Hierarchical Ni3S4@MoS2 nanocomposites as efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction

doi:10.1016/j.jmst.2021.04.016

Abstract

Abstract:

Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) through water splitting is a promising way to solve the energy shortage. Noble-metal-free HER electrocatalysts with high efficiency is very important for practical applications. Herein, we prepare the Ni₃S₄@MoS₂ electrocatalyst on carbon cloth (CC) through a two-step hydrothermal process. The Ni₃S₄ nanorods are uniformly integrated with the MoS₂ nanosheets, forming a hierarchical structure and heterogeneous interfaces. The fast electron transfer on the interface enhances the kinetics of catalytic reaction. The hierarchical structure provides more exposed active sites. The Ni₃S₄@MoS₂/CC exhibits good catalytic activity and long-term stability for HER. This work provided a practicable strategy to develop efficient electrocatalysts for HER in alkaline media.

Key words: Heterogeneous interfaces, Hierarchical structure, Metal sulfides, Alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction

Yuxi Ren, Shengli Zhu, Yanqin Liang, Zhaoyang Li, Shuilin Wu, Chuntao Chang, Shuiyuan Luo, Zhenduo Cui. Hierarchical Ni₃S₄@MoS₂ nanocomposites as efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction[J]. J. Mater. Sci. Technol., 2021, 95: 70-77.

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Fig. 1. Illustration for the fabrication of Ni3S4@MoS2/CC.

Fig. 2. SEM images of (a) bare carbon cloth, (b) precursor/CC and (c) Ni3S4@MoS2/CC-3 (the inset images show corresponding low magnification).

Fig. 3. (a) TEM image, (b)HRTEM image and (c-f) EDS mapping of Ni3S4@MoS2/CC-3.

Fig. 4. (a) XRD patterns of bare carbon cloth, Ni3S4/CC, MoS2/CC, Ni3S4@MoS2/CC-1, Ni3S4@MoS2-2, Ni3S4@MoS2-3, Ni3S4@MoS2-4, (b) Raman spectrum of Ni3S4@MoS2/CC with different Mo content.

Fig. 5. XPS spectra of (a) Ni3S4@MoS2, Ni3S4 and MoS2, (b) Mo 3d of Ni3S4@MoS2 and MoS2, (c) S 2p of Ni3S4@MoS2, Ni3S4 and MoS2, (d) Ni 2p of Ni3S4@MoS2 and Ni3S4.

Fig. 6. (a) LSV curves, (b) Tafel slopes and (c) Nyquist plots of Ni3S4@MoS2/CC-1, Ni3S4@MoS2/CC-2, Ni3S4@MoS2/CC-3, Ni3S4@MoS2/CC-4, Ni3S4/CC and MoS2/CC, (d) Stability of Ni3S4@MoS2/CC-3.

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