Molybdenum phosphide as an efficient electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction

Abstract

The phosphorization of molybdenum leads to a good non-noble metal catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction in both acidic and alkaline conditions.

Electrocatalysts for hydrogen oxidation and evolution reactions

“…Wang and co-authors [69] synthesized MoP and Mo 3 P. Compared with Mo and Mo 3 P, MoP exhibits higher HER performance. DFT calculation indicates that the P atoms are the active sites, which is different from the case of Ni 2 P (Ni-P bridge sites are predicted to be the active sites).…”

Highly branched cobalt phosphide nanostructures for hydrogen-evolution electrocatalysis

“…For example, phosphides of nickel, 1-3 cobalt, 4-12 iron, 13,14 copper, 15 molybdenum, [16][17][18] and tungsten 19 have been found to electrocatalytically generate H 2 (g) with low overpotentials at operationally relevant current densities for solar-driven water splitting systems, while exhibiting high stability under strongly acidic conditions. Metal phosphides therefore offer an earthabundant and inexpensive alternative to platinum, which serves as the benchmark catalyst for the hydrogen-evolution reaction (HER).…”

Novel Ni3S2@NiOOH hybrid nanostructure supported on Ni foam as high-efficient electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction

“…In addition, it can make use of the renewable energy source, such as solar energy, wind energy and so on. Pt-group novel metals exhibit the best electrocatalytic activity for HER, however, their scarcity and expensive limit the large-scare application in industrial [4][5][6]. So it is urgent to find a cheap, highefficient and stable electrocatalyst.…”