Research progress in Ru-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen/oxygen evolution reactions supported on nickel foam
Electrocatalytic water splitting on a large scale holds promise in mitigating energy crises and environmental concerns.The development of efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts for both the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and the anodic oxygen evolution reaction(OER)is imperative to expedite reaction kinetics and reduce energy consumption.Ru-based electrocatalysts anchored on nickel foam represent a class of materials characterized by high surface area,conductivity,and stability.These catalysts exhibit the potential to enhance the efficiency and selectivity of electrocatalytic reactions.This review summarizes the progress in Ru-based electrocatalysts supported on nickel foam,discussing the prospects and challenges in fabricating efficient ruthenium-based electrocatalysts.