Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of imidacloprid by a simple Z-type binary heterojunction composite of long afterglow with metal-organic framework

Autor: Shan-Shan Li, Li Wen, Shu-Wen He, Zhou Xu, Li Ding, Yun-Hui Cheng, Mao-Long Chen
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Catalysis Communications, Vol 183, Iss , Pp 106775- (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1873-3905
DOI: 10.1016/j.catcom.2023.106775
Popis: Imidacloprid (IMC) is a widely used nicotine-based pesticide that can cause severe harm to water resources. To address this issue, a simple binary heterojunction photocatalyst was constructed to degrade IMC under visible light. Furthermore, the catalyst was able to continue degrading approximately 15% of IMC within 5 h under dark. The possible photocatalytic degradation intermediate's structure and low toxicity were verified by mass spectrometry and zebrafish embryo experiments, respectively. The catalyst also exhibited good stability. Therefore, a simple photocatalyst with excellent performance and low toxicity of degradation products was successfully developed for IMC pesticide removal in water.
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