Ruthenium Anchored Carbon Fiber Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Abstract

The exploration of efficient and durable electrochemical catalysts has garnered significant attention in response to the challenges posed by climate change and the global energy crisis. A key hurdle in modern energy conversion technologies is the development of cost-effective electrocatalytic electrodes capable of delivering both efficient and stable catalytic properties. With fossil fuel reserves depleting and escalating environmental concerns, hydrogen has emerged as a promising, environmentally friendly energy carrier. Electrocatalytic water splitting has emerged as an attractive sustainable approach for generating hydrogen through the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) without generating pollutant emissions. However, the preparation of catalysts for large-scale applications continues to be a formidable challenge. This study presents a method that leverages a readily scalable conventional carbon fiber synthesis technique to produce fabric electrocatalysts (FEC). Additionally, the research investigates the internal structure of these fibers intertwined with metal to gain deeper insights into the relationship between catalytic performance and structural characteristics.