Recent advances in structural design, electronic regulation, and performance optimization of MXene-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction

WANG Shaojie; XIANG Hao; YE Furong; HAN Changcun

doi:10.11949/0438-1157.20260310

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Recent advances in structural design, electronic regulation, and performance optimization of MXene-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction

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- Recent advances in structural design, electronic regulation, and performance optimization of MXene-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
- CIESC Journal (2026)
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  湖北工业大学理学院，湖北武汉 430068
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- DOI：10.11949/0438-1157.20260310
  CLC： TQ426.6
- Received：12 March 2026，
  
  Revised：2026-05-06，
  
  Accepted：07 May 2026，
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WANG Shaojie, XIANG Hao, YE Furong, et al. Recent advances in structural design, electronic regulation, and performance optimization of MXene-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction[J/OL]. CIESC Journal, 2026.
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WANG Shaojie, XIANG Hao, YE Furong, et al. Recent advances in structural design, electronic regulation, and performance optimization of MXene-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction[J/OL]. CIESC Journal, 2026. DOI： 10.11949/0438-1157.20260310.

摘要

电解水析氢（Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

HER）是实现绿色氢能经济的关键技术。HER的高效进行离不开催化剂，所以开发高效、廉价且耐用的非贵金属催化剂是其大规模应用的前提。二维过渡金属碳/氮化物（MXene）凭借高导电性、亲水表面及高度可调的电子结构，在HER领域展现出巨大潜力。但原始MXene面临基面催化活性低、层间易堆叠以及催化过程中结构不稳定等问题。针对催化活性低的问题，通过梳理MXene基HER电催化剂的最新研究进展，遵循“结构设计—电子调控—性能优化”的逻辑主线，阐述了表面工程、杂原子掺杂、维度与形貌设计、异质结构建等提高催化剂活性的关键策略。针对MXene易氧化失效的问题，分析了其失效机制，总结出化学抗氧化修饰与物理阻隔等增强稳定性的策略。

Abstract

Driven by the global transition toward a sustainable energy future

reducing carbon emissions has become imperative. As a clean energy carrier

hydrogen has emerged as a key component in this transition. The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) via water electrolysis is a critical technology for enabling a green hydrogen economy; however

its large-scale application is hindered by the low efficiency

high cost

and limited durability of current catalysts. In this context

two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXene)

which possess metallic electrical conductivity

hydrophilic surfaces

and highly tunable electronic structures

have attracted significant attention as promising HER electrocatalysts. Nevertheless

pristine MXene suffers from several intrinsic limitations

including low catalytic activity on basal planes

severe interlayer restacking

and structural instability under operating conditions. To address these challenges

this review systematically summarizes recent advances in MXene-based HER electrocatalysts

following the framework of “structural design–electronic regulation–performance optimization.” Key strategies for enhancing catalytic performance are discussed

including surface engineering

heteroatom doping

dimensional and morphological modulation

and heterostructure construction. Furthermore

considering the susceptibility of MXene to oxidation and structural degradation

we provide an in-depth analysis of deactivation mechanisms and outline effective strategies for improving stability

such as chemical antioxidative modification and the construction of protective physical barriers.

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