Mof-derived Bi12O17Br2 /Bi2O3/Bi25FeO40 for efficient photocatalytic removal of bisphenol pollutants under visible light

The photocatalytic process is a promising, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly method for remediating environmental pollution. Unfortunately, practical applications have been limited by the shortage of highly efficient photocatalysts. To overcome this problem, a unique cactus-like Bi 12 O 17 Br 2 /Bi 2 O 3 /Bi 25 FeO 40 (BBF) was synthesized facilely by hydrolyzing of rod-like MOF (CAU-17/MIL-100(Fe)) precursor, and the ratio of photocatalyst was adjusted by controlling the hydrolysis time. In this photocatalyst, Bi 12 O 17 Br 2 and Bi 25 FeO 40 were dispersed in Bi 2 O 3 , as well as Bi 12 O 17 Br 2 and Bi 2 O 3 were attached to an S-type heterojunction. The developed BBF demonstrated high photocatalytic efficiency and exceptional stability in degrading five bisphenol pollutants. The photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A (BPA) using BBF could reach up to 98.7% within 60 min under visible light irradiation. Further characterization demonstrated a significant improvement in the photogenerated charge transfer efficiency and confirmed the S-scheme structure of BBF. Additionally, the possible degradation pathways and the evolution of intermediate toxicity of BPA were discussed according to the intermediates detected in the photocatalytic reaction process.