Enhanced photocatalytic performance of 0.1Bi-MIL-101-NH2 after phosphorus adsorption: Synergistic effect of adsorption and photocatalysis

Achieving efficient phosphorus recovery and reuse from wastewater presents formidable challenges. In this study, a synergistic adsorption photocatalysis process was successfully constructed. 0.1Bi-MIL-101-NH showed the maximum phosphorus adsorption performance of 112 mg/g. After phosphorus adsorption, photoelectrochemical measurements confirmed that the photoelectric properties of the 0.1Bi-MIL-101-NH-P sample was improved, and the degradation efficiency of SMX was increased by 20 % within 120 min. Meanwhile, the mineralization rate reached 91 %. The incorporation of Bi significantly enhanced the adsorption energy of the 0.1Bi-MIL-101-NH sample. Notably, the presence of phosphorus on the surface of 0.1Bi-MIL-101-NH-P enhanced the adsorption of water molecules by the material, thereby augmenting the generation of •OH. •O and •OH played dominant roles in the photodegradation of SMX. Finally, the degradation pathways of intermediates were further studied by Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and LC-MS analysis. This study provides a new avenue for phosphorus recovery and organic pollutant degradation.