Construction of Hollow TiO₂/ZnS Heterojunction Photocatalysts for Highly Enhanced Photodegradation of Tetracycline Hydrochloride.

ABSTRACT: TiO₂ photocatalysts exhibit great potential in solar fuel production and environmental remediation, yet their practical applications are often hindered by high electron-hole recombination rates. This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating hollow anatase TiO₂-modified ZnS heterostructures (TiO₂/ZnS) via a simple hydrothermal method. The heterostructure effectively combines the high electron mobility of ZnS, which facilitates rapid photogenerated electron transfer, with the high specific surface area of hollow TiO_2, which enhances pollutant adsorption. As a result, TiO₂/ZnS demonstrates superior tetracycline degradation efficiency due to optimized charge separation and improved accessibility to reactive sites, compared to pristi

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12430114 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature