Revealing the synergistic potential of Ti3C2 MXene/Vanadium sulfide composite for enhancing electrochemical water splitting
- Title
- Revealing the synergistic potential of Ti3C2 MXene/Vanadium sulfide composite for enhancing electrochemical water splitting
- Creator
- Mathew, Sandra; Sunajadevi, Kalathiparambil Rajendra Pai; Pinheiro, Dephan; Selvaraj, Manickam
- Description
- The development of advanced materials for sustainable energy solutions is more critical than ever, and efficient electrocatalysts are at the forefront of this research. MXene-based materials have garnered significant focus for their electrocatalytic uses due to their high electrical conductivity, hydrophilicity, and tunable surface chemistry. Here, we highlight the innovative work on Ti3C2/V3S4 composites for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The Ti3C2 MXene serves as a conductive matrix, while V3S4, a transition metal sulfide, enhances catalytic activity by providing active sites for HER. Integration of V3S4 into the MXene structure increases the surface area and introduces mesoporous channels that improve electron transfer and electrolyte accessibility. Notably, the composite exhibits an enhancement in surface area (45 m2g-1) and pore diameter (11.6 nm) compared to pristine Ti3C2 MXene. Electrochemical measurements demonstrate that the Ti3C2/V3S4 composite has superior hydrogen evolution activity with a lower overpotential of 188 mV and excellent stability compared to bare Ti3C2 MXene. As the demand for clean energy grows, these findings represent a significant step towards the formulation of top-performing materials for water splitting, positioning MXene-based hybrids as a promising solution in the field of renewable energy. This work is a testament to how material innovations can drive progress in hydrogen production technologies, paving the way for cleaner, greener energy systems. 2025 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC
- Source
- International Journal of Hydrogen Energy;Volume;112;pp.189-197
- Date
- 01-01-2025
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Subject
- Hydrogen evolution reaction; Overall water splitting; Ti3C2 MXene; Transition metal dichalcogenides; V3S4
- Coverage
- Mathew S., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Sunajadevi K.R.P., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Pinheiro D., Department of Chemistry, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Selvaraj M., Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia, Research Centre for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, AlQura'a, PO Box 960, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Rights
- Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
- Relation
- ISSN: 3603199; CODEN: IJHED
- Format
- online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Mathew, Sandra; Sunajadevi, Kalathiparambil Rajendra Pai; Pinheiro, Dephan; Selvaraj, Manickam, “Revealing the synergistic potential of Ti3C2 MXene/Vanadium sulfide composite for enhancing electrochemical water splitting,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22297.