Assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active Bi2S3-based nanocomposites for Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B degradation

High levels of organic compounds, notably synthetic dyes like Methylene blue (MB) and Rhodamine B (RhB), in untreated effluents have become a major environmental concern, endangering human health and ecosystems. These dyes are difficult to remove due to their non-biodegradable nature, prompting exte...

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Main Authors: Bachir Yaou Balarabe, Yerkanat N. Kanafin, Kuralay Rustembekkyzy, Imanzhussip Serkul, Meruert A. Nauryzbaeva, Timur Sh. Atabaev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Materials Today Catalysis
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949754X25000122
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Summary:High levels of organic compounds, notably synthetic dyes like Methylene blue (MB) and Rhodamine B (RhB), in untreated effluents have become a major environmental concern, endangering human health and ecosystems. These dyes are difficult to remove due to their non-biodegradable nature, prompting extensive research in this area. Photocatalysis has emerged as a promising, environmentally friendly method that only requires a light source and a photocatalyst for pollutant degradation. Bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3) stands out among other photocatalytic materials due to its narrow band gap, strong light absorption in the visible range, and nontoxicity, making it a good candidate to improve the overall photocatalytic efficiency. Therefore, this review article focuses on recent advances in Bi2S3-based nanocomposites and their role in the effective degradation of organic pollutants, particularly MB and RhB, through enhanced photocatalytic mechanisms.
ISSN:2949-754X