An efficient and robust exfoliated bentonite/Ag₃PO₄/AgBr plasmonic photocatalyst for degradation of parabens.

ABSTRACT: Efficient visible-light-driven heterojunction photocatalysts have attracted broad interest owing to their promising adsorption and degradation performances in the removal of organic pollutants. In this study, a mesoporous exfoliated bentonite (EB)/Ag₃PO₄/AgBr (30%) photocatalyst was obtained by stripping and exfoliating bentonite as the support for loading Ag₃PO₄ and AgBr. The particle size ranges of Ag₃PO₄ and AgBr were about 10-30 nm and 5-10 nm, respectively. The exfoliated bentonite could greatly improve the dispersion and adsorption of Ag₃PO₄ and AgBr, and significantly enhance the stability of the material during paraben photodegradation. 0.2 g L^-1 methylparaben (MPB) was completely dec

SUBMITTER: Ma J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9052784 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature