MoC@NC cocatalyst-modified ZnIn2S4 with strong 2D/2D hetero-interface interaction for efficient H2 evolution
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Lu Chen, Deling Wang, Renkun Huang, Ruowen Liang, Linzhu Zhang, Shaoming Ying, Guiyang Yan
The development of low-cost and high-efficiency non-noble metal cocatalysts is one of the important factors in promoting the separation of photogenerated carriers. In this study, we report a stable and highly active MoC@NC/ZnIn2S4 heterostructure for photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light. The optimized MoC@NC/ZnIn2S4 composite displays an excellent photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of 45.4 μmol h−1, which was 8.3 times higher than that of ZnIn2S4. Its apparent quantum efficiency reached 51.5% at 420 nm. Moreover, the photocatalyst exhibits excellent stability and recycling capabilities. This remarkable activity can be ascribed to the modification of MoC@NC onto the ZnIn2S4 surface by forming an intimate contact interface, which can suppress the recombination of photogenerated carriers, consequently leading to superior photocatalytic H2 evolution performance. This study indicated that MoC@NC can act as an outstanding cocatalyst for promoting ZnIn2S4 photocatalytic performance.
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