Probing layered Y( <i>TM</i> )B <sub>4</sub> ( <i>TM</i> = Cr, Mo and W) borides as efficient hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysts
In this study, three layered ternary metal borides were analyzed: YCrB<sub>4</sub>, YMoB<sub>4</sub>, and YWB<sub>4</sub>. YWB<sub>4</sub> demonstrated the highest catalytic activity, surpassing the Pt/C catalyst by 185 mV overpotential at an industrially relevant current density of 1000 mA cm<sup>-2</sup>. Furthermore, stability testing revealed that YWB<sub>4</sub> retained 95% of its initial activity after 25 hours of continuous operation (5000 cycles) at 1000 mA cm<sup>-2</sup>, underscoring its potential as a robust and sustainable HER catalyst for hydrogen production.
Authors
- R. P. Joshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1554-9664)
- Sylvie Rangan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2367-5356)
- Md. Alamgir Hossain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8217-6610)
- Lilian Pérez Delgado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4095-1463)
- Georgiy Akopov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9399-9850)
Institutions
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US)
- University Hospital, Newark (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chemical Communications
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cc06558e
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.36
Funders
- National Science Foundation
- American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund
- Research Council, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey