Visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac in water by nanoparticulate Cu2ZnSnX4 (X = S, Se) kesterites with kinetics, transformation products and ecotoxicity
A study investigates the use of kesterite semiconductors, specifically CZTS and CZTSe, to photocatalytically degrade the pharmaceutical contaminant diclofenac in water. Results show that CZTSe is highly efficient and stable for removing this common aquatic pollutant.
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Developing efficient photocatalysts for water purification is essential for addressing the growing problem of pharmaceutical contamination in global water supplies.
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