Nanocomposites of 2D-MoS2 nanosheets with the metal–organic framework, ZIF-8

Abstract

The nanocomposites of MoS₂ nanosheets with the metal–organic framework, ZIF-8, have been synthesized starting with the layers of 1T-MoS₂ generated by Li intercalation of bulk MoS₂, followed by exfoliation. The nanocomposites contain the Zn–S bond and exhibit reasonably high surface areas. They exhibit CO₂ uptake higher than ZIF-8. Heating the nanocomposites to 900 °C under a N₂ atmosphere yields MoS₂–ZnS nanocomposites which show good activity for the visible-light induced hydrogen evolution reaction.