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CdS\u2010based superlattice quantum dots are particularly attractive due to exciton dynamics that enhance electron transport across heterogeneous energy states. In this study, CdS\u2010Ag\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S@octadecyl amine (ODA) random superlattices quantum dots were formed via ligand\u2010mediated decomposition of [(PPh\n                    <jats:sub>3<\/jats:sub>\n                    )\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    Ag(SCOPh)] and [Cd(SCOPh)\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    ] complexes. Conversely, CdS\u2010Ag\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S@dodecane thiol (DDT) ordered nanorod superlattices were produced through thiol\u2010mediated decomposition. High\u2010resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy and energy\u2010dispersive X\u2010ray spectroscopy confirmed the periodic interfaces. Photoluminescence (PL) studies of CdS\u2010Ag\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S@ODA superlattices showed dual\u2010band emissions, with fast band\u2010edge recombination (\u03c4\n                    <jats:sub>av<\/jats:sub>\n                    = 1.37 \u00b1 0.03\u00a0ns) and delayed non\u2010radiative decay (54.44\u201399.31 \u00b5s) from surface trap states. In contrast, CdS\u2010Ag\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S@DDT nanorods exhibited a majority charge carrier recombination with band\u2010edge emission lifetimes (1.63\u20131.74\u00a0ns). Notably, CdS\u2010Ag\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S@DDT nanorod superlattices demonstrated enhanced electrochemical hydrogen evolution in neutral media, outperforming DDT\/ODA\u2010capped type\u2010I\/II heterostructures. They showed a slightly higher HER overpotential under illumination (1.572\u00a0V) than in the dark (1.38\u00a0V) at a current density of 10\u00a0mA cm\n                    <jats:sup>\u22122<\/jats:sup>\n                    , consistent with the metallic character of Ag\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S and interfacial charge accumulation. However, ODA lowers atomic packing and disordered interfacial coupling, limiting HER activity with an overpotential of 1.636\u00a0V in CdS\u2013Ag\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    S@ODA superlattices.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1002\/smll.73427","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,16]],"date-time":"2026-04-16T10:30:26Z","timestamp":1776335426000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Surface Modulation, Optics, and Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Studies on CdS\u2010Ag\n                    <sub>2<\/sub>\n                    S Superlattice Heterostructures"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"22","author":[{"given":"Jyotsna","family":"Chaturvedi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Indian Institute of Science  Bangalore 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