1. Bi2O3/Bi2O2.33@ECNF: A recyclable material for efficient adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants.
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Zhao, Sheng-Zhe, Yang, Yi, Lu, Ran, Wang, Yan, Huang, Hong-Lan, Hu, Yong-Da, Rodriguez, Raul D., and Chen, Jin-Ju
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PHOTODEGRADATION , *CARBON nanofibers , *ORGANIC water pollutants , *ADSORPTION (Chemistry) , *POLLUTANTS , *RHODAMINE B - Abstract
The removal of organic contaminants from water poses a significant challenge that can be tackled by integrating adsorption and photocatalytic degradation functions in a single architecture. However, traditional powdery nanomaterials face challenges in separation and lack synergistic function, hampering their practical application. This study presents a one-step hydrothermal synthesis of a convenient recyclable Bi 2 O 2.33 /Bi 2 O 3 @ECNF (electrospun carbon nanofibers), which combines both adsorption and photocatalytic performance. The Bi 2 O 2.33 /Bi 2 O 3 exhibits high adsorption removal of methyl orange (MO), reaching 94.56 % and a maximum capacity of 213.13 mg g−1. Additionally, the Bi 2 O 2.33 /Bi 2 O 3 shows a high charge transfer rate, strong redox ability, and efficient removal of Rhodamine B (RhB) at 83.01 %. Loading the Bi 2 O 2.33 /Bi 2 O 3 on lightweight carbon fibers allows for easy recycling. The Bi 2 O 2.33 /Bi 2 O 3 @ECNF demonstrates excellent stability and reusability, with a removal rate of 87.37 % for tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) at high concentrations. This work presents a promising solution for the practical application of photocatalysts by overcoming the limitations of single photocatalysts and minimizing secondary pollution from single adsorbents. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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