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It is crucial to develop highly efficient full-spectrum-responsive S-scheme heterojunctions for wastewater purification. Herein, an innovative Zn3In2S6/WO3−x heterojunction was synthesized, featuring full-spectrum responsiveness. It achieved 100 % inactivation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in 45 min and 90.34 % photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline (TC) in 120 min. Its effectiveness was mainly due to rapid charge separation via the S-scheme electron transfer pathway and near-infrared light absorption from the Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) effect of WO3−x. Importantly, it showed robust photocatalytic capacity under diverse conditions. Quenching experiments and EPR analysis confirmed that ·OH and ·O2− played essential roles in photocatalytic degradation. Intermediate products were identified using LC-MS, 3D EEMs, and TOC, revealing the degradation pathway. Quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) analysis suggested reduced ecotoxicity of pollutants. A potential mechanism for enhanced sterilization and photocatalytic degradation was proposed. This study provides a theoretical and experimental basis for designing novel heterojunctions for solar-assisted water purification. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd
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Chemical Engineering Science
ISSN: 0009-2509
Year: 2025
Volume: 312
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