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Title: LaCeOx coupled N-doped graphene/Ru single-atoms as a binary-site catalyst for efficient hydrogen evolution based on hydrogen spillover

Journal Article · · Applied Catalysis. B, Environmental

Based on the hydrogen spillover effect, versatile binary-site catalysts are promising for the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In which one site can adsorb and dissociate water, while the neighboring site is favorable for liberating hydrogen. Inspired by these possibilities, oxygen vacancy (Ov)-rich LaCeOx coupled N-doped graphene/Ru single-atoms (LaCeOx @NGr/Ru1) was synthesized as an efficient dual-site HER catalyst. It delivered an impressive low overpotential of 22 mV at a current density of 10mAcm–2 and a slight Tafel slope of 40 mV dec–1 in an alkaline medium, outstanding the advanced Ru-based catalysts. Moreover, this promising binary-component catalyst exhibited higher mass activity and longer lasting durability than commercial Pt/C catalyst (20 wt%). Finally, experimental and theoretical investigations provided insights into the HER mechanisms of LaCeOx @NGr/Ru1 based on three indispensable steps: water adsorption and dissociation on Ov-rich LaCeOx, diffusion of generated H* species towards Ce3+-N-Ru1 bridges, and hydrogen evolution on Ru1 sites.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0012704
OSTI ID:
2281333
Report Number(s):
BNL--225160-2024-JAAM
Journal Information:
Applied Catalysis. B, Environmental, Journal Name: Applied Catalysis. B, Environmental Vol. 343; ISSN 0926-3373
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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