Targeting pharmaceutical phenol; a thorough analysis of manganese doped molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) catalyst, augment by MB dye assesment

Abstract

The innovative materials for the wastewater treatment have gained significant attention for the utilization to control environmental remediation. In the context, this study explores the fabrication and applications of Manganese doped molybdenum disulfide (Mn–MoS2) with (0 %, 2 %, 3 %, 4 %, 5 %) concentrations by hydrothermal approach. This article highlights the successful incorporation of well-matched manganese (Mn+2) in base materials and evaluates their powers for the degradation of pharmaceutical phenol and methyl blue (MB) dye. The prepared nanostructures delve into various characterizations to study their structural, morphological, elemental, optical and electronic properties. The X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) shed lights insight the structures. The Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) are used to showcase the imagery of elemental and morphological properties. The Zeta Potential examines the conductivity while Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) is carried to determine the specific surface area. Additionally, Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy (UV) and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (PL) elucidate the optical properties of the synthesized materials. The synergistic interplay between the dopant and host material MoS2 resulted to effective degradation, integrating the potential of successful environmental remediation agent of Mn–MoS2.