General fabrication of RuM (M = Ni and Co) nanoclusters for boosting hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysis
Mengyu Yuan, Cheng Wang, Yong Wang, Yong Wang, Yuan Wang, Yuan Wang, Xiaomei Wang, Yukou Du
Abstract
. In addition to the high HER activity in alkaline media, such Ru-based alloy nanoclusters are also demonstrated to be highly active and stable in acidic solution. Mechanistic studies reveal that the alloying effect facilitates water dissociation and optimizes hydrogen adsorption and desorption, thereby contributing to the outstanding HER performance. This work paves a new way for the rational fabrication of advanced electrocatalysts for boosting the HER.
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NanoclustersElectrocatalystFabricationMaterials scienceChemical engineeringNanotechnologyChemistryPhysical chemistryElectrochemistryElectrodeMedicineEngineeringPathologyAlternative medicineElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen ReductionAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques