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W-modulated nanoporous HEA electrodes improve alkaline HER performance

Materials Science research
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Research area:Materials ScienceMaterials ChemistryElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

What the study found

Adding tungsten (W) to a nanoporous high-entropy alloy (an alloy made from several major elements) was associated with better alkaline hydrogen evolution performance after dealloying.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors say efficient and durable non-noble catalysts are crucial for alkaline hydrogen evolution, and they conclude that W-enabled dealloying-induced reconstruction is an effective route to robust nanoporous high-entropy alloy electrodes for this reaction.

What the researchers tested

The researchers prepared self-supported nanoporous high-entropy alloy electrodes, Fe35Co25Ni30Mo10 and Fe35Co25Ni30Mo7W3, by arc melting followed by electrochemical dealloying in 1 M HCl. They then examined structure with XRD and SEM and tested hydrogen evolution performance in 1 M KOH.

What worked and what didn't

After dealloying, both alloys retained an FCC (face-centered cubic) framework, but SEM showed that W promoted a more continuous sponge-like nanoporous structure. The dealloyed Fe35Co25Ni30Mo7W3 sample performed better than dealloyed Fe35Co25Ni30Mo10 and the precursor alloys, requiring 178 mV overpotential at 10 mA cm−2, with a Tafel slope of 98.5 mV dec−1, Rct of 3.33 Ω, and Cdl of 19.2 mF cm−2.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe broader limitations, long-term stability testing details, or performance beyond the reported alkaline HER conditions. The conclusions are limited to the materials and tests described in the summary.

Key points

  • W-containing Fe35Co25Ni30Mo7W3 showed better alkaline hydrogen evolution activity after dealloying.
  • The dealloyed W-containing sample needed 178 mV overpotential at 10 mA cm−2.
  • SEM showed W promoted a more continuous sponge-like nanoporous structure.
  • Both dealloyed alloys retained an FCC framework after electrochemical dealloying.
  • The authors conclude that W-enabled dealloying-induced reconstruction is an effective route for robust nanoporous HEA electrodes.

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Research title:
W-modulated nanoporous HEA electrodes improve alkaline HER performance
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