Quasi-1D/3D Bi2O4 /Phase-tuned C3N5 Type-II heterostructure for the visible-light driven photocatalytic degradation of resorcinol in wastewater: Insights into inhibitory effects of matrix interferences and phytotoxicity assessment

Key Points

• Investigate the efficacy of a novel Bi2O4/C3N5 heterostructure in degrading resorcinol under visible light.
• Developed a type-II heterostructure using Bi2O4 and phase-tuned C3N5.
• Evaluated photocatalytic activity under visible light.
• Assessed matrix interferences in wastewater.
• Conducted phytotoxicity tests to evaluate environmental impact.
• The heterostructure achieved significant resorcinol degradation under visible light.
• Matrix interferences reduced photocatalytic efficiency but were characterized.
• Phytotoxicity tests revealed varying impacts on plant growth.