NiMo-Based Nanorod Arrays Supported on Ni Foams for Efficient Hydrogen Electrocatalysis

The construction of low-cost electrocatalysts with good conductivity, excellent intrinsic activity, and superior stability is crucial for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, we report an outstanding catalyst (Ni0.2Mo0.8N/NiMoP2/MoO2@NC) consisting of NiMo-based nanorod arrays supported on Ni foams for the efficient alkaline HER. It shows an ultralow overpotential of 48 mV and remarkable longevity for over 145 h at 10 mA cm–2 in 1.0 M KOH. The integration of ample compositions is favorable to the formation of heterointerfaces, accelerating electron transfer. The assembly of transition metal nitrides and phosphides fully develops the electrical conductivity of metal materials, which paves the way for superstability. The superior electrocatalytic activities can be attributed to the vital features, including the synergistic effect of Ni0.2Mo0.8N and NiMoP2, good electrical conductivity of MoO2, and corrosion resistance of NC basement. The present work proposes that regulating compositions and hierarchical nanostructures are of significance in developing electrode materials for the HER.