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Direct dual CaIn₂S₄/Bi₂WO₆ semiconductor nanocomposites with efficient inter-cross-sectional charge carrier transfer for enhanced visible light photocatalysis

Authors: Thillai Sivakumar Natarajan, Rajesh J. Tayade

Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research | Issue 6/2021

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A visible light-responsive redox-mediator-free calcium indium sulfide (CaIn₂S₄) and bismuth tungstate (Bi₂WO₆)–based direct dual semiconductor nanocomposites were prepared by combination of hydrothermal and wetness impregnation methods. The results substantiated the formation of CaIn₂S₄ marigold flowers, the flower-like structure of the Bi₂WO₆, and CaIn₂S₄/Bi₂WO₆ nanocomposites. UV–Vis-DRS analysis confirmed that visible light response of Bi₂WO₆ was considerably enhanced after combining with CaIn₂S₄. The inter-cross-sectional charge carrier transfer during photocatalysis using synthesized catalysts was studied by determining the band position of Bi₂WO₆ and CaIn₂S_4, and photoluminescence analysis. The adsorption of rhodamine B (RhB) dye study revealed that after coupling with CaIn₂S₄, the adsorption capacity of Bi₂WO₆ was significantly improved. For 15%-CaIn₂S₄/Bi₂WO₆, 38% of RhB dye was adsorbed, whereas it was 27% for bare Bi₂WO₆. The 15%-CaIn₂S₄/Bi₂WO₆ nanocomposite showed higher percentage degradation for RhB (82%) dye as compared to the other percentage loaded composites, bare Bi₂WO₆ (59%) and CaIn₂S₄ (72%). Photoluminescence results revealed that photo-generated electron–hole pair recombination rate was drastically suppressed after coupling with CaIn₂S₄ which may be presumed to inter-cross-sectional transfer of photo-generated charge carriers. The synergic effect of enhanced adsorption capacity and efficient separation of electron–hole pairs were accountable for the enhanced photodegradation efficiency under visible light.

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Title: Direct dual CaIn2S4/Bi2WO6 semiconductor nanocomposites with efficient inter-cross-sectional charge carrier transfer for enhanced visible light photocatalysis
Authors: Thillai Sivakumar Natarajan
Rajesh J. Tayade
Publication date: 01-06-2021
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research / Issue 6/2021
Print ISSN: 1388-0764
Electronic ISSN: 1572-896X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-021-05252-y

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