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Development of visible-light-active Fe2O3-hBN photocatalysts for sustainable degradation of emerging pollutants under simulated sunlight conditions

Bouziani, Mariam, Bouziani, Asmae, Hsini, Abdelghani, Bianchi, Claudia L., Falletta, Ermelinda, Cerrato, Giuseppina, Giordana, Alessia, Çelik, Gökhan et Hausler, Robert. 2026. « Development of visible-light-active Fe2O3-hBN photocatalysts for sustainable degradation of emerging pollutants under simulated sunlight conditions ». Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, vol. 21.

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In this work, Fe2O3-hBN composites with different Fe2O3 loadings (0.2–2 wt%) were synthesized via a dry impregnation approach and evaluated as sustainable photocatalysts for water purification. The materials were comprehensively characterized using XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, FTIR, UV–Vis, PL, and N2 adsorption-desorption analyses to elucidate their structural, optical, and surface properties. Under simulated solar irradiation, the 0.5 wt% Fe2O3-hBN composite showed the most efficient photocatalytic activity among the tested materials. Approximately 80% removal of methylene blue and more than 70% degradation of ibuprofen were achieved within 120 min, highlighting the superior performance of this composition. This improvement was attributed to enhanced visible-light absorption and a reduced band gap (2.7 eV). Radical scavenging experiments identified photogenerated holes (h*) and superoxide radicals (O3*-) as the main reactive species. The composite exhibited excellent stability and reusability across multiple cycles. These findings highlight Fe2O3-hBN as an efficient and eco-friendly photocatalyst for sustainable water remediation applications.

Type de document: Article publié dans une revue, révisé par les pairs
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Hausler, Robert
Affiliation: Génie de la construction
Date de dépôt: 10 mars 2026 15:38
Dernière modification: 25 mars 2026 21:26
URI: https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/33453

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