Efficient charge separation in hierarchical NiS@ZnIn_(2)S_(4) hollow nanospheres for photocatalytic water splitting

In this work,hierarchical Ni S@Zn In_(2)S_(4) heterostructure was developed by constructing ultra-thin Zn In;S;(ZIS) nanosheets on hollow Ni S nanospheres for hydrogen production from photocatalytic water splitting.The Ni S@ZIS displayed a strong optical absorption ability in the visible region and a high specific surface area of 33.14 m^(2)/g.The Type-I band alignment in Ni S@ZIS heterostructure was determined by the combination of UV–vis absorption spectroscopy and Mott-Schottky curves.The photocatalytic hydrogen production of Ni S@ZIS (1.24 mmol g;h;) was nearly 5.6 times higher than that of ZIS under visible light,in the absence of any co-catalyst and sacrificial agent.The separation and migration of charge in Ni S@ZIS were characterized by a series of spectroscopy and photo/electrochemical tests,which verified the efficient charge transfer from ZIS to Ni S.