Synergistic Interaction of S-Type Heterojunction and Sulfur Vacancies in G-C3n5@Sv-Znin2s4 Composites: Simultaneous Promotion of Complete 2,4-Dichlorophenol Mineralization and Cr(Vi) Reduction
39 Pages Posted: 13 Aug 2024
Abstract
Constructing efficient heterojunction photocatalysts is an effective measure for degrading pesticides and reducing heavy metals. In this study, g-C3N5@Sv-ZnIn2S4 (g-C3N5@Sv-ZIS) composite with large specific surface area has been successfully prepared by a simple low-temperature water bath method. The g-C3N5@Sv-ZIS composite showed complete mineralization of 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) and reduction of Cr(VI) within 60 min. The results of electron spin resonance spectroscopy, photoelectrochemical characterization, and energy band structure calculations indicated the formation of an S-type heterojunction at the interface of g-C3N5 and Sv-ZIS. In situ XPS analysis showed the transfer of photogenerated charges from g-C3N5 to Sv-ZIS. The molecular structure of 2,4-DCP was analyzed using frontier molecular orbital and electrostatic potential calculations. The possible degradation pathways of 2,4-DCP were proposed based on liquid chromatography– mass spectrometry results. Biotoxicity simulations of the intermediates revealed decreased toxicities. Furthermore, the catalytic properties of the composites were examined in the context of real simulated effluents. The composites designed in this study provide reliable theoretical support for the removal of composite pollutants.
Keywords: g-C3N5@Sv-ZnIn2S4, Molten salt template method, S-type heterojunction, In situ XPS, Synergetic interaction
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