Ultrahigh-efficiency and synchronous removal of microplastics-tetracycline composite pollutants via S-scheme core-shell magnetic nanosphere.

Yujie Zhou, Xiaofeng Lin, Xin You, Ni Xue, Zilong Liu, Yanpeng Cai
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  1. Yujie Zhou: Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
  2. Xiaofeng Lin: Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
  3. Xin You: Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
  4. Ni Xue: Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
  5. Zilong Liu: School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
  6. Yanpeng Cai: Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Ecological Security and Green Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China. Electronic address: yanpeng.cai@gdut.edu.cn.

Abstract

Composite pollution in aquatic environments has become a critical challenge, with emerging pollutants like antibiotics and microplastics (MPs) posing significant ecological risks. The interaction between antibiotics and MPs complicates treatment processes and underscores the need for targeted removal strategies. This study focused on a novel S-scheme core-shell magnetic nanosphere, FeO@TiO-CN, combining TiO and CN to form a heterojunction that enhances photocatalytic performance. The S-scheme heterojunction improves redox ability, enabling efficient degradation of composite pollutants under light irradiation. After 12 h reaction, FeO@TiO-CN achieved 97.3% removal for polyethylene (PE) MPs and 96.0% removal for tetracycline (TC), surpassing existing TiO-based catalysts. Moreover, FeO@TiO-CN demonstrated excellent magnetic recyclability rate of 77.07%, enabling easy catalyst recovery and reuse. Meanwhile, FeO@TiO-CN outstands on TC removal at an optimal concentration (200 mg��L). Notably, MPs in composite pollution scenarios showed higher removal rates than individual pollutants. This study highlights the powerful role of FeO@TiO-CN as a promising photocatalyst for the joint degradation of multiple composite pollutants in aquatic environment, providing an innovative solution for addressing water pollution challenges. Furthermore, its real-world application potential is demonstrated by its efficient recovery, long-term stability, and compatibility with existing water treatment systems, paving the way for large-scale environmental remediation technologies.

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