembly (MEA). At the same time, this catalyst has shown no performance loss in a 60-hour durability test. The HER reaction mechanisms and the low onset overpotential in this system are revealed based on electrochemical study. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggest that the pyridyl-N functions as the active site for H adsorption with a free energy of -0.13 eV, in agreement with the unusually low onset overpotential for an organic molecular catalyst.<br>

2,2’-Dipyridylamine as Organic Molecular Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Electrolytes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Yin ◽  
Ling Lin ◽  
Hoon T. Chung ◽  
Ulises Martinez ◽  
Andrew M. Baker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Membrane Electrode Assembly ◽  
Carbon Surface ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Durability Test ◽  
Onset Potential ◽  
Precious Metal Catalysts

Finding a low-cost and stable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) as a replacement for scarce and expensive precious metal catalysts has attracted significant interest from chemical and materials research communities. Here, we demonstrate an organic catalyst based on 2,2’-dipyridylamine (dpa) molecules adsorbed on carbon surface, which shows remarkable hydrogen evolution activity and performance durability in strongly acidic polymer electrolytes without involving any metal. The HER onset potential at dpa adsorbed on carbon has been found to be less than 50 mV in sulfuric acid and in a Nafion-based membrane electrode assembly (MEA). At the same time, this catalyst has shown no performance loss in a 60-hour durability test. The HER reaction mechanisms and the low onset overpotential in this system are revealed based on electrochemical study. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggest that the pyridyl-N functions as the active site for H adsorption with a free energy of -0.13 eV, in agreement with the unusually low onset overpotential for an organic molecular catalyst.<br>

Hierarchically nanostructured MoS2 with rich in-plane edges as a high-performance electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (38) ◽  
pp. 14577-14585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoliang Huang ◽  
Liqin Chen ◽  
Chuanhe Liu ◽  
Xinshun Liu ◽  
Senxuan Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Tafel Slope ◽  
Onset Potential

Hierarchical MoS2 with a rich in-plane edge nanostructure is synthesized and exhibits surging HER activity with a low onset potential and Tafel slope.

Hydrothermal Synthesis of NiCo2O4 Nanowires on Carbon Fiber Paper for Hydrogen Evolution Catalyst

2018 ◽  
Vol 775 ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi A. Dahonog ◽  
Mary Donnabelle L. Balela
Keyword(s):  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Nanowire Arrays ◽  
Hydrothermal Time ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Onset Potential ◽  
Nickel Cobaltite ◽  
Carbon Fiber Paper

Nickel cobaltite (NiCo2O4) nanowires were successfully grown on the surface of carbon fiber via hydrothermal treatment, followed by annealing. After 2 h, SEM revealed the formation of NiCo2O4 nanowire arrays on the surface of the carbon fiber paper. With increasing hydrothermal time from 2 to 12 h, the NiCo2O4 nanowires also self-assembled into urchin-like morphologies. When used as catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction, the NiCo2O4 nanowires exhibit an onset potential for the cathodic current at-0.13 V vs. Ag/AgCl in 0.1 M KOH.

ChemInform Abstract: Cross-Coupling Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Homogeneous Solution Without Noble Metals.

ChemInform ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (37) ◽  
pp. no-no
Author(s):  
Jian-Ji Zhong ◽  
Qing-Yuan Meng ◽  
Bin Liu ◽  
Xu-Bing Li ◽  
Xue-Wang Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Homogeneous Solution ◽  
Cross Coupling

Scalable Synthesis of a Ruthenium-Based Electrocatalyst as a Promising Alternative to Pt for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (38) ◽  
pp. 32171-32179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Zhang ◽  
Ping Li ◽  
Qi Feng ◽  
Bing Wei ◽  
Chenglong Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Scalable Synthesis

scholarly journals Defect and Doping Engineered Penta-graphene for Catalysis of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinbo Hao ◽  
Feng Wei ◽  
Xinhui Zhang ◽  
Long Li ◽  
Chunling Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Water Electrolysis ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
First Principles Calculation ◽  
Electron Charge Density ◽  
Calculation Results

AbstractWater electrolysis is a sustainable and clean method to produce hydrogen fuel via hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Using stable, effective and low-cost electrocatalysts for HER to substitute expensive noble metals is highly desired. In this paper, by using first-principles calculation, we designed a defect and N-, S-, P-doped penta-graphene (PG) as a two-dimensional (2D) electrocatalyst for HER, and its stability, electronic properties and catalytic performance were investigated. The Gibbs free energy (ΔGH), which is the best descriptor for the HER, is calculated and optimized, the calculation results show that the ΔGH can be 0 eV with C2 vacancies and P doping at C1 active sites, which should be the optimal performance for a HER catalyst. Moreover, we reveal that the larger charge transfer from PG to H, the closer ΔGH is to zero according to the calculation of the electron charge density differences and Bader charges analysis. Ulteriorly, we demonstrated that the HER performance prefers the Volmer–Heyrovsky mechanism in this study.

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