Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline by constructing a controllable Cu<sub>2</sub>O–TiO<sub>2</sub>heterojunction with specific crystal facets
Xiaojing Zhang, Dongfang Han, Dongfang Han, Mengjiao Dai, Ke Chen, Zhiyun Han, Yingying Fan, Ying He, Dongxue Han, Dongxue Han, Li Niu
Abstract
Type II heterojunction of 100Cu 2 O–TiO 2 exhibits enhanced photodegradation rate of TC at the sacrifice of absolute decomposition, while 111Cu 2 O–TiO 2 Z-scheme heterojunction displays simultaneous increased degradation rate and profound decomposition.
Topics & Concepts
HeterojunctionPhotodegradationDegradation (telecommunications)DecompositionPhotocatalysisMaterials scienceCatalysisVisible spectrumCrystal (programming language)TetracyclinePhotochemistryChemical engineeringChemistryOptoelectronicsComputer scienceOrganic chemistryTelecommunicationsAntibioticsProgramming languageEngineeringBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsNanomaterials for catalytic reactions