A universal pH range and a highly efficient Mo<sub>2</sub>C-based electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction
Jiajia Huang, Jingyi Wang, Ruikuan Xie, Zhihong Tian, Guoliang Chai, Yanwu Zhang, Feili Lai, Guanjie He, Chuntai Liu, Tianxi Liu, Paul R. Shearing, Dan J. L. Brett
Abstract
We designed a series of transition metal-modified molybdenum carbides in nitrogen doped carbon matrix for investigating and boosting the performance of Mo<sub>2</sub>C-based electrocatalysts in all-pH media by increasing the Mo<sup>2+</sup> content in catalysts.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystMolybdenumCatalysisCarbideHydrogenTransition metalMaterials scienceCarbon fibersInorganic chemistryNitrogenChemistryPhysical chemistryMetallurgyElectrodeElectrochemistryComposite numberOrganic chemistryComposite materialElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionFuel Cells and Related MaterialsAdvanced battery technologies research