Engineering a flower-like Cu-BTC/BiOI heterostructure for efficient photodegradation of antibiotics in authentic aquatic environments

Key Points

• This research aims to create an efficient photocatalyst for degrading antibiotics in water systems.
• Developed a Cu-BTC/BiOI heterostructure photocatalyst.
• Conducted experiments in authentic aquatic environments.
• Assessed the efficiency of photodegradation under UV light.
• Achieved high removal rates of antibiotics in water.
• Demonstrated stability of the photocatalyst over multiple uses.
• Highlighted the effectiveness of the heterostructure in real-world conditions.