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Efficient synthesis of Bi 2 O 2 S nanoparticles for photocatalytic tetracycline degradation

Jiamprasertboon, Arreerat; Waehayee, Anurak; Eknapakul, Tanachat; Li, Shuhui; Carmalt, Clare J; Phonsuksawang, Praphaiphon; Siritanon, Theeranun; (2024) Efficient synthesis of Bi 2 O 2 S nanoparticles for photocatalytic tetracycline degradation. Materials Letters , 369 , Article 136776. 10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136776. Green open access

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Abstract

Although numerous layered bismuth compounds have been studied, Bi2O2S remains unexplored as a photocatalyst. This study reports a tetracycline photodegradation in this compound, without the need for additional active species. The materials were effectively synthesized at ambient temperature via a rapid and straightforward solution-based method, yielding nanoparticles with a {0 1 0} exposed crystal surface. In contrast, hydrothermal synthesis produced well-shaped nanoplates with extra {1 2 0} lateral facets, which lowered photocatalytic properties. The exposed crystal facet is a key factor in the unassisted photodegradation activity of tetracycline. These findings may open the door to sustainability through chemistry of photocatalysis, thereby offering promising solutions for effective wastewater treatment aimed at addressing antibiotic pollution.

Type: Article
Title: Efficient synthesis of Bi 2 O 2 S nanoparticles for photocatalytic tetracycline degradation
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136776
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136776
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Bismuth oxysulfide, Materials Science, Materials Science, Multidisciplinary, Photocatalysis, Physical Sciences, Physics, Physics, Applied, Science & Technology, Technology, Tetracycline degradation
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences > Dept of Chemistry
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Maths and Physical Sciences > MAPS Faculty Office
URI: https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10195152
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