Plasmon-boosted S-scheme g-C₃N₄-Co₃O₄-Ag 2D nanostructure for highly efficient visible-light antibacterial photocatalysis

Key Points

• The aim is to develop an efficient photocatalyst for antibacterial applications that can combat multidrug-resistant bacteria using visible light.
• Engineered a 2D nanostructure combining g-C₃N₄, Co₃O₄, and Ag with plasmonic properties.
• Conducted visible-light photocatalytic experiments to assess antibacterial efficacy.
• Analyzed the structural and optical properties of the photocatalyst.
• Demonstrated enhanced antibacterial activity under visible light compared to traditional methods.
• Achieved significant reduction in bacterial viability against model multidrug-resistant strains.
• Showed improved structural stability and photocatalytic activity over multiple cycles.