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An optimized AgSePh/TiO2 heterostructure acts as a highly efficient and environmentally robust photocatalyst, achieving 99.6% degradation of Rhodamine B through a Z-scheme charge-transfer pathway. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

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To synthesize a novel metal organic chalcogenolate/titanium dioxide heterostructure and evaluate its photocatalytic activity, charge-transfer mechanism, and durability for dye degradation.

September 10, 2026ACS Materials AuOpen Access

Metal Organic Chalcogenolate Heterostructures as Robust Photocatalysts for Environmental Dye Degradation

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KWKhemika WannakanKhon Kaen University PLPimpan LeangtanomVidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology RKRattapon KhamlueMaterials Science & Engineering

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Laboratory study demonstrates efficient dye degradation using an AgSePh/TiO2 heterostructure under light irradiation, highlighting its potential for environmental water remediation.

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To synthesize a novel metal organic chalcogenolate/titanium dioxide heterostructure and evaluate its photocatalytic activity, charge-transfer mechanism, and durability for dye degradation.
Synthesized AgSePh nanocrystals via hot injection and assembled them with TiO2 through ultrasonication to form AgSePh/TiO2 composites (including an optimized ratio of 10 mg AgSePh per 100 mg TiO2, designated 10-AT).
Assessed photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B under light exposure alongside photoluminescence, photoelectrochemical, and radical scavenger analyses to elucidate the reaction pathway.
Tested composite stability and robustness under varying pH levels, coexisting ions, natural organic matter, diverse water matrices, and over eight reuse cycles.
The optimized 10-AT composite achieved 99.6% degradation of Rhodamine B under light irradiation, markedly outperforming pristine AgSePh and TiO2.
Spectroscopic and photoelectrochemical tests confirmed accelerated charge separation and a Z-scheme pathway mediated by photogenerated electrons, superoxide radicals, and hydroxyl radicals.
The catalyst maintained high catalytic activity across different water conditions and remained stable across eight consecutive recycling cycles.

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Wannakan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa27c4958559d80afc760ff https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialsau.6c00158

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Laboratory study demonstrates efficient dye degradation using an AgSePh/TiO2 heterostructure under light irradiation, highlighting its potential for environmental water remediation.

Metal Organic Chalcogenolate Heterostructures as Robust Photocatalysts for Environmental Dye Degradation

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