Intercalation–engineered g–C3N4/kaolinite composites with enhanced charge separation for ciprofloxacin degradation

Key Points

• Ciprofloxacin degradation increased significantly in engineered g-C3N4/kaolinite composites, highlighting their effectiveness.
• The study observed an over 70% enhancement in degradation efficiency with optimized charge separation methods.
• Assessment using charge separation techniques demonstrated improved photocatalytic performance of the composites under UV light exposure.
• These findings support the potential of g-C3N4/kaolinite composites for water purification applications, promoting further exploration.