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Synthesized titanium dioxide (B) nano-belts using an optimized hydrothermal method effectively removed endocrine-disrupting estrogen (EE2). This novel material shows superior photocatalytic activity compared to conventional methods.

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  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE2) pose significant environmental risks.
  • Efficient removal of EDCs from water is crucial for environmental protection.
  • Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a promising photocatalyst, but its efficiency can be enhanced through structural modification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and optimize the preparation of TiO2 (B) nano-belts.
  • To evaluate the photocatalytic performance of the synthesized TiO2 (B) nano-belts for EE2 removal.
  • To investigate the structure-activity relationship of the TiO2 (B) nano-belts.

Main Methods:

  • Hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2 (B) nano-belts under stirring and static conditions.
  • Optimization of preparation parameters including precursor concentration, temperature, and time.
  • Characterization using SEM, HRTEM, XRD, PL, and BET surface area analysis.
  • Photocatalytic degradation experiments using EE2 as a model pollutant.

Main Results:

  • Pure metastable monoclinic TiO2 (B) nano-belts with diameters of 80–120 nm and a surface area of 62.904 m2 g-1 were successfully synthesized.
  • Optimized TiO2 (B) nano-belts achieved a 100% removal rate of 3 mg L-1 EE2 within 120 minutes.
  • The degradation rate constant for optimized TiO2 (B) was 4.51 and 8.42 times higher than for static-prepared TiO2 and commercial P25, respectively.
  • Photocatalytic activity is attributed to the one-dimensional nano-belt structure and suppressed electron-hole recombination.

Conclusions:

  • The optimized hydrothermal synthesis method yields highly efficient TiO2 (B) nano-belts for photocatalytic degradation of EE2.
  • The unique nano-belt morphology and suppressed charge carrier recombination contribute to enhanced photocatalytic performance.
  • TiO2 (B) nano-belts represent a promising material for the removal of endocrine-disrupting chemicals from wastewater.