Conjugated coordination polymer enables efficient proton supply on platinum surface for alkaline hydrogen evolution electrocatalysis

Key Points

• The aim is to improve the efficiency of hydrogen production through the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction.
• Developed a conjugated coordination polymer for catalysis.
• Conducted experiments on platinum surface to test proton supply efficiency.
• Analyzed the kinetics of the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction.
• The coordination polymer significantly increased proton supply on the platinum surface.
• Enhanced kinetics were observed for the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction.
• The findings suggest a more efficient pathway for water electrolysis.