Novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine

Abstract Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) can be used as a potential photocatalyst for the removal of emerging contaminants (ECs) under visible light (Vis). However, the high carrier recombination rate and aggregation restrict pure MoS2 application. The hydrothermal method was used to prepare a novel MoS...

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Main Authors: Yi Chen, Yue Jin, Honglin Zhu, Haolan Zhang, Luyu Wei, Yan Tang, Rui Wang, Dayu Zhou, Jinchuan Gu
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-03-01
Series:npj Clean Water
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-025-00455-5
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Yue Jin
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Haolan Zhang
Luyu Wei
Yan Tang
Rui Wang
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Jinchuan Gu
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description Abstract Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) can be used as a potential photocatalyst for the removal of emerging contaminants (ECs) under visible light (Vis). However, the high carrier recombination rate and aggregation restrict pure MoS2 application. The hydrothermal method was used to prepare a novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite (Z) composite (MBZ), which was used to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) under visible light for sulfadiazine (SDZ) degradation. The MBZ showed a moderate E g value (2.59 eV), indicating good visible-light absorption. The physicochemical and photoelectrochemical properties were analyzed, revealing that the hybrid MBZ significantly enhanced photoinduced carrier generation, separation, and transfer. The MBZ exhibited 2.38-, 3.24-, and 1.36-fold higher SDZ removal reaction rates than Z, BaSO4, and MoS2 in the PMS/Vis system. The addition of EDTA-2Na notably decreased the degradation rate (79.58–89.88%), indicating the significant role of h + . This work provides a new approach to the design of semiconductor/insulator photocatalysts and constructs a promising catalytic oxidation system for the green remediation of EC wastewater.
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spelling doaj-art-e8b7c4636b95446a8bc1d4aab99f75f32025-08-20T02:51:27ZengNature Portfolionpj Clean Water2059-70372025-03-018111410.1038/s41545-025-00455-5Novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazineYi Chen0Yue Jin1Honglin Zhu2Haolan Zhang3Luyu Wei4Yan Tang5Rui Wang6Dayu Zhou7Jinchuan Gu8School of Food and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan ProvinceSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan ProvinceSichuan Guangtai New Material Technology Co., LtdSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan ProvinceSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan ProvinceSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan ProvinceChina MCC5 Group Corp. LtdSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan ProvinceSchool of Food and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture and Environment, Xihua University, Food Microbiology Key Laboratory of Sichuan ProvinceAbstract Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) can be used as a potential photocatalyst for the removal of emerging contaminants (ECs) under visible light (Vis). However, the high carrier recombination rate and aggregation restrict pure MoS2 application. The hydrothermal method was used to prepare a novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite (Z) composite (MBZ), which was used to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) under visible light for sulfadiazine (SDZ) degradation. The MBZ showed a moderate E g value (2.59 eV), indicating good visible-light absorption. The physicochemical and photoelectrochemical properties were analyzed, revealing that the hybrid MBZ significantly enhanced photoinduced carrier generation, separation, and transfer. The MBZ exhibited 2.38-, 3.24-, and 1.36-fold higher SDZ removal reaction rates than Z, BaSO4, and MoS2 in the PMS/Vis system. The addition of EDTA-2Na notably decreased the degradation rate (79.58–89.88%), indicating the significant role of h + . This work provides a new approach to the design of semiconductor/insulator photocatalysts and constructs a promising catalytic oxidation system for the green remediation of EC wastewater.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-025-00455-5
spellingShingle Yi Chen
Yue Jin
Honglin Zhu
Haolan Zhang
Luyu Wei
Yan Tang
Rui Wang
Dayu Zhou
Jinchuan Gu
Novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine
npj Clean Water
title Novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine
title_full Novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine
title_fullStr Novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine
title_full_unstemmed Novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine
title_short Novel MoS2/BaSO4/zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine
title_sort novel mos2 baso4 zeolite heterostructure composite for the enhanced visible light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-025-00455-5
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