Tiwari, A.P.; Novak, T.G.; Bu, X.; Ho, J.C.; Jeon, S. Layered Ternary and Quaternary Transition Metal Chalcogenide Based Catalysts for Water Splitting. Catalysts 2018, 8, 551, doi:10.3390/catal8110551.
Tiwari, A.P.; Novak, T.G.; Bu, X.; Ho, J.C.; Jeon, S. Layered Ternary and Quaternary Transition Metal Chalcogenide Based Catalysts for Water Splitting. Catalysts 2018, 8, 551, doi:10.3390/catal8110551.
Tiwari, A.P.; Novak, T.G.; Bu, X.; Ho, J.C.; Jeon, S. Layered Ternary and Quaternary Transition Metal Chalcogenide Based Catalysts for Water Splitting. Catalysts 2018, 8, 551, doi:10.3390/catal8110551.
Tiwari, A.P.; Novak, T.G.; Bu, X.; Ho, J.C.; Jeon, S. Layered Ternary and Quaternary Transition Metal Chalcogenide Based Catalysts for Water Splitting. Catalysts 2018, 8, 551, doi:10.3390/catal8110551.
Abstract
Water splitting plays an important role in electrochemical and photoelectrochemical conversion of energy devices. Electrochemical water splitting by the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a straightforward route to produce hydrogen (H2), which requires an efficient electrocatalysts to minimize energy consumption. Recent advances have created a rapid rise in new electrocatalysts, particularly those based on non-precious metals. In this review, we present a comprehensive overview of the recent developments of ternary and quaternary 6d-group transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs) based electrocatalysts for water splitting, especially for HER. Detailed discussion is organized from binary to quaternary TMCs including, surface engineering, heterostructures, chalcogen substitutions, and hierarchically structural design in TMCs. Moreover, emphasis is placed on future research scope and important challenges facing these electrocatalysts for further development in their performance towards water splitting.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Materials Science and Technology
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