Thermodynamic considerations play a crucial role in the field of catalytic hydrogen evolution, influencing both catalyst design and reaction efficiency. The activation energy barrier for hydrogen evolution is generally high, necessitating the use of catalysts to reduce this energy threshold . A critical thermodynamic state variable has been identified as a reliable descriptor of catalytic activity, with a universal linear correlation observed between the kinetic exchange current density in hydrogen evolution reaction and the thermodynamic adsorption energy of hydrogen atoms over various catalysts . However, it is noteworthy that while thermodynamics plays a pivotal role, other factors can often prove to be more influential. For instance, in semiconducting catalysts such as MoS2, electron injection at the catalyst/current collector interface and intralayer and interlayer charge transport within the catalyst can be more critical than thermodynamic energy considerations . This underscores the intricate interplay between thermodynamics and other factors in the context of catalytic hydrogen evolution.