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ZnS–MoS2 nano-heterostructure: efficient photocatalyst for dye removal under sunlight

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We report hydrothermal synthesis of ZnS–MoS2 nano-heterostructure and characterization by XRD, UV–Vis, FTIR and FESEM followed by their systematic photocatalytic activity under sunlight irradiation. The synthesized ZnS–MoS2 nano-heterostructure exhibited a unique property, enabling efficient charge separation and extension in visible spectrum. This enhanced light absorption enabled the electron-hole pairs generation, which subsequently participated in the degradation of MB dye molecules. The ZnS–MoS2 synthesized at 48 h shows excellent performance of 97% degradation in 30 min owing to the fact that the sample has enhanced crystallinity, good charge carrier ability optimal heterojunction formation and Well-defined morphology with a reduced number of defects. The combination of ZnS and MoS2 in a well-designed nano-heterostructure represents a significant advancement in the field of photocatalysis, offering a promising solution for addressing environmental challenges in an efficient and sustainable manner.

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Authors acknowledge the Head, Department of Physics, and Environmental science and Central characterization facility at SPPU for the support.

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This work is funded by Researchers Supporting Project number (RSP2023R117), King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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  1. Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 410206, India

    Prashant H. Shinde, Shrikant Charhate & Dattatray J. Late

  2. Department of Environmental Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411007, India

    Yogita Padwal & Ratna Chauhan

  3. Centre for Energy studies, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411007, India

    Yogesh Waghadkar

  4. Applied Medical Science Department, Community College, King Saud University, P.O. Box 10219, Riyadh, 11433, Saudi Arabia

    Hassan Fouad

  5. Photocatalysis International Research Centre, Research Institute for Science & Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan

    Chiaki Terashima & Suresh W. Gosavi

  6. School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia

    Muthupandian Ashokkumar & Suresh W. Gosavi

  7. Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411 007, India

    Suresh W. Gosavi

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PS: data curation, writing—original draft. YP: experimental investigation photocatalytic activity. YW: formal analysis, review and editing. HF: formal analysis, review and editing. CT: formal analysis, review and editing. RC: experimental investigation photocatalytic activity, interpretation of measurements, review and editing. MAK: formal analysis, review and editing. SC: formal analysis, review and editing. SWG: conceptualization, investigation, formal analysis, interpretation of measurements, supervision, corresponding author. DJL: conceptualization, investigation, formal analysis, interpretation of measurements, supervision, corresponding author.

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Shinde, P.H., Padwal, Y., Waghadkar, Y. et al. ZnS–MoS2 nano-heterostructure: efficient photocatalyst for dye removal under sunlight. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 34, 1724 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-11105-2

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