Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8
Bisphenol A (BPA) poses a significant environmental threat due to its widespread use as an industrial chemical and its classification as an environmental endocrine disruptor. The urgent need for effective BPA removal has driven research toward innovative solutions. In this study, we present the synt...
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| author | Zongwen Zhang Yi Zhang Huili Han Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah Muhammad Tayyab |
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| description | Bisphenol A (BPA) poses a significant environmental threat due to its widespread use as an industrial chemical and its classification as an environmental endocrine disruptor. The urgent need for effective BPA removal has driven research toward innovative solutions. In this study, we present the synthesis and application of a novel 2D-3D spherically hierarchical Zn5In2S8 (ZIS) photocatalyst for the photocatalytic degradation of BPA under visible light for the first time. Compared to the conventional g-C3N4 photocatalyst, ZIS exhibits enhanced optical and electrical properties, leading to remarkable photocatalytic performance, with an apparent reaction rate constant of 2.36 h⁻1, 6.56 times greater than that of g-C3N4. This efficacy allows for the degradation of 99.9% of BPA in just 2 h. The photocatalytic mechanism of ZIS was elucidated through various material characterizations and photoelectrochemical assessments, demonstrating improved light absorption and efficient charge separation as key factors facilitating BPA degradation. Notably, ZIS maintains high photocatalytic activity and stability over multiple cycles, indicating its potential as a sustainable photocatalyst. These findings not only contribute to the development of efficient photocatalysts for environmental remediation but also underscore the significant role of Zn5In2S8 in photocatalysis and solar energy conversion. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a8b0362c703b482bb6fb79c86d2f281f2025-01-16T12:59:05ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Chemistry2296-26462025-01-011210.3389/fchem.2024.15193701519370Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8Zongwen Zhang0Yi Zhang1Huili Han2Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh3Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh4Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah5Muhammad Tayyab6Analysis and Testing Center, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, Henan, ChinaKey Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui, ChinaCollaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Energy-Saving Building Materials, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, Henan, ChinaDepartment of Analysis and Quality Control, Sarir Oil Refinery, Arabian Gulf Oil Company, Benghazi, LibyaLibyan Advanced Center for Chemical Analysis, Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, Tripoli, LibyaDepartment of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, PakistanInstitute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaBisphenol A (BPA) poses a significant environmental threat due to its widespread use as an industrial chemical and its classification as an environmental endocrine disruptor. The urgent need for effective BPA removal has driven research toward innovative solutions. In this study, we present the synthesis and application of a novel 2D-3D spherically hierarchical Zn5In2S8 (ZIS) photocatalyst for the photocatalytic degradation of BPA under visible light for the first time. Compared to the conventional g-C3N4 photocatalyst, ZIS exhibits enhanced optical and electrical properties, leading to remarkable photocatalytic performance, with an apparent reaction rate constant of 2.36 h⁻1, 6.56 times greater than that of g-C3N4. This efficacy allows for the degradation of 99.9% of BPA in just 2 h. The photocatalytic mechanism of ZIS was elucidated through various material characterizations and photoelectrochemical assessments, demonstrating improved light absorption and efficient charge separation as key factors facilitating BPA degradation. Notably, ZIS maintains high photocatalytic activity and stability over multiple cycles, indicating its potential as a sustainable photocatalyst. These findings not only contribute to the development of efficient photocatalysts for environmental remediation but also underscore the significant role of Zn5In2S8 in photocatalysis and solar energy conversion.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2024.1519370/fullphotocatalysisZn-in-Sphotocatalytic degradationbisphenol Avisible light |
| spellingShingle | Zongwen Zhang Yi Zhang Huili Han Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah Muhammad Tayyab Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8 Frontiers in Chemistry photocatalysis Zn-in-S photocatalytic degradation bisphenol A visible light |
| title | Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8 |
| title_full | Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8 |
| title_fullStr | Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8 |
| title_short | Efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A on 2D-3D spherically hierarchical structure Zn5In2S8 |
| title_sort | efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol a on 2d 3d spherically hierarchical structure zn5in2s8 |
| topic | photocatalysis Zn-in-S photocatalytic degradation bisphenol A visible light |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fchem.2024.1519370/full |
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