Synergistically enhanced photoelectrocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin <i>via</i> oxygen vacancies and internal electric field on a NiSe<sub>2</sub>/WO<sub>3</sub> photoanode
Tunde L. Yusuf, Babatope O. Ojo, Talifhani Mushiana, Nonhlangabezo Mabuba, Omotayo A. Arotiba, Seshibe Makgato
Abstract
This study presents the in situ deposition of nickel selenide (NiSe 2 ) on tungsten trioxide (WO 3 ) nanorods to enhance the photoelectrocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water.
Topics & Concepts
Tungsten trioxideDegradation (telecommunications)NanorodCatalysisMaterials scienceSelenideOxygenChemical engineeringElectric fieldTungstenInorganic chemistryChemistryNanotechnologyMetallurgySeleniumEngineeringOrganic chemistryBiochemistryQuantum mechanicsPhysicsComputer scienceTelecommunicationsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesAdvanced oxidation water treatmentTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells