Insights into the Electronic Structure, Optical Properties, and Photocatalytic Perspectives of Gd₂CoCrO₆ Perovskite: A Comprehensive Theoretical and Experimental Investigation
Nanoscale Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
electronic
structure,
optical
properties,
and
photocatalytic
potential
of
Gd
2
CoCrO
6
,
revealing
its
half-metallic,
n-type
semiconducting
behavior
suitability
for
solar-driven
applications
through
theory
experiments.
Language: Английский
Mechanistic insights into the enhanced photocatalytic efficiency of MoS2-tuned DyFeO3 heterojunction for pollutants degradation
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
this
study,
DyFeO3-MoS2
heterojunction
nanocomposites
were
synthesized
by
integrating
porous
DyFeO3
nanoparticles
(an
n-type
semiconductor)
with
MoS2
nanosheets
(a
p-type
semiconductor).
The
resulting
p-n
substantially
improved
the
photocatalytic
efficiency
for
degrading
methylene
blue
(MB)
and
levofloxacin
(LFX).
This
design
introduces
a
built-in
electric
field
at
interface,
promoting
efficient
charge
separation
suppressing
electron-hole
recombination,
thereby
significantly
enhancing
performance
under
solar
irradiation
compared
to
alone.
Characterization
studies,
including
XRD,
FESEM,
TEM,
XPS,
UV-visible
absorbance,
photoluminescence,
Mott-Schottky
analysis,
confirmed
nanocomposites'
crystalline
structure,
well-dispersed
nanosheets,
oxygen
vacancies,
enhanced
visible
light
absorption,
favorable
band
positions.
incorporation
of
increased
separation,
surface
area
mitigating
aggregation,
leading
higher
degradation
rates.
Among
tested
compositions,
(80
:
20)
nanocomposite,
containing
20
wt%
MoS2,
exhibited
highest
efficiencies,
96.5%
MB
88.7%
LFX.
Further
analyses,
activation
energy
determination,
quantum
yield
measurement,
scavenger
tests,
reusability
assessments,
optimized
nanocomposite's
durability.
reduced
energies
high
yields
(35.5%
MB,
25.8%
LFX)
indicate
photon
conversion
radical
generation,
superoxide
radicals
(˙O2-)
identified
as
primary
reactive
species.
Stability
tests
revealed
over
85%
retention
activity
after
four
cycles,
underscoring
composite's
robustness.
Moreover,
mechanism
key
insights
into
pathways
pollutants.
investigation
demonstrates
viable
solar-driven
solution
pollutant
in
wastewater
treatment
incorporating
nanostructures.
Language: Английский
Dysprosium chromite nanoparticles: A promising photocatalyst for the remediation of ciprofloxacin and methylene blue from wastewater
Journal of Alloys and Compounds,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 177295 - 177295
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Correction to the Conventional Klingler-Kochi Method for Accurate Assessment of Electrochemical Kinetic Parameters Utilizing Cyclic Voltammetry
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
BiFe0.5Cr0.5O3 nanocatalysts for sustainable solar-light-driven purification of pharmaceutical wastewater
Titas Vincent Rozario,
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Mohasin Tarek,
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M. A. Basith
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et al.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(20), P. 16241 - 16256
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Solar-driven
BiFe
0.5
Cr
O
3
nanocatalysts
efficiently
degrade
antibiotics
via
enhanced
charge
separation,
oxygen
vacancies,
and
ROS
generation,
offering
a
stable,
visible-light-active
solution
for
pharmaceutical
wastewater
purification.
Language: Английский