Synergistic adsorption–photocatalysis over MIL-101(Fe) under simulated solar irradiation: mechanistic insights and real textile wastewater treatment

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Asmae Bouziani, Haifa Ben Aziza, Ömer Güngör, Mahmut Durmuş, Gunseli Guney Kekec, İlke Gürol
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra03219b
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

) playing a secondary role. The catalyst maintained ≈94% of its initial activity after four cycles, demonstrating good stability. The reduced efficiency observed in real wastewater (≈25%) highlights the influence of complex matrix components such as competing ions and radical scavengers. Overall, this study demonstrates that MIL-101(Fe) is a promising low-cost material for polishing-stage wastewater treatment, bridging the gap between laboratory photocatalysis and real environmental applications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Advanced oxidation water treatment Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
36
Pages
38204–38213
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN