Evaluation of different Ni–semiconductor composites as electrodes for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction
Melisa J. Gómez, Victoria Benavente Llorente, Andrew Hainer, Gabriela I. Lacconi, J. C. Scaiano, Esteban A. Franceschini, Anabel E. Lanterna
Abstract
A series of Ni–semiconductor composites are electrodeposited onto low-cost stainless-steel plates and used as electrodes for hydrogen generation from water; showing superb electrocatalytic activity over time.
Topics & Concepts
SemiconductorMaterials scienceElectrodeHydrogenComposite materialChemical engineeringMetallurgyChemistryOptoelectronicsPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques