Relative Study of Ni Sulfides Synthesized from Single and Multi Source Precursors for Photocatalytic and Battery Applications

Abstract

Chalcogenide nanoparticles and their morphologies have contributed towards the most prominent field of nano-chemistry by the virtue of their ease of fabrication and assorted appositeness. Herein, we demonstrate the two antithetic pathways viz., single source (S-S) and multisource (M-S) precursors to fabricate nano-material. The motive of the stated research work was to identify any alteration in morphologies of the resulting product by shifting the fabrication pathways. Wherefore, to deduct the results, photocatalytic activity (covered by full spectrum versus four contrasting dyes) and battery application (electrochemical discharge/charge at voltage limits of 0.01 – 3.0 V against Li/Li + ) of both materials have been executed. The nano-material gathered from S-S protocol has an immense exterior area that acknowledges the photocatalytic activity rather than the product obtained from M-S protocol.