Facile synthesis of MOF-808/AgI Z-scheme heterojunction with improved photocatalytic performance for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride under simulated sunlight

Abstract

The MOF-808/AgI (MA) photocatalyst was synthesized through a plain ion-exchange precipitation means. The crystalline phase structure, microcosmic appearance, elemental composition and optical performance of the catalysts were tested by XRD,...

Metal–organic frameworks in photocatalytic Z-scheme heterojunctions: an emerging technology

“…On the other hand, the holes in the VB of the MOF also possess strong oxidizing capability and degrade the pollutants. 76…”

“…On the other hand, the holes in the VB of the MOF also possess strong oxidizing capability and degrade the pollutants. 76 The use of noble metals like gold and silver as photocatalysts also allows the exploitation of their surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect. SPR is a phenomenon where the electrons in the metal surface layer are excited by photons of incident light with a certain angle of incidence, and then propagate parallel to the metal surface.…”