Research progress and application of non-noble transition metal-based electrocatalysts in the hydrogen evolution reaction by water splitting

Key Points

• The review aims to explore recent advancements in non-noble transition metal compounds for the hydrogen evolution reaction in water splitting.
• Systematic review of existing literature
• Focus on transition metal compounds such as sulphides, phosphides, nitrides
• Analysis of electrocatalytic properties and applications
• Identified significant advancements in non-precious metal electrocatalysts
• Highlighted the effectiveness of various transition metal compounds
• Discussed potential applications in sustainable energy systems