Dual S-scheme heterojunction g-C3N4/Bi2S3/CuS composite with enhanced photocatalytic activity for methyl orange degradation

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作者
Onwudiwe, Damian C. [1 ,2 ]
Olatunde, Olalekan C. [1 ,2 ]
Nkwe, Violet M. [1 ,2 ]
Ben Smida, Youssef [3 ]
Ferjani, Hela [4 ]
机构
[1] North West Univ, Fac Nat & Agr Sci, Mat Sci Innovat & Modelling MaSIM Res Focus Area, Mafikeng Campus,Private Bag X2046, ZA-2735 Mmabatho, South Africa
[2] North West Univ, Fac Nat & Agr Sci, Sch Phys & Chem Sci, Dept Chem, Mafikeng Campus,Private Bag X2046, ZA-2735 Mmabatho, South Africa
[3] Univ Carthage, Natl Ctr Mat Sci Res, Lab Valorizat Useful Mat, Technopole Borj Cedria, BP 73, Soliman 8027, Tunisia
[4] Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic Univ IMSIU, Coll Sci, Chem Dept, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
关键词
Redox potential; Charge carriers; Photocatalysis; Heterostructure; Band alignment; GRAPHITIC CARBON NITRIDE; ADSORPTION; EFFICIENCY; SULFIDE;
D O I
10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111075
中图分类号
O61 [无机化学];
学科分类号
070301 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Weak redox potential and high recombination of charge carriers are two main factors that limit the efficiency of photocatalysts in wastewater treatment. In this study, the synthesis of heterostructure photocatalyst (composed of graphitic carbon nitride, bismuth sulphide, and copper sulphide (g-C3N4/Bi2S3/CuS)) with improved charge carrier separation and tuned redox potential for improved photocatalysis of methyl orange (MO) dye is reported. The band alignment of the synthesized heterostructure exhibited a synergistic effect, significantly enhancing charge carrier separation and mitigating their recombination. The g-C3N4/Bi2S3/CuS composite exhibited enhanced photocatalytic efficiency compared to the pristine g-C3N4, Bi2S3, and CuS. Furthermore, the activity of the heterostructure was observed to increase as the ratio of CuS in the photocatalyst was increased. The highest photocatalytic efficiency was recorded for the g-C3N4/Bi2S3/CuS(20%), which achieved 98% degradation efficiency and reaction rate constant (k) of 8.08 x 10(-2) min(-1). Radical scavenging experiments showed that (OH)-O-center dot, e(-), and h(+) played significant roles in the degradation process. A charge transfer scheme and mechanism of reaction were proposed on this basis.
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