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A novel CuₓO/CuS/ZnIn₂S₄ heterojunction efficiently degrades amoxicillin using a self-sufficient photo-Fenton system. This S-scheme interface optimizes carrier separation, directing a hole-dominated cascade reaction to produce singlet oxygen (¹O₂).

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Photocatalysis

Background:

  • Carrier separation efficiency is crucial for reactive oxygen species generation in cascade reactions.
  • Constructing heterojunction interfaces is a key strategy to enhance carrier separation.
  • Photo-Fenton systems offer a promising route for pollutant degradation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer a self-sufficient photo-Fenton system using a CuₓO/CuS/ZnIn₂S₄ heterojunction.
  • To achieve efficient degradation of amoxicillin via a hole-dominated cascade reaction.
  • To investigate the role of the heterojunction interface in optimizing carrier dynamics and singlet oxygen generation.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of CuₓO/CuS/ZnIn₂S₄ heterojunction via in situ transformation.
  • Structural and compositional characterization using XRD, XPS, and TEM.
  • Evaluation of photocatalytic performance for amoxicillin degradation under visible light irradiation.

Main Results:

  • The CuₓO/CuS/ZnIn₂S₄ heterojunction exhibited an S-scheme band structure, enhancing carrier separation.
  • The system demonstrated efficient in situ production of H₂O₂ and subsequent conversion to singlet oxygen (¹O₂).
  • Amoxicillin degradation was significantly improved due to optimized carrier transfer and ¹O₂ generation.

Conclusions:

  • The engineered S-scheme heterojunction effectively boosts carrier separation efficiency.
  • The hole-dominated cascade reaction facilitates directional generation of singlet oxygen for pollutant degradation.
  • This work presents a promising strategy for developing advanced oxidation processes for environmental remediation.