RuCo alloy bimodal nanoparticles embedded in N-doped carbon: a superior pH-universal electrocatalyst outperforms benchmark Pt for the hydrogen evolution reaction
Feifei Zhang, Yinlong Zhu, Yu Chen, Yizhihao Lu, Qian Lin, Lian Zhang, Shanwen Tao, Xiwang Zhang, Huanting Wang
Abstract
Benefiting from the unique structure and composition, a superior hybrid composed of RuCo alloy bimodal nanoparticles embedded in N-doped carbon exhibits exceptional HER activities in all pH conditions, outperforming the benchmark Pt/C catalyst.
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