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Advances in MoS2 composites for electrocatalytic energy conversion: Synthesis, applications, and future perspectives in hydrogen, oxygen, nitorgen, and CO2 reactions

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  • Ibupoto, Zafar Hussain
  • Aftab, Adnan
  • Ali, Muhammad
  • Tahira, Aneela
  • Hassanpouryouzband, Aliakbar
  • Sarmadivaleh, Muhammad
  • Vigolo, Brigitte
  • Vomiero, Alberto

Abstract

The significant increase in energy demand and environmental challenges requires sustainable technologies to preserve the climate and minimize CO2 emissions. Electrocatalysis for energy conversion applications, such as hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), and CO2 reduction reactions (CCR), are essential in renewable energy technologies. State-of-the-art catalysts are highly needed to enhance energy conversion efficiencies. Recently, Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) with its distinguished physiochemical properties has been verified as a potential energy conversion material for catalyzing electrochemical reactions, ensuring excellent performance.

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  • Ibupoto, Zafar Hussain & Aftab, Adnan & Ali, Muhammad & Tahira, Aneela & Hassanpouryouzband, Aliakbar & Sarmadivaleh, Muhammad & Vigolo, Brigitte & Vomiero, Alberto, 2026. "Advances in MoS2 composites for electrocatalytic energy conversion: Synthesis, applications, and future perspectives in hydrogen, oxygen, nitorgen, and CO2 reactions," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 256(PI).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:256:y:2026:i:pi:s0960148125022463
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124582
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