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BiFe 0.5 Cr 0.5 O 3 nanocatalysts for sustainable solar-light-driven purification of pharmaceutical wastewater

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ) radicals as key ROS driving antibiotic degradation, while oxygen vacancies improved charge separation and ROS formation. Reusability tests confirmed BFCO's stability across multiple cycles, maintaining its structural, morphological, and optical integrity. The degradation mechanism involves solar-induced electron-hole pair generation, charge transfer to oxygen vacancies, and subsequent redox reactions that break down antibiotics into non-toxic byproducts. The synergistic effects of Cr substitution, oxygen vacancies, and mixed-valence states significantly enhanced photocatalytic efficiency, demonstrating BFCO's potential for large-scale environmental remediation.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5ra01638j

Authors: Titas Vincent Rozario, Mohasin Tarek, M. A. Basith

Institution: Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042