Is There Anything Better than Pt for HER?

The search for cheap and abundant alternatives to Pt for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has led to many efforts to develop new catalysts. Although the discovery of promising catalysts is often reported, none can compete with Pt in intrinsic activity. To enable true progress, a rigorous assessment of intrinsic catalytic activity is needed, in addition to minimizing mass-transport limitations and following best practices for measurements.