Sulfur-doped CN (SCN) is obtained by one-step heat treatment of trithiocyanuric acid.
SCN exhibits much higher surface area and catalytic activity than typical CN.
Effects influencing RhB decolorization by SCN-activated Oxone are investigated.
Mechanisms of RhB decolorization by SCN-activated Oxone was revealed.
SCN can be re-used to activate Oxone for RB decolorization without efficiency loss.