Magnetically recyclable spherical Cu₂O@Fe₃O₄ S-scheme heterojunction for efficient tetracycline removal via visible light-activated peroxydisulfate.

ABSTRACT: The overuse of antibiotics in treating bacterial infections is a significant threat to the environment and human health. The utilization of visible-light-assisted peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation for eliminating organic pollutants is a promising approach. This study uses a straightforward hydrothermal method to prepare magnetically recyclable spherical Cu₂O@Fe₃O₄. The efficacy of this material in removing antibiotic pollutants was assessed using simulated wastewater containing tetracycline (TC). TC removal was achieved by activating PDS with Cu₂O@Fe₃O₄ as the visible light photocatalyst. Experimental findings revealed that under specific conditions-a pH of 9, a Cu₂O@Fe₃O₄ concentration of 60

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11298973 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature