Research Progress on Performance Regulation Strategies of Alloy Catalysts in Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

doi:10.12422/j.issn.1006-396X.2026.01.001

Abstract

Abstract:

Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution technology plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainable energy conversion and storage,which is essential for achieving carbon neutrality and enhancing the efficient utilization of renewable energy.However, current electrocatalysts still face significant challenges in terms of activity,stability,and cost,which hinder their large-scale application.Alloy catalysts,with their tunable compositions and structures as well as unique electronic properties,have demonstrated great potential in improving catalytic performance.This review provides a comprehensive overview of the performance modulation mechanisms and strategies of alloy catalysts in hydrogen evolution reactions.Specifically,it focuses on three key aspects:Composition design,crystal structure regulation,and hybridization with other functional materials,highlighting their recent advances in the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction.Representative studies are discussed to elucidate the synergistic effects among multiple metal components in alloy systems and their impact on catalytic performance.Finally,current challenges in rational alloy catalyst design are summarized,and future research directions are proposed,aiming to provide theoretical guidance and technical insights for the development of efficient and cost-effective electrocatalytic materials.

Key words: Alloy, Hydrogen evolution reaction, Composition modulation, Crystal structure regulation, Doping

摘要：

电催化析氢技术作为推动可持续能源转化与存储的关键工具，在实现碳中和及促进可再生能源高效利用方面具有重要意义。然而，现有催化材料在活性、稳定性及成本等方面仍面临挑战，严重制约了其大规模应用。合金催化剂凭借其可调控的组分和结构以及独特的电子特性，在提升催化性能方面展现出巨大潜力。系统综述了合金催化剂在析氢反应中的性能调控机制与策略，重点从合金组分设计、晶体结构调控及与其他功能材料的复合3个方面进行分析，探讨了其在电催化析氢反应中的应用进展；通过典型研究案例，揭示了合金体系中多原子间协同效应对催化性能的影响；总结了当前合金催化剂设计所面临的挑战，并对其未来发展方向提出了展望，旨在为高效、低成本电催化材料的理性构建提供理论依据与技术参考。

关键词: 合金材料, 析氢反应, 组分调控, 晶体结构调控, 掺杂

CLC Number:

TQ116.2

Xiaodong XIE, Xiang PENG. Research Progress on Performance Regulation Strategies of Alloy Catalysts in Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction[J]. Journal of Petrochemical Universities, 2026, 39(1): 1-11.

谢晓东, 彭祥. 合金催化剂在电化学析氢反应中的性能调控策略研究进展[J]. 石油化工高等学校学报, 2026, 39(1): 1-11.

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Figures/Tables 7

Fig.1 HER performance and DFT theoretical analysis of Ni-W amorphous alloy thin film[27]

Fig.2 Microstructure and HER performance of ultrasmall PtRuFeCoNiCu high-entropy alloy[29]

Fig.3 P-Ni coordination-modified P?CuNi alloy structure and its regulation on HER performance[32]

Fig.4 Crystal phase regulation and HER activity enhancement in FCC-structured RuNi catalysts[34]

Fig.5 Design of HCP-structured Ru/Ni3Fe/NF catalyst and its performance in high-current-density HER and AEMWE[39]

Fig.6 Construction of ternary Ni-Cu-Mo composite structure and its optimization of HER reaction pathway[40]

Fig.7 Electronic structure modulation and lattice distortion effect in Cr/Mo-CoS2 nanosheets[43]

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