Co/ZnO/C Heterostructured Nanowires Derived from Layered Hydroxides: Magnetically Recyclable Photocatalysts for Efficient Tetracycline Degradation

Hongyu Gong; B. He; Yingying Song; Zhiyang Gao; Ruilin Gao; Yanxin Qin; Aijuan Han; Lianying Wang; Junfeng Liu

doi:10.1039/d6nr00604c

January 1, 2026Nanoscale

Co/ZnO/C Heterostructured Nanowires Derived from Layered Hydroxides: Magnetically Recyclable Photocatalysts for Efficient Tetracycline Degradation

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The study aims to develop stable photocatalysts for effective tetracycline degradation.
Synthesis of Co/ZnO/C heterostructured nanowires via pyrolysis of salicylate anions.
Investigation of the photocatalytic activity of the nanowires under light exposure.
Assessment of magnetic recyclability of the photocatalysts.
Co/ZnO/C nanowires achieved over 90% tetracycline degradation within 3 hours of light exposure.
The materials maintained high stability and performance across multiple recycling cycles.

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Shows improved tetracycline degradation in Co/ZnO/C nanowires, highlighting their potential as photocatalysts.

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Preparation of highly active and stable photocatalysts for tetracycline degradation remains a significant challenge. Herein, we report the synthesis of Co/ZnO/C heterostructured nanowires (NWs) through the pyrolysis of salicylate anions...

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