YTaNO 2 Janus MXene as an Optimal Electrocatalyst for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate YTaNO2 Janus MXene as an electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution and improve hydrogen adsorption energetics.
• Synthesis of YTaNO2 Janus MXene with tailored properties.
• Assessment of electronic structure and internal electric fields.
• Evaluation of hydrogen adsorption energetics using theoretical modeling.
• YTaNO2 Janus MXene shows improved catalytic performance compared to conventional catalysts.
• Optimized hydrogen adsorption energy leads to enhanced reaction kinetics.
• The structural asymmetry provides better interaction with hydrogen particles.