Efficient Hydrogen Production Through Cu2MoS4/CdS Heterostructure Photocatalyst
Key Ideas
- The Cu2MoS4/CdS heterostructure photocatalyst significantly improves electron migration ability.
- Photocatalytic efficiency of 5% Cu2MoS4/CdS reaches 24.51 mmol·g−1·h−1 for hydrogen production.
- CMS/CdS composite catalyst exhibits good stability and high hydrogen production activity.
- Introduction of Cu2MoS4 co-catalyst enhances light absorption range and catalytic efficiency in water splitting.
The article discusses the importance of efficient hydrogen production through photocatalytic water splitting using Cu2MoS4/CdS heterostructure photocatalyst. The introduction of Cu2MoS4 co-catalyst with CdS nanorods significantly improves the electron migration ability, enhancing photocatalytic efficiency. The Cu2MoS4/CdS catalyst demonstrates a high hydrogen production efficiency of 24.51 mmol·g−1·h−1, outperforming pure CdS. By widening the response range to visible light, the CMS/CdS composite catalyst promotes charge carrier separation and transport, leading to improved hydrogen release. The article highlights the synthesis process of Cu2MoS4/CdS and its physicochemical properties. Overall, the study emphasizes the potential of Cu2MoS4/CdS heterostructure as an efficient non-precious metal co-catalyst for enhancing photocatalytic hydrogen production.