Unveiling the “hidden” intermediates for hydrogen evolution reaction: Coadsorbed dihydrogen complexes mechanism

Key Points

• The study identifies 'hidden' intermediates crucial for the hydrogen evolution reaction.
• Key evidence indicates the presence of coadsorbed dihydrogen complexes during the reaction process.
• Analysis of reaction pathways using advanced surface science techniques provided insights into the transition states.
• These findings may enable better catalyst design for sustainable hydrogen production applications.