MoS(2) as a Co-Catalyst for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production: A Mini Review

Molybdenum disulfide (MoS(2)), with a two-dimensional (2D) structure, has attracted huge research interest due to its unique electrical, optical, and physicochemical properties. MoS(2) has been used as a co-catalyst for the synthesis of novel heterojunction composites with enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production under solar light irradiation. In this review, we briefly highlight the atomic-scale structure of MoS(2) nanosheets. The top-down and bottom-up synthetic methods of MoS(2) nanosheets are described. Additionally, we discuss the formation of MoS(2) heterostructures with titanium dioxide (TiO(2)), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C(3)N(4)), and other semiconductors and co-catalysts for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen generation. This review addresses the challenges and future perspectives for enhancing solar hydrogen production performance in heterojunction materials using MoS(2) as a co-catalyst.