Abstract
Sulfide-based ternary chalcogenides have been recognized widely as exceptional photocatalysts, thanks to their narrow band gap enabling them to harvest solar energy to the maximum extent. They provide excellent optical, electrical, and catalytic performance and are of abundant use as a heterogeneous catalyst. Among sulfide-based ternary chalcogenides, compounds exhibiting AB2X4 structure form a new class of materials with excellent stability in photocatalytic performance. In the AB2X4 family of compounds, ZnIn2S4 is one of the top performing photocatalyst for energy and environmental applications. However, to date, only limited information is available on the mechanism behind the photo-induced migration of charge carriers in ternary sulfide chalcogenides. Ternary sulfide chalcogenides with their visible region activity and substantial chemical stability greatly depend on crystal structure, morphology, and optical characteristics for their photocatalytic activity. Hence, in this review, a comprehensive assessment of the reported strategies for enhancement of the photocatalytic efficiency of this compound is presented. In addition, a meticulous investigation of the applicability of ternary sulfide chalcogenide compound ZnIn2S4, in particular, has been delivered. Also, the photocatalytic behavior of other sulfide-based ternary chalcogenides for water remediation applications has also been briefed. Finally, we conclude with an insight into the challenges and future advancements in the exploration of ZnIn2S4-based chalcogenide as a photocatalyst for various photo-responsive applications. It is believed that this review could contribute to a better understanding of ternary chalcogenide semiconductor photocatalysts for solar-driven water treatment applications.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
Data availability
Data will be available on request.
References
Adan C, Marugan J, Sanchez E, Pablos C, Grieken RV (2009) Understanding the effect of morphology on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanotube array electrodes. J Phys Chem C 113:4433–4440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2016.01.088
Adhikari S, Charanpahari AV, Madras G (2017) Solar-light-driven improved photocatalytic performance of hierarchical ZnIn2S4 architectures. ACS Omega 2:6926–6938. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.7b01329
Ameta R, Benjamin S, Ameta A, Ameta SC (2012) Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: a review. Mater Sci Forum 734:247–272. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.734.247
Apte SK, Garaje SN, Bolade RD, Ambekar JD, Kulkarni MV, Naik SD, Gosavi SW, Baeg JO, Kale BB (2010) Hierarchical nanostructures of CdIn2S4 via hydrothermal and microwave methods: efficient solar-light-driven photocatalysts. J Mater Chem 20:6095–6102. https://doi.org/10.1039/C0JM00538J
Arif M, Li Q, Yao J, Huang T, Hua Y, Liu T, Liu X (2017) Enhanced photocatalysis performance and mechanism of CdS and Ag synergistic co-catalyst supported on mesoporous g-C3N4 nanosheets under visible-light irradiation. J Environ Chem Eng 5:5358–5368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2017.10.024
Assaker IB, Gannouni M, Naceur JB, Almessiere MA, Al-Otaibi A, Ghrib T, Shen S, Chtourou R (2015) Electrodeposited ZnIn2S4 onto TiO2 thin films for semiconductor-sensitized photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical applications. Appl Surf Sci 351:927–934. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.06.038
Bariki R, Majhi D, Das K, Behera A, Mishra BG (2020) Facile synthesis and photocatalytic efficacy of UiO-66/CdIn2S4 nanocomposites with flowerlike 3D-microspheres towards aqueous phase decontamination of triclosan and H2 evolution. Appl Catal B 270:118882. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2020.118882
Batabyal SK, Lu SE, Vittal JJ (2016) Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic properties of In2S3, ZnIn2S4, and CdIn2S4 nanocrystals. Cryst Growth Des 16(4):2231–2238. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.6b00050
Bhatkhande DS, Pangarkar VG, Beenackers ACM (2011) Photocatalytic degradation for environmental applications – a review. J Chem Technol Biotechnol 77:102–116. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.532
Bo L, Kiriarachchib HD, Bobb JA, Ibrahim AA, El-shal MS (2020) Preparation, activity, and mechanism of ZnIn2S4-based catalysts for photocatalytic degradation of atrazine in aqueous solution. J Water Process Eng 36:101334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101334
Byrne JA, Fernández-Ibáñez PA, Dunlop PSM, Alrousan DMA, Hamilton JWJ (2011) Photocatalytic enhancement for solar disinfection of water: a review. Int J Photoenergy 798051 https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/798051
Chachvalvutikul Auttaphon, Luangwanta Tawanwit, Pattisson Samuel, Hutchings Graham J (2021) Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants and hydrogen production by a visible light–responsive Bi2WO6/ZnIn2S4 heterojunction. Appl Surf Sci 544:148885. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.148885
Chaudhari NS, Bhirud AP, Sonawane RS, Nikam LK, Warule LS, Rane H, Kale BB (2011) Ecofriendly hydrogen production from abundant hydrogen sulfide using solar light-driven hierarchical nanostructured ZnIn2S4. Green Chem 13:2500. https://doi.org/10.1039/C1GC15515F
Chen Z, Li D, Zhang W, Chen C, Li W, Sun M, He Y, Fu X (2008) Low-temperature and template-free synthesis of ZnIn2S4 microspheres Inorg. Chem 47:9766–9772. https://doi.org/10.1021/ic800752t
Chen Z, Li D, Zhang W, Shao Y, Chen T, Sun M, Fu X (2009) Photocatalytic degradation of dyes by ZnIn2S4 microspheres under visible light irradiation. J Phys Chem C 113:4433–4440. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp8092513
Chen Y, Hu S, Liu W, Chen X, Wu L, Wang X, Liu P, Li Z (2011) Controlled syntheses of cubic and hexagonal ZnIn2S4 nanostructures with different visible-light photocatalytic performance. Dalton Trans 40:2607. https://doi.org/10.1039/C0DT01435D
Chen Y, Huang R, Chen D, Wang Y, Liu W, Li X, Li Z (2012a) Exploring the different photocatalytic performance for dye degradations over hexagonal ZnIn2S4 microspheres and cubic ZnIn2S4 nanoparticles. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 4:2273–2279. https://doi.org/10.1021/am300272f
Chen Z, Li D, Xiao G, He Y, Xu YJ (2012b) Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of marigold-like ZnIn2S4 microspheres and their visible light photocatalytic activity. J Solid State Chem 186:247–254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2011.12.006
Chen J, Zhang H, Liu P, Li Y, Liu X, Li G, Wong PK, An T, Zhao H (2015) Cross-linked ZnIn2S4/rGO composite photocatalyst for sunlight-driven photocatalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol. Appl Catal b: Environ 168–169:266–273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2014.12.048
Chen S, Li S, Xiong L, Wang G (2018a) In-situ growth of ZnIn2S4 decorated on electrospun TiO2 nanofibers with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity. Chem Phys Lett 706:68–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2018.05.074
Chen Y, Ji X, Sethumathavan V, Paul B (2018b) Facile solvothermal synthesis of CuCo2S4 yolk-shells and their visible-light-driven photocatalytic properties. Materials 11:2303. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11112303
Chen W, He ZC, Huang GB, Wu CL, Chen WF, Liu WH (2019) Direct Z-scheme 2D/2D MnIn2S4/g-C3N4 architectures with highly efficient photocatalytic activities towards treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater and hydrogen evolution. Chem Eng J 359:244–253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2018.11.141
Chen Y, Cheng M, Lai C, Wei Z, Zhang G, Li L, Tang C, Du L (2023) The collision between g-C3N4 and QDs in the fields of energy and environment: synergistic effects for efficient photocatalysis. Small 2205902. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202205902
Cheng C, Chen D, Li N, Xu Q, Li H, He J, Lu J (2020) ZnIn2S4 grown on nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres: an advanced catalyst for Cr(VI) reduction. J Hazard Mater 391:122205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122205
da Silva Rodrigues CA, da Cunha Rodrigues Ferreira CC, do Espirito Santo DR et al (2021) Removal of cephalexin and erythromycin antibiotics, and their resistance genes, by microalgae-bacteria consortium from wastewater treatment plant secondary effluents. Environ Sci Pollut Res 28:67822–67832. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-15351-x
Ding J, Yan W, Sun S, Bao J, Gao C (2014) Hydrothermal synthesis of CaIn2S4-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites with increased photocatalytic performance. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 6:12877–12884. https://doi.org/10.1021/am5028296
Du C, Yang L, Tan S, Song J et al (2021) Reduced graphene oxide modified Z-scheme AgI/Bi2MoO6 heterojunctions with boosted photocatalytic activity for water treatment originated from the efficient charge pairs partition and migration. Environ Sci Pollut Res 28:66589–66601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-15180-y7
Fa D, Mia Y (2021) Hydrangea-like ZnS/ZnIn2S4 microspheres with outstanding photocatalytic degradation of xylenol orange and thymol blue under vis irradiation. Micro Nano Lett 16:500–505. https://doi.org/10.1049/mna2.12074
Fang F, Chen L, Chen YB, Wu LM (2010) Synthesis and photocatalysis of ZnIn2S4 nano/micropeony. J Phys Chem C 114:2393–2397. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp910291p
Fu K, Pan Y, Ding C, Shi J, Deng H (2020) Reduced graphene oxide/ZnIn2S4 nanocomposite photocatalyst with enhanced photocatalytic performance for the degradation of naproxen under visible light irradiation. Catalysts 10:710. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10060710
Fujishima A, Rao TN, Tryk DA (2000) Titanium dioxide photocatalysis. J Photochem Photobiol C 1:1–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1389-5567(00)00002-2
Gao B, Liu L, Liu J, Yang F (2013) Photocatalytic degradation of 2,4,6-tribromophenol over Fe-doped ZnIn2S4: stable activity and enhanced debromination. Appl Catal B: Environmental 129:89–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2012.09.007
Gao B, Liu L, Liu J, Yang F (2014) Photocatalytic degradation of 2,4,6-tribromophenol on Fe2O3 or FeOOH doped ZnIn2S4 heterostructure: insight into degradation mechanism. Appl Catal B: Environ 147:929–939. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2013.09.040
Gao B, Dong S, Liu J, Liu L, Feng Q, Tan N, Liu T (2016) Identification of intermediates and transformation pathways derived from photocatalytic degradation of five antibiotics on ZnIn2S4. Chem Eng J 304:826–840. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2016.07.029
Gao B, Chen W, Dong S, Liu J, Liu T, Wang L, Sillanpaa M (2017) Polypyrrole/ZnIn2S4 composite photocatalyst for enhanced mineralization of chloramphenicol under visible light. J Photos Photobio A 349:115–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.09.018
Gilja V, Novakovic K, Travas-Sejdic J, Murgic ZH, Rokovic MK, Zic M (2017) Stability and synergistic effect of polyaniline/TiO2 photocatalysts in degradation of azo dye in wastewater. Nanomaterials 7:412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2013.09.040
Gou X, Cheng F, Shi Y, Zhang L, Peng S, Chen J, Shen P (2006) Shape-controlled synthesis of ternary chalcogenide ZnIn2S4 and CuIn(S, Se)2 nano-/microstructures via facile solution route. J Am Chem Soc 128:7222–7229. https://doi.org/10.1021/ja0580845
Guo F, Cai Y, Guan W, Huang H, Liu Y (2017) Graphite carbon nitride/ZnIn2S4 heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced photocatalytic performance for degradation of tetracycline under visible light irradiation. J Phys Chem Solids 110:370–378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2017.07.001
Hariganesh S, Vadivel S, Maruthamani D, Kumaravel M, Yangjeh AH (2018) Facile solvothermal synthesis of novel CuCo2S4/ g-C3N4 nanocomposites for visible-light photocatalytic applications. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 28:1276–1285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-018-0828-5
He Z, Yang H, Sunarso J, Wong NH et al (2022a) Novel scheme towards interfacial charge transfer between ZnIn2S4 and BiOBr for efficient photocatalytic removal of organics and chromium (VI) from water. Chemosphere 303(1):134973. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134973
He Y, Shi J, Yang Q, Tong Y, Ma Z, Junior L B, Ya B (2022b) Co-doped 3D petal-like ZnIn2S4/GaN heterostructures for efficient removal of chlortetracycline residue from real pharmaceutical wastewater. Chemical Engineering Journal 446(4):137355 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.137355
Hong S, Elimelech M (1997) Chemical and physical aspects of natural organic matter (NOM) fouling of nanofiltration membranes. J Membr Sci 132(2):159–181. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0376-7388(97)00060-4
Hu X, Yu JC, Gong J, Li Q (2007) Rapid mass production of hierarchically porous ZnIn2S4 submicrospheres via a microwave-solvothermal process. Cryst Growth Des 7(12):2444–2448. https://doi.org/10.1021/cg060767o
Hu YL, Wu Z, Zheng X, Lin N, Yang Y, Zuo J, Sun D, Jiang C, Sun L, Lin C, Fu Y (2017) ZnO/ZnGaNO heterostructure with enhanced photocatalytic properties prepared from a LDH precursor using a coprecipitation method. J Alloys Compd 709:42–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2017.02.124
Huang J, Lin W, Chen J (2014) Synthesis of CdIn2S4 microsphere and its photocatalytic activity for azo dye degradation. Sci World J 241234 https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/241234
Imran M, Ashraf W, Hafiz AK, Khanuj M (2022) Synthesis and performance analysis of photocatalytic activity of ZnIn2S4 microspheres synthesized using a low-temperature method. ACS Omega 7:22987–22996. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c00945
Janani R, Sahoo MK, Gupta B, Rao GR, Singh S (2019) Multifunctional hierarchical ZnIn2S4±δ microflowers with photocatalytic and pseudocapacitive behavior Sol. Energy 193:806–813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.09.002
Jia J, Liu M, Zheng C, Long F, Min Z, Fu F, Yu D, Li J, Lee JH, Kim NH (2020) One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of La-doped ZnIn2S4 microspheres with improved visible-light photocatalytic performance. Nanomaterials 10:2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10102026
Jiang Y, Liu P, Chen Y, Zhou Z, Yang H, Hong Y, Li F, Ni L, Yan Y, Gregory DH (2017) Construction of stable Ta3N5/g-C3N4 metal/non-metal nitride hybrids with enhanced visible-light photocatalysis Appl. Surf Sci 391:392–403. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.04.094
Jo WK, Natarajan TS (2016) Fabrication and efficient visible light photocatalytic properties of novel zinc indium sulfide (ZnIn2S4) – graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)/bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) nanorod-based ternary nanocomposites with enhanced charge separation via Z-scheme transfer. J Colloid Interface Sci 482:58–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2016.07.062
Kalam A, Al-Sehemi AG, Assiri M, Du G, Ahmad T, Ahmad I, Pannipara M (2018) Modified solvothermal synthesis of cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) magnetic nanoparticles photocatalysts for degradation of methylene blue with H2O2/visible light. Results Phys 8:1046–1053. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinp.2018.01.045
Li H, Zhou Y, Tu W, Ye J, Zou Z (2015) State of the art progress in diverse hetero structured photocatalysts towards promoting photocatalytic performance. Adv Funct Mater 25:998–1013. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201401636
Li J, Meng S, Wang T, Xu Q, Shao L, Jiang D, Chen M (2017) Novel Au/CaIn2S4 nanocomposites with plasmon-enhanced photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation. Appl Surf Sci 396:430–437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.10.172
Li C, Che H, Yan Y, Liu C, Dong H (2020) Z-scheme AgVO3/ZnIn2S4 photocatalysts: “One Stone and Two Birds” strategy to solve photocorrosion and improve the photocatalytic activity and stability. Chem Eng J 398:125523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.125523
Liang M, Zhang Z, Long R, Wang Y, Yu Y, Pei Y (2020) Design of a Z-scheme g-C3N4/CQDs/CdIn2S4 composite for efficient visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of ibuprofen. Environment Pollut 259:113770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113770
Liu H, Jin Z, Xu Z, Zhang Z, Ao D (2015) Fabrication of ZnIn2S4–g-C3N4 sheet-on-sheet nanocomposites for efficient visible-light photocatalytic H2-evolution and degradation of organic pollutants. RSC Adv 5:97951. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA17028A
Liu C, Li X, Li J, Sun L, Zhou Y, Guan J, Wang H, Huo P, Ma C, Yan Y (2019) Carbon dots modifying sphere-flower CdIn2S4 on N-rGO sheet muti-dimensional photocatalyst for efficient visible degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 99:142–153
Liu T, Yang F, Wang L, Pei L, Hu Y, Li R, Hou K, Ren T (2022a) Synergistic effect of charge separation and multiple reactive oxygen species generation on boosting photocatalytic degradation of fluvastatin by ZnIn2S4/Bi2WO6 Z-scheme heterostructured photocatalytst. Toxics 10:555. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics10100555
Liu H, Cheng M, Liu Y, Wang J, Zhang G, Li L, Du L, Wang G, Yang S, Wang X (2022b) Single atoms meet metal–organic frameworks: collaborative efforts for efficient photocatalysis. Energy Environ Sci 15:3722–3749. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EE01037B
Mahlambi MM, Ngila CJ, Mamba BB (2015) Recent developments in environmental photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: the case of titanium dioxide nanoparticles - a review. J Nanomater 5:1. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/790173
Makama AB, Salmiaton A, Choong TSY, Hamid MRA, Abdullah N, Saion E (2020) Influence of parameters and radical scavengers on the visible-light-induced degradation of ciprofloxacin in ZnO/SnS2 nanocomposite suspension: identification of transformation products. Chemosphere 253:126689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126689
Manjon FJ, Tiginyanu I, Ursak V (2014) Pressure-induced phase transitions in AB2X4 chalcogenide compounds. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, p 189. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-40367-5
Mattaraj S, Jarusutthirak C, Jiraratananon R (2008) A combined osmotic pressure and cake filtration model for cross flow nano filtration of natural organic matter. J Membr Sci 322(2):475–483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2008.05.049
Ojuederie OB, Babalola OO (2017) Microbial and plant-assisted bioremediation of heavy metal polluted environments: a review. Int J Environ Res Public Health 14(12):1504. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14121504
Ouyang C, Quan X, Zhang C, Pan Y, Li X, Hong Z, Zhi M (2021) Direct Z-scheme ZnIn2S4@MoO3 heterojunction for efficient photodegradation of tetracycline hydrochloride under visible light irradiation. Chem. Eng. J. 424:130510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.130510
Pan J, Guan Z, Yang J, Li Q (2020) Facile fabrication of ZnIn2S4/SnS2 3D heterostructure for efficient visible-light photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI). Chin J Catal 41:200–208. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1872-2067(19)63422-4
Peng S, Li L, Wu Y, Jia L, Tian LL, Srinivasan M, Ramakrishna S, Yan Q, Mhaisalkar SG (2013) Size- and shape-controlled synthesis of ZnIn2S4 nanocrystals with high photocatalytic performance. Cryst Eng Comm 15:1922. https://doi.org/10.1039/C2CE26593A
Peng D, Min Z, Zhonglei X, Lihong C (2015) Synthesis of the ZnGa2S4 nanocrystals and their visible-light photocatalytic degradation property. J Nanomater 724942 https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/724942
Qiu P, Yao J, Chen H, Jiang F, Xie X (2016) Enhanced visible-light photocatalytic decomposition of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid over ZnIn2S4/g-C3N4 photocatalyst. J Hazard Mater 317:158–168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2016.05.069
Ren T, Huang H, Li N, Chen D, Xu Q, Li H, He J, Lu J (2021) 3D hollow MXene@ZnIn2S4 heterojunction with rich zinc vacancies for highly efficient visible-light photocatalytic reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 598:398–408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2021.04.027
Robati D, Rajabi M, Moradi O, Najafi F, Tyagi I, Agarwal S, Gupta VK (2016) Kinetics and thermodynamics of malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions on graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide. J Mol Liq 214:259–263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2015.12.073
Shen S, Zhao L, Zhou Z, Guo L (2008) Enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over Cu-doped ZnIn2S4 under visible light irradiation. J Phys Chem C 112:16148–16155. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp804525q
Shen S, Zhao L, Guo L (2010) ZnmIn2S3+m (m=1-5, integer): a new series of visible light driven photocatalyst for splitting of water to hydrogen. Int J Hydrogen Energy 35:10148–10154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2010.07.171
Shen S, Chen J, Wang X, Zhao L, Guo L (2011) Microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis of transition metal doped ZnIn2S4 and its photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution under visible light. J Power Sources 196:10112–10119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2011.08.103
Shi L, Yin P, Dai Y (2013) Synthesis and photocatalytic performance of ZnIn2S4 nanotubes and nanowires. Langmuir 29(41):12818–12822. https://doi.org/10.1021/la402473k
Silija P, Yaakob Z, Suraja V, Binitha NN, Akmal ZS (2012) An enthusiastic glance in to the visible responsive photocatalysts for energy production and pollutant removal, with special emphasis on titania. Int J Photoenergy 503839:19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122205
Szczepanik B (2017) Photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants over clay-TiO2 nanocomposites: a review. Appl Clay Sci 141:227–239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2017.02.029
Tan C, Zhu G, Hojamberdiev M, Lokesh KS, Luo X, Jin L, Zhou J, Liu P (2014) Adsorption and enhanced photocatalytic activity of the 0 0 0 1 faceted Sm-doped ZnIn2S4 microspheres. J Hazard Mater 278:572–583. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2014.06.019
Tang M, Ao Y, Wang P, Wang C (2020) All-solid-state Z-scheme WO3 nanorod/ZnIn2S4 composite photocatalysts for the effective degradation of nitenpyram under visible light irradiation. J. Hazard. Mater. 387:121713. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121713
Tang C, Cheng M, Lai C, Li L, Yang X, Du L, Zhang G, Wang G, Yang L (2023) Recent progress in the applications of non-metal modified graphitic carbon nitride in photocatalysis. Coord. Chem. Rev. 474:214846. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214846
Vadivel S, Paul B, Yangjeh AH, Maruthamani D, Kumaravel M, Maiyalagan T (2018) One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of CuCo2S4/RGO nanocomposites for visible-light photocatalytic applications. J Phys Chem Solids 123:242–253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2018.08.011
Wang J, Wang D, Zhang X, Zhao C, Zhang M, Zhang Z, Wang J (2019a) An anti-symmetric dual (ASD) Z-scheme photocatalytic system: (ZnIn2S4/Er3þ:Y3Al5O12@ZnTiO3/CaIn2S4) for organic pollutants degradation with simultaneous hydrogen evolution. Int J Hydrogen Energy 44:6592–6607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.01.214
Wang J, Yang T, He R, Xue K, Sun R, Wang W, Wang J, Yang T, Wang Y (2019b) Silver-loaded In2S3-CdIn2S4@X(X=Ag, Ag3PO4, AgI) ternary heterostructure nanotubes treated by electron beam irradiation with enhanced photocatalytic activity. Sci Total Environ 695:133884. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.133884
Wang F, Zhao Y, Zhang M, Wu J et al (2021) Bimetallic sulfides ZnIn2S4 modified g-C3N4 adsorbent with wide temperature range for rapid elemental mercury uptake from coal-fired flue gas. Chemical Eng. J 426:131343. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.131343
Wang J, Sun S, Zhou R, Li Y, He Z, Ding H, Chen D, Ao W (2021) A review: synthesis, modification and photocatalytic applications of ZnIn2S4. J Mater Sci Technol 78:1–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2020.09.045
Wu J, Lin J, Yin S, Sato T (2001) Synthesis and photocatalytic properties of layered HNbWO6/ (Pt, Cd0.8Zn0.2S) nanocomposites. J Mater Chem 11:3343–3347. https://doi.org/10.1039/B103838A
Xia Y, Li Q, Wu X, Lv K, Tang D, Li M (2017) Facile synthesis of CNTs/CaIn2S4 composites with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic performance. Appl Surf Sci 391B:565–571. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.06.062
Xiao P, Jiang D, Ju L, Jing J, Chen M (2018) Construction of RGO/CdIn2S4/g-C3N4 ternary hybrid with enhanced photocatalytic activity for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride. Appl Surf Sci 433:388–397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.10.028
Xiao Y, Wang H, Jiang Y, Zhang W (2022) Hierarchical Sb2S3/ ZnIn2S4 core–shell heterostructure for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production and pollutant degradation. J Colloid Interface Sci 623:109–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2022.04.137
Xiao W, Cheng M, Liu Y, Wang J, Zhang G, Wei Z, Li L, Du L, Wang G, Liu H (2023) Functional metal/carbon composites derived from metal–organic frameworks: insight into structures, properties, performances, and mechanisms. ACS Catal 13(3):1759–1790. https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.2c04807
Xu H, Zhang W, Jin W, Ding Y, Zhong X (2013) Facile synthesis of ZnS–CdIn2S4-alloyed nanocrystals with tunable band gap and its photocatalytic activity. J Lumin 135:47–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2012.08.022
Xu H, Jiang Y, Yang X, Li F, Li A, Liu Y, Zhang J, Zhou Z, Liang N (2018a) Fabricating carbon quantum dots doped ZnIn2S4 nanoflower composites with broad spectrum and enhanced photocatalytic tetracycline hydrochloride degradation. Mater Res Bull 97:158–168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.materresbull.2017.09.004
Xu S, Dai J, Yang J, You J, Hao J (2018b) Facile synthesis of novel CaIn2S4/ZnIn2S4 composites with efficient performance for photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) under simulated sunlight irradiation. Nanomaterials 8:472. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano8070472
Yang NG, Li J (2021) Construction of a 0D/2D heterojunction based on ZnO nanoparticles and ZnIn2S4 nanosheets to improve photocatalytic degradation efficiency. Optic Mater 115:111040. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2021.111040
Yang D, Liang J, Luo L, Deng R, Li G, He Q, Chen Y (2020) Facile defect engineering in ZnIn2S4 coupled with carbon dots for rapid diclofenac degradation. Chin Chem Lett 32(8):2534–2538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cclet.2020.12.049
Yuana W, Yanga S, Li L (2015) Synthesis of g-C3N4/CaIn2S4 composites with enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. Dalton Trans 44:16091–16098. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5DT02439K
Zhang K, Guo L (2013) Metal sulfide semiconductors for photocatalytic hydrogen production. Catal Sci Technol 3:1672–1690. https://doi.org/10.1039/C3CY00018D
Zhang P, Lou XW (2019) Design of heterostructured hollow photocatalysts for solar-to-chemical energy conversion. Adv Mater 31:1900281. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201900281
Zhang H, Qu J, Liu H, Zhao X (2009) Characterization of isolated fractions of dissolved organic matter from sewage treatment plants and the related disinfection by-products formation potential. J Hazard Mater 164(2–3):1433–1438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2008.09.057
Zhang K, Jing D, Chen Q, Guo L (2009) Influence of Sr-doping on the photocatalytic activities of CdS–ZnS solid solution photocatalysts. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 35:2048–2057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2009.12.143
Zhang J, Xiong Z, Zhao XS (2011) Graphene–metal–oxide composites for the degradation of dyes under visible light irradiation. J Mater Chem 21:3634. https://doi.org/10.1039/C0JM03827J
Zhang G, Chen D, Li N, Xu Q, Li H, He J, Lu J (2018) Preparation of ZnIn2S4 nanosheet-coated CdS nanorod heterostructures for efficient photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI). Appl Catal B 232:164–174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2018.03.017
Zhang S, Zhang Z, Li B, Dai W, Si Y, Yang L, Luo S (2020a) Hierarchical Ag3PO4@ZnIn2S4 nanoscoparium: an innovative Z-scheme photocatalyst for highly efficient and predictable tetracycline degradation. J Colloid Interface Sci 586:708–718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2020.10.140
Zhang B, Shi H, Hu X, Wang Y, Liu E, Fan J (2020b) A novel S-scheme MoS2/CdIn2S4 flower-like heterojunctions with enhanced photocatalytic degradation and H2 evolution activity. J Phys D: Appl Phys 53:205101. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6463/ab7563
Zhang G, Wu H, Chen D, Li N, Xu Q, Li H, He J, Lu J (2022a) A mini-review on ZnIn2S4-based photocatalysts for energy and environmental application. Green Energy Environ 7:176–204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gee.2020.12.015
Zhang T, Wang T, Meng F, Yang M (2022b) Kawi S (2022b) Recent advances in ZnIn2S4-based materials towards photocatalytic purification, solar fuel production and organic transformations. J Mater Chem C 10:5400–5424. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TC00432A
Zhang G, Yang J, Huang Z, Pan G, Xie B, Ni Z, Xia S (2023) Construction dual vacancies to regulate the energy bandstructure of ZnIn2S4 for enhanced visible light-driven photodegradation of 4-NP. J Hazard Mat 441:129916. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129916
Zhao X, Chen J, Zhao C, Liu Y, Liang Q, Zhou M, Li Z, Zhou Y (2021) Construction of ZnIn2S4/Ti3C2 of 2D/2D heterostructures with enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity: a combined experimental and first-principles DFT study. Appl. Surf. Sci. 570:151183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.151183
Zhou Q, Zhang L, Zhang L, Jiang B, Sun Y (2022) In-situ constructed 2D/2D ZnIn2S4/BiTiO S-scheme heterojunction for degradation of tetracycline: performance and mechanism insights. J Hazard Mater 438:129438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129438
Acknowledgements
Shubra Singh would like to acknowledge SERB grant number SPG/2021/002867 DST/TMD-EWO/WTI/2K19/EWFH/2019/122 and IUAC/XIII.7/UFR-67304.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Contributions
Concept and design of the manuscript, acquisition of data, and drafting the manuscript were done by Janani Ravichandran. Shubra Singh revised the manuscript critically for important intellectual content, supervised the findings of this work and helped shape the manuscript, and contributed to the design and implementation of the research as corresponding author.
Corresponding author
Ethics declarations
Ethical approval
Not applicable
Consent to participate
Not applicable
Consent for publication
Not applicable
Competing interests
The authors declare no competing interests.
Additional information
Responsible Editor: Guilherme L. Dotto
Publisher's note
Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.
Rights and permissions
Springer Nature or its licensor (e.g. a society or other partner) holds exclusive rights to this article under a publishing agreement with the author(s) or other rightsholder(s); author self-archiving of the accepted manuscript version of this article is solely governed by the terms of such publishing agreement and applicable law.
About this article
Cite this article
Ravichandran, J., Singh, S. A review on potential sulfide-based ternary chalcogenides for emerging photo-assisted water purification applications. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 69751–69773 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27113-y
Received:
Accepted:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27113-y