Excellent Catalytic Performance Research Articles

Lattice Strain Regulated by Hetero/Homo Atom Interface Merging on NiMo Nanocluster for High-Performance Hydrogen Production.

Lattice strain engineering represents a cutting-edge approach capable of delivering enhanced performance across various applications. The lattice strain can affect the performance of electrochemical catalysts by changing the binding energy between the surface-active sites and intermediates. In this work, lattice strain is regulated through a homo/heterogeneous atomic interface merging. The strong lattice strain and electronic interactions between Ni and Mo facilitated the reaction kinetic of HER. The prepared NiMo@SSM exhibits excellent HER catalytic performance with 70 mV overpotential at the current density of 10 mA cm-2 and long-term stability. The method of controlling lattice strain through hetero/homo atom interface merging provides a new strategy for designing high-performance alkaline HER electrocatalysts.

Point‐of‐care testing of DNA damage markers‐8‐hydroxy‐2′‐deoxyguanosine based on cobalt‐iron‐platinum‐ruthenium/N doped ordered mesoporous carbon

AbstractIn this work, we achieved point of care detection of DNA damage marker 8‐hydroxy‐2’‐deoxyguanosine (8‐OH‐dG) on tetrapartite metal nanoparticles loaded ordered mesoporous carbon composite nanomaterials (Co‐Fex‐Pt−Pd@NOMC). Nitrogen doping and co‐metal loading were achieved using dopamine as nitrogen, carbon sources and metal linker. In addition, the presence of catechol groups in dopamine with strong affinity for metal ions, make the simultaneous confinement of metals inside and outside the pores of ordered mesoporous carbon. Then, Fe, Pt and Pd metal nanoparticles were introduced to interact with Co nanoparticles to form four‐in‐one alloy nanoparticles by oil bath and carbonisation. The finally formed Co−Fe6‐Pt−Pd@NOMC nanocomposites exhibited excellent catalytic performance for the determination of 8‐OH‐dG. A lower limit of detection (LOD) of 0.044 μM, a wide linear range (0.175 μM–118.375 μM) and strong stability, reproducibility and selectivity were obtained. In addition, Co−Fe6‐Pt−Pd@NOMC realised the detection of 8‐OH‐dG in real human urine sample. At the same time, 8‐OH‐dG after DNA damage and guanine damage were also studied in this work. The electrochemical response of 8‐OH‐dG was combined with DNA damage to verify the mechanism of DNA damage. New solutions and idea were provided for the preparation of inorganic nanocomposites for the detection of 8‐OH‐dG in this work.

Unveiling the spin adaptability of electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction catalyzed by Fe, Ru and Os-anchored nitrogen-doped graphene

It is of a great challenge to achieve efficient single-atom catalysts (SACs) for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction. Especially, the SACs from transition metals have complex electron conformation. It is urgently necessary to examine the effect of spin state of transition metals on the catalytic performance of SACs for nitrogen fixed. In this work, using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we firstly evaluated the catalytic capability of 21 transition metals to achieve the most potential metals with the special electron conformation of d6, including Fe, Ru and Os, to construct SACs. Our examinations revealed that the catalytic performance of SAC for nitrogen reduction increases with the decrease of the spin multiplicity for the same metal through the same reaction pathway and further improves with the increase of period number of transition metal. Additionally, the selectivity of SAC for nitrogen reduction reaction also increases with the increase of period over hydrogen evolution reaction under the low spin state. Finally, we found that the OsN4C catalysts had excellent catalytic performance for nitrogen reduction with the extremely low overpotential (0.03V) through the distal reaction path under the low spin state, which were expected to be the potential industrial applications for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction.

Highly Efficient Activation of Peroxymonosulphate by Co and Cu Co-Doped Sawdust Biochar for Ultra-Fast Removal of Bisphenol A

The rapid, efficient, and thorough degradation of Bisphenol A (BPA) is challenging. In this study, we prepared an effective peroxymonosulphate (PMS) activation catalyst derived from sawdust containing calcium carbonate. The Co and Cu co-doped sawdust biochar (CoO/CuO@CBC) catalyst could activate PMS quickly, and the degradation rate of BPA reached 99.3% in 5 min, while the rate constant was approximately 30 times higher than in the CBC/PMS and CoCuOx/PMS systems. Moreover, the interaction between CoO, CuO, and CBC endows the CoO/CuO@CBC catalyst with excellent catalytic performance under different conditions, such as initial pH, temperature, water matrix, inorganic anions, and humic acid, which maintained fast PMS activation via the cyclic transformation of Cu and Co for BPA degradation. The results demonstrated that both the radical (•O2− and •SO4−) and non-radical (1O2) pathways participate in the degradation of BPA in the CoO/CuO@CBC/PMS system. The efficient and stable degradation over a wide range of pH, temperature, and aqueous matrices indicates the potential application of the CoO/CuO@CBC catalyst.

Pd/UiO‐66(Zr)‐2OH as a High‐Performance Catalyst for Hydrogen‐Enhanced Fenton Oxidation of Trimethoprim

ABSTRACTA novel catalyst material named Pd/UiO‐66(Zr)‐2OH was successfully developed and applied in a hydrogen‐promoted Fenton system for the efficient catalytic oxidation of the widely used antibiotic trimethoprim (TMP). The UiO‐66(Zr)‐2OH, as the carrier of catalyst in this work, was synthesized through a solvothermal method. The Pd0 nanoparticle, as the active center of the catalyst, was loaded onto its surface by the “ship‐in‐a‐bottle” strategy. The results showed that the composite Pd/UiO‐66(Zr)‐2OH demonstrated excellent catalytic performance during the reaction, achieving over 97% of TMP removal efficiency within 180 min under optimal conditions under the condition of only trace of iron without adding H2O2. This may be attributed to the fact that the [H], as a clean and efficient reducing agent, can be utilized to accelerate the regeneration of Fe2+ in the Fenton reaction, as well as in the in‐situ regeneration of H2O2. The key parameters affecting the removal efficiency of TMP, including the initial pH and concentration of Fe2+, the dosage of the synthesized material, the flow rate of H2 and the stirring speed were investigated systematically. The Pd/UiO‐66(Zr)‐2OH exhibited high stability and reusability, maintaining over 82% of its initial degradation efficiency of TMP after six reaction cycles. The mechanistic insight revealed that the system primarily relied on the generation of hydroxyl radical (·OH) and singlet oxygen (1O2) for the degradation of TMP, which was verified through quenching experiments and electron spin resonance (ESR). The degradation pathway of TMP was elucidated by analyzing intermediates and the reduction in total organic carbon (TOC). This research offers novel conceptual insights into the evolution and application of advanced oxidation technologies, efficient degradation of emerging pollutants, and expansion of pathways for hydrogen resource utilization.

Enhanced removal of tetracycline using three-dimensional electrochemical system with Fe/N/S co-doped coffee grounds biochar particle electrodes: Performance and mechanism

In this study, Fe/N/S co-doped biochar was prepared from coffee grounds for using as particle electrodes (PE) to construct a three-dimensional electrochemical system (3DES). Tetracycline (TC) was selected as the simulated contaminant to evaluate the performance of 3DES in removing trace organic contaminates form water. First, characteristics analysis revealed that the PE was the micron-level carbon-based solid material with good electric conductivity, excellent catalytic performance and stability. Then, the performance of the 3DES was evaluated. About 92% of TC and 76% of total organic carbon (TOC) was removed under optimal operation conditions of potassium peroxydisulfate (PDS) addition of 3mM, current density of 100mA·cm−2, PE dosage of 0.5g·L−1 and solution initial pH of 7. The 3DES exhibited satisfactory stability and application prospect for trace organic contaminates treatment in real water. Furthermore, analysis of the reactive oxidized species (ROS) revealed that the 1O2 and O2•− contributed much more to the TC removal than •OH and SO4•−. In addition, three possible pathways of TC removal in 3EDS was proposed. TC was degraded to organics with simple structures through functional group removal, ring-opening, and C=O bond rupturing, and finally mineralized into CO2, H2O, and NO3-, etc. Finally, toxicity evaluation of the intermediate products indicated that the ecological risks of TC was effectively reduced through 3DES. This study provided a new strategy for resource utilization of carbon-based solid waste and efficient treatment of refractory wastewater.

Theoretical design of Z-scheme photocatalyst for water splitting with excellent catalytic performance: GeSe/PtS2 heterojunction

In the face of the urgent need for energy transition, Z-scheme heterojunctions are considered highly suitable candidates for future photocatalytic applications, owing to their exceptional optoelectronic characteristics and high catalytic efficiency. This paper systematically investigates the geometric structure, optoelectronic properties, and catalytic efficiency of the GeSe/PtS2 heterojunction through detailed first-principles calculations. The findings indicate that the band structure of the GeSe/PtS2 heterojunction presents a staggered Type-Ⅱ band alignment and exhibits an indirect band gap measuring 1.75 eV. Charge transfer analysis reveals that under the interplay of an intrinsic electric field directed from GeSe to PtS2 and the band bending occurring at the heterojunction interface, the GeSe/PtS2 heterojunction conforms to the obvious Z-scheme electron transfer mechanism characteristics. This facilitates the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) to proceed smoothly on opposite sides of the heterojunction. Across the pH range of 0 to 14, the heterojunction's band edge positions successfully span the redox potentials of water, and can still meet the hydrolysis potential requirements under strain. In addition, the GeSe/PtS2 heterojunction not only effectively compensates for the poor absorption of PtS2 monolayer to visible light, but also achieves a wider visible light absorption range through the strain-induced redshift in the spectrum. At the same time, the solar to hydrogen (STH) efficiency of up to 15.56% further underscores the substantial catalytic potential of the GeSe/PtS2 heterojunction, offering promising design strategies for a technological revolution in the field of photocatalysis.

First principle studies of oxygen reduction reaction on boron doped X-graphene nanoflakes (X = N, P and S) electrocatalysts

Heteroatoms in boron doped X-graphene nanoflakes (X = N, P and S) generate active site on the surface of catalysts; make it interesting to explore for electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) which is vital for fuel cell applications. Comparative ORR processes on three different boron doped X-graphene nanoflakes (X = N, P and S) electrocatalysts in acidic medium is explored in this study using the density functional theory. The conceptual analysis of structure, energy profile, NBO, FMO and DOS plots is presented. Our results revealed that boron doped P-graphene nanoflakes has excellent catalytic performance and favors the ORR the most.

Preparation and Catalytic Performance of nano Beta Zeolites for Friedel–Crafts Acylation at Low Temperature

The nano Beta zeolites were successfully prepared by secondary hydrothermal synthesis, which exhibited excellent and stable catalytic performance in the Friedel-Crafts acylation of anisole/thioanisole at low temperature. Effects of reaction temperature and reactants molar ratio on the catalytic performance of the nano Beta zeolites were systematically investigated in this work. Acetic anhydride conversion and 4-methoxypropiophenone selectivity were 77.34% and 100% at 313 K, both acetic anhydride conversion and p-(methylthio) acetophenone selectivity were 100% at 393 K. Simple calcination could recover catalytic performance of the nano Beta zeolites. Furthermore, Kinetic studies revealed that the catalytic reaction followed Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism, and activation energy of the Friedel-Crafts acylation of anisole and acetic anhydride with the nano Beta zeolites was only 41.52 kJ/mol.

Ideal Co-NiO solid solution with excellent low-temperature propene catalytic combustion performance

Doping engineering of transitional metal oxides offers a great opportunity to further optimize the performance of corresponding catalysts. Here, we presented a solid-state co-precipitation routine to synthesize the Co-NiO ideal solid solution, where Co atoms achieved nearly atomically isolation in the NiO lattice matrix. Remarkably a clear correlation was established between the reactivity for propene combustion and the Co dopant amounts, with the propene combustion rate increasing proportionally to the Co dopant amounts. The homogeneously dispersed Co single atoms or tiny CoOx nanoclusters ensure this linear relationship. More importantly, due to the emergence of Co single atoms and CoOx nanoclusters with a lower coordination number, significant propene adsorption and subsequent C = C bond dissociation were observed in this Co-doped NiO, which improved the propene combustion reaction rate. Therefore, this solid-state co-precipitation strategy provides an effective doping route for building an ideal doped solid solution.

Efficient catalytic oxidation of xylose to formic acid with the oxygen vacancies of CeO2 promoted the vanadium catalysts anchored on biochar

The catalytic oxidation of carbohydrates for the preparation of formic acid (FA) is an prominent route for high-value utilisation of biomass. Reforming xylose, a biomass derivative, into FA with high efficiency is essential for the advancement of non-homogeneous V-type catalysts. Here, we present the self-assembly of V and Ce onto a cellulose pulp for the synthesis of oxygen vacancy (Ov)-rich non-homogeneous-bimetallic catalysts (5Ce-VOx/BC-600). Under the optimised conditions, 71.46 % FA was obtained, which far exceeded the catalytic performance of the single-metal catalyst. Furthermore, the 5Ce-VOx/BC-600 catalyst showed excellent stability and reusability. Kinetic studies revealed that glyceric and glycolic acids served as the pivotal intermediates, undergoing subsequent deacidification and oxidation processes to yield FA and CO2. The analysis of the catalytic mechanism indicated that the incorporation of Ce enhanced the quantity of acidic sites and the concentration of Ov in the 5Ce-VOx/BC-600 catalyst, which promoted substrate adsorption and O2 activation. Meanwhile, the catalyst showed high lattice oxygen (OL) mobility and assisted the redox cycle of V5+/V4+ to oxidise xylose to FA. Significantly, the synergistic effect of Ce, V species and Ov enhances the OL mobility of the catalysts, thus promoting the efficient oxidation of xylose. The catalytic system was further extended to the oxidation of other biomass derivatives to FA, demonstrating excellent catalytic performance.

Photocatalytic magnetic bimetallic ferrite synergistically activates ammonium persulfate for the efficient degradation of tetrachlorobisphenol A(TCBPA)

The presence of tetrachlorobisphenol A(TCBPA) in the environment is continually increasing, which has potential negative effects on human health. Therefore, it is important to develop new materials that can degrade these compounds using various modification techniques. Recently, the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using peroxides has been widely used as the focus of several research studies. This study synthesized Zr-doped NiFe2O4 (Zr-NiFe2O4) metal complex materials using a co-precipitation method and applied them to catalyze the degradation of a typical halogenated bisphenol A pollutant using different phase-catalyzed peroxydisulfate (PS) compounds. The results showed that Zr-NiFe2O4 significantly enhances the nitrogen-active adaptive catalytic action between the reactive species and (NH4)2S2O8, exhibiting an excellent catalytic performance (99 %). The degradation rate could reach 90 % after 30 mins with the low concentration of TCBPA (20 mg•L–1). Furthermore, the degradation of TCBPA in the Zr-NiFe2O4/LED/(NH4)2S2O8 system occurred over a wide pH range of 3–11. The results of leaching metals were detected that the concentrations of the leached zirconium, nickel and iron ions declined to 0.018 mg•L−1. In addition, the tri-metal synergistic effect of Zr-NiFe2O4 not only significantly improved the TCBPA removal efficiency, but also enhanced the long-term stability of the composite material. Mechanistic studies revealed that ·OH and SO4·– were involved in the TCBPA degradation process with ·OH being the primary active species, and the possible degradation pathways were deduced using mass spectrometry. The on-line infrared test experiments showed the disappearance of the hydroxyl and double bond within approximately 120 seconds. Moreover, the magnetic properties of Zr-NiFe2O4 met the water recovery requirements, effectively reducing secondary pollution, and aligned with the practical needs for water treatment, providing data for the construction of efficient magnetic catalysts.

High-performance red mud as an electrocatalyst for nitrate reduction toward ammonia synthesis

Red mud (RM) is a solid waste generated in the aluminum industry after the extraction of alumina oxide; its multiple elements and higher pH value likely pose a severe threat to the environment after treatment. However, RM's higher concentrations of metal components, particularly Fe2O3 and rare earth elements (REEs), render RM promising for catalytic application. Hence, this work showed an efficient high-speed RM to catalyze electrocatalytic nitrate-to-ammonia reduction reaction (NARR). RM calcined at 500 °C (RM-500) exhibited excellent catalytic performance. Faradaic efficiency of ammonia (FENH3) in an electrolyte solution containing 1 mol/L NO3− achieved a maximum value of 92.3% at −0.8 V (vs. RHE). Additionally, 24-hour cycle testing and post-reaction PXRD and SEM indicated that the RM-500 electrocatalyst is stable during NARR. The RM-500 demonstrated a high FE of NH3-to-NO3− of 89.7% at 1.85 V (vs. RHE), showing great potential in the ammonia fuel cells technology and achieving the nitrogen cycle.

Enhancing the catalytic efficiency of nitrilase for sterically hindered substrates by distal sites engineering

Nitrilases are enzymes capable of converting nitriles into carboxylic acids under mild conditions. However, wild type nitrilases typically exhibit poor catalytic efficiency towards sterically hindered substrates. This study investigates the role of distal amino acid residues in enhancing the catalytic efficiency of nitrilase for hydrolyzing sterically hindered substrates. Initially, consensus sequence analysis and structure-guided loop scanning strategies were employed to identify key distal residues. Subsequently, site-directed saturation mutagenesis and combinatorial mutations led to the generation of a mutant T171P/T173E/H181F/T225A/N146D, which exhibited a 9.5-fold increase in enzyme activity compared to the wild type when p-methoxybenzonitrile was used as a substrate. Moreover, the mutant also showed excellent catalytic performance with various sterically hindered substrates and in scaled-up reactions. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that distal mutations can induce conformational changes through residue interaction networks, thereby optimizing the enzyme's substrate-binding pocket and enhancing its catalytic efficiency. This study offers a comprehensive investigation into the role of distal amino acid residues in modulating the catalytic efficiency of nitrilase towards sterically hindered substrates and provides insights into enzyme function modification via distal site mutations.

Single nickel atoms anchored on porous N-doped nanocarbon with dual reaction sites for highly-efficient transfer hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol

The non-precious metal single-atom catalysts (SACs) supported on carbon materials for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation (CTH) of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes (UAL) still suffer from the problems of harsh reaction conditions and low activity. In this work, nickel SACs anchored on porous N-doped nanocarbon (Ni1/NC900) with dual reaction sites were synthesized using the high internal-phase emulsion (HIPE) template method combined with impregnation. The Ni1/NC900 catalyst exhibited remarkable catalytic activity for the CTH of furfural (FF) to furfuryl alcohol (FFA), achieving >99.0 % conversion and selectivity at 100 °C for 60 min, with a turnover frequency (TOF) of 2908.1 h−1, surpassing other reported nickel-based catalysts by 1–3 orders of magnitude. The excellent catalytic performance of Ni1/NC900 was attributed to the high mass transfer efficiency (HMTE) of the support and the dual reaction sites of Ni–N4 and pyridinic N, where Ni–N4 as Lewis acidic site for adsorption of FF and isopropanol (i-PrOH), while the adjacent pyridinic N as Lewis basic site for the deprotonation of i-PrOH. The isotope labeling experiments revealed that the hydrogenation of FF was accomplished by proton transfer with i-PrOH, in agreement with the intermolecular hydride transfer mechanism. Furthermore, Ni1/NC900 demonstrated excellent stability and well general applicability, demonstrating its potential for industrial applications. This work provides a reference for the application of carbon-based non-precious metal SACs in the CTH reaction of UAL.

Salt template-assisted polymer tethering strategy to achieve high dispersed cobalt single atoms/clusters on porous carbon catalysts for effective Fenton-like reactions

The exploration of the synthesis of porous carbon-supported metal nanocatalysts with high metal loading and dispersion for the development of heterogenous catalysts is important. However, this remains a challenging subject. In this paper, a salt template-assisted polymer tethering strategy was proposed to prepare Co single atom and ultrafine cluster anchored on porous carbon (Co-NPC) with a high-loading of 16.9wt%, thereby exposing high density of reaction sites. The obtained Co-NPC catalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance for almost 100% degradation of bisphenol A (BPA) within 20min, which is much faster than the CoSA-NPC catalyst with only single atom sites and Co-NC without salt template added. Radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance tests verified that both the nonradical oxidation pathway by 1O2, the electron transfer and radical oxidation pathway by •OH, SO4•- appeared during the degradation process. After 3 cycles, the removal rate of BPA did not decrease significantly. The fixed bed experiment revealed that Co-NPC could realize the continuous degradation of methylene blue (MB) with almost 100% degradation efficiency. This research indicated that the strategy by pyrolyzing metal coordinated polymer is a potential method for the synthesis of high metal loading catalyst at gram scale, meeting the requirement of practical applications.

Incorporating Si into NiO support to facilitate oxygen activation for CH4 combustion

In this study, high-performance Pd/NiO-Si catalysts for lean methane oxidation were synthesized using the solution combustion and impregnation method. The incorporation of silicon in NiO promoted the generation of Ni2+ and strengthened the metal-support interaction. This enhanced interaction promoted the generation and movement of active oxygen species on surface, which are essential for maintaining Pd species in an active oxidized state, thereby ensuring the effective activation of CH4. The Pd/NiO-Si catalyst with an optimal amount of Si exhibited an excellent catalytic performance, achieving a T90 of 440 °C for methane oxidation under wet conditions. The elemental doping strategy in this study, which significantly enhances the production of highly active oxygen species with strong mobility, plays a crucial role in the effective utilization of precious metals such as Pd.

Synthesis and Optimization of Foam Copper-Based CoMnOx@Co3O4/CF Catalyst: Achieving Efficient Catalytic Oxidation of Paraxylene.

This study successfully developed a foam copper (CF)-based CoMnOx@Co3O4/CF composite catalyst, achieving efficient thermal catalytic oxidation of paraxylene through multifactor optimization of synthesis conditions. At a Co:Mn molar ratio of 2:1 and a calcination temperature of 450 °C, the catalyst exhibited outstanding catalytic performance, with a T90 temperature as low as 246 °C, significantly lower than that of catalysts synthesized under other conditions. Additionally, BET, XPS, Raman, EPR, and H2-TPR test results indicate that the catalyst possesses a high specific surface area, abundant oxygen vacancies, a distribution of multivalent Co and Mn species, and a lower hydrogen reduction temperature, all of which contribute to the high catalytic activity of CoMnOx@Co3O4/CF. Furthermore, in situ DRIFTS confirmed that the oxidation of paraxylene on CoMnOx@Co3O4/CF follows the Mars-Van Krevelen (MvK) mechanism. The proposed reaction pathway begins with the oxidation of the methyl group on paraxylene, followed by the opening of the benzene ring and further oxidation to CO2 and H2O. The innovative structural design and excellent catalytic performance of this catalyst provide new insights and solutions for the industrial treatment of VOCs.

Recent Advancements in Fe-Based Catalysts for the Efficient Reduction of NOx by CO.

The technology of CO selective catalytic reduction of NOx (CO-SCR) showcases the potential to simultaneously eliminate CO and NOx from industrial flue gas and automobile exhaust, making it a promising denitrification method. The development of cost-effective catalysts is crucial for the widespread implementation of this technology. Transition metal catalysts are more economically viable than noble metal catalysts. Among these, Fe emerges as a prominent choice due to its abundant availability and cost-effectiveness, exhibiting excellent catalytic performance at moderate reaction temperatures. However, a significant challenge lies in achieving high catalytic activity at low temperatures, particularly in the presence of O2, SO2, and H2O, which are prevalent in specific industrial flue gas streams. This review examines the use of Fe-based catalysts in the CO-SCR reaction and elucidates their catalytic mechanism. Furthermore, it also discusses various strategies devised to enhance low-temperature conversion, taking into account factors such as crystal phase, valence states, and oxygen vacancies. Subsequently, the review outlines the challenges encountered by Fe-based catalysts and offers recommendations to improve their catalytic efficiency for use in low-temperature and oxygen-rich environments.

Boosting Hydrogen Evolution Behaviors of Porous Nickel Phosphate by Phosphorization Engineering

A stable and efficient porous nickel phosphate (p-NiPO/Ti) electrocatalyst on titanium sheets was developed via electrochemical deposition and low-temperature phosphatization. For obtaining the optimal performance of the p-NiPO/Ti electrocatalyst, the optimized experimental parameters of deposition and phosphatization were determined by parallel experiments. After the preparation, XPS and XRD were used to validate the chemical and amorphous structure, with SEM and TEM simultaneously validating a distinct nanosheet/nanocluster crosslinked microstructure. In particular, with phosphatization conditions maintained at 300 °C for 10 min, the p-NiPO/Ti produced demonstrated excellent charge transfer and catalytic characteristics in 1.0 M KOH. The electrocatalytic results revealed that the optimal p-NiPO/Ti with excellent catalytic performance and excellent stability (~24 h) needs lower HER overpotentials (128 mV at 10 mA cm−2 and 242 mV at 100 mA cm−2) as inputs. This research provides a promising strategy with which to use transition metal materials as catalysts in alkaline electrocatalytic hydrogen production.