<p>Photoelectrocatalytic processes for detoxifying ofloxacin in hyposaline wastewater encounter significant challenges, primarily stemming from a weak built-in electric field (IEF) that causes inefficient separation of photogenerated carriers, coupled with low reaction activity. In this work, we introduce a crystal dipole engineering strategy that leverages high-valence Mo-BiVO<sub>4</sub> to enhance both photoelectrocatalytic activity and detoxification efficiency, as demonstrated by the improved performance of BiVO<sub>4</sub> in degrading ofloxacin. Mo atoms are incorporated into the BiVO<sub>4</sub> lattice to break the symmetry, significantly enhancing the crystal dipole moment. This augmentation intensifies IEF within BiVO<sub>4</sub>, thereby promoting directional carrier migration. Optimized IEF reached 2.05 times that of pristine BiVO<sub>4</sub>. Mo-doped BiVO<sub>4</sub> photoanodes exhibit remarkable enhancement in electron-hole separation efficiency, playing a pivotal role in photoelectrocatalytic applications. Remarkably, 4% Mo-BiVO<sub>4</sub> achieved 96.5% ofloxacin degradation within 60 min. Remarkably, it maintains 91.9% degradation efficiency in natural lake water containing saline and organic interferents, high-lighting its exceptional anti-interference capability. This work elucidates a strategy for boosting photocatalytic performance through unit-cell dipole engineering and enhanced IEF, aiming to enhance the sustainability of wastewater treatment processes.</p>

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Enhanced built-in electric field by asymmetric Mo-doped BiVO4 for photoelectrocatalytic detoxification of ofloxacin in hyposaline wastewater

  • Yuxin Liao,
  • Yiming Tang,
  • Mufeng Yu,
  • Jing Wang,
  • Meichi Chong,
  • Yuan Teng,
  • Shujie Zhou,
  • Junshan Li,
  • Yongfa Zhu

摘要

Photoelectrocatalytic processes for detoxifying ofloxacin in hyposaline wastewater encounter significant challenges, primarily stemming from a weak built-in electric field (IEF) that causes inefficient separation of photogenerated carriers, coupled with low reaction activity. In this work, we introduce a crystal dipole engineering strategy that leverages high-valence Mo-BiVO4 to enhance both photoelectrocatalytic activity and detoxification efficiency, as demonstrated by the improved performance of BiVO4 in degrading ofloxacin. Mo atoms are incorporated into the BiVO4 lattice to break the symmetry, significantly enhancing the crystal dipole moment. This augmentation intensifies IEF within BiVO4, thereby promoting directional carrier migration. Optimized IEF reached 2.05 times that of pristine BiVO4. Mo-doped BiVO4 photoanodes exhibit remarkable enhancement in electron-hole separation efficiency, playing a pivotal role in photoelectrocatalytic applications. Remarkably, 4% Mo-BiVO4 achieved 96.5% ofloxacin degradation within 60 min. Remarkably, it maintains 91.9% degradation efficiency in natural lake water containing saline and organic interferents, high-lighting its exceptional anti-interference capability. This work elucidates a strategy for boosting photocatalytic performance through unit-cell dipole engineering and enhanced IEF, aiming to enhance the sustainability of wastewater treatment processes.