Promoting effect of W doped in electrodeposited Co-P catalysts for hydrogen generation from alkaline NaBH4 solution

► The hydrogen generation from alkaline NaBH4 solution by Co-W-P catalysts was studied. ► The highest hydrogen generation rate 5000 mL (min g-catalyst)−1 at 30 °C was got. ► The complexing agent was citrate. ► The lowest activation energy 22.8 kJ/mol was got.