Dual modulation of BiOCl: enhancing photocatalytic antibiotic degradation through Co surface bonding and a WS 2 heterojunction

Nanoscale 2026

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Authors: Wenhao Yang, Xueling Hu, Jing Sun, Jiemo Zong, Linxing Wang, Xiaohang Fang, Yang Yu, Kun Liu, Hanbing Zhang
DOI: 10.1039/d5nr04432d
Cited by: 1
References: 81

Abstract

composite achieved 92.37% norfloxacin degradation within 60 min under visible light with a reaction rate constant 1.95 times higher than that of BiOCl, while maintaining excellent stability across various environmental conditions. The degradation pathways were elucidated by combining Fukui function calculations predicting the piperazine ring's vulnerability with HPLC-MS analysis. This work provides a facile strategy for dual-functional modification of BiOCl under mild conditions and offers valuable insights for designing efficient photocatalysts for antibiotic wastewater treatment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction

Publication details

Journal / source
Nanoscale
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
18
Issue
15
Pages
8185–8198
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN