Energy & Environmental Science · 2013 · 1K citations · 43 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisElectrochemistryInorganic ChemistryCatalyst DesignCatalytic MaterialsNanocatalysisTransition Metal ChemistryTransition Metal ComplexesCatalytic ActivityCatalytic Activity EnhancementHigh PerformanceHydrogen Evolution CatalystsHydrogen Evolution ReactionNon-precious Metal CatalystsTransition Metal CatalystsTransition Metal Dichalcogenides
A group of first-row transition metal dichalcogenides (ME2, M = Fe, Co, Ni; E = S, Se) are introduced as non-precious HER catalysts in an acidic electrolyte. They exhibit excellent catalytic activity especially in their nanoparticle form. These compounds expand and enrich the family of high performance HER catalysts.
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