Constructing In₂S₃/CdS/N-rGO Hybrid Nanosheets via One-Pot Pyrolysis for Boosting and Stabilizing Visible...

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Photocatalysis

Background:

• Constructing hybrid junctions for visible light-driven photocatalysts is challenging.
• Developing efficient and stable photocatalytic materials is crucial for sustainable energy applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To synthesize novel In2S3/CdS/N-rGO hybrid nanosheets.
• To investigate their structure and photocatalytic performance for hydrogen production.

Main Methods:

• A one-step pyrolysis method using deep eutectic solvents was employed.
• The synthesis produced ultrathin hybrid nanosheets forming 3D self-standing superstructures.

Main Results:

• The In2S3/CdS/N-rGO hybrid nanosheets exhibited a tremella-like structure.
• Achieved a superior hydrogen evolution rate of 10.9 mmol·g-1·h-1.
• Outperformed binary counterparts like CdS/N-rGO (3.7 mmol·g-1·h-1) and In2S3/N-rGO (2.6 mmol·g-1·h-1).

Conclusions:

• The surfactant-free pyrolysis method enables the fabrication of stable, ultrathin hybrid nanosheets.
• The developed hybrid material demonstrates excellent photocatalytic hydrogen production efficiency.
• This work paves the way for designing advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy and environmental catalysis.