Ternary heterojunction photocatalyst for visible-light-driven dye degradation: mechanistic insights and seed germination studies

Key Points

• Dye degradation efficiency is significantly enhanced by the ternary heterojunction photocatalyst under visible light exposure,
• Achieving up to 95% degradation indicated the potential effectiveness of the photocatalyst in environmental applications.
• Observational analysis of dye degradation mechanisms provided mechanistic insights on photocatalytic activities.
• These findings highlight the promise of heterojunction materials for sustainable applications, requiring further validation.