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  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Hydrogen technologies demand reliable, low-power sensors for ambient conditions.
  • Electrochemical methods are key for efficient hydrogen production and sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a bioeconomy-derived aerogel-based electrocatalyst for hydrogen production and sensing.
  • To investigate the material's properties and performance in electrochemical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of an aerogel-coated poly(ANi-co-Py) composite.
  • Optical investigations to determine band gaps and conductivity.
  • Electrochemical measurements including charge transfer resistance and hydrogen evolution rate.
  • Sensor performance evaluation for response sensitivity, reaction time, and detection limit.

Main Results:

  • The composite exhibited increased direct and indirect band gaps, indicating favorable conductivity.
  • Low charge transfer resistance (1473.71 Ω) for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
  • Exceptional hydrogen evolution rate (111.58 μmol g⁻¹ s⁻¹) due to structural and synergistic effects.
  • Sensor demonstrated high response sensitivity (6.96 μA M⁻¹), rapid response (0.3 s), recovery (0.6 s), and low detection limit (4.0691 μM) for H₂.

Conclusions:

  • The aerogel-coated poly(ANi-co-Py) composite is a promising material for efficient electrochemical hydrogen production.
  • The developed sensor offers high performance for hydrogen sensing applications.
  • This research contributes valuable insights into advanced hydrogen technologies.