Electronic coupling and catalytic effect on H2 evolution of MoS2/graphene nanocatalyst.

ABSTRACT: Inorganic nano-graphene hybrid materials that are strongly coupled via chemical bonding usually present superior electrochemical performance. However, how the chemical bond forms and the synergistic catalytic mechanism remain fundamental questions. In this study, the chemical bonding of the MoS2 nanolayer supported on vacancy mediated graphene and the hydrogen evolution reaction of this nanocatalyst system were investigated. An obvious reduction of the metallic state of the MoS2 nanolayer is noticed as electrons are transferred to form a strong contact with the reduced graphene support. The missing metallic state associated with the unsaturated atoms at the peripheral sites in turn modifies the hydrogen evolution activity. The easiest evolution path is from the Mo edge sites, with the pres

SUBMITTER: Liao T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4150123 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature