Influence of selenium substitution on the structural and photocatalytic properties of SnS nanoparticles synthesized via hydrothermal method

Key Points

• Enhanced photocatalytic properties were observed in selenium-substituted SnS nanoparticles, indicating a significant change in efficiency.
• The study revealed that selenium substitution positively affects the structural properties of SnS nanoparticles synthesized via hydrothermal method.
• The synthesis process used is a hydrothermal method, providing a favorable environment for the growth of SnS nanoparticles.
• This finding suggests the potential for using selenium substitution to improve photocatalytic applications in environmental technology.