Self-supporting Co/MoC/Mo2C composite electrocatalyst derived from biomass carbon for efficient hydrogen evolution
摘要
Developing a highly efficient and earth-abundant electrocatalyst was crucial for enhancing the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and accelerating the sluggish hydrolysis kinetics. In this study, a novel self-supporting Co/MoC/Mo2C/SCG@SA electrocatalyst derived from biomass carbon was successfully synthesized via a simple hydrothermal and calcination process. The Co/MoC/Mo2C composite exhibited outstanding electrocatalytic performance, achieving a current density of 10 mA cm−2 at a low overpotential of 70 mV for HER. The synergistic effect between the MoC/Mo2C and MoC/Co heterojunctions played a crucial role in facilitating charge transfer and promoting the reaction. This work provided a feasible strategy for the rational design of self-supporting biomass-based carbon electrodes combined with transition metal materials.
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