Enhanced reactive oxygen species generation via a full-spectrum dual-shell photocatalyst towards effective degradation of emerging contaminantsShow others and affiliations
2026 (English)In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, ISSN 0021-9797, E-ISSN 1095-7103, Vol. 717, article id 140395Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Reactive oxygen species (ROSs) offer strong oxidation capability for water purification, but their practical application is hindered by low energy transfer efficiency and fast exciton recombination. Herein, we construct a dual-shell UCMPs@g-C3N4@MSEP architecture through an integrated energy cascade regulation strategy. This architecture incorporates upconversion microparticles (UCMPs) for broadband spectral harvesting, along with an intimately interfaced g-C3N4 interlayer that achieves exceptional energy transfer efficiency exceeding 69.5%, thereby boosting ROSs generation by 1.7-fold. The second shell consists of magnetic sepiolite (MSEP), significantly enhancing surface hydrophilicity. This composite degrades 98.2% of ofloxacin within 40 min in various aqueous matrices, representing a 2.6-fold improvement over conventional g-C3N4. Experimental and theoretical analyses jointly confirm that the dual-shell configuration suppresses charge-carrier recombination. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was used to trace degradation intermediates and pathways. Toxicity assessment further confirmed that the photocatalytic process posed lower environmental risk. The enhanced activity arises from extended near-infrared light absorption via UCMPs and improved exciton separation enabled by the dual-shell design. This study offers a viable and environmentally benign strategy for efficient solar-driven water purification.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier BV , 2026. Vol. 717, article id 140395
Keywords [en]
Dual-shell structure, Energy transfer, Exciton dissociation, Reactive oxygen species, Water remediation
National Category
Other Chemistry Topics Physical Chemistry
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-380038DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2026.140395ISI: 001740184800001PubMedID: 41934795Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105034613051OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-380038DiVA, id: diva2:2055469
Note
QC 20260424
2026-04-242026-04-242026-04-24Bibliographically approved