An advanced Ru-based alkaline HER electrocatalyst benefiting from Volmer-step promoting 5d and 3d co-catalysts
M. Ramaprakash, Nasrin Banu G, Bernaurdshaw Neppolian, Sengeni Anantharaj
Abstract
, signifying its efficiency in promoting HER. Tafel values further corroborate the catalyst's effectiveness, indicating a rapid reaction rate of hydrogen evolution in such a highly alkaline medium compared to other controls studied along with it. This study underscores the significance of NiWRu@NF in advancing alkaline HER kinetics, paving the way for more efficient electrolysis processes.
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ElectrocatalystCatalysisChemistryWork (physics)Inorganic chemistryAlkaline earth metalChemical engineeringPhysical chemistryAlkali metalElectrodeElectrochemistryPhysicsOrganic chemistryEngineeringThermodynamicsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCO2 Reduction Techniques and CatalystsAdvanced battery technologies research