From Cluster Halides to Catalysts: Nanostructured Molybdenum Carbides for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Guillaume Dubois; Sébastien MATHIVET; Noée Dumait; Ludivine Rault; Stéphane Cordier; Corinne Lagrost; Fabien Grasset; Franck Tessier

doi:10.1039/d5ta09668e

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry AOpen Access

From Cluster Halides to Catalysts: Nanostructured Molybdenum Carbides for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

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This research aims to develop a new method for improving the efficiency of molybdenum carbide catalysts in the hydrogen evolution reaction.
Developed a new synthesis route utilizing soluble halide precursors.
Focused on nanosized [Mo6Cl14]2-cluster units for catalyst formation.
Tailored the properties of α-Mo₂C based catalysts through this method.
Demonstrated enhanced activity in the hydrogen evolution reaction with the new catalysts.
Showed stable performance due to the use of air-stable precursor materials.
Indicated greater efficiency compared to traditional synthesis methods.

Implication

A novel synthesis enhances hydrogen evolution reaction activity in molybdenum carbide catalysts, suggesting improved energy efficiency.

Abstract

An original synthesis route for tailoring the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity of α-Mo₂Cbased catalysts is reported using soluble and air-stable halide precursors built from nanosized [Mo6Cl14] 2-cluster units, namely...

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From Cluster Halides to Catalysts: Nanostructured Molybdenum Carbides for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

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From Cluster Halides to Catalysts: Nanostructured Molybdenum Carbides for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

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