Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition

This study presents an innovative approach to fabricating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) through magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). These CNTs serve as a robust structural scaffold for the deposition of molybdenum, which, through thermal annealing, becomes molybdenum carbide (Mo2C),...

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Autores: Majumdar, Shubhadeep, Chaitoglou, Stefanos, Serafin, Jarosław, Farid, Ghulam, Ospina, Rogelio, Ma, Y., Amade Rovira, Roger, Bertrán Serra, Enric
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Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
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Chemical vapor deposition
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spelling Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor depositionMajumdar, ShubhadeepChaitoglou, StefanosSerafin, JarosławFarid, GhulamOspina, RogelioMa, Y.Amade Rovira, RogerBertrán Serra, EnricDeposició química en fase vaporNanotubsChemical vapor depositionNanotubesThis study presents an innovative approach to fabricating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) through magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). These CNTs serve as a robust structural scaffold for the deposition of molybdenum, which, through thermal annealing, becomes molybdenum carbide (Mo2C), which is highly efficient for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Our investigation delves into the physical and chemical attributes of these electrodes, revealing insights into the functionality of Mo2C on CNTs hybrid structures. Chemical characterization confirms the exceptional performance of the electrode. Our Mo2C on CNT hybrid system showcases remarkable electrocatalytic activity, with an onset potential of 103 mV at 1 mA/cm2 and an overpotential of 176 mV at 10 mA/cm2. Further validation comes from tests revealing a Tafel slope of 95 mV/dec, affirming its superiority in facilitating HER. Unparalleled combination of low charge transfer resistance and accelerated reaction kinetics, Mo2C on CNTs hybrid structure is poised to significantly enhance HER activity.Elsevier Ltd.2025202520242025info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion13 p.application/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2445/224715Articles publicats en revistes (Física Aplicada)reponame:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunyainstname:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)InglésReproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.425International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, vol. 89, p. 977-989https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.425cc-by (c) Majumdar, Shubhadeep et al., 2024http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:recercat.cat:2445/2247152026-05-29T05:05:01Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition
title Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition
spellingShingle Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition
Majumdar, Shubhadeep
Deposició química en fase vapor
Nanotubs
Chemical vapor deposition
Nanotubes
title_short Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition
title_full Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition
title_fullStr Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition
title_sort Enhancing hydrogen evolution: Carbon nanotubes as a scaffold for Mo2C deposition via magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Majumdar, Shubhadeep
Chaitoglou, Stefanos
Serafin, Jarosław
Farid, Ghulam
Ospina, Rogelio
Ma, Y.
Amade Rovira, Roger
Bertrán Serra, Enric
author Majumdar, Shubhadeep
author_facet Majumdar, Shubhadeep
Chaitoglou, Stefanos
Serafin, Jarosław
Farid, Ghulam
Ospina, Rogelio
Ma, Y.
Amade Rovira, Roger
Bertrán Serra, Enric
author_role author
author2 Chaitoglou, Stefanos
Serafin, Jarosław
Farid, Ghulam
Ospina, Rogelio
Ma, Y.
Amade Rovira, Roger
Bertrán Serra, Enric
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Deposició química en fase vapor
Nanotubs
Chemical vapor deposition
Nanotubes
topic Deposició química en fase vapor
Nanotubs
Chemical vapor deposition
Nanotubes
description This study presents an innovative approach to fabricating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) through magnetron sputtering and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). These CNTs serve as a robust structural scaffold for the deposition of molybdenum, which, through thermal annealing, becomes molybdenum carbide (Mo2C), which is highly efficient for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Our investigation delves into the physical and chemical attributes of these electrodes, revealing insights into the functionality of Mo2C on CNTs hybrid structures. Chemical characterization confirms the exceptional performance of the electrode. Our Mo2C on CNT hybrid system showcases remarkable electrocatalytic activity, with an onset potential of 103 mV at 1 mA/cm2 and an overpotential of 176 mV at 10 mA/cm2. Further validation comes from tests revealing a Tafel slope of 95 mV/dec, affirming its superiority in facilitating HER. Unparalleled combination of low charge transfer resistance and accelerated reaction kinetics, Mo2C on CNTs hybrid structure is poised to significantly enhance HER activity.
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dc.relation.none.fl_str_mv Reproducció del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.425
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, vol. 89, p. 977-989
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.425
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