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Conducting polymers are widely explored as supercapacitor electrodes due to their reversible redox activity, electrical conductivity, and mechanical flexibility; however, their long-term cycling stability is often limited by structural degradation caused by repeated ion doping and dedoping. In this study, PPy–WS2 nanocomposites with systematically varied WS2 loadings were synthesized through an in-situ oxidative polymerization approach to elucidate how WS2 content influences morphology, surface chemistry, charge-transfer behaviour, and overall electrochemical performance. Unlike conventional reports that primarily highlight performance metrics of PPy-based hybrids, this work establishes a clear composition–structure–performance relationship and identifies the optimal WS2 fraction required to balance pseudocapacitive activity with mechanical and structural stability. Physicochemical characterization confirmed the successful integration of WS2 within the PPy matrix, forming an interconnected architecture that enhances electroactive-site accessibility and facilitates efficient ion and electron transport. Among the prepared materials, the PPy–20W electrode delivered the highest specific capacitance of 911 F g−1 at 1 mV s−1, along with excellent cycling durability. The improved performance arises from synergistic PPy redox activity, WS2-mediated interfacial charge storage, and enhanced charge-transfer kinetics. An asymmetric supercapacitor assembled using the optimized composite achieved an energy density of 32.5 Wh kg−1 and a power density of 1400 W kg−1, demonstrating the effectiveness of controlled WS2 incorporation for advancing PPy-based supercapacitor electrodes.

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Polypyrrole, WS2, Dichalcogenide, Supercapacitor

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The accelerated growth of industries in modern society has triggered the release of toxic dyes into the environment, presenting a serious ecological risk and posing challenges for effective removal. The mixed-metal-based photodegradation of methyl orange dye (MOD) in aqueous medium is elucidated by degradation byproducts. This study reveals the synergistic effect of Bi2SrO4(BSO), g-C3N4 (g-CN) and graphene oxide (GO) in enhancing the photocatalytic performance of BSO photocatalyst. XRD analysis was performed to identify the crystalline phase of the nanocomposite, while the morphology of the BSO/g-CN/GO was examined by SEM analysis. UV analysis reveals the incorporation of the g-CN and GO in BSO, significantly enhancing the visible-light-absorption which is well-suited for efficient photodegradation. BSO/g-CN/GO displays markedly superior photocatalytic activity relative to BSO, g-CN and BSO/g-CN owing to its decreased band gap value. The photodegradation activity of the prepared composite is evaluated via degrading MOD under stimulated to visible light conditions. The nanocomposite BSO/g-CN/GO demonstrates the phenomenal performance (93.5%) in the degradation of the MOD compared to the pristine materials. This significant improvement in performance is due to the formation of the S-scheme heterojunction. In essence, this study delivers new insights into the photocatalytic performance of the BSO/g-CN/GO underscoring its potential as a proficient photocatalyst for resolving environmental concerns.

Słowa kluczowe:
Photocatalysis, Bi2SrO4, g-C3N4, Graphene Oxide, S-scheme, Methyl Orange