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Innovative Z-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst ZnBiGdO4/SnS2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Tinidazole Under Visible Light Irradiation
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Jingfei Luan
Jingfei Luan
Jingfei Luan has been a professor of the School of Physics, Changchun Normal University 1, 2019. has [...]
Jingfei Luan has been a professor of the School of Physics, Changchun Normal University since September 1, 2019. Jingfei Luan has been an associate professor of Nanjing University since December 7, 2007. Jingfei Luan obtained a doctoral degree (PhD) from Jilin University in December 29, 2000. Jingfei Luan worked in a post-doctoral position in Zhejiang University from January 1, 2001 to January 1, 2003. Jingfei Luan worked in the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology as high-grade visiting scholar for one year. Jingfei Luan has published over 100 SCI articles and has achieved 36 authorized patents as top ranked inventor. Jingfei Luan has presided over 43 project with funds of USD 1.26 million. Jingfei Luan has attained nine achievement awards. Jingfei Luan has achieved the second-class prize of the Technical Invention Award from the Ministry of Education of P.R.China. Jingfei Luan has achieved the second-class prize of the Award for Science and Technology from Jilin province of P.R.China. Jingfei Luan has achieved the Contribution Prize of the Outcome Transformation from Jilin province of P.R.China. Jingfei Luan, who enjoyed a particular subsidy of Jilin Provincial Government, was a middle-aged expert with outstanding contribution to Jilin Province of P.R.China. Jingfei Luan was the second grade of top-notch innovative personnel of Jilin Province of P.R.China.
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Boyang Liu
Boyang Liu
Boyang Liu is a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in science who enrolled in 2024 School [...]
Boyang Liu is a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in science who enrolled in 2024 at the School of Physics, Changchun Normal University. Boyang Liu's master's supervisor is Professor Jingfei Luan from Changchun Normal University. Boyang Liu, as the second author, has already submitted an academic paper to MDPI bloc.
Liang Hao
Liang Hao
Liang Hao graduated from Changchun Normal University in June 2025 with a Master's degree in Liang [...]
Liang Hao graduated from Changchun Normal University in June 2025 with a Master's degree in Science. Liang Hao's master's supervisor is Professor Jingfei Luan from Changchun Normal University. Liang Hao, as the first author, has published three SCI papers in MDPI bloc. Liang Hao, as the second author, has published two SCI papers in MDPI bloc.
Wenchen Han
Wenchen Han
Wenchen Han is graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in science who enrolled in 2023 at the [...]
Wenchen Han is graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in science who enrolled in 2023 at the School of Physics, Changchun Normal University. Wenchen Han's master's supervisor is Professor Miaomiao Tian from Changchun Normal University. Wenchen Han is currently studying in Professor Miaomiao Tian 's research group.
Anan Liu
Anan Liu
I am a student from the School of Physics at Changchun Normal University, specializing in the and of [...]
I am a student from the School of Physics at Changchun Normal University, specializing in the research and application of **photocatalytic technology in the degradation of environmental pollutants**. My research interest lies in deeply understanding the design and synthesis of photocatalytic materials (such as semiconductor nanomaterials) and the mechanism of their efficient degradation of organic pollutants under light conditions. Through systematic experimental and characterization methods, I am committed to exploring strategies to enhance the activity and stability of photocatalytic materials, with the aim of providing effective physical solutions to environmental problems such as water pollution. I have a solid foundation in physics and actively integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines including materials science, chemistry, and environmental engineering, with the goal of making contributions in the field of environmental photocatalysis.
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School of Physics, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China
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State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(17), 8366; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26178366 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 19 July 2025
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Revised: 18 August 2025
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Accepted: 25 August 2025
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Published: 28 August 2025
Abstract
A high-performance Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalytic compound, ZnBiGdO4/SnS2 (ZS), was prepared for the first time using a microwave-assisted solvothermal method. ZS significantly improved the separation efficiency of photoinduced carriers and effectively broadened the response range to visible light through the unique mechanism of the Z-type heterojunction. Therefore, ZS exhibited an excellent photocatalytic performance during the degradation process of tinidazole (TNZ). Specifically, the removal rate of TNZ by ZS reached 99.63%, and the removal rate of total organic carbon (TOC) reached 98.37% with ZS as catalyst under visible light irradiation (VLIN). Compared to other photocatalysts, the photocatalytic performance of ZS was significantly better than that of ZnBiGdO4, SnS2, or N-doped TiO2 (N-T). The removal rate of TNZ by ZS was 1.12 times, 1.26 times, or 2.41 times higher than that by ZnBiGdO4, SnS2, or N-T, respectively. The mineralization efficiency of TNZ for TOC with ZS as a catalyst was 1.15 times, 1.28 times, or 2.57 times higher than that with ZnBiGdO4, SnS2, or N-T as a catalyst, respectively. Free radical scavenging experiments and the electron paramagnetic resonance experiments confirmed that ZS could generate multiple reactive species such as hydroxyl radicals (•OH), superoxide anions (•O2−), and photoinduced holes (h+) during the photocatalytic degradation process of TNZ. The photocatalytic degradation performance of ZS on TNZ under VLIN was evaluated, concurrently, the reliability, reproducibility, and stability of ZS were verified by five cycle experiments. This study explored the degradation mechanism and degradation pathway of TNZ with ZS as a catalyst under VLIN. This study not only provides new ideas for the design and preparation of Z-type heterojunction photocatalysts but also lays an important foundation for the development of efficient environmental remediation technologies for TNZ pollution.
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Luan, J.; Liu, B.; Hao, L.; Han, W.; Liu, A.
Innovative Z-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst ZnBiGdO4/SnS2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Tinidazole Under Visible Light Irradiation. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26, 8366.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26178366
AMA Style
Luan J, Liu B, Hao L, Han W, Liu A.
Innovative Z-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst ZnBiGdO4/SnS2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Tinidazole Under Visible Light Irradiation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2025; 26(17):8366.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26178366
Chicago/Turabian Style
Luan, Jingfei, Boyang Liu, Liang Hao, Wenchen Han, and Anan Liu.
2025. "Innovative Z-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst ZnBiGdO4/SnS2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Tinidazole Under Visible Light Irradiation" International Journal of Molecular Sciences 26, no. 17: 8366.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26178366
APA Style
Luan, J., Liu, B., Hao, L., Han, W., & Liu, A.
(2025). Innovative Z-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalyst ZnBiGdO4/SnS2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Tinidazole Under Visible Light Irradiation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(17), 8366.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26178366
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