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Mo1.8W0.1S with metal-like properties, excellent electrical conductivity and abundant active sites modifies the Covalent Organic Framework (COF) through its nanoflower structure to enhance photocatalytic performance. The performance of COF-OH-3 and Mo1.8W0.1S composite catalyst in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction is investigated. The hydrogen evolution amount of the composite was found to be 2.5 times higher than that of the single COF-OH-3 and 2166 times higher than that of pure Mo1.8W0.1S. The nanosheet structure of COF-OH-3 is wrapped around the surface of Mo1.8W0.1S, which acts as an electron acceptor by receiving electrons transferred from COF-OH-3. The ohmic junction between COF-OH-3 and Mo1.8W0.1S facilitates electron transfer via an internal electric field, promoting efficient charge separation and transport. Meanwhile, the superior electrical conductivity and catalytic activity of Mo1.8W0.1S further promote hydrogen evolution. This study significantly optimizes the efficacy of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution by utilizing the synergistic effect between metal-like and organic framework structures, and provides a new idea for photocatalyst hydrogen evolution, which has a wide application prospect.
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