Electrochemical characterization of Z-scheme charge transfer in biomass-derived ZnO/carbon dots for efficient tetracycline degradation
Wan Ishak, Huey Ling Tan, Noor Fitrah Abu Bakar, Norbert Radacsi, Ying Pei Lim
Abstract
˙- radicals as the dominant active species responsible for photocatalytic degradation. The photocatalyst exhibited remarkable recyclability and reusability, maintaining 85% of its photocatalytic activity over five cycles, demonstrating its stability and practical applicability for wastewater remediation. This study underscores the pivotal role of biomass-derived CDs in modulating the electronic properties of ZnO, offering a sustainable and efficient strategy for environmental cleanup.
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ElectrochemistryNanocompositeDegradation (telecommunications)Carbon fibersHydrothermal circulationZincMaterials scienceChemical engineeringCharacterization (materials science)Hydrothermal synthesisCharge (physics)Absorption (acoustics)NanoparticleBiomass (ecology)ElectrodeNanotechnologyChemistryComposite numberComposite materialMetallurgyPhysical chemistryComputer scienceOceanographyEngineeringQuantum mechanicsGeologyTelecommunicationsPhysicsCarbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques