A facile reflux method for <i>in situ</i> fabrication of a non-cytotoxic Bi<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>/β-Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> ternary photocatalyst: a novel dual Z-scheme system with enhanced multifunctional photocatalytic activity
Dibyananda Majhi, Krishnendu Das, Ranjit Bariki, Subash Padhan, Abtar Mishra, Rohan Dhiman, Priyanka Dash, Bismita Nayak, Braja Gopal Mishra
Abstract
A non-cytotoxic Bi<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>/β-Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> photocatalyst assembled by <italic>in situ</italic> reflux method exhibits dual Z-scheme mechanism with excellent visible light assisted photocatalytic activity for tetracycline degradation, Cr(<sc>vi</sc>) reduction, H<sub>2</sub> generation and bacterial inactivation.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisFabricationMaterials scienceIn situDegradation (telecommunications)ChemistryElectrical engineeringCatalysisEngineeringAlternative medicineOrganic chemistryBiochemistryPathologyMedicineAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And Properties