Probing layered Y(TM)B4 (TM = Cr, Mo and W) borides as efficient hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysts

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R. P. Joshi; Georgiy Akopov

doi:10.1039/d5cc06558e

December 3, 2025Chemical CommunicationsOpen Access

Probing layered Y(TM)B4 (TM = Cr, Mo and W) borides as efficient hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysts

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YWB4 exhibited the highest catalytic activity, exceeding Pt/C by 280 mV in overpotential.
The synthesized ternary metal borides include YCrB4, YMoB4, and YWB4, highlighting their efficiency.
Catalytic activity was notably measured during the hydrogen evolution reaction, an essential process in energy technologies.
Overpotential comparisons suggest significant improvements in electrocatalyst performance over traditional metal catalysts.

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Synthesis of YCrB4, YMoB4, and YWB4 reveals enhanced catalytic activity, indicating the potential of layered borides.

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In this study, we synthesized three ternary metal borides: YCrB4, YMoB4, and YWB4. YWB4 demonstrated the highest catalytic activity, surpassing the Pt/C catalyst by 280 mV overpotential at an industrially...

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