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    碳基材料改性高熵合金催化剂电解水氢气泡行为调控机制

    Regulation mechanism of hydrogen bubble behavior in carbon-based material modified high-entropy alloys catalysts for electrolytic water splitting

    • 摘要: 氢能作为一种清洁、高效的可再生能源,被认为是未来能源体系的重要组成部分。其中,电解水制氢因其高氢纯度、零碳排放等优势受到广泛关注。然而,在电解水过程中,析氢反应(Hydrogen Evolution Reaction,HER)和析氧反应(Oxygen Evolution Reaction,OER)的动力学缓慢、高过电位及催化剂稳定性问题,仍然制约着其大规模应用。高熵合金因其多元协同效应、抗腐蚀性和结构稳定性,在电催化分解水制氢领域展现出巨大的潜力。以PtPdCoNiCu高熵合金催化剂为研究对象,重点探讨催化剂的润湿性、导电性与电解水氢气泡行为的相互作用,并通过优化催化剂的表面特性,提高电解水制氢效率。建立了催化剂表面亲水性、导电性与气泡行为及电催化效率之间的关联规律。研究发现,催化剂表面润湿性增强对气泡脱附及HER效率有显著促进作用,而导电性增强可加速电子传输并降低HER反应过电位。研究为高性能电解水催化剂的设计提供了新的思路和试验依据。

       

      Abstract: Hydrogen energy, as a clean and efficient renewable energy source, is regarded as an important component of the future energy system. Among various hydrogen production methods, electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen has attracted widespread attention due to its advantages such as high hydrogen purity and zero carbon emissions. However, the large-scale application of water electrolysis remains constrained by the sluggish kinetics, high overpotentials, and stability issues of the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). High-entropy alloys, characterized by their multi-element synergy, corrosion resistance, and structural stability, demonstrate substantial potential in electrocatalytic water splitting. Herein, PtPdCoNiCu high-entropy alloys catalysts are investigated to elucidate the interplay between wettability, conductivity, and bubble dynamics during water electrolysis. Surface modifications are implemented to optimize catalytic performance. A quantitative relationship is established between catalyst surface hydrophilicity, electrical conductivity, bubble behavior, and electrocatalytic efficiency. Experimental results demonstrate that enhanced surface wettability promotes bubble detachment and improves HER kinetics, while increased conductivity accelerates electron transfer and reduces HER overpotentials. Novel insights and experimental evidence for designing high-performance electrocatalysts through surface property optimization are provided.

       

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