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Exploring the complementary potential of DVT-Grown InxMo1-xS2 (x = 0.05 & 0.1) for enhanced photoelectrochemical photodetectors and dye degradation

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Silver nanoparticles decorated two dimensional MoS2 nanosheets for enhanced photocatalytic activity

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Facile synthesis and first principles calculations of Li-MoS2/rGO nanocomposite for high-performance supercapacitor applications

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Synergistic improvement in methylene blue dye removal efficiency of MoS2 nanoparticles via incorporation of Fe2O3/GO for effective wastewater remediation

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One-step chemically vapor deposited hybrid 1T-MoS2/2H-MoS2 heterostructures towards methylene blue photodegradation

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Scalable synthesis of ultrathin MoS2 membranes for dye desalination

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Tensile effect on photocatalytic and optoelectronic properties of MoS2 for hydrogen production: DFT study

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Visible Light-Driven Organic Pollutant Removal Using Fe-Based Photocatalysts Supported by Wheat Straw Biochar

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NiFe2O4 nanoplates decorated on MoS2 nanosheets as an effective visible light-driven heterostructure photocatalyst for the degradation of methyl orange

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Tuning and Understanding of Layered 2D MoS2–MoO3 Interface for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activities

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Captivating 2H-MoS2 nanoflowers for efficient NH3 detection and photocatalytic dye degradation

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Emerging Advancements in Hybrid Molybdenum Disulfide Polymeric Nanoarchitectures and Multifunctional Applications

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Highly efficient Bi2O2CO3 coupled with interlayer expanded MoS2 photocatalyst with oxygen vacancy mediated direct Z-scheme charge transfer for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant

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