Effect of hydrothermal reaction time on defect- and strain-engineered few-layered MoS 2 nanoflowers for tunable band gap and enhanced visible-light photocatalysis

New Journal of Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Bhagyalakshmi Balan, Minu Elizabeth Thomas, Treesa K. James, Suresh Mathew
DOI: 10.1039/d6nj00072j
Cited by: 1
References: 71

Abstract

MoS 2 nanoflowers were synthesised at a longer hydrothermal reaction time exhibit defects, strain and few number of layers, providing excellent visible-light photocatalytic activity for degrading methylene blue, tetracycline and ciprofloxacin.

Fields of Study & Subjects

2D Materials and Applications Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
New Journal of Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
50
Issue
17
Pages
7179–7195
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN