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To design an efficient and stable non-noble metal electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).

Optimized Structures of Ni and NiO Nanoparticles Embedded in N-Doped Carbon to Boost Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

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To design an efficient and stable non-noble metal electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
Synthesis of Ni/NiO nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon via sol-gel method and pyrolysis.
Optimization of catalytic activity in acidic and alkaline solutions.
Comparison with single active ingredient catalysts.
Demonstrated an overpotential of 120.3 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm –2 in acidic solution.
Enhanced activity linked to layered carbon structures and nitrogen doping.
Unique nanoparticle structures improve electronic interactions at interfaces.

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Randomized trial optimizes hydrogen evolution reaction performance in acidic and alkaline media, suggesting advanced catalyst designs.

Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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