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This research aims to explore the photocatalytic properties of BiOI/BiOBr heterojunctions in degrading indigo carmine under visible light.

May 6, 2026Open Access

Comprehensive study of tunable BiOI/BiOBr heterojunctions: reactive species and mechanistic insights for visible-light degradation of indigo carmine

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This research aims to explore the photocatalytic properties of BiOI/BiOBr heterojunctions in degrading indigo carmine under visible light.
Examined the charge separation mechanisms in BiOI/BiOBr heterojunctions
Investigated the role of reactive species in the degradation of indigo carmine under visible light
Evaluated photocatalytic performance in wastewater treatment applications.
Bulk BiOI/BiOBr demonstrated significant photocatalytic activity for degrading indigo carmine under visible light.
Mechanistic insights revealed improved charge separation and defect-assisted processes essential for IC degradation.
The findings indicate potential scalability for practical applications in wastewater treatment.

Abstract

activation. These findings not only establish bulk BiOI/BiOBr as a promising, scalable photocatalyst for wastewater treatment but also provide improved insight into heterojunction-mediated charge separation and defect-assisted processes governing IC degradation under visible light.

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Suwanchawalit et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fada7f03f892aec9b1e4e9 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ra02228f

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