Coral-like prussian blue analogues-derived bimetallic phosphide with enhanced electrocatalytic performance for hydrogen evolution reaction

Abstract

Tailoring the architecture is of great significance for developing and designing highly active non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Here, the architecture of the precursor was improved by alkali etching after the introduction of Prussian blue analogue (PBA). The coral-like precursor was transformed into bimetallic phosphide via phosphating. Detailed investigation disclares that the introduction of PBA could dramatically improves the electrochemical surface area of the material, and the abundant active site could be obtained via alkali etching. In addition, the removal of amorphous carbon may be the main reason for the enhanced conductivity.