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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is crucial for sustainable energy.
  • Platinum-based catalysts are highly effective but expensive.
  • Developing cost-effective alternatives for HER is a significant research area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a facile synthetic protocol for mesoporous FeS2.
  • To evaluate the electrocatalytic performance of mesoporous FeS2 for HER.
  • To understand the origin of the catalytic activity.

Main Methods:

  • Sol-gel method for material synthesis.
  • Sulfurization treatment in H2S atmosphere.
  • Electrochemical characterization under alkaline conditions.

Main Results:

  • Successfully synthesized templated mesoporous FeS2 with high surface area.
  • Achieved a low overpotential of 96 mV at 10 mA·cm-2 for HER.
  • Obtained a Tafel slope of 78 mV per decade in alkaline media (pH 13).

Conclusions:

  • Mesoporous FeS2 exhibits remarkable HER catalytic activity.
  • The (210) facets contribute to the excellent catalytic performance.
  • Mesoporous FeS2 is a promising, cost-effective alternative to Pt catalysts for water splitting.