Biomolecule-assisted, cost-effective synthesis of a Zn0.9Cd0.1S solid solution for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production under visible light

Zn0.9Cd0.1S with a cubic zinc-blende structure was synthesized by a mild L-cystine-assisted hydrothermal strategy and exhibited excellent and stable performance for photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light irradiation.