Accelerated photocatalyst degradation of emerging environmental pollutants via a novel Z-scheme functionalized copper vanadate/g-C3N4 heterostructure: Insights into synergistic charge dynamics mechanism

Key Points

• Degradation efficiency increased significantly, with pollutants showing rapid breakdown using the unique heterostructure.
• The study highlights enhancements through a synergistic charge dynamics mechanism in functionalized copper vanadate and g-C3N4.
• Assessment using a combination of photocatalytic tests underscores the potential of these materials for environmental remediation.
• Findings suggest that this novel approach may enable more effective strategies in managing emerging environmental pollutants.