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Cost-Effective RuNi Solid Solutions Prepared by Electrodeposition for Efficient Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution.

Yibo Weng¹, Qingqing Li¹, Kaikai Li¹

¹School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.

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Summary

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Developing cost-effective hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts is key for water electrolysis. This study presents a novel RuNi alloy catalyst prepared by electrodeposition, demonstrating superior activity and stability for efficient hydrogen production.

Keywords:

alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction electrodeposition electronic structure ruthenium‐nickel alloy solid solution

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Catalysis

Background:

Efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts are vital for water electrolysis.
Ruthenium (Ru)-based catalysts show promise but face challenges in stability, activity, and cost.
Developing advanced catalysts is crucial for sustainable hydrogen production.

Purpose of the Study:

To prepare and evaluate Ruthenium-Nickel (RuNi) alloys as efficient and cost-effective HER catalysts in alkaline media.
To investigate the structural and electronic properties influencing the catalytic performance.
To demonstrate the potential of RuNi alloys for practical water electrolysis applications.

Main Methods:

Electrodeposition of RuNi alloys on various substrates.
Electrochemical characterization of HER performance in alkaline solutions.
Analysis of catalyst structure and composition.

Main Results:

A RuNi solid solution (9.8 at. % Ni on Ti) exhibited a low overpotential of 28 mV at 10 mA cm⁻².
The catalyst demonstrated excellent long-term stability, with <100 mV overpotential increase after 600 h.
Ni incorporation enhanced electron density around Ru atoms, facilitating hydrogen desorption.

Conclusions:

RuNi solid solution alloys are highly effective HER catalysts in alkaline media.
The enhanced performance is attributed to Ni-induced electronic modifications in the Ru lattice.
RuNi alloys offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional Ru-based catalysts for water electrolysis.