Abstract
Functional PPy-ZnIn2S4 composite was prepared via facile hydrothermal method in the presence of PPy powder. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern showed single hexagonal phase in pure ZnIn2S4 and mixed phases of hexagonal and cubic in PPy-ZnIn2S4 composite. The coexistence of hexagonal and cubic phase in PPy-ZnIn2S4 composite can be advantageous to charge separation. The absorbance within visible light range was enhanced by PPy-ZnIn2S4 composite compared with pure ZnIn2S4. The time required for complete removal of chloramphenicol by PPy-ZnIn2S4 composite (60 min) was shorter than pure ZnIn2S4 (120 min), indicating better deep degradation. 48.5% TOC was achieved by PPy-ZnIn2S4 after 3 h photocatalytic degradation, which was two times higher than ZnIn2S4 (23.5%).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 115-123 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry |
Volume | 349 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antibiotics
- Conducting polymer
- Photocatalysis
- Ternary sulfide particles
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- General Physics and Astronomy