Faceted Bi2O2CO3 with Au@Mn3O4-induced dipole resonance for efficient photocatalytic NO/clothianidin oxidation

Key Points

• NO and clothianidin oxidation occurs effectively using facets of Bi2O2CO3, enhancing environmental applications.
• Significant improvements in photocatalytic efficiency were achieved highlighted by a 70% oxidation rate.
• Analysis utilized a unique dipole resonance created by combining gold and manganese oxide with Bi2O2CO3.
• This process supports innovative approaches for pollutant degradation and requires further exploration in real-world settings.