“Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution

Abstract Strain effects have garnered significant attention in catalytic applications due to their ability to modulate the electronic structure and surface adsorption properties of catalysts. In this study, we propose a novel approach called “similar stacking” for stress modulation, achieved through...

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Main Authors: Tianyi Xu, Dongxu Jiao, Jinchang Fan, Yilong Dong, Zhaoyong Jin, Lei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Jingxiang Zhao, Weitao Zheng, Xiaoqiang Cui
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Published: Wiley 2025-02-01
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Dongxu Jiao
Jinchang Fan
Yilong Dong
Zhaoyong Jin
Lei Zhang
Wei Zhang
Jingxiang Zhao
Weitao Zheng
Xiaoqiang Cui
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Dongxu Jiao
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Xiaoqiang Cui
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description Abstract Strain effects have garnered significant attention in catalytic applications due to their ability to modulate the electronic structure and surface adsorption properties of catalysts. In this study, we propose a novel approach called “similar stacking” for stress modulation, achieved through the loading of Co2P on Ni2P (Ni2P/Co2P). Theoretical simulations reveal that the compressive strain induced by Co2P influences orbital overlap and electron transfer with hydrogen atoms. Furthermore, the number of stacked layers can be adjusted by varying the precursor soaking time, which further modulates the strain range and hydrogen adsorption. Under a 2‐h soaking condition, the strain effect proves favorable for efficient hydrogen production. Experimental characterizations using X‐ray diffraction, high‐angel annular dark‐field scanning transmission election microscope (HAADF‐STEM), and X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure spectroscopy successfully demonstrate lattice contraction of Co2P and bond length shortening of Co–P. Remarkably, our catalyst shows an ultrahigh current density of 1 A cm−2 at an overpotential of only 388 mV, surpassing that of commercial Pt/C, while maintaining long‐term stability. This material design strategy of similar stacking opens up new avenues of strain modulation and the deeper development of electrocatalysts.
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spelling doaj-art-7bbcb0119030408b94fe3b89f69fd58b2025-08-20T03:13:18ZengWileyCarbon Energy2637-93682025-02-0172n/an/a10.1002/cey2.668“Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolutionTianyi Xu0Dongxu Jiao1Jinchang Fan2Yilong Dong3Zhaoyong Jin4Lei Zhang5Wei Zhang6Jingxiang Zhao7Weitao Zheng8Xiaoqiang Cui9State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun ChinaState Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun ChinaState Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun ChinaState Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun ChinaState Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun ChinaCollege of Chemistry Jilin University Changchun ChinaState Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun ChinaKey Laboratory of Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Harbin Normal University Harbin ChinaState Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun ChinaState Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun ChinaAbstract Strain effects have garnered significant attention in catalytic applications due to their ability to modulate the electronic structure and surface adsorption properties of catalysts. In this study, we propose a novel approach called “similar stacking” for stress modulation, achieved through the loading of Co2P on Ni2P (Ni2P/Co2P). Theoretical simulations reveal that the compressive strain induced by Co2P influences orbital overlap and electron transfer with hydrogen atoms. Furthermore, the number of stacked layers can be adjusted by varying the precursor soaking time, which further modulates the strain range and hydrogen adsorption. Under a 2‐h soaking condition, the strain effect proves favorable for efficient hydrogen production. Experimental characterizations using X‐ray diffraction, high‐angel annular dark‐field scanning transmission election microscope (HAADF‐STEM), and X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure spectroscopy successfully demonstrate lattice contraction of Co2P and bond length shortening of Co–P. Remarkably, our catalyst shows an ultrahigh current density of 1 A cm−2 at an overpotential of only 388 mV, surpassing that of commercial Pt/C, while maintaining long‐term stability. This material design strategy of similar stacking opens up new avenues of strain modulation and the deeper development of electrocatalysts.https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.668compressive strainheterogeneous phosphidehydrogen evolution reactionsimilar stacking
spellingShingle Tianyi Xu
Dongxu Jiao
Jinchang Fan
Yilong Dong
Zhaoyong Jin
Lei Zhang
Wei Zhang
Jingxiang Zhao
Weitao Zheng
Xiaoqiang Cui
“Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution
Carbon Energy
compressive strain
heterogeneous phosphide
hydrogen evolution reaction
similar stacking
title “Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution
title_full “Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution
title_fullStr “Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution
title_full_unstemmed “Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution
title_short “Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution
title_sort similar stacking inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution
topic compressive strain
heterogeneous phosphide
hydrogen evolution reaction
similar stacking
url https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.668
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