Multiflower-like ReS2/NiAl-LDH Heterojunction for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

The development of high-efficiency heterojunction photocatalysts has been recognized as an effective approach to facilitate photocatalytic CO₂ reduction. In this research, we successfully synthesized a novel multiflower-like ReS₂/NiAl-LDH heterojunction through a hydrothermal method. Remarkably, when exposed to visible-light irradiation, 2-ReS₂/NiAl-LDH demonstrated an exceptional CO production rate of 272.26 μmol·g^-1·h^-1, which was 4.0 and 10.8 times higher than that of pristine NiAl-LDH and ReS₂. The intertwined structure of ReS₂ and NiAl-LDH promoted the efficient transfer and separation of photogenerated carriers, thereby significantly enhancing the photocatalytic CO₂ reduction capabilities of the ReS₂/NiAl-LDH. Furthermore, the carrier transfer pathway for the 2-ReS₂/NiAl-LDH heterojunction was elucidated, suggesting a type II scheme mechanism, as evidenced by photochemical deposition experiments. The findings of this study offer valuable insights and pave the way for future research in the design and construction of LDH-based and ReS₂-based heterojunctions for efficient photocatalytic CO₂ reduction.