MoS2/CQDs obtained by photoreduction for assembly of a ternary MoS2/CQDs/ZnIn2S4 nanocomposite for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under visible light

被引:83
作者
Wang, Bingqing [1 ]
Deng, Zirong [1 ]
Fu, Xianzhi [1 ]
Li, Zhaohui [1 ]
机构
[1] Fuzhou Univ, Res Inst Photocatalysis, State Key Lab Photocatalysis Energy & Environm, Coll Chem, Fuzhou 350116, Fujian, Peoples R China
关键词
CARBON QUANTUM DOTS; H-2; EVOLUTION; COCATALYST; ZNIN2S4; WATER; MOS2; SEMICONDUCTOR; NANOPARTICLES; NANOSHEETS; NANOMATERIALS;
D O I
10.1039/c8ta07797e
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
MoS2/CQDs (CQDs stands for carbon quantum dots) with a mass ratio of MoS2/CQDs of 1:5 were obtained via photoreduction of (NH4)(2)MoS4 over irradiated CQDs in the presence of methanol as a sacrificial agent. Self-assembly of ZnIn2S4 microspheres on the surface of MoS2/CQDs was realized under microwave conditions to obtain ternary MoS2/CQDs/ZnIn2S4 microspheres. The ternary MoS2/CQDs/ZnIn2S4 nanocomposite shows significantly superior photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution to both MoS2/ZnIn2S4 and CQDs/ZnIn2S4, indicating the existence of a synergistic effect of MoS2 and CQDs in promoting the hydrogen evolution. It was proposed that the transfer of the photo-generated electrons from the semiconductor-based photocatalyst (ZnIn2S4) to the hydrogen evolution cocatalyst (MoS2) is promoted by CQDs acting as a mediator in the ternary MoS2/CQDs/ZnIn2S4 nanocomposite. An optimum performance was observed over a 3.0 wt% MoS2/CQDs/ZnIn2S4 nanocomposite in the presence of Na2S/Na2SO3 as a sacrificial agent, where 750 mol of hydrogen was evolved in 5 h. The optimum apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) was determined to be 25.6% at a wavelength of 420 nm, which is among the highest AQEs ever reported for ZnIn2S4-based systems. This study provides a strategy for developing highly efficient photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution via using CQDs as a bridge to promote charge transfer in nanocomposites.
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页码:19735 / 19742
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