Synthesis of Surfactant-Assisted C/Fe-FeVO₄ Nanostructure: Characterization and Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin.

The novel C/Fe-FeVO₄ composite photocatalyst were synthesized by using a two-step hydrothermal synthesis method. Through a detailed exploration on the chemical and phisical properties by some spectroscopic and analytical techniques, the as-prepared C/Fe-FeVO₄ exhibted a nanosheet and meso porosity structure. Accordingly, we further utilized this C/Fe-FeVO₄ composite as a photocatalist for degradating the notorious ciprofloxacin (CIP) under simulated solar light (SSL) irradiation. Due to its outstanding catalytic properties, the C/Fe-FeVO₄ exhibited superior photocatalytic activity. The possible photocatalytic mechanism has been discussed.