MoS₂-reduced graphene oxide composites synthesized via a microwave-assisted method for visible-light photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

MoS₂-reduced graphene oxide (RGO) composites were successfully synthesized via microwave-assisted reduction of graphite oxide in a MoS ₂ precursor aqueous solution using a microwave system. The morphology, structure and photocatalytic performance in the degradation of methylene blue (MB) were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, electrochemical impedance spectra and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, respectively. The results show that the MoS₂-RGO composites exhibit enhanced photocatalytic performance in the degradation of MB with a maximum degradation rate of 99% under visible light irradiation for 60 min. This excellent photocatalytic activity is due to the contribution from the reduced electron-hole pair recombination, the enhanced light absorption and the increased dye adsorptivity with the introduction of RGO in the composite.