Understanding the effective breakdown of PAH s in water through the use of g–C3N4–Ag–Cu–Ni nanocomposites

Abstract

The research work aimed to explore the suitability of using a novel g- C3N4–Ag–Cu–Ni nanocomposite for the simultaneous degradation of pyrene in wastewater. The outcome revealed that the g- C3N4 phase was successfully fabricated on the g–C3N4–based compound, and the existence of the g- C3N4-based compound beneficially stabilized the Ag–Cu–Ni particles. The g- C3N4–Ag–Cu–Ni nanocomposite demonstrated excellent performance in pyrene degradation under various conditions. The degradation of pyrene increased with a rise in the dosage of g- C3N4–Ag–Cu–Ni. These findings indicate that the g- C3N4–Ag–Cu–Ni nanocomposite could be a promising material for water purification, especially for the simultaneous photocatalytic and antimicrobial treatment of contaminated water bodies. The study provides a helpful guide for future research in this field.