One pot development of MnS/g-C(3)N(4 )nanocomposite via hydrothermal synthesis for photodegradation of methylene blue

In recent years, researchers have looked into semiconductor-based photocatalysis as a sustainable solution to the world's energy dilemma and environmental degradation. This includes harnessing solar energy to generate green energy or purify water. Photocatalysts made of semiconductors have been employed to speed up the breakdown of different kinds of organic pollutants. In the current study, we report the synthesis of MnS/g-C3N4 via a hydrothermal approach for the mineralization of methylene blue (MB). Various analytical techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) were employed for determining material characteristics. The potential capability of the fabricated material will be analyzed with methylene blue (MB) as a model contaminant. The fabricated nanocomposite displays a 95.52% photocatalytic efficiency than the MnS (73.15%) and g-C3N4 (85.07%). The superior photocatalytic efficiency of MS/g-CN due to the dispersion of nanoparticles on the graphitic sheet provides a large interfacial area and rich reactive site. We expect this nanocomposite will be used for other waterrelated applications and environmental concerns.

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In recent years, semiconductor-based photocatalysis has been studied for its potential in solving the energy crisis and environmental degradation. This study focuses on the synthesis of MnS/g-C3N4 for the mineralization of methylene blue (MB) using various analytical techniques. The fabricated nanocomposite demonstrates a higher photocatalytic efficiency compared to MnS and g-C3N4, thanks to the dispersion of nanoparticles on the graphitic sheet. This nanocomposite holds promise for future applications in water-related issues and environmental concerns.