Emerging two-dimensional nanomaterials for electrochemical hydrogen evolution

Abstract

Various strategies for improving the catalytic performance of two dimensional nanomaterials for HER.

Nitrogen and Sulfur Co‐Doped Mesoporous Carbon Embedded with Co9S8 Nanoparticles: Efficient Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution

“…Up to now, Pt‐based materials are still the most effective catalysts for HER, with nearly zero overpotential . However, the applications of these Pt‐based catalysts are hindered by scarcity and high cost . To tackle these issues, non‐noble metal contained materials have received considerable researches .…”

“…[10,11] However, the applications of these Pt-based catalysts are hindered by scarcity and high cost. [12,13] To tackle these issues, non-noble metal contained materials have received considerable researches. [14,15] Among all of the catalysts, numerous efforts have been focused on Co 9 S 8 -based composites, which are proved to reveal superior electrocatalytic performance for HER.…”

Pnictogen (As, Sb, Bi) Nanosheets for Electrochemical Applications Are Produced by Shear Exfoliation Using Kitchen Blenders

“…[ [1][2][3] Transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) is another class of layered materials that has found catalytic applications. This interest in 2D layered nanostructures arose from the exciting and highly unusual physical, chemical, and materials properties of the re-introduced graphene.…”

“…This interest in 2D layered nanostructures arose from the exciting and highly unusual physical, chemical, and materials properties of the re-introduced graphene. [1][2][3] Transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) is another class of layered materials that has found catalytic applications. [4,5] However,m etalbased catalysts are costly to use,suffering from low selectivity and durability.L ayered 2D materials possess excellent mobility,h igh surface area, morphology tunability,a nd offer the possibility to tailor the surface properties for various applications.…”

Atomic Scale Materials for Emerging Robust Catalysis

“…In order to increase their catalytic performance, various modification strategies are employed, such as introducing heteroatoms, creating defects, and increasing active edges . Recently, we have summarized the emerging 2D nanomaterials for HER . Meanwhile, the study of single‐atom catalysts has also received extensive attention in the field of HER.…”