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

Latifa Bettadj; Boufatah Reda; Tarik Ouahrani; Chewki Ougherb; Ángel Morales‐García; Michael Badawi; Daniel Errandonea

doi:10.1039/d6cp00074f

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

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

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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.

Implication

Research uncovers YTaNO2 Janus MXene's potential in enhancing hydrogen production, suggesting its viability for clean energy applications.

Abstract

Janus MXenes, owing to their customizable electronic structure, tailored internal electric fields, and inherent out-of-plane asymmetry, constitute a promising platform for electrocatalysis. To optimize the hydrogen adsorption energetics of the...

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Bettadj et al. (2026) studied this question.

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

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

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