<i>In situ</i>formation of Cu<sub>2</sub>O decorated CuZnAl-layered double hydroxide heterostructured photocatalysts for enhancing the degradation of tetracycline under visible light
Xiangkun Ran, Tian Sun, Runze Zhou, Chaojun Wei, Wa Gao, Hanqing Zhao
Abstract
Cu 2 O decorated CuZnAl-layered double hydroxide (Cu 2 O/CuZnAl-LDHs) heterostructure photocatalysts were designed via a facile two-step procedure, and exhibit remarkably enhanced photocatalytic performance in tetracycline degradation.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryHydroxideDegradation (telecommunications)PhotocatalysisTetracyclineHeterojunctionLayered double hydroxidesVisible spectrumIn situChemical engineeringPhotochemistryNuclear chemistryInorganic chemistryCatalysisOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryTelecommunicationsPhysicsEngineeringComputer scienceBiochemistryAntibioticsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesLayered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and ApplicationsCopper-based nanomaterials and applications