Recent progress and perspective of electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction
Shi J. Bao Y. Ye R. Zhong J. Zhou L. Zhao Z. Kang W. Aidarova S.B.
4 February 2025Royal Society of Chemistry
Catalysis Science and Technology
2025#15Issue 72104 - 2131 pp.
Electrocatalytic water splitting represents a highly promising technology for the sustainable production of clean hydrogen fuel. The primary focus of research in this domain revolves around the development of efficient electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), with the objective of minimizing the energy barrier and overall energy consumption associated with the HER process, thereby significantly reducing the overall electrical energy usage. This article initially presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles underlying electrocatalytic HER, encompassing its reaction mechanism and the pertinent parameters employed for evaluating the performance of HER electrocatalysts. Following this, the article explores an in-depth exploration of the diverse range of catalysts that are commonly employed in the field of electrocatalytic HER, such as metals, oxides, sulfides, selenides, carbides, phosphides, nitrides, borides, single-atom catalysts, and carbon-supported catalysts. Particular attention is devoted to discussing the unique preparation techniques, structural characteristics, performance attributes, and the corresponding mechanistic insights pertaining to these catalysts. Lastly, this article delineates the future trajectories for the advancement of HER electrocatalysts and undertakes an analysis of the challenges that lie ahead. The primary aim of this review is to serve as a valuable reference for future research and development endeavors in the realm of HER electrocatalysts, thereby fostering the widespread adoption of water electrolysis technology.
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Kazakh-British Technical University, Almaty, 050000, Kazakhstan
Institute of Catalysis for Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, 110034, China
State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing, 102249, China
PetroChina Jianghan Machinery Research Institute Co. Ltd., Wuhan, 430021, China
Kazakh-British Technical University
Institute of Catalysis for Energy and Environment
State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing
PetroChina Jianghan Machinery Research Institute Co. Ltd.
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