Constructing NiMoP nanorod arrays with a highly active Ni<sub>2</sub>P/NiMoP<sub>2</sub> interface for hydrogen evolution in 0.5 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> and 1.0 M KOH media
Mengyao Ma, Wei Xia, Wenhao Liu, Xiaoyan Guo, Dong Cao, Daojian Cheng
Abstract
A NiMoP nanorod array catalyst with excellent hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity under both acidic and alkaline conditions is constructed. Mechanism studies reveal that the Ni 2 P/NiMoP 2 heterointerface is the main active site of HER.
Topics & Concepts
NanorodCatalysisHydrogenMaterials scienceInterface (matter)Reaction mechanismChemical engineeringPhysical chemistryNanotechnologyInorganic chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryAdsorptionEngineeringGibbs isothermElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchFuel Cells and Related Materials