Cobalt phosphide supported by two-dimensional molybdenum carbide (MXene) for the hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and overall water splitting
Shilong Liu, Zongshan Lin, Rendian Wan, Yonggang Liu, Zhe Liu, Shuidong Zhang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Zhenghua Tang, Xiaoxing Lü, Yong Tian
Abstract
CoP/Mo 2 CT x is prepared as efficient catalyst for HER, OER, and water splitting. DFT calculations revealed that it has optimal H* adsorption free energy and MXene plays a critical role to boost HER, while CoP is transformed into Co–OOH in OER.
Topics & Concepts
Oxygen evolutionPhosphideWater splittingCatalysisCobaltMolybdenumOxygenHydrogenMaterials scienceAdsorptionCarbideChemical engineeringChemistryInorganic chemistryPhysical chemistryMetallurgyOrganic chemistryElectrochemistryElectrodePhotocatalysisEngineeringMXene and MAX Phase MaterialsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques