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The widespread use of plastics has led to significant environmental pollution, but microplastics (MPs) have had a noteworthy impact in this regard and serve as carriers for various toxic pharmaceuticals. Therefore, there is a need to design a water treatment process capable of simultaneously removing MPs and pharmaceuticals. In this study, a novel photocatalytic membrane, composed of a binary C3N4/Bi12O17Cl2 (CN/BOC) heterojunction immobilized on a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) membrane via electrospinning, is developed to address this issue. Comprehensive characterizations confirm the formation of a heterojunction structure that optimizes charge separation and prolongs electron lifetime. The CN/BOC/PAN photocatalytic membrane demonstrates 100 % removal efficiency for 19 out of 20 types of mixed pharmaceuticals within 180 min. Additionally, the membrane converts polylactic acid (PLA) into value-added organic acids, thereby offering a sustainable approach to plastic upcycling. The highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO), lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO), and Fukui index are employed to identify the active sites for carbamazepine (CBZ) and PLA degradation. This study provides new insights into the photocatalytic removal of pharmaceuticals and MPs, highlighting the potential for remediating water-borne contaminants. © 2025
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Separation and Purification Technology
ISSN: 1383-5866
Year: 2025
Volume: 364
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