Recent progress in MoS₂ for solar energy conversion applications

Abstract

In an era of graphene-based nanomaterials as the most widely studied two-dimensional (2D) materials for enhanced performance of devices and systems in solar energy conversion applications, molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) stands out as a promising alternative 2D material with excellent properties. This review first examined various methods for MoS₂ synthesis. It, then, summarized the unique structure and properties of MoS₂ nanosheets. Finally, it presented the latest advances in the use of MoS₂ nanosheets for important solar energy applications, including solar thermal water purification, photocatalytic process, and photoelectrocatalytic process.

Keywords

2D nanomaterial / molybdenum disulfide / solar energy conversion / solar thermal conversion / photocatalytst / photoelectrocatalyst

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