Assemblies of covalently cross-linked nanosheets of MoS2 and of MoS2-RGO: synthesis and novel properties

We report the synthesis, characterization, gas adsorption and hydrogen evolution activity of covalently cross-linked assemblies of MoS2 and MoS2-RGO generated by the Sonogashira coupling reaction. These assemblies show a high surface area and CO2 storage capacity comparable with some of the high surface area MOFs. MoS2 assemblies show enhanced hydrogen evolution activity compared to few-layer MoS2.