Enhanced Visible-Light-Responsive Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin by the Cu_xO/Metal-Organic Framework Hybrid Nanocomposite.

ABSTRACT: Ciprofloxacin (CIP) is a commonly used antibiotic, however, once in the environment, it is highly toxic with a poor biodegradability. Given these attributes, an effective strategy for the removal of CIP is urgently needed for the protection of water resources. Herein, a novel copper metal-organic framework (Cu_xO/MOF) multifunctional material has been produced, in this work, by the calcination of Cu-MOF urea at 300 °C, in the presence of a 5% H₂ atmosphere. The morphological, structural, and thermal properties of the prepared Cu_xO/MOF were determined through various techniques, and its photocatalytic behavior was investigated for the degradation of CIP under visible-light irradiation. The prepared Cu_xO/MOF bifunctional material is presented as a g

SUBMITTER: Tsai CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9864703 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature