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Enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Zakhele B Ndala, Ndivhuwo P Shumbula, Seiso E Tsoeu, Thelma W Majola, Siziwe S Gqoba, Cebisa E Linganiso, Zikhona N Tetana, Nosipho Moloto

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Article in RSC advances, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Zakhele B NdalaMolecular Science Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 South Africa zakhele.ndala@wits.ac.za Nosipho.Moloto@wits.ac.za +2711 717 1339.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6125-1597
Ndivhuwo P ShumbulaHealth Platform, Advanced Materials Division, Mintek 200 Malibongwe Drive, Randburg South Africa.
Seiso E TsoeuMolecular Science Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 South Africa zakhele.ndala@wits.ac.za Nosipho.Moloto@wits.ac.za +2711 717 1339.
Thelma W MajolaMolecular Science Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 South Africa zakhele.ndala@wits.ac.za Nosipho.Moloto@wits.ac.za +2711 717 1339.
Siziwe S GqobaMolecular Science Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 South Africa zakhele.ndala@wits.ac.za Nosipho.Moloto@wits.ac.za +2711 717 1339.
Cebisa E LinganisoMolecular Science Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 South Africa zakhele.ndala@wits.ac.za Nosipho.Moloto@wits.ac.za +2711 717 1339.
Zikhona N TetanaInstitute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida Campus Johannesburg 1709 South Africa.
Nosipho MolotoMolecular Science Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 South Africa zakhele.ndala@wits.ac.za Nosipho.Moloto@wits.ac.za +2711 717 1339.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3976-6674

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The synthesis of heterostructures composed of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and carbon nanostructures has garnered a lot of attention in recent years. This is due to the synergistic effects that arise from these heterostructures that are advantageous in various applications. This includes but is not limited to the improvement in electron conductivity of TMDs that are grown on carbon nanostructures. This improvement in electron conductivity can increase the catalytic activity of TMDs towards the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Therefore, it is crucial to understand the formation of these heterostructures and how the interaction of the component materials can improve their performance as electrocatalysts in the HER. This study highlights how surface chemistry affects heterostructure formation and the catalytic performance of heterostructures in the HER. ReSe

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PMCPMC12046571

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