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A Study of BiVO4 and CeO2 Composite Photocatalytic Materials for the Removal of Tetracycline Hydrochloride from Water

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Lihong Chen1, Hu Zhou1, *, Yusheng Zhang1, *
1Hunan University of Science and Technology, Yuhu District, Xiangtan, 411201, China
*Corresponding author. Email: zhouhu@hnust.edu.cn
*Corresponding author. Email: yushengzhang@hnust.edu.cn
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Hu Zhou, Yusheng Zhang
Available Online 22 July 2025.
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10.2991/978-94-6463-797-7_17How to use a DOI?
Keywords
photocatalysis; TC; BiVO4/CeO2
Abstract

Tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) is a tetracycline antibiotic characterized by a complex structure, prolonged persistence, and widespread environmental contamination. To address this, BiVO4 and CeO2 composite photocatalysts (BVC) were synthesized via high-temperature hydrothermal method for the degradation of TC under visible light irradiation. The study examined the impact of various BiVO4/CeO2 ratios on the photocatalytic performance of the composite. Results indicated that the composite photocatalyst (BVC) significantly outperformed individual BiVO4 and CeO2 in degrading TC, with the highest degradation rate and photocatalytic efficiency observed for the BVC composite with a 1:1 mass ratio of BiVO4 to CeO2.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on African Sustainable Energy Solutions (AfrSusEnS 2024)
Series
Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
22 July 2025
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978-94-6463-797-7
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2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-797-7_17How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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