is NiW a good catalyst for Hydrogen evolution reaction?

Alessandro Zana @Alessandro-Zana

28 March 2025 1 3K Report

Is NiW a good catalyst for HER in alkaline media? is comparable with NiMo?

Sardar Ali

Yes, if NiW have suitable band gap, especially conduction band position for strong reduction to produce H2.

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