Synergistic SPR and IEF effects in Pt-modified 2D/2D BiOBr/Bi2WO6 S-scheme heterojunction for ultrafast degradation of organic pollutants

The establishment of a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect and an internal electric field (IEF) has been recognized as an effective technique for optimizing pollutant treatment in aquatic environments. Herein, we synthesized a novel 2D/2D Pt@BiOBr/Bi 2 WO 6 S-scheme heterojunction that establishes robust interfacial connections to enhance electron transport through minimized pathways, while simultaneously increasing active site availability. Subsequently, noble metal Pt was employed to modify the BiOBr/Bi 2 WO 6 composite material, thereby inducing SPR and broadening the light absorption range. Impressively, the optimized Pt@BiOBr/Bi 2 WO 6 demonstrates a significantly enhanced degradation efficiency for organic pollutants, primarily due to the synergistic effects of SPR and IEF. The degradation rate of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC-HCL) through the ternary heterojunction 2-PBB can achieve 100 % within 30 min under 500 W of visible light irradiation, showcasing impressive cyclic stability. Furthermore, the developed photocatalyst also demonstrated remarkable degradation efficiency for organic dyes such as Rhodamine B (RhB) and methyl orange (MO). This work demonstrates an original approach to the fabrication of Pt-modified S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with high effectiveness.