Ultrafine WC nanoparticles anchored on co-encased, N-doped carbon nanotubes for efficient hydrogen evolution

A multicomponent nanocomposite of ultrafine WC nanoparticles anchored on Co-encased, N-doped carbon nanotubes prepared by one-step pyrolysis of low-cost precursors can serve as hydrogen-generating electrocatalyst with excellent activity and superior stability in acidic electrolyte.191