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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Cu/Fe co-doped Sphagnum palustre-derived biochar for the synergistic adsorption and photocatalytic removal of tetracycline hydrochloride.

Qing Xiang, Zhen Wang, Liang Luo, Yu Fang, Yuheng Cui, Junbo Zhou, Daixiong Zhang, Bo Yang, Zhaohui Zhang, Xuefeng Zou and 1 more

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Qing XiangSchool of Materials and Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China.
Zhen WangSchool of Materials and Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China.
Liang LuoCollege of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, PR China.
Yu FangSchool of Materials and Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China. Electronic address: 1448154488@qq.com.
Yuheng CuiFaculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia.
Junbo ZhouSchool of Materials and Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China.
Daixiong ZhangCollege of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, PR China.
Bo YangSchool of Materials and Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China.
Zhaohui ZhangInformation System and Protection of Key Laboratory in Mountainous Areas of Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, PR China. Electronic address: zhaozhang9@hotmail.com.
Xuefeng ZouKey Laboratory of Guizhou Institute of Computer Nanomaterials Science, Guizhou Education University, Guiyang 550018, PR China. Electronic address: njzouxf@126.com.
Bin XiangCollege of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, PR China. Electronic address: xiangbin@cqu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

introductionThe widespread presence of antibiotic pollutants, such as tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH), causes significant environmental and public health concerns. Biochar-based photocatalysts derived from renewable biomass have attracted increasing attention due to their low cost, structural tunability, and environmental sustainability. However, their photocatalytic performance is often limited by poor charge separation and a lack of active sites.

objectivesThis study aims to construct a visible-light-responsive Cu/Fe co-doped biochar composite using Sphagnum palustre as a biomass precursor for the synergistic adsorption and photocatalytic removal of TCH from aqueous environments.

methodsThe Cu/Fe co-doped photocatalyst (CFO/S) was synthesized via a hydrothermal method by integrating Cu-Fe oxides with Sphagnum-derived biochar. The composite was comprehensively characterized, and its visible-light performance was evaluated. The photocatalytic mechanism was elucidated through radical trapping experiments and DFT+U simulations.

resultsThe CFO/S-10 composite achieved a TCH removal efficiency of 94.56% within 60 min under visible-light irradiation. Adsorption was identified as the primary removal mechanism, while photocatalysis contributed to the degradation of adsorbed molecules. A layered FeO/CuFe

conclusionThe Cu/Fe co-doped biochar composite exhibited excellent removal performance through a synergistic adsorption-photocatalysis mechanism. Photogenerated electrons were the dominant reactive species, supported by •OH, •O

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CharcoalCopperIronSphagnopsidaTetracyclineAdsorptionCatalysisLightPhotolysisWater Pollutants, ChemicalWater PurificationbiocharCharcoalCopperIronTetracyclineWater Pollutants, ChemicalAdsorption-photocatalysis synergyCu/Fe co-doped biocharSphagnum palustreTetracycline hydrochloride removalVisible-light photocatalysis

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PMID41475662
PMCPMC13539320

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