articleNature CommunicationsMay 9, 2025GOLD OA

Sustainable and cost-efficient hydrogen production using platinum clusters at minimal loading

HZHongliang ZengZCZheng ChenQJQiu JiangQZQingtian ZhongYJYuan Ji

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China · Fudan University · +4 more institutions

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Abstract

Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis stands as a promising technology for sustainable hydrogen production, although its viability hinges on minimizing platinum (Pt) usage without sacrificing catalytic efficiency. Central to this challenge is enhancing the intrinsic activity of Pt while ensuring the stability of the catalyst. We herein present a Mo2TiC2 MXene-supported Pt nanocluster catalyst (Mo2TiC2-PtNC) that requires a minimal Pt content (36 μg cm−2) to function, yet remains highly active and stable. Operando spectroscopy and theoretical simulation provide evidence for anomalous charge transfer from the MXene substrate to PtNC, thus generating highly efficient electron-rich Pt sites for robust…

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  • Platinum
  • Hydrogen production
  • Production (economics)
  • Sustainable production
  • Hydrogen
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science
  • Computer science
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