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A remarkable resorcin[4]arene-based [Co 12 ] supermolecule cage functionalized by bio-inspired [Co 4 O 4 ] cubanes was applied as an efficient visible light-driven water oxidation catalyst. [Display omitted] • 1 and 1-a assembled with two bio-inspired [Co 4 O 4 ] cubanes were synthesized. • 1 and 1-a feature efficient photocatalytic water oxidation activity under visible light irradiation. • The density functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrate the high water oxidation activity of the [Co 4 O 4 ] cubanes in 1. The design and assembly of efficient water oxidation catalysts (WOCs) is quite desirable, but still remains a synthetic challenge. Herein, we researched remarkable calix[4]resorcinarene-based [Co 12 ] coordination cages with bio-inspired [Co 4 O 4 ] cubanes. Markedly, the coordination cage features efficient visible light-driven water oxidation activity, and represents a unique example of calix[4]resorcinarene-based [Co 4 O 4 ] cubane WOC. It afforded an optimal turnover number (TON) of 119, corresponding to a quite high turnover frequency (TOF) of 793 h−1 and an oxygen yield of 17.0%. A possible mechanism for the water oxidation reaction was also proposed by means of density functional theory (DFT) calculations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The efficient degradation and accurate quantification of tetracycline in environment and food samples is pivotal for ensuring public health and safety by monitoring potential contamination and maintaining regulatory standards. Hence, in this study, photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline and its electrochemical detection in environment and food samples based on dual-functional silver-doped zinc ferrite nanoparticles embedded chitosan-functionalized carbon nanofibers fabricated on a screen-printed carbon electrode (AgZFO/CHIT-CNF/SPCE) is presented. A hydrothermal method was used in the synthesis of Ag-doped ZFO, and chitosan was functionalized on the CNF surface using a swift and cost-effective chemical modification process of carboxyl groups. Various techniques, such as XRD, HRTEM, elemental mapping, EIS, XPS, FTIR, VSM, BET, UV–Vis DRS, and Raman spectroscopy were used to analyze the characteristics of the prepared nanocomposite. Cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry were used to evaluate the surface-controlled electrocatalytic properties of AgZFO/CHIT-CNF towards tetracycline. Electrochemical tests revealed that the proposed electrode exhibited excellent sensitivity for detecting tetracycline. The fabricated electrode had a low detection limit of 1 nM and a wide linear range (0.2–53.2 μM). The sensor also demonstrated exceptional selectivity, stability, and reusability. The practical feasibility evaluated with real samples, including chicken feed, shrimp, milk, soil, and wastewater, resulted in high recovery values. [Display omitted] • Ultrasensitive detection of polyketide drug tetracycline based on AgZFO/CHIT-CNF/SPCE. • Photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline with high efficiency (95.72%) using dual-functional nanocomposite. • This is the first work that reports tetracycline detection using ZFO based nanomaterial. • A very low detection limit (1 nM) in nanomolar range was achieved for proposed sensor. • High recovery values for practical feasibility analysis in wastewater, soil, chicken feed, shrimp, and milk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The efficient degradation and accurate quantification of tetracycline in environment and food samples is pivotal for ensuring public health and safety by monitoring potential contamination and maintaining regulatory standards. Hence, in this study, photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline and its electrochemical detection in environment and food samples based on dual-functional silver-doped zinc ferrite nanoparticles embedded chitosan-functionalized carbon nanofibers fabricated on a screen-printed carbon electrode (AgZFO/CHIT-CNF/SPCE) is presented. A hydrothermal method was used in the synthesis of Ag-doped ZFO, and chitosan was functionalized on the CNF surface using a swift and cost-effective chemical modification process of carboxyl groups. Various techniques, such as XRD, HRTEM, elemental mapping, EIS, XPS, FTIR, VSM, BET, UV–Vis DRS, and Raman spectroscopy were used to analyze the characteristics of the prepared nanocomposite. Cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry were used to evaluate the surface-controlled electrocatalytic properties of AgZFO/CHIT-CNF towards tetracycline. Electrochemical tests revealed that the proposed electrode exhibited excellent sensitivity for detecting tetracycline. The fabricated electrode had a low detection limit of 1 nM and a wide linear range (0.2–53.2 μM). The sensor also demonstrated exceptional selectivity, stability, and reusability. The practical feasibility evaluated with real samples, including chicken feed, shrimp, milk, soil, and wastewater, resulted in high recovery values. [Display omitted] • Ultrasensitive detection of polyketide drug tetracycline based on AgZFO/CHIT-CNF/SPCE. • Photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline with high efficiency (95.72%) using dual-functional nanocomposite. • This is the first work that reports tetracycline detection using ZFO based nanomaterial. • A very low detection limit (1 nM) in nanomolar range was achieved for proposed sensor. • High recovery values for practical feasibility analysis in wastewater, soil, chicken feed, shrimp, and milk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Surface iodinated Bi 2 O 2 S were prepared as inspired [Bi 2 O 2 ]2+-containing materials. • Surface iodide ions facilitated the separation of photo-generated carriers in IBOS. • 2.0%IBOS exhibited superb abilities for the adsorption and activation toward CO 2. • The CH 4 yield of 80.03 μmol g−1 was achieved by visible light-driven CO 2 photoreduction. • The reaction mechanism was unveiled by experimental and theoretical analyses. Solar-energy-driven CO 2 conversion to green fuels has great potential to alleviate energy crises and environmental issues. However, the low separation efficiency of charge carriers and the weak adsorption ability towards CO 2 still hamper the efficiency of photocatalytic CO 2 reduction. Herein, surface iodinated Bi 2 O 2 S materials (IBOS) were demonstrated to be efficient [Bi 2 O 2 ]2+-containing photocatalysts, which could be prepared through facile hydrothermal process. The surface iodide ions are grafted onto the Bi atoms of Bi 2 O 2 S by replacing surface adsorbed OH, which slightly changes the electronic structure and then facilitates the separation of photo-generated electrons and holes in IBOS. Meanwhile, surface iodination also exhibits an enhanced adsorption and activation ability towards CO 2 , which contributes to photocatalytic CO 2 conversion to CH 4. The vital role of surface iodination was evidenced by the experimental analyses and theoretical calculations in detail. The optimized 2.0%IBOS shows marked photocatalytic CO 2 reduction performance with a CH 4 yield of 80.03 μmol g−1 under 90 min of visible light irradiation, which is ∼25-folds higher than pristine Bi 2 O 2 S. The mechanism of green transformation of CO 2 to CH 4 on 2.0%IBOS was finally proposed by the analyses of in situ FT-IR patterns. This work offers inspiration in designing and modifying [Bi 2 O 2 ]2+-containing photocatalysts for highly efficient photocatalytic CO 2 conversion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]