Tuning the Structural and Electronic Properties of Zn-Cr LDH/GCN Heterostructure for Enhanced Photodegradation of Estrone in UV and Visible Light.

ABSTRACT: Estrone is an emerging contaminant found in waters and soils all over the world. Conventional water treatment methods are not suitable for estrone removal due to its nonpolarity and low bioavailability. Heterogeneous photocatalysis is a promising approach; however, pristine semiconductors need optimization for efficient estrone photodegradation. Herein, we compared Zn-Cr LDH/GCN heterostructures obtained by three different synthesis methods. The influence of the GCN content in the heterostructure on photoactivity was also tested. The morphology, structure, and electronic properties of the materials were analyzed and compared. The photocatalytic kinetic tests were conducted with 1 ppm of estrone in both UV and visible light, separately. The HLDH-G50 material, obtained by the hydrothermal ro

SUBMITTER: Jedras A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363147 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature