Oriented 200 Cu2O nanoplatelets grafted on few layers graphene have been prepared by pyrolysis of Cu2+-chitosan.
Oriented 200 Cu2O grafted on graphene exhibit photocatalytic activity for overall water splitting.
A rate of 19.5 mmoles of H2 per gram of catalyst per hour has been achieved in the absence of sacrificial electron donor.
Cu2O grafted on graphene is remarkable stable upon prolonged irradiation