Recent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction

Abstract MXenes, an emerging two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides, have exhibited great potential as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to the excellent characters, including excellent structural and chemical stability, superior electrica...

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Autores principales: Saishuai Bai, Meiqing Yang, Jizhou Jiang, Xiaomiao He, Jing Zou, Zhiguo Xiong, Guodong Liao, Song Liu
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:74eec4bbc26a4c629eb5a88b923602d22021-12-02T19:12:34ZRecent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction10.1038/s41699-021-00259-42397-7132https://doaj.org/article/74eec4bbc26a4c629eb5a88b923602d22021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41699-021-00259-4https://doaj.org/toc/2397-7132Abstract MXenes, an emerging two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides, have exhibited great potential as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to the excellent characters, including excellent structural and chemical stability, superior electrical conductivity, and large active surface area. In this comprehensive study, firstly, the preparation advances of MXenes are systematically summarized. Then, the representative applications of MXenes-based HER electrocatalysts are introduced, from experimental and theoretical aspects. Thirdly, the strategies for improving HER catalytic activity of MXenes are demonstrated, such as optimizing active sites by termination modification and metal-atom doping, increasing active sites by fabricating various nanostructures. Finally, the existing challenges and new opportunities for MXenes-based electrocatalysts are also elucidated. This paper provides reference for the future development of new and efficient MXenes-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen production through water-splitting technology.Saishuai BaiMeiqing YangJizhou JiangXiaomiao HeJing ZouZhiguo XiongGuodong LiaoSong LiuNature PortfolioarticleMaterials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materialsTA401-492ChemistryQD1-999ENnpj 2D Materials and Applications, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2021)
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topic Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
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Saishuai Bai
Meiqing Yang
Jizhou Jiang
Xiaomiao He
Jing Zou
Zhiguo Xiong
Guodong Liao
Song Liu
Recent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
description Abstract MXenes, an emerging two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides, have exhibited great potential as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to the excellent characters, including excellent structural and chemical stability, superior electrical conductivity, and large active surface area. In this comprehensive study, firstly, the preparation advances of MXenes are systematically summarized. Then, the representative applications of MXenes-based HER electrocatalysts are introduced, from experimental and theoretical aspects. Thirdly, the strategies for improving HER catalytic activity of MXenes are demonstrated, such as optimizing active sites by termination modification and metal-atom doping, increasing active sites by fabricating various nanostructures. Finally, the existing challenges and new opportunities for MXenes-based electrocatalysts are also elucidated. This paper provides reference for the future development of new and efficient MXenes-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen production through water-splitting technology.
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author Saishuai Bai
Meiqing Yang
Jizhou Jiang
Xiaomiao He
Jing Zou
Zhiguo Xiong
Guodong Liao
Song Liu
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title Recent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
title_short Recent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
title_full Recent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
title_fullStr Recent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
title_full_unstemmed Recent advances of MXenes as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
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