2H-MoS_(2) is a well-studied and promising non-noble metal electrocatalyst for heterogeneous reactions,such as the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).The performance is largely limited by the chemically inert basal plan...2H-MoS_(2) is a well-studied and promising non-noble metal electrocatalyst for heterogeneous reactions,such as the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).The performance is largely limited by the chemically inert basal plane,which is unfavorable for surface adsorption and reactions.Herein,we report a facile method to boost the HER activities of 2H-MoS_(2) by coupling with epitaxial Bi2Te3 topological insulator films.The as-obtained MoS_(2)/Bi2Te3/SrTiO3 catalyst exhibits prominent HER catalytic activities compared to that of pure MoS_(2) structures,with a 189 mV decrease in the overpotential required to reach a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2) and a low Tafel slope of 58 mV dec−1.Theoretical investigations suggest that the enhanced catalytic activity originates from the charge redistribution at the interface between the Bi2Te3topological insulator films and the MoS_(2) layer.The delocalized sp-derived topological surface states could denote electrons to the MoS_(2) layer and activate the basal plane for hydrogen adsorption.This study demonstrates the potential of manipulating topological surface states to design high-performance electrocatalysts.展开更多
Magnetic fields are known as clean,economic,and effective tools to modify band and magnetic structures of materials.When coupled with catalytic processes such as the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),they have the pote...Magnetic fields are known as clean,economic,and effective tools to modify band and magnetic structures of materials.When coupled with catalytic processes such as the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),they have the potential to control catalytic efficiency.Herein,we studied the magnetic response of a series of materials as HER catalysts,specifically ferromagnetic Co_(2)VGa,Co_(2)MnGa,and Ni,ferrimagnetic Mn_(2)CoGa,and paramagnetic Pt.展开更多
Since the discovery of superconductivity in LaFeAsO1-xFx, the high-Tc iron-based superconductors have been extensively studied from both experimental and theoretical viewpoints [1-8].However,the mechanism of the uncon...Since the discovery of superconductivity in LaFeAsO1-xFx, the high-Tc iron-based superconductors have been extensively studied from both experimental and theoretical viewpoints [1-8].However,the mechanism of the unconventional superconductivity is still to be resolved.To address such issues,numerous 3d,4d,5d transition metal pnietide,silicide,germanide,chalcogenide materials crystalizing in the similar crystal structure with iron pnictide/ selenide suoerconductors were studied [9-24].展开更多
基金This work was financially supported by the European Research Council(ERC Advanced Grant No.291472'Idea Heusler1)and the ERC Advanced Grant(No.742068)TOPMAT.K.C.was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12074038)J.H.and S.P.were supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG,German Research Foundation)No.314790414.
文摘2H-MoS_(2) is a well-studied and promising non-noble metal electrocatalyst for heterogeneous reactions,such as the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).The performance is largely limited by the chemically inert basal plane,which is unfavorable for surface adsorption and reactions.Herein,we report a facile method to boost the HER activities of 2H-MoS_(2) by coupling with epitaxial Bi2Te3 topological insulator films.The as-obtained MoS_(2)/Bi2Te3/SrTiO3 catalyst exhibits prominent HER catalytic activities compared to that of pure MoS_(2) structures,with a 189 mV decrease in the overpotential required to reach a current density of 10 mA cm^(−2) and a low Tafel slope of 58 mV dec−1.Theoretical investigations suggest that the enhanced catalytic activity originates from the charge redistribution at the interface between the Bi2Te3topological insulator films and the MoS_(2) layer.The delocalized sp-derived topological surface states could denote electrons to the MoS_(2) layer and activate the basal plane for hydrogen adsorption.This study demonstrates the potential of manipulating topological surface states to design high-performance electrocatalysts.
基金supported by the European Research Council(ERC Advanced grant no.742068‘TOPMAT’)the DFG through SFB 1143(project ID.247310070)the Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence on Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter ct.qmat(EXC2147,project ID 39085490),and DFG project HE 3543/35–1.
文摘Magnetic fields are known as clean,economic,and effective tools to modify band and magnetic structures of materials.When coupled with catalytic processes such as the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),they have the potential to control catalytic efficiency.Herein,we studied the magnetic response of a series of materials as HER catalysts,specifically ferromagnetic Co_(2)VGa,Co_(2)MnGa,and Ni,ferrimagnetic Mn_(2)CoGa,and paramagnetic Pt.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11474339,and 11774402)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0300301)and the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Since the discovery of superconductivity in LaFeAsO1-xFx, the high-Tc iron-based superconductors have been extensively studied from both experimental and theoretical viewpoints [1-8].However,the mechanism of the unconventional superconductivity is still to be resolved.To address such issues,numerous 3d,4d,5d transition metal pnietide,silicide,germanide,chalcogenide materials crystalizing in the similar crystal structure with iron pnictide/ selenide suoerconductors were studied [9-24].
