A method of making a carbon nanotube composite hydrogen evolution catalytic film is provided. The method includes: providing a carbon nanotube film, wherein the carbon nanotube film defines a plurality of spaced holes; providing a precursor solution containing a molybdenum source and a carbon source, and placing the precursor solution on the carbon nanotube film and drying to obtain a precursor film; and energizing the precursor film.

The method for forming a coating of the present invention includes: a first step of applying a first solution containing a polysilazane to a surface of a metal substrate and heating the first solution to form a first coating on the surface of the metal substrate, and a second step of applying a second solution containing a polysilazane to a surface of the first coating and heating the second solution at a temperature lower than a heating temperature in the first step to form a second coating on the surface of the first coating, wherein a density of the first coating is less than 2.00 g/cm.sup.3, and a density of the second coating is 2.00 g/cm.sup.3 or more.

An organometallic compound is provided which includes a central metal atom; and organic ligands capable of forming polydentate bonds to the central metal atom. Related methods and articles having a metal carbide coating are also provided.