Efficient degradation of sulfamethoxazole via photocatalytic activation of Peroxymonosulfate by CuO/g-C3N4

Key Points

• Sulfamethoxazole degradation efficiency reached 95% within 60 minutes using CuO/g-C3N4 under visible light.
• Key evidence includes a significant enhancement in degradation rates when peroxymonosulfate is activated.
• Photocatalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate with CuO/g-C3N4 demonstrates a notable method for removing contaminants.
• Findings suggest a potential shift in wastewater treatment technologies through efficient photocatalytic strategies.