Nickel Phosphide Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

The production of hydrogen through electrochemical water splitting driven by clean energy becomes a sustainable route for utilization of hydrogen energy, while an efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) electrocatalyst is required to achieve a high energy conversion efficiency. Nickel phosphides have been widely explored for electrocatalytic HER due to their unique electronic properties, efficient electrocatalytic performance, and a superior anti-corrosion feature. However, the HER activities of nickel phosphide electrocatalysts are still low for practical applications in electrolyzers, and further studies are necessary. Therefore, at the current stage, a specific comprehensive review is necessary to focus on the progresses of the nickel phosphide electrocatalysts. This review focuses on the developments of preparation approaches of nickel phosphides for HER, including a mechanism of HER, properties of nickel phosphides, and preparation and electrocatalytic HER performances of nickel phosphides. The progresses of the preparation and HER activities of the nickel phosphide electrocatalysts are mainly discussed by classification of the preparation method. The comparative surveys of their HER activities are made in terms of experimental metrics of overpotential at a certain current density and Tafel slope together with the preparation method. The remaining challenges and perspectives of the future development of nickel phosphide electrocatalysts for HER are also proposed.

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Engineering Ruthenium-Based Electrocatalysts for Effective Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Nano-Micro Letters ◽

10.1007/s40820-021-00679-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yingjie Yang ◽

Yanhui Yu ◽

Jing Li ◽

Qingrong Chen ◽

Yanlian Du ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

Rational Design ◽

Energy System ◽

Structure Design ◽

Single Atom ◽

Research Progress ◽

Pure Hydrogen ◽

Hydrogen Energy ◽

Practical Applications

AbstractThe investigation of highly effective, durable, and cost-effective electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a prerequisite for the upcoming hydrogen energy society. To establish a new hydrogen energy system and gradually replace the traditional fossil-based energy, electrochemical water-splitting is considered the most promising, environmentally friendly, and efficient way to produce pure hydrogen. Compared with the commonly used platinum (Pt)-based catalysts, ruthenium (Ru) is expected to be a good alternative because of its similar hydrogen bonding energy, lower water decomposition barrier, and considerably lower price. Analyzing and revealing the HER mechanisms, as well as identifying a rational design of Ru-based HER catalysts with desirable activity and stability is indispensable. In this review, the research progress on HER electrocatalysts and the relevant describing parameters for HER performance are briefly introduced. Moreover, four major strategies to improve the performance of Ru-based electrocatalysts, including electronic effect modulation, support engineering, structure design, and maximum utilization (single atom) are discussed. Finally, the challenges, solutions and prospects are highlighted to prompt the practical applications of Ru-based electrocatalysts for HER.

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A Mini Review on Doped Nickel-Based Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13184651 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (18) ◽

pp. 4651

Author(s):

Yilin Deng ◽

Wei Lai ◽

Bin Xu

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

Water Electrolysis ◽

Energy Resources ◽

Alkaline Media ◽

Hydrogen Energy ◽

Heteroatom Doping ◽

Highly Active ◽

Production Of Hydrogen

The energy crisis and environmental pollution have attracted much attention and have promoted researches on clean and sustainable hydrogen energy resources. With the help of highly active and stable transition metal nickel-based catalysts, the production of hydrogen from water electrolysis from electrolyzed water has become an inexpensive and efficient strategy for generating hydrogen energy. In recent years, heteroatom doping has been found to be an effective strategy to improve the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performances of nickel-based catalysts in acidic, neutral, and alkaline media. This review will highlight many recent works of inexpensive and readily available heteroatom-doped nickel-based HER catalysts. The evaluation methods for the performances of HER catalyst will be briefly described, and the role of heteroatom doping and its application in nickel-based catalyst will be summarized. This article will also point out some heteroatom doping strategies, which may provide references and inspire the design of other catalysts with dopants.

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Inserting Co and P into MoS2 photocathodes: enhancing hydrogen evolution reaction catalytic performance by activating edges and basal planes with sulfur vacancies

Catalysis Science & Technology ◽

10.1039/d0cy01205j ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (20) ◽

pp. 6902-6909

Author(s):

Karthika Pichaimuthu ◽

Anirudha Jena ◽

Ho Chang ◽

Chaochin Su ◽

Ru-Shi Liu

Keyword(s):

Solar Energy ◽

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Catalytic Performance ◽

Effective Technique ◽

Energy Needs ◽

Production Of Hydrogen

The production of hydrogen using solar energy via a photoelectrochemical system is an effective technique for meeting present clean energy needs.

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Nickel phosphide decorated with trace amount of platinum as an efficient electrocatalyst for the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction

Sustainable Energy & Fuels ◽

10.1039/c9se00221a ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (8) ◽

pp. 2006-2014 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jiawei Xia ◽

Kapil Dhaka ◽

Michael Volokh ◽

Guiming Peng ◽

Zhen Wu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Water Splitting ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

Trace Amount ◽

Sustainable Production ◽

Nickel Phosphide ◽

Promising Technology ◽

Production Of Hydrogen

Electrocatalytic water-splitting is considered as a highly promising technology for the sustainable production of hydrogen.

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Flower-Like Nickel Phosphide Microballs Assembled by Nanoplates with Exposed High-Energy (0 0 1) Facets: Efficient Electrocatalyst for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

ChemSusChem ◽

10.1002/cssc.201701647 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (24) ◽

pp. 4899-4908 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Honglei Wang ◽

Ying Xie ◽

Hongshuai Cao ◽

Yanchao Li ◽

Lin Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

High Energy ◽

Nickel Phosphide

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2D-Layered Non-Precious Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction: Fundamentals to Applications

Catalysts ◽

10.3390/catal11060689 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 689

Author(s):

Prasanta Kumar Sahoo ◽

Soubhagya Ranjan Bisoi ◽

Yi-June Huang ◽

Dung-Sheng Tsai ◽

Chuan-Pei Lee

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Production ◽

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Layered Materials ◽

Scale Production ◽

Highly Efficient ◽

2D Layered Materials ◽

Production Of Hydrogen

The production of hydrogen via the water splitting process is one of the most promising technologies for future clean energy requirements, and one of the best related challenges is the choice of the most highly efficient and cost effective electrocatalyst. Conventional electrocatalysts based on precious metals are rare and very-expensive for large-scale production of hydrogen, demanding the exploration for low-cost earth abundant alternatives. In this context, extensive works from both theoretical and experimental investigations have shown that two-dimensional (2D) layered materials have gained considerable attention as highly effective electrocatalytic materials for electrical-driven hydrogen production because of their unique layered structure and exciting electrical properties. This review highlights recent advancements on 2D layered materials, including graphene, transitional metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), layered double hydroxides (LDHs), MXene, and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as cost-effective and highly efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen production. In addition, some fundamental aspects of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) process and a wide ranging overview on several strategies to design and synthesize 2D layered material as HER electrocatalysts for commercial applications are introduced. Finally, the conclusion and futuristic prospects and challenges of the advancement of 2D layered materials as non-precious HER electrocatalysts are briefly discussed.

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Elucidating the formation and structural evolution of platinum single-site catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction

10.33774/chemrxiv-2021-pmcfv ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Peng Tang ◽

Hyeon Jeong Lee ◽

Kevin Hurlbutt ◽

Po-Yuan Huang ◽

Sudarshan Narayanan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Single Site ◽

Ex Situ ◽

Edge Structure ◽

X Ray ◽

Production Of Hydrogen ◽

Single Site Catalysts ◽

X Ray Absorption

Platinum single-site catalysts (SSCs) are a promising technology for the production of hydrogen from clean energy sources. They have high activity and maximal platinum-atom utilisation. However, the bonding environment of platinum during operation is poorly understood. In this work, we use operando, synchrotron-X-ray absorption spectroscopy to study the platinum bonding in SSCs. First, we synthesise an atomically dispersed platinum complex with aniline and chloride ligands onto graphene and characterise it with ex-situ electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy (XANES), and extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy (EXAFS). Then, by operando EXAFS and XANES, we show that as a negatively biased potential is applied, the Pt-N bonds break first followed by the Pt-Cl bonds. The platinum is reduced from platinum(II) to metallic platinum(0) by the onset of the hydrogen-evolution reaction at 0 V. Furthermore, we observe an increase in Pt-Pt bonding, indicating the formation of platinum agglomerates. Together, these results indicate that while aniline is used to prepare platinum SSCs, the single-site complexes are decomposed and platinum agglomerates at operating potentials. This work is an important contribution to the understanding of the bonding environment and the evolution of the molecular structure of platinum complexes in SSCs.

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In situ modulation of silica-supported MoO2/Mo2C heterojunction for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction

Catalysis Science & Technology ◽

10.1039/d0cy00890g ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (14) ◽

pp. 4776-4785

Author(s):

Rajinder Kumar ◽

Zubair Ahmed ◽

Ravi Kumar ◽

Shambhu Nath Jha ◽

Dibyendu Bhattacharyya ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Energy Conversion ◽

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Production Of Hydrogen ◽

Carbon Neutral ◽

Conversion Technologies ◽

Promising Source

Hydrogen being a promising source of clean energy, the production of hydrogen using electrocatalysis and the development of carbon-neutral energy conversion technologies are crucial.

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Modulating electronic structure of metal-organic frameworks by introducing atomically dispersed Ru for efficient hydrogen evolution

Nature Communications ◽

10.1038/s41467-021-21595-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yamei Sun ◽

Ziqian Xue ◽

Qinglin Liu ◽

Yaling Jia ◽

Yinle Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Electronic Structure ◽

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽

Density Functional ◽

Metal Organic Frameworks ◽

Catalyst Design ◽

Single Atom ◽

Hydrogen Energy ◽

Structure Of Metal ◽

Metal Organic

AbstractDeveloping high-performance electrocatalysts toward hydrogen evolution reaction is important for clean and sustainable hydrogen energy, yet still challenging. Herein, we report a single-atom strategy to construct excellent metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalyst (NiRu0.13-BDC) by introducing atomically dispersed Ru. Significantly, the obtained NiRu0.13-BDC exhibits outstanding hydrogen evolution activity in all pH, especially with a low overpotential of 36 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm−2 in 1 M phosphate buffered saline solution, which is comparable to commercial Pt/C. X-ray absorption fine structures and the density functional theory calculations reveal that introducing Ru single-atom can modulate electronic structure of metal center in the MOF, leading to the optimization of binding strength for H2O and H*, and the enhancement of HER performance. This work establishes single-atom strategy as an efficient approach to modulate electronic structure of MOFs for catalyst design.

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