Oxygen vacancy/Cu NPs synergically assists brookite TiO2/photo-driven antibiotic removal: High photocatalytic activity with a low environmental effect

Key Points

• Enhanced photocatalytic activity achieved for antibiotic removal via synergistic effects of oxygen vacancies and copper nanoparticles.
• The presence of oxygen vacancies increased photocatalytic performance significantly, offering a novel avenue for environmental remediation.
• Experimentation focused on brookite TiO2, revealing its potential to effectively degrade pollutants with reduced ecological effects.
• Findings highlight the importance of nanomaterials in photocatalysis, indicating possible advancements for sustainable applications.