Sunlight-driven photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics using SnO₂/rGO heterojunction: experimental and theoretical study

Key Points

• The photocatalytic degradation process resulted in a significant reduction of antibiotics under sunlight exposure.
• Metrics demonstrated Antibiotic removal rates exceeding 90% within a defined timeframe, highlighting its effectiveness.
• Experimental and theoretical analyses validate the performance of the SnO₂/rGO heterojunction structure for environmental applications.
• The findings suggest a viable method for tackling antibiotic pollution, though the study calls for further validation in natural settings.