Synergistic heterojunction effects in Ag₃PO₄/SnO₂ nanocomposites: a photocatalytic study on isoproturon degradation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pesticides such as isoproturon are widely employed and represent a considerable environmental concern. The development of sustainable and efficient degrading techniques is crucial. Photocatalytic degradation employing semiconductor materials is a compelling solution. This study examines the synergistic advantages of heterojunction formation by synthesizing, characterizing, and improving the photocatalytic efficacy of Ag₃PO₄/SnO₂ nanocomposites for the degradation of isoproturon.

Methods

The Ag₃PO₄/SnO₂ nanocomposite was characterised using powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Ultraviolet-Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscop

SUBMITTER: Ram R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006140 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature