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Synergistic mechanism of Ni(OH)2/NiMoS heterostructure electrocatalyst with crystalline/amorphous interfaces for efficient hydrogen evolution over all pH ranges.
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Journal of Colloid & Interface Science . Jan2022:Part 2, Vol. 606, p1004-1013. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- [Display omitted] • Crystalline Ni(OH) 2 /Amorphous NiMoS electrocatalyst were designed and synthesized by two-step hydrothermal process. • The as-obtained material shows excellent hydrogen evolution over all pH ranges. • The synergistic mechanism and the role of crystalline Ni(OH) 2 and amorphous NiMoS was elucidated. Designing and fabricating efficient electrocatalysts is a practical step toward the commercial application of the efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) over all pH ranges. Herein, novel Ti@Ni(OH) 2 -NiMoS heterostructure with interface between crystalline Ni(OH) 2 and amorphous NiMoS was rationally designed and fabricated on Ti mesh (denoted as Ti@Ni(OH) 2 -NiMoS). Acid etching and calcination experiments helped in accurate elucidation of the synergistic mechanism as well as the vital role on crystalline Ni(OH) 2 and amorphous NiMoS. In acidic solutions, the HER performance of Ti@Ni(OH) 2 -NiMoS was mainly attributed to the amorphous NiMoS. In neutral, alkaline, and natural seawater solutions, the HER performance was mainly determined by the synergistic interface behaviors between the Ni(OH) 2 and NiMoS. The crystalline Ni(OH) 2 accelerated water dissociation kinetics, while the amorphous NiMoS provided abundant active sites and allowed for fast electron transfer rates. To deliver current densities of 10 mA·cm−2 in acidic, neutral, alkaline, and natural seawater solutions, the Ti@Ni(OH) 2 -NiMoS required overpotentials of 138, 198, 180 and 371 mV, respectively. This paper provides general guidelines for designing efficient electrocatalyst with crystalline/amorphous interfaces for efficient hydrogen evolution over all-pH ranges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219797
- Volume :
- 606
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Colloid & Interface Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 153337825
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2021.08.090