Synthesis of PdS-CdSe@CdS-Au nanorods with asymmetric tips with improved H2 production efficiency in water splitting and increased photostability

Asymmetrically tipped PdS-CdSe@CdS-Au nanorod heterostructures were successfully synthesized. The heterostructures greatly improved the photocatalytic activity and stability in H2 production as a result of efficient charge separation.