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
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Imanzhussip Serkul
Meruert A. Nauryzbaeva
Timur Sh. Atabaev
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description 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.
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spelling doaj-art-41952ae0935741bb881862650e2135df2025-08-20T02:35:48ZengElsevierMaterials Today Catalysis2949-754X2025-06-01910009910.1016/j.mtcata.2025.100099Assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active Bi2S3-based nanocomposites for Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B degradationBachir Yaou Balarabe0Yerkanat N. Kanafin1Kuralay Rustembekkyzy2Imanzhussip Serkul3Meruert A. Nauryzbaeva4Timur Sh. Atabaev5Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Technology, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, KazakhstanDepartment of Chemistry, School of Science and Technology, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, KazakhstanDepartment of Chemistry, School of Science and Technology, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, KazakhstanDepartment of Chemistry, School of Science and Technology, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, KazakhstanIT Bilim Innovation Lyceum, Shchuchinsk 020000, KazakhstanDepartment of Chemistry, School of Science and Technology, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan; Corresponding author.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.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949754X25000122Rhodamine BMethylene BlueOrganic pollutantsBi2S3Photocatalysis
spellingShingle Bachir Yaou Balarabe
Yerkanat N. Kanafin
Kuralay Rustembekkyzy
Imanzhussip Serkul
Meruert A. Nauryzbaeva
Timur Sh. Atabaev
Assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active Bi2S3-based nanocomposites for Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B degradation
Materials Today Catalysis
Rhodamine B
Methylene Blue
Organic pollutants
Bi2S3
Photocatalysis
title Assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active Bi2S3-based nanocomposites for Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B degradation
title_full Assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active Bi2S3-based nanocomposites for Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B degradation
title_fullStr Assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active Bi2S3-based nanocomposites for Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B degradation
title_full_unstemmed Assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active Bi2S3-based nanocomposites for Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B degradation
title_short Assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active Bi2S3-based nanocomposites for Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B degradation
title_sort assessing the photocatalytic activity of visible light active bi2s3 based nanocomposites for methylene blue and rhodamine b degradation
topic Rhodamine B
Methylene Blue
Organic pollutants
Bi2S3
Photocatalysis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949754X25000122
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