Surface ligands are a ubiquitous trait of all colloidally synthesized nanoparticles. They are needed to stabilize the surface of the nanoparticles and prevent agglomeration. While the identity of surface ligands can be varied over a wide range, they are generally thought to inhibit the activity of nanoparticle electrocatalysts because they occupy active sites and impede charge flow. However, there is no known direct correlation between type of surface ligand and its affect on electrocatalysis. In this study, we are interested in exploring how the identity of surface ligands affect the catalytic properties of cobalt phosphide nanoparticles for the hydrogen evolution reaction.

Benchmarking the effects of surface ligands on CoP for the hydrogen evolution reaction

255th National Meeting (2018)

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