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Engineering Ruthenium-Based Electrocatalysts for Effective Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-021-00679-3
Yingjie Yang
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Yanhui Yu
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Jing Li
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Qingrong Chen
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Yanlian Du
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Peng Rao
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Ruisong Li
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Chunman Jia
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Zhenye Kang
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Peilin Deng
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Yijun Shen
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China
Xinlong Tian
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Lab of Fine Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, People’s Republic of China

Corresponding Author: Xinlong Tian

tianxl@hainanu.edu.cn

Nano-Micro Letters, Vol. 13 (2021), Article Number: 160

Abstract

The investigation of highly effective, durable, and cost-effective electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a prerequisite for the upcoming hydrogen energy society. To establish a new hydrogen energy system and gradually replace the traditional fossil-based energy, electrochemical water-splitting is considered the most promising, environmentally friendly, and efficient way to produce pure hydrogen. Compared with the commonly used platinum (Pt)-based catalysts, ruthenium (Ru) is expected to be a good alternative because of its similar hydrogen bonding energy, lower water decomposition barrier, and considerably lower price. Analyzing and revealing the HER mechanisms, as well as identifying a rational design of Ru-based HER catalysts with desirable activity and stability is indispensable. In this review, the research progress on HER electrocatalysts and the relevant describing parameters for HER performance are briefly introduced. Moreover, four major strategies to improve the performance of Ru-based electrocatalysts, including electronic effect modulation, support engineering, structure design, and maximum utilization (single atom) are discussed. Finally, the challenges, solutions and prospects are highlighted to prompt the practical applications of Ru-based electrocatalysts for HER.


Highlights:


1 Four main strategies for improving the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performance of Ru-based catalysts were summarized.
2 The source of HER activity of Ru-based catalysts is discussed in terms of catalytic mechanism.
3 The current states, challenges and prospects were specifically provided for Ru-based catalysts.

Keywords

Hydrogen evolution reaction Ruthenium-based catalysts Performance Electrochemical water splitting
Yang, Yingjie, Yanhui Yu, Jing Li, Qingrong Chen, Yanlian Du, Peng Rao, Ruisong Li, Chunman Jia, Zhenye Kang, Peilin Deng, Yijun Shen, and Xinlong Tian. 2021. “Engineering Ruthenium-Based Electrocatalysts for Effective Hydrogen Evolution Reaction”. Nano-Micro Letters 13 (July):160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-021-00679-3.
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