Photocatalytic activation of persulfate by a TiO2/ZnFe2O4 Z heterojunction photocatalyst for efficient degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride

Key Points

• The research aims to explore a photocatalytic method for degrading tetracycline in antibiotic wastewater.
• Developed a TiO2/ZnFe2O4 heterojunction photocatalyst.
• Investigated the activation of persulfate using the new photocatalyst.
• Assessed the degradation efficiency of tetracycline hydrochloride.
• The heterojunction photocatalyst showed enhanced photocatalytic activity.
• Significant degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride was observed.
• Activation of persulfate contributed to the improvement in degradation rates.

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