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ArticleHeliyon2024

Enhanced solar light photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline by aero-GaN and ZnO microtetrapods functionalized with noble metal nanodots.

Vladimir Ciobanu, Tatiana Galatonova, Pavel Urbanek, Tudor Braniste, Florica Doroftei, Milan Masar, Pavol Suly, Veaceslav Ursaki, Barbora Hanulikova, Tomas Sopik and 3 more

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Vladimir CiobanuCentre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania.
Tatiana GalatonovaNational Centre for Materials Study and Testing, Technical University of Moldova, 168, Stefan cel Mare av., 2004, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
Pavel UrbanekCentre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 5678, tr. Tomase Bati, CZ 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Tudor BranisteCentre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania.
Florica DorofteiCentre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania.
Milan MasarCentre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 5678, tr. Tomase Bati, CZ 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Pavol SulyCentre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 5678, tr. Tomase Bati, CZ 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Veaceslav UrsakiCentre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania.
Barbora HanulikovaCentre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 5678, tr. Tomase Bati, CZ 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Tomas SopikCentre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 5678, tr. Tomase Bati, CZ 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Vladimir SedlarikCentre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 5678, tr. Tomase Bati, CZ 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Ivo KuritkaCentre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, 5678, tr. Tomase Bati, CZ 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic.
Ion TiginyanuCentre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487, Iasi, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The escalating global problem of antibiotic contamination in wastewater demands innovative and sustainable remediation technologies. This paper presents a highly efficient photocatalytic material for water purification: a three-dimensional ultra-porous structure of interconnected GaN hollow microtetrapods (aero-GaN), its performance being further enhanced by noble metal nanodot functionalization. This novel aero-nanomaterial achieves more than 90 % of tetracycline degradation within 120 min under UV and solar irradiation, demonstrating its effectiveness in both static and dynamic flow conditions, with the potential for reuse and recyclability. The higher surface area and chemical stability of the 3D aero-GaN architecture, compared to analogous ZnO structures, establish its significant potential for advanced water treatment applications and filter technologies.

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GaNMetal nanodotsPhotocatalysisTetracyclineZnO

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PMID39735634
PMCPMC11681869

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