Sonochemical synthesis and characterization of Tb 2 Cu 2 O 5 nanostructures and their application as a nano-photocatalyst for the degradation of water-soluble organic pollutants under visible light

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the synthesis of Tb2Cu2O5 nanostructures and assess their ability as a photocatalyst for degrading organic pollutants.
• Synthesis of Tb2Cu2O5 nanostructures using sonochemical methods
• Characterization of the nanostructures for photochemical properties
• Evaluation of photocatalytic activity in visible light conditions
• Tb2Cu2O5 nanostructures effectively degraded water-soluble pollutants under visible light
• Superoxide and hydroxyl radicals were confirmed to significantly contribute to the degradation process