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February 8, 2026Chemistry - A European Journal0 citations

Core Shell 001‐TiO 2 @APF Heterojunction Photocatalysts for Enhanced Water Treatment Performance

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GNGaomin NingYJYuanyuan JiangCZChunna Zhu

Key Points

  • The aim is to develop an efficient photocatalyst for water treatment using a core-shell heterojunction system.
  • Utilized TiO2 @APF as a core-shell organic-inorganic hybrid photocatalyst.
  • Conducted photocatalytic tests to measure glyphosate degradation efficiency.
  • Analyzed the interfacial properties using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
  • Achieved 100% degradation of glyphosate in 6 hours.
  • Demonstrated a reaction rate constant of 0.0068 min−1, outperforming both APF and bare TiO2.
  • Confirmed formation of Ti-O-C bonds, enhancing charge carrier dynamics.

Abstract

ABSTRACT The efficient separation and transfer of photogenerated charge carriers remain a difficult challenge in photocatalysis. While the heterojunctions are an effective strategy for promoting photogenerated charge separation, inefficient migration at the interface often hinders the development. Herein, we report a core‐shell organic‐inorganic hybrid system, TiO 2 @3‐aminophenol formaldehyde resin spheres (001‐TiO 2 @APF) for photocatalytic water treatment. The 001‐TiO 2 @APF heterojunction achieves a 100% degradation efficiency of glyphosate in 6 h with a reaction rate constant of 0. 0068 min −1, which is 6. 2 times that of APF (0. 0011 min −1) and 1. 3 times that of bare TiO 2 (0. 0051 min −1). XPS analysis confirms the formation of Ti‐O‐C covalent bonds at the organic‐inorganic interface, which effectively addresses the charge transport challenge and facilitates rapid carrier migration across the heterojunction. This work underscores the importance of atomic‐level interfacial engineering in constructing high‐efficiency inorganic‐organic photocatalysts for sustainable water purification.

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Ning et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698829410fc35cd7a88496e9https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202503212
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