Layered MoS₂: effective and environment-friendly nanomaterial for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue.

ABSTRACT: Photocatalytic degradation is a promising method for removing persistent organic pollutants from water because of its low cost (see solar-driven photocatalysis), high mineralisation of pollutants, and low environmental impact. Photocatalysts based on transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have recently attracting high scientific interest due to their unique electrical, mechanical, and optical properties. A MoS₂ photocatalyst of the layered structure was managed to photodegrade methylene blue (MB) under visible light irradiation. The catalyst was thoroughly characterised using SEM, AFM, powder XRD, UV-Vis, Raman, and XPS measurements. The photocatalytic degradation of the MB solution was conducted under the following conditions: (i) reductive and (ii) oxidative. The impact of op

SUBMITTER: Kisala J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10465577 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature