| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182304 | Electrochemistry Communications | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Heteropolyanions of tungstophosphoric acid (PWA) have been successfully hybridized with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by a severe mechanical milling. The obtained hybrid is electroactive for hydrogen evolution (HE) at potentials as positive as −0.16 V vs. Ag/AgCl in 0.2 M HClO4 aqueous solution and its electrocatalysis is up to the level of Pt/CNTs (20 wt% Pt) for HE, indicating a vigorous alternative to Pt group metals. The HE mechanism of the hybrid was also studied and it was found that the tungsten oxycarbides are the electroactive components for HE.
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Authors
Weilin Xu, Changpeng Liu, Wei Xing, Tianhong Lu,