Bandgap-engineered nitrogen plasma functionalized biochar-TiO 2 composite for enhanced antibiotic photodegradation

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rayhan Bin Masud, Samiha Raisa Alam, Hridoy Roy, Mohammad Jellur Rahman, Md. Shahinoor Islam
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra09288d
Cited by: 4
References: 77

Abstract

The photocatalytic efficacy of plasma-doped TiO 2 -biochar was evaluated through ciprofloxacin degradation. Results confirm its efficiency and sustainability while resolving fundamental structure–activity relationships in doped semiconductor systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
15
Pages
13147–13161
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN