Weifeng Hou, Chuyao Liang, Yi Li, Cuicui Shao, Yanghuan Zheng, Zhijian Li, Shouzhi Pu, Congbin Fan
{"title":"A fluorescence sensor based on surface functionalization and heteroatom co-doped carbon dots for detection of tetracycline","authors":"Weifeng Hou, Chuyao Liang, Yi Li, Cuicui Shao, Yanghuan Zheng, Zhijian Li, Shouzhi Pu, Congbin Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116411","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116411","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tetracycline (TC), as a budget broad-spectrum antibiotic, its wide-ranging use might result in residues being left in the environment and existed potential harm. Hence, we designed a ratiometric fluorescence probe (N,P@CDs@Eu) based on Eu functionalized nitrogen and phosphorus elements in-situ self-doping carbon dots (CDs) for detection of TC. The N,P@CDs was synthesized utilizing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) contained a significant amount of phosphate groups. These phosphate groups served as binding sites for Eu, facilitating functionalization of N,P@CDs to form the N,P@CDs@Eu. Under ultraviolet irradiation, N,P@CDs@Eu only exhibited the intense emission at 440 nm. However, during the sensing process, TC quenched the fluorescence at 440 nm of via inner filter effect (IFE), and induced N,P@CDs@Eu to exhibited fluorescence at 617 nm through antenna effect (AE). So that, a ratiometric fluorescence sensor for detection of TC had been constructed, which could achieve quantitative determination within 0.1–50 μM range, the detection limit of 22.6 nM. Moreover, N,P@CDs@Eu exhibited outstanding detection capabilities of TC in milk and tap water, with high recovery rates (99.47 %–108.12 %) and low errors (R < 4.68 %), indicating N,P@CDs@Eu had enormous application prospects in the field of food safety and environmental detection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116411"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143739917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaoyang Ji, Zhaoyang Hu, Ziwen Dong, Jun Huo, Shuangyi Liu, Ligang Chen, Na Niu
{"title":"A water-soluble phosphorus-dipyrromethene fluorescent probes for visualization of hydrogen sulfide in plants under abiotic stresses","authors":"Xiaoyang Ji, Zhaoyang Hu, Ziwen Dong, Jun Huo, Shuangyi Liu, Ligang Chen, Na Niu","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116409","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116409","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) usually acts as a gaseous signaling molecule that plays an essential role in regulating plant physiological activities. Consequently, in-situ detection of H<sub>2</sub>S in plants is of great significance for studying the physiological mechanisms of H<sub>2</sub>S within the plant system. In this study, a highly water-soluble probe with long-wavelength emission for in-situ detection of H<sub>2</sub>S in plants was synthesized. The ring-forming structure of phosphorus atom improves its water solubility. By introducing 2,4-dimethoxyphenyl to the boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY) structure, DPOD-NO<sub>2</sub> possesses a large Stokes Shift (76 nm). Furthermore, the long-wavelength emission at 616 nm reduces the interference from plant self-fluorescence. The nitro group was chosen as the recognition group, and the specific recognition of H<sub>2</sub>S was achieved through the intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) mechanism. The DPOD-NO<sub>2</sub> shows excellent linearity within the H<sub>2</sub>S concentration range of 0.1 to 90 μM, with a detection limit of 0.063 μM. Importantly, DPOD-NO<sub>2</sub> enabled successfully in situ detection and imaging of H<sub>2</sub>S in plants due to its excellent biocompatibility and detection performance. The imaging results reveal the variations in H<sub>2</sub>S content within the root systems of wheat seedlings under Al<sup>3+</sup> stress, drought stress, and flooding stress. Consequently, this work presents a novel probe for further exploring the role and mechanism of H<sub>2</sub>S in plants’ responses to environmental stresses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116409"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143715036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abeer S. Altowyan , U.H. Kaynar , H. Aydin , M.B. Coban , Z.G. Portakal , S. Akça-Özalp , Jabir Hakami , M. Ayvacikli , M. Topaksu , N. Can
{"title":"Enhanced photoluminescence properties of Eu3+/Li+ co-doped ZrO2: A focus on red and far-red emissions","authors":"Abeer S. Altowyan , U.H. Kaynar , H. Aydin , M.B. Coban , Z.G. Portakal , S. Akça-Özalp , Jabir Hakami , M. Ayvacikli , M. Topaksu , N. Can","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116408","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116408","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, Eu<sup>3+</sup> and Li<sup>+</sup> co-doped ZrO<sub>2</sub> nanophosphors were synthesized using a microwave-assisted gel combustion method. While the synthesis method ensures phase stabilization, it does not directly enhance photoluminescence (PL) intensity. Instead, the observed PL enhancement originates from Li<sup>+</sup> co-doping, which improves charge compensation and modifies local symmetry. Structural analysis confirmed the stabilization of the tetragonal phase due to Li<sup>+</sup> co-doping, which introduced controlled oxygen vacancies. These structural changes led to a 4.67-fold intensity enhancement in red emission at 611 nm (<sup>5</sup>D<sub>0</sub> → <sup>7</sup>F<sub>2</sub> transition), and a 4.26-fold increase in far-red emission at 711 nm (<sup>5</sup>D<sub>0</sub> → <sup>7</sup>F<sub>4</sub> transition). Optimal doping concentrations of Eu<sup>3+</sup> (0.02) and Li<sup>+</sup> (0.03) achieved the highest luminescence intensity while maintaining color purity values up to 88.71 %. High-temperature PL measurements revealed stable emission peaks up to 550 K, demonstrating the material’s thermal stability despite intensity reductions due to thermal quenching. These findings establish Eu<sup>3</sup><sup>+</sup>/Li<sup>+</sup> co-doped ZrO<sub>2</sub> nanophosphors as promising candidates for solid-state lighting, plant growth lighting, and optoelectronic applications requiring enhanced red and far-red emissions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116408"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143715038","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reem M. Alnemari , Saleh l. Alaqel , Atiah H. Almalki , Maram H. Abduljabbar , Arwa S. Alqahtani , Ahmed H. Abdelazim
{"title":"Adopted green spectrophotometric determination of futibatinib based on diazo coupling with 1-naphthol and assisted computational calculations","authors":"Reem M. Alnemari , Saleh l. Alaqel , Atiah H. Almalki , Maram H. Abduljabbar , Arwa S. Alqahtani , Ahmed H. Abdelazim","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116396","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116396","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Futibatinib, a potent fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitor, received US approval on September 30, 2022, for treating breast, esophageal, and lung cancers by reducing cell viability. A new spectrophotometric method has been developed to accurately quantify this drug with the use of computational tools and matching environmentally friendly (green) principles. 1-Naphthol was found to be the best reagent for diazo-coupling of futibatinib based on the density functional theory calculations. The experimental process involves diazo coupling futibatinib with sodium nitrite to produce a diazonium ion, which then interacts with 1-Naphthol to develop a red-colored chromogen complex. At 514 nm, the resultant complex displays defined measurable quantitative absorption peaks. A number of elements that affect the diazotization were researched in order to optimize the process. The method exhibited excellent linearity within the range of 1–12 μg/mL (r<sup>2</sup> = 0.9996), with limits of detection and quantification at 0.10 μg/mL and 0.30 μg/mL, respectively. It also demonstrated high accuracy (99.32 %) and precision (%RSD < 1). The proposed method has a greener profile, scoring 0.69 compared to 0.48 for previously reported UPLC-MS/MS methods, offering reduced waste, shorter analysis times, and lower energy consumption. Additionally, it is more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable, making it a viable choice for both pure and pharmaceutical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116396"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143724237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shuomei Zhang , Tianzhi Yu , Chunrui Da , Yuling Zhao , Di Zhang , Wenming Su
{"title":"Synthesis and luminescent properties of spiroindoloacridine-fluorene (SIAF)/oxadiazole hybrids as deep-blue emitters","authors":"Shuomei Zhang , Tianzhi Yu , Chunrui Da , Yuling Zhao , Di Zhang , Wenming Su","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116410","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116410","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Two spiroindoloacridine-fluorene (SIAF)/oxadiazole hybrids (<strong>SIAF-tBuOXD</strong> and <strong>SIAF-MeOOXD</strong>) have been synthesized by the Suzuki cross-coupling reactions between the spiroindoloacridine-fluorene boronic ester and 2-(4-bromophenyl)-5-(4-(<em>tert</em>-butyl)phenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (<strong>tBuOXD</strong>) and 2-(4-bromophenyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (<strong>MeOOXD</strong>), respectively. Their photophysical and electrochemical properties and thermal stabilities, as well as organic electroluminescent performances were investigated through theoretical calculations and experimental measurements. These compounds displayed excellent thermal stability (T<sub>d</sub> > 350 °C), and exhibited intense deep-blue emission (ca. 399 nm) with a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of 48 nm and high fluorescence quantum yield approaching 100 % in toluene solution. By using 1,3-bis(N-carbazolyl)benzene (mCP) as the host material and solution-processing the emitting layers, the doped devices without the hole-transporting layers exhibited deep-blue emissions with a maximum external quantum efficiencies (EQE<sub>max</sub>) of 5.01 % for <strong>SIAF-tBuOXD</strong> and 4.76 % for <strong>SIAF-MeOOXD</strong>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116410"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143715037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanoparticles Pt-Pd (PAPLAL) catalyze tetrahydrobiopterin oxidation and this contributes to the therapy and phototherapy of vitiligo","authors":"T.A. Telegina , Yu.L. Vechtomova , D.A. Makarova , A.S. Nizamutdinov , A.A. Buglak","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116404","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116404","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vitiligo is a dermatological autoimmune disease characterized by the loss of melanin pigment. The pathogenesis of vitiligo involves oxidative stress and the autoimmune response mediated by it. Given the current state of vitiligo treatment and the role of tetrahydrobiopterin (H<sub>4</sub>Bip) as a trigger of vitiligo, the purpose of this work is to study the effect of Pt-Pd nanoparticles (NPs) on the auto- and photooxidation H<sub>4</sub>Bip as a therapy for vitiligo.</div><div>Electron microscopy determined: the diameter of palladium NPs was 3.59 ± 0.56 nm and the diameter of platinum NPs was 1.93 ± 0.34 nm. The zeta potential was −16.9 ± 3.4 mV. It was demonstrated that Pt-Pd NPs catalyze the autoxidation of H<sub>4</sub>Bip to dihydropterins and their catalytic activity is proportional to the Pt-Pd NPs concentration. The therapeutic effect of NPs may be due to the fact that dihydropterins do not inhibit melanogenesis. NPs also catalyze the formation of dihydropterin dimers upon irradiation of H<sub>4</sub>Bip solutions at 308 and 325 nm. The removal of H<sub>4</sub>Bip by photooxidation is apparently the basis for phototherapy of vitiligo.</div><div>We have shown for the first time that, along with catalase-like and superoxide dismutase-like effects, one of the main pathways of action of Pt-Pd NPs is the catalysis of the oxidation of H<sub>4</sub>Bip to dihydropterins and their conversion into dimers under UV irradiation <em>in situ</em>. Thus, Pt-Pd NPs are apparently able to remove excess of H<sub>4</sub>Bip and thereby prevent the development of strong oxidative stress leading to the development of vitiligo.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116404"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring defect induced fluorescence in borophene dots","authors":"Usama Anwar , Junkai Ren , Luca Malfatti , Plinio Innocenzi","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116399","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116399","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Borophene dots are emerging as promising zero-dimensional nanomaterials due to their unique structural, electronic, and photophysical properties, particularly their defect-induced fluorescence. This study introduces a novel, scalable synthesis for obtaining fluorescent borophene dots by thermal degradation of sodium borohydride in air. The borophene processing involves controlled heating and intermediate cooling cycles. This route enables incorporating oxygen-related defects as active sites for fluorescence under ambient conditions. Comprehensive characterization techniques, including TEM, AFM, XPS, FTIR, and photoluminescence spectroscopy, reveal that the interplay between boron-hydride and oxygen functional groups modulates the photophysical properties of borophene dots. The findings demonstrate that oxygen-related defects enhance light absorption and emission, with photoluminescence arising from defect-mediated radiative transitions. Defect engineering plays a primary role in tailoring the optical properties of borophene dots, which can be used in optoelectronics, sensing, and bioimaging.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116399"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143715113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Light-driven mechanical motion of a two-dimensional network of polyfluorinated surfactants having azobenzene moiety sandwiched by niobate nanosheets: Effect of pH of intercalation solution","authors":"Yu Nabetani , Syed Zahid Hassan , Kazuki Koganemaru , Hiroshi Tachibana , Haruo Inoue , Tsutomu Shiragami","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116402","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116402","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A hybrid composed of polyfluoroalkyl azobenzene derivative (C3F-Azo-C6H) and layered niobate nanosheet can undergo interlayer distance change and nanosheet sliding motion upon photo-irradiations. However, such morphology changes are not yet sufficiently controlled, exhibiting somewhat fluctuating results. It is necessary to clarify what kind of intercalation environment promotes the high-order architecture formation suitable for the more efficient photo-induced morphology change. In this study, we have focused on the pH conditions of intercalation solution and analyzed the nanostructure and morphology change of the hybrid fabricated under the basic (pH = 11.0) and the acidic (pH = 2.4) conditions. Intercalating C3F-Azo-C6Hs into the nanosheets under the basic condition afforded a larger interlayer distance as compared with that under the acidic condition. Furthermore, the more substantial interlayer distance change (expansion ratio: 21 %) and the nanosheet sliding (sliding distance: ∼ 200 nm) were successfully induced upon UV–vis photo-irradiations of the hybrid fabricated under the basic conditions, while the hybrid fabricated under the acidic conditions exhibited the smaller changes (interlayer expansion ratio: 0.8 % with unstable/negligible nanosheet sliding). Under the basic conditions, the nanostructure of the C3F-Azo-C6Hs bilayer having non-interdigitation of the terminal alkyl chain of the two-monolayers faced each other in the bilayer caused the substantial morphology changes such as interlayer distance change and nanosheet sliding, whereas the deeply interdigitated terminal alkyl chains in the hybrid fabricated under the acidic conditions caused only a little/negligible morphology change. Factors controlling the drastic changes of the nanostructure derived from the different fabrication conditions have been discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116402"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143685782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A water-soluble copper(II) complex fluorescent probe for high-sensitive and selective detection of endogenous H2S","authors":"Qing Miao, Jing-Yi Yin, Yu-Xuan Wang, Chen Zhang, Si-Yue Ma, Lin-Lin Wang, Chao Wang, Guang Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116403","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116403","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>H<sub>2</sub>S has been identified as a third gasotransmitter involved in bio-modulation pathways. However, the low concentration of endogenous H<sub>2</sub>S makes it difficult to trace and detect. In this study, a net charged and water-soluble copper(II) complex, <strong>Cu-L</strong>, is reported as an endogenous H<sub>2</sub>S detector by utilizing a fluorescence on–off–on strategy. The luminescence of ligand <strong>L</strong> (a DNS-modified DO2A derivant), which is quenched due to Cu<sup>2+</sup> coordination, can be effectively and selectively relumed within seconds in the presence of H<sub>2</sub>S. Meanwhile, <strong>Cu-L</strong> has been successfully employed for exogenous and endogenous H<sub>2</sub>S imaging and neither <strong>Cu-L</strong> nor <strong>L</strong> shows toxicity at concentrations up to 50 μM. Moreover, <strong>Cu-L</strong> can trace endogenous H<sub>2</sub>S concentration fluctuation by treating cells with different concentrations of S-propargyl-cysteine (SPRC), an endogenous H<sub>2</sub>S modulator. Therefore, <strong>Cu-L</strong> holds the potential for H<sub>2</sub>S detection both in vitro and in cell.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116403"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143685784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of surface modification over ZnCrCe-layered double hydroxide on the enhancing of the photodegradation of organic pollutants by layered double hydroxide-derived mixed metal oxides","authors":"Nasrin Aghabeigi , Zolfaghar Rezvani , Ali Reza Amani-Ghadim , Kamellia Nejati , Moayad Hossaini Sadr","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116398","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2025.116398","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The ZnCrCe-mixed metal oxide catalyst (ZnCrCe-MMO) was synthesized through the thermal treatment of ZnCrCe-Layered Double Hydroxides (ZnCrCe-LDHs) precursors. The LDH precursor underwent surface modifications via two distinct methods: acid etching and alkali etching, followed by calcination, resulting in the formation of ZnCrCe-MMO-A and ZnCrCe-MMO-B respectively. These modifications were evaluated for their impact on the photodegradation efficiency of organic pollutants, specifically methylene blue dye (MB) and tetracycline antibiotic (TC). The confirmation of synthesis of the catalysts, along with their physicochemical and electrochemical properties, were thoroughly investigated using a variety of analytical techniques, including XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM, TGA, BET, HR-TEM, XPS, DRS, ICP, Raman analysis, EDS, and Mott-Schottky analysis. This study reports, for the first time, the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and tetracycline pollutants using the ZnCrCe-MMO-A and ZnCrCe-MMO-B catalysts. Furthermore, the formation of intermediate oxidative species (O2̇<sup>−</sup>) during the photocatalytic reactions was identified using various quenchers, and a potential mechanism for the process was proposed. The results indicate that the ZnCrCe-MMO-B catalyst demonstrates superior efficiency in the photocatalytic removal of pollutants. This research elucidates the effects of metal vacancies on the photodegradation process and offers a promising approach for achieving highly efficient photodegradation of organic pollutants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":"466 ","pages":"Article 116398"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}