Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation

The synergistic degradation of contaminants in water by photocatalysis and peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation has been proven to be a promising combined advanced oxidation technology. Consequently, the development of highly efficient photocatalysts that are activated by visible light and PDS is of imm...

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Main Authors: Zizhen Wu, Jiawei Liu, Li Zhen, Jun Shi, Huiping Deng
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Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2025-06-01
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description The synergistic degradation of contaminants in water by photocatalysis and peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation has been proven to be a promising combined advanced oxidation technology. Consequently, the development of highly efficient photocatalysts that are activated by visible light and PDS is of immense importance. Herein, different proportions of cobalt-doped Bi2Fe4O9 (BFO@Co-x) photocatalysts were effectively synthesized for elimination of ciprofloxacin (CIP). The degradation efficiency of CIP achieved by the BFO@Co/Vis/PDS system attained 84.49% (k = 0.0516 min−1) under 40 min light irradiation, outperforming the BFO@Co/Vis and PDS/Vis systems by a factor of 1.45 and 3.6, respectively. Characterization and photoelectric performance assessments revealed that the fabrication of BFO@Co-0.5 was successful, enhancing the photocatalytic degradation efficiency under the synergistic effect of PDS. Moreover, the BFO@Co/Vis/PDS system demonstrated favorable adaptability to various pH, inorganic anions, and humic acid in solution. Additionally, the degradation pathways of CIP and the toxicity of products were evaluated using LC/MS and T.E.S.T software, indicating a reduction in the toxicity of CIP degradation products. This study may provide insights into the application of photocatalyst/Vis/PDS combined systems in the field of water environmental treatment.
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spelling doaj-art-6d2ad69ea8d74ff2bcdf88363c6a6bca2025-08-20T03:32:04ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Green Energy & Environment2468-02572025-06-011061311132510.1016/j.gee.2024.12.008Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activationZizhen Wu0Jiawei Liu1Li Zhen2Jun Shi3Huiping Deng4Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, ChinaShanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, ChinaShanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, ChinaCorresponding authors.; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, ChinaCorresponding authors.; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, ChinaThe synergistic degradation of contaminants in water by photocatalysis and peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation has been proven to be a promising combined advanced oxidation technology. Consequently, the development of highly efficient photocatalysts that are activated by visible light and PDS is of immense importance. Herein, different proportions of cobalt-doped Bi2Fe4O9 (BFO@Co-x) photocatalysts were effectively synthesized for elimination of ciprofloxacin (CIP). The degradation efficiency of CIP achieved by the BFO@Co/Vis/PDS system attained 84.49% (k = 0.0516 min−1) under 40 min light irradiation, outperforming the BFO@Co/Vis and PDS/Vis systems by a factor of 1.45 and 3.6, respectively. Characterization and photoelectric performance assessments revealed that the fabrication of BFO@Co-0.5 was successful, enhancing the photocatalytic degradation efficiency under the synergistic effect of PDS. Moreover, the BFO@Co/Vis/PDS system demonstrated favorable adaptability to various pH, inorganic anions, and humic acid in solution. Additionally, the degradation pathways of CIP and the toxicity of products were evaluated using LC/MS and T.E.S.T software, indicating a reduction in the toxicity of CIP degradation products. This study may provide insights into the application of photocatalyst/Vis/PDS combined systems in the field of water environmental treatment.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468025724003480BFO@Co-0.5PhotocatalyticPeroxydisulfateCiprofloxacin
spellingShingle Zizhen Wu
Jiawei Liu
Li Zhen
Jun Shi
Huiping Deng
Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation
Green Energy & Environment
BFO@Co-0.5
Photocatalytic
Peroxydisulfate
Ciprofloxacin
title Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation
title_full Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation
title_fullStr Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation
title_short Enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via Co-doped Bi2Fe4O9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation
title_sort enhanced degradation of ciprofloxacin via co doped bi2fe4o9 photocatalysis under peroxydisulfate activation
topic BFO@Co-0.5
Photocatalytic
Peroxydisulfate
Ciprofloxacin
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468025724003480
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