Abstract
Heterostructured nanomaterials exhibit pronounced potential in environmental science, including the water purification, pollutant monitoring, and environmental remediation. Especially, their application through advanced oxidation processes has been found capable and adaptable in waste water treatment. In semiconductor photocatalysts, metal sulfides are the leading materials. However, for further modifications, the progresses on specific materials need to be overviewed. Among metal sulfides, nickel sulfides are the emerging semiconductors due to relatively narrow band gaps, high thermal and chemical stability, and cost effectiveness. The aim of the present review is to conduct a thorough analysis and summary of recent progress in the application of nickel sulfide-based heterostructures in water decontamination. Initially, the review introduces the emerging needs of the materials for environment following the characteristics features of metal sulfides with emphasis on nickel sulfides. Subsequently, synthesis strategies and structural properties of nickel sulfide (NiS and NiS2)-based photocatalysts are discussed. Herein, controlled synthesis procedures to influence their active structure, compositions, shape, and size for the enhanced photocatalytic performances are also considered. Furthermore, there is discussion on heterostructures formed by metal modification, metal oxides, and carbon hybridized nanocomposites. In the continuation, the modified characteristics are investigated which favors the photocatalytic processes for degradation of organic contaminations in water. The overall study highlights significant improvements in degradation efficiency of hetero-interfaced NiS and NiS2 photocatalysts towards organics that are comparable to expensive noble-metal photocatalysts. Finally, we also added a little on prospects for future advancement of nickel sulfide-based photocatalysts for applications in sustainable environmental remediation.
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Sharma, A., Makgwane, P.R., Lichtfouse, E. et al. Recent advances in synthesis, structural properties, and regulation of nickel sulfide-based heterostructures for environmental water remediation: an insight review. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 64932–64948 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27093-z
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