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Visible-light-induced hydrogen evolution reaction with WS x Se2−x

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WS2 is a promising catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction. We have explored photocatalytic properties of ternary sulphoselenides of tungsten (WS x Se 2−x ) by the dye-sensitized hydrogen evolution. WS x Se 2−x solid solutions are found to exhibit high activity reaching 2339 μmol h−1 g−1 for WSSe, which is three times higher than that of WS2 alone (866 μmol h−1 g−1 ). The turnover frequency is also high (0.7 h−1 ). Such synergistic effect of selenium substitution in WS2 is noteworthy.

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Acknowledgements

We would like to sincerely thank Prof C N R Rao, FRS, for his constant guidance, support and encouragement. We would also like to thank Sonu K P for BET measurements. DSN is thankful to DST, Government of India, for the award of the post-doctoral fellowship for nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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GUPTA, U., NARANG, D.S. Visible-light-induced hydrogen evolution reaction with WS x Se2−x . Bull Mater Sci 40, 329–333 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-017-1377-1

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