Phase transformations in cadmium sulfide via high-pressure torsion and improvement in co-catalyst-free photocatalytic water splitting to hydrogen

Key Points

• Improved photocatalytic water splitting was achieved using cadmium sulfide, increasing efficiency significantly.
• The process involved phase transformations via high-pressure torsion to optimize the material's properties.
• Assessment utilized experimental techniques to evaluate the performance of the treated cadmium sulfide photocatalyst.
• Findings suggest potential for sustainable hydrogen production using co-catalyst-free methods.