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The two-stage removal process of tetracycline (TC) in aqueous solutions using a novel photocatalyst based on nano-zero-valent iron (NZVI), g-C 3 N 4 and expanded graphite by carbon layer (EGC) is reported for the first time. The composite (NZVI/g-C 3 N 4 @EGC) exhibits remarkable adsorption, reduction ability and visible light activity over the reaction course. Compared with pristine g-C 3 N 4 (25.9%) and pure NZVI (45.9%), NZVI/g-C 3 N 4 @EGC achieves high degradation efficiency of TC (98.5%) due to the formation of a heterogeneous photo-Fenton system. This study shows that synergistic effects are achieved in the reaction system, including maintaining the reduction ability of NZVI and enhancing the photocatalytic activity of g-C 3 N 4 by facilitating the separation of photogenerated electrons (e - ) and holes (h + ). TC removal involved a two-stage process of adsorption-reduction and photo-degradation. The quencher experiments determined that holes (h + ) and superoxide radicals (˙O 2  - ) are the major reactive species in the degradation of TC. The degradation pathways of TC were proposed based on the analysis of the intermediates. In addition, NZVI/g-C 3 N 4 @EGC revealed a high stability in a five-cycle test and good magnetic properties for facile separation from aqueous solutions. From an application viewpoint, NZVI/g-C 3 N 4 @EGC has favorable prospects in the direction of the photocatalytic degradation of antibiotic wastewater.

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Facile assembly of novel g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>@expanded graphite and surface loading of nano zero-valent iron for enhanced synergistic degradation of tetracycline

Facile assembly of novel g-C3N4@expanded graphite and surface loading of nano zero-valent iron for enhanced synergistic degradation of tetracycline

Facile assembly of novel g-C₃N₄@expanded graphite and surface loading of nano zero-valent iron for enhanced synergistic degradation of tetracycline