Layered Ternary and Quaternary Transition Metal Chalcogenide Based Catalysts for Water Splitting
Open Access
- 15 November 2018
- Vol. 8 (11), 551
- https://doi.org/10.3390/catal8110551
Abstract
Water splitting plays an important role in the electrochemical and photoelectrochemical conversion of energy devices. Electrochemical water splitting by the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a straightforward route to producing hydrogen (H2), which requires an efficient electrocatalyst 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.Funding Information
- National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF-2017R1D1A1B0303279, NRF-2016M3A7B4900119, NRF- 2017M3A7B4041987)
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