Issue 29, 2015

Recent advances in heterogeneous electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction

Abstract

The hydrogen evolution reaction plays a decisive role in a range of electrochemical and photoelectrochemical devices. It requires efficient and robust electrocatalysts to lower the reaction overpotential and minimize energy consumption. Over the last decade, we have witnessed a rapid rise in new electrocatalysts, particularly those based on non-precious metals. Some of them approach the activity of precious metal benchmarks. Here, we present a comprehensive overview of the recent developments of heterogeneous electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction. Detailed discussion is organized from precious metals to non-precious metal compounds including alloys, chalcogenides, carbides, nitrides, borides and phosphides, and finally to metal-free materials. Emphasis is placed on the challenges facing these electrocatalysts and solutions for further improving their performance. We conclude with a perspective on the development of future HER electrocatalysts.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in heterogeneous electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
23 Apr 2015
Accepted
01 Jun 2015
First published
01 Jun 2015

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015,3, 14942-14962

Author version available

Recent advances in heterogeneous electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction

M. Zeng and Y. Li, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015, 3, 14942 DOI: 10.1039/C5TA02974K

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