Synergistic interface of Nb-doped MoSe2 and NiTe heterostructure enables efficient electrocatalysis for hydrogen evolution

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Electrochemistry Communications Pub Date : 2025-09-27 DOI:10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108061

Ramaraj Sukanya , Raj Karthik , Abdullah Al Mahmud , Eithne Dempsey , Deivasigamani Ranjith Kumar , Carmel B. Breslin , Jae-Jin Shim

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Abstract

To support clean hydrogen energy, we present a niobium-doped molybdenum diselenide integrated with nickel telluride (Nb-MoSe₂–NiTe) heterostructure as an efficient electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in acidic media. Nb-doping modulates the electronic structure of MoSe₂, while NiTe contributes to enhanced conductivity and introduces additional active interfacial sites. Structural and surface characterizations confirm successful doping and heterostructure formation. The optimized Nb-MoSe₂–NiTe composition achieves a low overpotential of 395 mV at 50 mA/cm² and a Tafel slope of 242 mV/dec, along with a high ECSA of 377.5 cm². These enhancements result from synergistic interactions that promote charge transfer and hydrogen adsorption. The Nb-MoSe₂–NiTe offers a promising platform for cost-effective HER catalysis, demonstrating a rational strategy that integrates electronic and interfacial engineering for sustainable hydrogen production.

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铌掺杂MoSe2和NiTe异质结构的协同界面实现了高效的析氢电催化

为了支持清洁氢能源，我们提出了一种掺杂铌的二硒化钼与碲化镍（Nb-MoSe2-NiTe）异质结构，作为酸性介质中析氢反应（HER）的高效电催化剂。铌掺杂调节了MoSe2的电子结构，而NiTe则有助于增强电导率并引入额外的活性界面位点。结构和表面表征证实了成功的掺杂和异质结构的形成。优化后的Nb-MoSe2-NiTe组合物在50 mA/cm2时的过电位为395 mV， Tafel斜率为242 mV/dec， ECSA高达377.5 cm2。这些增强是由于促进电荷转移和氢吸附的协同相互作用。Nb-MoSe2-NiTe为具有成本效益的HER催化提供了一个有前途的平台，展示了一种合理的策略，将电子和界面工程集成在一起，实现可持续的氢气生产。

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Electrochemistry Communications 工程技术-电化学

CiteScore

8.50

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3.70%

发文量

160

审稿时长

1.2 months

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