Tuning the photocatalytic activity of Ti-based LDHs using divalent cations for enhanced tetracycline hydrochloride degradation

Key Points

• The research aims to explore how divalent cations can enhance the photocatalytic activity of Ti-based layered double hydroxides (LDHs) for tetracycline degradation.
• Investigation of structural design of MTi–LDHs.
• Analysis of photocatalytic mechanisms.
• Application to tetracycline hydrochloride degradation.
• Enhanced photocatalytic activity observed with specific divalent cations.
• Insights into the structural and mechanistic properties of MTi–LDHs.
• Improved degradation rates for tetracycline hydrochloride.

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