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•MoS2/ZnS embedded into N/S-doped was fabricated using polymer complex.•The MoS2/ZnS@NSC nanocomposite showed the high porosity.•The MoS2/ZnS@NSC nanocomposite showed the photocatalytic degradation of dicofol pesticide.•The scavenger traping as well as EPR experiments show the role of active species used in degradation.
A highly efficient, recyclable mesoporous catalyst has been prepared via hydrothermal and post-calcination methods. The prepared nanocomposite (MoS2/ZnS@NSC) was characterized via several analytical techniques and used as a photocatalyst for the degradation of dicofol pesticide under visible irradiation. The results reveal that the fabricated nanocomposite show excellent catalytic activity due to the formation of active photogenerated species such as ●OH, O2− and e− which was supported by scavenger traping as well as EPR experiments and show excellent reusability for the treatment of pesticide in aqueous solution.