Zhiwei Meng , Zirui Peng , Yupeng Yan , Qin Zhang , Yang Li
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Non-radical degradation mechanism on ZnO quantum dots/hollow-sphere g-C3N4 S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for tetracycline degradation
Photocatalytic technology is currently one of the most effective methods for removing tetracycline (TC) from the environment; however, the underlying photocatalytic mechanism remains unclear. In this study, zinc oxide quantum dots (ZnO-QDs)/hollow-sphere g-C3N4 (CNHS) S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts were synthesized for the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline. Experimental results showed that the 7% ZnO-QDs/CNHS photocatalyst exhibited excellent TC degradation efficiency, with a removal rate of 80.2% within 15 min. Through free radical conversion pathway analysis, singlet oxygen (1O2) was identified as the primary active species responsible for tetracycline degradation. Further calculations indicated that the combination of holes (h+) and superoxide radicals (O2−) produces 1O2, accounting for 83.28% of the total contribution. These findings provide theoretical support for 1O2 as the primary active species in pollutant degradation.
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