Reaction Controllable preparation and electrocatalytic performance of two-dimensional sulfides

Abstract Two-dimensional sulfide has been widely recognized as a promising new type of catalyst to replace precious metals due to its adjustable electronic structure, low cost, and high stability. In this paper, monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ) and layer-controlled tungsten disulfide (WS 2 ) were successfully prepared by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The two prepared materials’ morphology, structure, and thickness were investigated. The catalytic performance of two-dimensional sulfides was studied under an acidic environment. The results exhibit good catalytic performance toward hydrogen evolution with 63.6 mV/dec low Tafel slope of MoS 2 and 72.8 mV/dec of WS 2 .