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Systematically designed hierarchical ZnO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic performance

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Due to its appealing characteristics, such as strong chemical resistance, high thermal stability, non-corrosive nature, and facile synthesis, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 ) is a well-known photocatalyst. However, rapid recombination of photogenerated charges limits the photocatalytic effectiveness of pristine g-C 3 N 4 . In this study, a simple and cost-effective in situ approach was used to synthesize a robust heterojunction composed of hierarchical ZnO grown on stacked g-C 3 N 4 nanosheets. The synthesized binary heterojunction efficiently separates and transports photogenerated carriers, thereby boosting photocatalytic performance. Consequently, the synthesized photocatalyst degrades 84% of rhodamine-B dye under visible light within 120 min. Various characteristics of the nanocomposite were evaluated using different techniques. This work provides a straightforward and economical route for creating visible-light-active nanocomposites with potential applications in environmental purification.

Source: Next Materials

DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.103257

Authors: Mohammed A.S. Mosleh, Elham Alzain, Ali Saleh Alshebami, Gohar Ali

Institution: King Faisal University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,280

Funders: Deanship of Scientific Research, King Faisal University, King Faisal University, King Faisal University