Recent Advancements in Ascribing Several Platinum Free Electro-Catalysts Pertinent to Hydrogen Evolution from Water Reduction

Chem Asian J. 2024 Apr 23:e202400220. doi: 10.1002/asia.202400220. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe advancement of a sustainable and scalable catalyst for hydrogen production is crucial for the future of the hydrogen economy. Electrochemical water splitting stands out as a promising pathway for sustainable hydrogen production. However, the development of Pt-free electrocatalysts that match the energy efficiency of Pt while remaining economical poses a significant challenge. This review addresses this challenge by highlighting latest breakthroughs in Pt-free catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Specifically, we delve into the catalytic performance of various transition metal phosphides, metal carbides, metal sulphides, and metal nitrides toward HER. Our discussion emphasizes strategies for enhancing catalytic performance and explores the relationship between structural composition and the performance of different electrocatalysts. Through this comprehensive review, we aim to provide insights into the ongoing efforts to overcome barriers to scalable hydrogen production and pave the way for a sustainable hydrogen economy.PMID:38654594 | DOI:10.1002/asia.202400220

Source: Chemistry, an Asian Journal - April 24, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Md Fahamidul Islam Mohebul Ahsan Md Nurnobi Islam Mohammad Imran Hossain Newaz Mohammed Bahadur Md Abdul Aziz Jehan Y Al-Humaidi Mohammed M Rahman T Maiyalagan Mohammad A Hasnat Source Type: research