Enhancement of AFB₁ Removal Efficiency via Adsorption/Photocatalysis Synergy Using Surface-Modified Electrospun PCL-g-C₃N₄/CQDs Membranes.

ABSTRACT: Aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁) is a highly toxic mycotoxin produced by aspergillus species under specific conditions as secondary metabolites. In this study, types of PCL (Polycaprolactone) membranes anchored (or not) to g-C₃N₄/CQDs composites were prepared using electrospinning technology with (or without) the following surface modification treatment to remove AFB₁. These membranes and g-C₃N₄/CQDs composites were characterized by SEM, TEM, UV-vis, XRD, XPS and FTIR to analyze their physical and chemical properties. Among them, the modified PCL-g-C₃N₄/CQDs electrospun membranes exhibited an excellent ability to degrade AFB₁ via synergistic effects of adsorption and photocatalysis, and the deg

SUBMITTER: Yao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10046413 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature