Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16), P. 8020 - 8027
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Pt/MXene
heterostructures
were
prepared
by
constructing
oxygen
vacancies
on
MXene
to
anchor
Pt
nanoparticles,
which
exhibited
accelerated
HER
kinetics
in
0.5
M
H
2
SO
4
solution
due
the
synergistic
effect
between
MXenes
and
nanoparticles.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
Abstract
Ruthenium
(Ru)
has
been
regarded
as
one
of
the
most
promising
alternatives
to
substitute
Pt
for
catalyzing
alkaline
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
owing
its
inherent
high
activity
and
being
cheapest
platinum‐group
metal.
Herein,
based
on
idea
strong
metal–support
interaction
(SMSI)
regulation,
Ru/TiN
catalysts
with
different
degrees
TiN
overlayer
over
Ru
nanoparticles
were
fabricated,
which
applied
electrolytic
water.
Characterizations
reveal
that
would
gradually
encapsulate
induce
more
electron
transfer
from
support
by
Ru–N–Ti
bond
SMSI
degree
increased.
Further
study
shows
exposed
Ru–TiN
interfaces
greatly
promote
H
2
desorption
capacity.
Thus,
Ru/TiN‐300
a
moderate
exhibits
excellent
HER
performance,
an
overpotential
38
mV
at
10
mA
cm
−2
.
Also,
due
encapsulation
role
nanoparticles,
it
displays
super
long‐term
stability
very
slight
potential
change
after
24
h.
This
provides
deep
insight
into
influence
effect
between
offers
novel
approach
preparing
efficient
stable
electrocatalysts
through
engineering.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(25)
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Abstract
To
improve
the
sluggish
kinetics
of
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
a
key
component
in
water‐splitting
applications,
there
is
an
urgent
desire
to
develop
efficient,
cost‐effective,
and
stable
electrocatalysts.
Strain
engineering
proving
efficient
strategy
for
increasing
catalytic
activity
This
work
presents
development
Ru‐Au
bimetallic
aerogels
by
simple
one‐step
situ
reduction‐gelation
approach,
which
exhibits
strain
effects
electron
transfer
create
remarkable
HER
stability
alkaline
environment.
The
surface
induced
segregated
structure
shifts
d
‐band
center
downward,
enhancing
catalysis
balancing
processes
water
dissociation,
OH*
adsorption,
H*
adsorption.
Specifically,
optimized
catalyst
shows
low
overpotentials
only
24.1
mV
at
current
density
10
mA
cm
−2
electrolytes,
surpassing
commercial
Pt/C.
study
can
contribute
understanding
electrocatalysts
atomic
scale.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(28)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
It
is
a
great
challenge
to
induce
the
formation
of
RuP
4
phase
and
realize
construction
metal‐rich
phase/phosphorus‐rich
phase‐ruthenium
phosphide
heterostructure
by
directional
regulation
proportion
P
metal
atoms.
The
ultra‐high
conductivity
Ru
2
excellent
ability
V‐doped
absorb/desorb
H*
are
confirmed
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations,
which
laid
theoretical
foundation
for
unique
P/V‐RuP
structure
accelerate
HER
reaction
kinetics.
This
work
innovatively
uses
V‐doping
strategy
with
high
intrinsic
activity,
finally
construct
V‐Ru
x
y
nanosheets
rich
Ru/Ru
heterostructures.
Thanks
optimization
V
dopants,
catalyst
only
needs
180
mV
obtain
an
industrial‐grade
current
1
A
cm
−2
.
In
summary,
this
provides
new
idea
design
performance
ruthenium‐based
catalysts.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
The
development
of
efficient
and
stable
electrocatalysts
for
the
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER)
is
essential
realization
effective
production
via
seawater
electrolysis.
Herein,
study
has
developed
a
simple
method
that
combines
electrospinning
with
subsequent
thermal
shock
technology
to
effectively
disperse
ruthenium
nanoparticles
onto
highly
conductive
titanium
carbide
nanofibers
(Ru@TiC).
electronic
metal-support
interactions
(EMSI)
resulted
from
charge
redistribution
at
interface
between
Ru
TiC
support
can
optimize
desorption
kinetics
sites
induce
spillover
phenomenon,
thereby
improving
evolution.
As
result,
Ru@TiC
catalyst
exhibits
outstanding
HER
activity,
requiring
low
overpotentials
only
65
mV
in
alkaline
current
density
100
mA
cm-2.
Meanwhile,
demonstrates
excellent
stability,
maintaining
consistent
operation
500
cm-2
least
250
hours.
Additionally,
an
anion
exchange
membrane
electrolyzer
incorporating
operated
continuously
over
hours
200
seawater.
This
highlights
significant
potential
robust
supports
fabrication
enduring
enhance
complex
environments.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Abstract
Plasma
etching
treatment
is
an
effective
strategy
to
improve
the
electrocatalytic
activity,
but
improvement
mechanism
still
unclear.
In
this
work,
a
nitrogen‐doped
carbon
nanotube‐encased
iron
nanoparticles
(Fe@NCNT)
catalyst
synthesized
as
model
catalyst,
followed
by
plasma
with
different
parameters.
The
activity
of
revealed
combining
physicochemical
characterizations
and
electrochemical
results.
As
result,
highly
active
metal–nitrogen
species
introduced
nitrogen
are
recognized
main
contribution
improved
defects
induced
also
contribute
activity.
addition,
prepared
demonstrates
superior
ORR
stability
than
commercial
Pt/C
catalyst.