2D MoS2: structure, mechanisms, and photocatalytic applications

N. Thomas; S. Mathew; K. M. Nair; K. O'Dowd; P. Forouzandeh; A. Goswami; G. McGranaghan; S. C. Pillai

doi:10.1016/j.mtsust.2021.100073

2D MoS₂: structure, mechanisms, and photocatalytic applications

N. Thomas, S. Mathew, K. M. Nair, K. O'Dowd, P. Forouzandeh, A. Goswami, G. McGranaghan, S. C. Pillai

Atlantic Technological University

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Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂)–based materials are of great interest because of their capacity to efficiently absorb electromagnetic spectrum in the visible region. Starting from the structural and electronic properties, this review discusses the synthesis strategies of 2D MoS₂. The major photocatalytic applications of 2D MoS₂ such as hydrogen evolution, pollutant degradation, self-cleaning, photoelectrochemical water splitting, and microbial disinfection are summarized. The mechanistic understanding of various photocatalytic applications of 2D MoS₂ is summarized through schematic diagrams. In addition, this review outlines the methodologies for improving the 2D MoS₂ photocatalysts and recapitulates the research directions in this area of semiconductor photocatalysis.

Original language	English
Article number	100073
Journal	Materials Today Sustainability
Volume	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2021.100073
Publication status	Published - Sep 2021

Keywords

2D MoS composites
Antibiotic-resistant organisms
Contaminant degradation
Disinfection
Morphology
Photo-electrochemistry

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