Synthesis of CdS-decorated RGO nanocomposites by reflux condensation method and its improved photocatalytic activity
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The cadmium sulfide nanoparticle-reduced graphene oxide (CdS/RGO) nanocomposite with intimate nano-interfacial contact was successfully prepared via a facile condensation process in dilute dimethylformamide (DMF) aqueous solution. Numerous CdS nanoparticles featuring a size of around 10 nm were homogeneously anchored on 2D nanosheets. During the formation of CdS/RGO nanocomposite, graphene oxide (GO) was transformed into RGO simultaneously. The solar-driven degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) was conducted to detect the activity of the as-prepared CdS/RGO nanocomposite. Significantly, the photocatalytic activity of CdS/RGO nanocomposite was almost three times higher than that of pure CdS. The charge transfer and photogenerated active hydroxyl radicals (⋅OH) were investigated to study the mechanism of excellent photocatalytic property. The synthetic method provided a valuable opportunity to fabricate large-scale novel graphene-based materials with superior catalytic activity.
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