Abstract
ZnS is a promising photocatalyst in water purification, whereas its low photon efficiency and poor visible-light response restrict its application. Constructing composites may help solve these problems. In this work, Ag2O was introduced to ZnS for the first time based on their energy band characteristics to form a novel ZnS/Ag2O composite photocatalyst. In the model reaction of degrading methylene blue, the as-designed catalyst exhibited high catalytic activity among a series of ZnS-based composite photocatalysts under similar conditions. The catalytic rate constant was up to 0.138 min−1, which is 27.4- and 15.6-times higher than those of ZnS and Ag2O. This composite degraded 92.4% methylene blue in 50 min, while the ratios were 31.9% and 68.8% for ZnS and Ag2O. Catalytic mechanism study based on photoluminescence and radical-scavenging experiments revealed that the enhanced photocatalytic activity was attributed to the composite structure of ZnS/Ag2O. The structure not only facilitated the separation and transmission of photogenerated carriers but also extended the light response range of the catalyst. The as-designed ZnS/Ag2O composite is promising in degrading organic pollutants in water.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China-Shandong Joint Fund
the project of the outstanding scientific research innovation team plan for universities of Shandong province
Subject
General Materials Science,General Chemical Engineering
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14 articles.
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