ZnCo2S4/CuO heterojunction photocatalyst for activation of persulfate to degrade p-nitrophenol
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, vol.460, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 460
- Publication Date: 2025
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116146
- Journal Name: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Compendex
- Keywords: Environmental remediation, p-Nitrophenol, Persulfate, Photocatalysis, ZnCo2S4/CuO
- Open Archive Collection: Article
- Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The degradation of para-nitrophenol (PNP) pollutant under visible light (ZnCo2S4/CuO/PMS/Vis) via ZnCo2S4/CuO heterojunction activated peroxymonosulfate has been investigated in detail. The results indicate that 50 % ZnCo2S4/CuO performs best under light conditions, and after adding 4 mM PMS, the degradation rate of PNP reaches 98 %. The study systematically examines the effects of important parameters (PMS dosage, pH, and coexisting anions) on PNP degradation and verifies the excellent performance of the photocatalysis-activated PMS system through comparative experiments. Electron paramagnetic resonance (ESR) and free radical quenching experiments revealed that 1O2 contributes the most to the degradation performance of PNP.