Exploring prompt photocatalytic degradation of MB dye using Cu 0.5 Co 0.5 WO4/g-C3N4 nanocomposite under visible light irradiation

Synthetic dyes are widely used and there is an urgent need for effective technologies to remove dyes from wastewater due to environmental concerns. This investigation revolves around this research of Cu 0.5 Co 0.5 WO₄/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposites are exceptionally efficient catalysts against the degradation of MB dye under UV–Vis light irradiation. The as-synthesized nanocomposites are characterized by XRD, FTIR, UV-DRS, SEM, TEM, and XPS analyses to investigate their structure, phase formation, optical properties, surface morphology, and elemental composition analyses. The Cu 0.5 Co 0.5 WO₄/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposites showcased exceptional performance in the photocatalytic degradation process, achieving an impressive degradation rate of 93.4% within 120 min. Furthermore, a proposed mechanism, kinetic rates, and factors affecting the photodegradation performance of Cu 0.5 Co 0.5 WO₄/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposites are presented and discussed. In this paper, we present a reasonable and effective method for new designing a high-efficiency and low-cost visible light-driven photocatalytic system that can effectively degrade organic dyes using Cu 0.5 Co 0.5 WO₄/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposites. Overall, the results demonstrate the high potential of Cu 0.5 Co 0.5 WO₄/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposites as efficient photocatalysts for the degradation of MB dye and highlight their encouraging prospects for environmental remediation applications.