Template synthesis of defect-rich MoS2-based assemblies as electrocatalytic platforms for hydrogen evolution reaction

Abstract

Defect-rich MoS2 nanostructures were synthesized in solution by a microwave-assisted process, employing either a sacrificial soft template (CaCO3) or a non-sacrificial hard template (graphene oxide) and the electrocatalytic performance towards the hydrogen evolution reaction was found to be superior for the latter.