Nanocellulose-Supported Dual S-Scheme SnWO/CuO/AgWO Heterojunction for Enhanced Photodegradation of Amoxicillin

Overview

Journal ACS Omega

Publisher American Chemical Society

Date 2025 Feb 3

PMID 39895770

Authors

Shabnam Sambyal

Rohit Sharma

Parteek Mandyal

Vinay Chauhan

Aashish Priye

Manish Kumar

Pooja Shandilya

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Abstract

A dual S-scheme nanocellulose-based SnWO/CuO/AgWO (NC-SCA) heterojunction photocatalyst was synthesized via ultrasonication followed by a hydrothermal method for the efficient photodegradation of amoxicillin (AMX). Under UV-vis light irradiation, the NC-SCA photocatalyst exhibited an impressive 97.40% AMX degradation within 30 min, attributed to its improved optical absorption and superior charge migration. The characterization techniques, including XRD, FTIR, PL, and UV-vis spectroscopy, confirmed the successful integration of nanocellulose with SnWO/CuO/AgWO. XPS and ESR analyses provided insights into the S-scheme charge migration mechanism within the heterojunction. Further, the trapping experiments identified hydroxyl (OH) and superoxide radicals as the primary reactive species. The photocatalyst displayed a specific surface area of 115.9 m/g, offering a large active surface for photodegradation. Operational parameters such as the photocatalyst dosage, pH, and AMX concentration were systematically optimized. The NC-SCA photocatalyst exhibited high stability, retaining around 85% efficiency after seven cycles. This study presents an innovative strategy for designing high-performance photocatalysts addressing the limitations of conventional materials.

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