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Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide nanomaterials for solar water splitting

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Recently, 2-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have received great attention for solar water splitting and electrocatalysis. In addition to their wide variety of electronic and microstructural properties, their promising catalytic activities for hydrogen production make 2D TMDs as earth-abundant and inexpensive catalysts that can replace noble metals. This paper reviews the electronic, structural, and optical properties of 2D TMDs. We highlight the various synthetic methods for 2D TMDs and their applications in hydrogen evolution based on photoelectrochemical and electrocatalytic cells. We also discuss perspectives and challenges of 2D TMDs for hydrogen production and artificial photosynthesis.

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Andoshe, D.M., Jeon, JM., Kim, S.Y. et al. Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide nanomaterials for solar water splitting. Electron. Mater. Lett. 11, 323–335 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13391-015-4402-9

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