In Situ Formation of a MoS2-Based Inorganic–Organic Nanocomposite by Directed Thermal Decomposition

Djamil, John; Segler, Stefan AW; Bensch, Wolfgang; Schürmann, Ulrich; Deng, Mao; Kienle, Lorenz; Hansen, Sven; Beweries, Torsten; von Wüllen, Leo; Rosenfeldt, Sabine; others
2015, Chemistry-A European Journal

Nanocomposites based on molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and different carbon modifications are intensively investigated in several areas of applications due to their intriguing optical and electrical properties. Addition of a third element may enhance the functionality and application areas of such nanocomposites. Herein, we present a facile synthetic approach based on directed thermal decomposition of (Ph4P)2MoS4generating MoS2 nanocomposites containing carbon and phosphorous. Decomposition at 250 °C yields a composite material with significantly enlarged MoS2 interlayer distances caused by in situ formation of Ph3PS bonded to the MoS2 slabs through Mo[BOND]S bonds and (Ph4P)2S molecules in the van der Waals gap, as was evidenced by 31P solid-state NMR spectroscopy. Visible-light-driven hydrogen generation demonstrates a high catalytic performance of the materials.

 

KEYWORDS: Composites