S-scheme HCCN–BFO heterojunction architecture featuring an intensified built-in electric field for synergistic for piezo-photocatalytic PMS activation toward PET microplastic degradation

Core-shell BiOBr/BiOI/MIL-53(Fe)-min double Z-type heterojunction for efficient and stable photocatalytic degradation from small molecules to microplastics

Designed S‐Scheme FeCo 2 O 4 /g‐C 3 N 4 Heterojunction for Photocatalytic Activation of Peroxymonosulfate to Degrade polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic

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An S-scheme FeCo₂O₄/g-C₃N₄ heterojunction photocatalyst achieved 84.49% degradation of PET microplastics within 6 hours under visible light by synergistically activating peroxymonosulfate to generate sulfate radicals as the primary reactive species. This photocatalytic approach offers a promising strategy for remediating PET plastic pollution in aquatic environments without requiring UV light or harsh chemical conditions.

Built-in electric field driven S-scheme Bi 2 O 2 CO 3 /Bi 5 O 7 Br heterojunction for superior photocatalytic mineralization of polystyrene microplastics

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A bismuth-based S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with a built-in electric field was engineered to enhance charge separation and achieve superior photocatalytic degradation of polystyrene microplastics under light irradiation. This approach demonstrates a promising pathway for direct destruction of persistent microplastic pollutants using solar-driven catalysis.

Nanotechnology-Enhanced Photocatalysis for Microplastic Degradation: A Sustainable Approach

Preparation of heterojunction C3N4/WO3 photocatalyst for degradation of microplastics in water

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Researchers synthesized a carbon nitride/tungsten oxide heterojunction photocatalyst that effectively degrades PET microplastics in water while simultaneously generating hydrogen, offering a dual-benefit approach to addressing plastic pollution through photocatalysis.