Mechanistic insights into Charge-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenols over Green-assembled Ag@ZnHCF-rGO nanocubes

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how photocatalysis can help degrade toxic phenolic compounds in the environment.
• Used green-assembled Ag@ZnHCF-rGO nanocubes as photocatalysts
• Investigated the degradation process of hydroquinone and 4-nonylphenol
• Analyzed the efficiency and mechanisms involved in the photocatalytic treatment
• Significant reduction of hydroquinone and 4-nonylphenol concentrations was observed
• Charge-driven mechanisms enhanced the degradation process
• The Ag@ZnHCF-rGO nanocubes showed promising photocatalytic activity

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