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Photocatalytic technology offers broad applications in the treatment of cyanobacterial blooms. This study successfully synthesized a series of highly efficient Ag2MoO4/ZnSnO3 photocatalysts through a straightforward hydrothermal method. Among the synthesized photocatalysts, the 35 % Ag2MoO4-doped Ag2MoO4/ZnSnO3 exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity, achieving nearly 100 % algal removal within 3 h under visible light irradiation. This composite also displays excellent reusability and chemical stability, offering a more effective and sustainable solution compared to traditional methods such as chemical coagulation or physical filtration. The exceptional efficiency results from the potent oxidative capabilities of various reactive oxygen species, which are generated through the efficient Z-scheme electron transfer mechanism facilitated by Ag2MoO4/ZnSnO3. Upon photocatalytic process of Ag2MoO4/ZnSnO3, some algal cells became destabilized and sedimented, with visibly damaged cell walls. In the initial stage, the photosynthetic system was inhibited, a critical factor leading to algal cell death. The accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced oxidative damage, leading to the collapse of the antioxidant system, cell rupture, and continuous leakage of intracellular electrolytes (K+, Ca2+, Mg2+), organic matter, and proteins. Even after five consecutive cycles, the Ag2MoO4/ZnSnO3 photocatalyst maintained an algae removal rate above 95 %, demonstrating excellent reusability and stability. In conclusion, Ag2MoO4/ ZnSnO3, as a stable and efficient photocatalyst, presents a promising approach for mitigating harmful algal blooms.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
ISSN: 1383-5866
Year: 2025
Volume: 362
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JCR@2023
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