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Rafaie, H.A.; Ramli, N.I.T.; Khusaimi, Z.; Mohd Sarjidan, M.A.; Dulyaseree, P.; Hir, Z.A.M. Photocatalysis for Water Purification. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/42377 (accessed on 06 January 2025).
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the aquatic environment have garnered a lot of attention during the past few years. Due to their toxic behavior, which interferes with endocrine functions in both humans and aquatic species, these types of compounds have been recognized as major polluting agents in wastewater effluents. Therefore, the development of efficient and sustainable removal methods for these emerging contaminants is essential. Photocatalytic removal of emerging contaminants using silver carbonate (Ag2CO3)-based photocatalyst is a promising process due to the unique characteristics of this catalyst, such as absorption of a larger fraction of the solar spectrum, wide band gap, non-toxicity, and low cost. The photocatalytic performance of Ag2CO3 has recently been improved through the doping of elements and optimization variation of operational parameters resulting in decreasing the rate of electron–hole pair recombination and an increase in the semiconductor’s excitation state efficiency, which enables the degradation of contaminants under UV or visible light exposure. This entry summarized some of the relevant investigations related to Ag2CO3-based photocatalytic materials for EDC removal from water. The inclusion of Ag2CO3-based photocatalytic materials in the water recovery procedure suggests that the creation of a cutting-edge protocol is essential for successfully eliminating EDCs from the ecosystem.

Ag2CO3 degradation endocrine disrupting compounds photocatalysis

1. Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Classification

EDCs are a kind of environmental pollutant that relate to the mixture of chemical agents that interfere with the human body’s endocrine system; for instance, metabolic, immune systems, hormones, etc. As the EDC disruptors come from a variety of sources, people and aquatic life are regularly exposed through the air, food, and water. Additionally, EDCs can also enter the human body through the skin. Based on the characteristic functional groups in the target EDC substrates and their application fields, EDCs can be classified into a few types: (1) pesticides and herbicides (aromatic rings and heterocyclic rings containing chlorine substituents) [1][2], (2) hormones and steroids containing phenolic hydroxyl/carbonyl groups (i.e., estron, 17β-estradiol, estriol, and 17α-ethyl estradiol [3]), (3) pharmaceuticals and personal care product [4][5], (4) plasticizers (bisphenols, polystyrene (PS) and phenol-formaldehyde resin (PF) [6][7]), and (5) other organic pollutants (Figure 1).
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Figure 1. Classification of EDCs.
The existence of EDCs in aquatic systems such as drinking water, wastewater, and underground water is a pressing environmental concern. It is suspected that a range of natural chemicals and man-made substances may interfere with the endocrine systems of both humans and wildlife, with varying sources of exposure and chemical properties. The proliferation of synthetic EDCs in the environment has added to the already vast array of chemicals that have been discharged worldwide, resulting in a more complex situation [8]. These compounds, which can be either natural or synthetic, are discharged into aquatic environments by multiple sources, including industrial discharge or drain water, domestic sewage effluents, livestock waste, and landfill leachates [9]. While the active components of some pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and pesticides are crucial to identify the chemical constituents present in the environment, particularly those that are highly water-soluble. Generally, wastewater treatment is the largest contributor to EDC contamination, particularly in the form of untreated and treated sewage effluents and direct discharge to rivers.
In recent times, an increasing number of studies have drawn attention to the diverse health and environmental implications associated with endocrine-disrupting compounds. These compounds are known to interfere with the endocrine systems of humans and animals and can impact hormone synthesis, release, transport, metabolism, and excretion within the body [10]. For instance, the extensive use of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in daily life has led to the presence of these compounds in rivers, groundwater, and even drinking water [4]. The occurrence of such pollutants in water resources can also be attributed to agricultural practices, accidental spills, leaching from building materials, disposal of prescription drugs, and chemical runoff from wastewater treatment plants, among other factors, aside from natural events. Moreover, phenolic compounds can be detected in water bodies due to various sources such as agricultural and industrial activities, synthetic resin and plastic waste, food packaging, paper coating, surfactants, adhesives, flame retardants, and dyestuffs [11]. These compounds can undergo a gradual biochemical transformation through microbial processes in the water stream, potentially leading to the formation of additional toxic byproducts. Table 1 presents a concise summary of the reported harmful effects of EDC contaminants from various sources.
Table 1. Sources and harmful effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
Potential EDCs Sources of EDCs Harmful Effect Ref.
Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) antibiotics, analgesics, beta-blockers, lipid regulators, anti-inflammatory drugs, X-ray contrast media, and estrogens
  • Display the potential to cause serious damage to the aquatic environment; for instance, endocrine conduit disturbance, brain injury, and carcinogenic diseases
  • Reproductive systems problem: polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), prostate cancer, infertility
  • Reproductive disorders, obesity, and postnatal immune disorders
 [12][13]
Hormones and steroids estrogens, androgens, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids
  • Obstructing human and wildlife immune systems
  • Possess immunotoxin effects including immunosuppressive properties as well as the possibility to increase autoimmune reactions, Myelotoxicity, stimulation of the reticuloendothelial system, depression of cell-mediated immunity, and natural killer cell activity
 [14]
Plasticizers and additive polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Phthalates (DEP, DEHP, DBP), Bisphenol A, Polyfluoroalkyl compound (PFOS, PFOA)
  • Reduce the fertilization rate
  • Increase the risk of miscarriage
  • Obesity and insulin resistance
  • Diabetes and liver abnormalities
  • Increased the level of cholesterol
  • Negative health effects mostly on male species, including decrease in sperm counts, toxicity to testes, prostate, and seminal vesicle
 [9][15]
Pesticides and herbicides polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDE), Organochlorines (DDT)
  • Obstructing the natural hormones due to their aptitude in binding with estrogen or androgen receptors.
  • Affect spermatogenesis leading to poor sperm quality, hence decreased male fertility
  • Increase the risk of breast cancer
  • Influence the reproductive function of invertebrates, reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals
  • Metabolic syndrome and diabetes
 [9][16]

2. EDC Removal from Water by Semiconductor-Based Photocatalytic Materials

The performance and stability of photocatalytic materials based on semiconductor-based materials have emerged as a critical issue in oxidative environments, particularly when exposed to light energy (photons), as they are utilized for combating endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Recently, researchers have been focusing on enhancing the performance of semiconductor-based photocatalysts in degrading endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) by designing hybrid or ternary structures or manipulating the surface compositions and structures of photocatalysts.
TiO2 and ZnO are considered the primary contenders for an outstanding semiconductor photocatalyst that can effectively eliminate low concentrations of toxic organic substances. This is primarily due to its non-toxic nature, cost-effectiveness, high activity, photostability, and commercial viability. However, TiO2 and ZnO require UV light to initiate the photocatalytic process due to its bandgap energy, which only allows it to utilize around 3–5% of the solar radiation that reaches the earth’s surface [17][18]. To overcome this limitation, researchers have been focusing on modifying these photocatalysts to reduce their bandgap energy, which would allow them to harvest visible light. Consequently, there have been several studies investigating modified TiO2 and ZnO materials for EDC removal in aqueous media. For instance, Hayati et al. prepared a ZnO@AC@Fe3O4 composite mediated with peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for boosting the degradation efficiency of BP-A under UVC irradiation. The photocatalytic activity of ZnO@AC@Fe3O4 mediated with PMS produced a higher degradation rate of 95.6% BPA, and about 58.9% of TOCs were eliminated within 60 min of the reaction. It was proposed that the synergistic interaction between PMS-based oxidation photocatalysis contributed toward BPA removal in the composite process [19]. The optimization of several morphological and structural properties for improved photocatalytic performance requires the surface modification of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs). Batista et al. investigated the degradation of acetaminophen (APP) in the aqueous medium using magnetic photocatalysts based on carbon xerogel/TiO2 composites. This composition showed a maximum degradation efficiency of 99.2 of APP, respectively [20]. The ability of carbonaceous materials to act as photosensitizers, coupled with their large surface area and favorable mechanical and electronic properties, has piqued the interest of researchers, leading to a surge in their functionalization [20]. In another study, Silvestri et al. synthesized a combination of TiO2 and Polypyrrole (PPy) for the degradation of pesticide 4-CP and pharmaceutical compound DCF. The performance of combination photocatalysts showed that the PPy-TiO2 was able to convert more than 90% of DCF and 40% of 4-CP in just 60 min compared to TiO2 alone. They postulated that the introduction of polymers constituent to TiO2 facilitates the transfer of charges and prevents electron–hole recombination, hence improving efficiency [21]. While Monfared et al. reported that the combination of nano TiO2 and the ability of polyaniline to excite the electrons under visible light (Eg = 2.8 eV) caused the formation of a nanocomposite with significantly better photocatalytic behavior especially under visible light [22]. Anjum et al. also reported an enhancement of photocatalytic degradation when combining ZnO-ZnS with polyaniline (PANI) [23]. This combination of semiconductor materials and conducting polymer provides a synergistic behavior between the polymer and catalyst and reduces the bandgap energy in the range of visible light, which was also agreed and reported by Thakare et al. [24]. Meanwhile, Baishnisha et al. prepared graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN)/CuO nanocomposite for the photocatalytic degradation of phenol under visible light irradiation [25]. The combination of g-CN/CuO resulted in high degradation efficiency (87.8%) within 120 min. They reported that the formation of heterojunction by combining other semiconductor or carbon materials is a recognized technique to promote the separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs which exhibit enhanced photocatalytic performance and a high efficiency of utilizing solar energy. This also has been supported by Kumar et al., combining ZnO/SnO2 with reduced graphene oxide (RGO) toward the elimination of different organic pollutants viz. p-bromophenol, bisphenol A, and ofloxacin from water [26]. The nanocomposite containing 5 wt% reduced graphene oxide exhibited a maximum photocatalytic efficiency of approximately 98.64% and 98.50% for removing p-bromophenol and bisphenol A, respectively, when exposed to UV light for 180 min. Additionally, this same level of efficiency was observed for eliminating ofloxacin after 120 min of UV light exposure.

2.1. Silver Carbonate (Ag2CO3) Photocatalyst

In recent times, the excellent photocatalytic performance of silver-based semiconductors has led to their increased research attention. Notably, Ag2CO3 has emerged as a highly efficient material for degrading EDCs in wastewater due to its exceptional photocatalytic capabilities. Moreover, as Ag-based compounds, they are well known for antibacterial activity. Ag2CO3, as a highly active visible-light-driven photocatalyst, has been recognized as a good photosensitizer since its narrow band gap (~2.17 V) is advantageous for sunlight absorption [27].
Table 2 presents recent research on the application of composite catalysts, including ternary and quaternary composites, under visible/solar light irradiation for the degradation of various pollutants. The degradation efficiency is dependent on factors such as the type and concentration of the pollutant, the amount of catalyst used, and the light source employed. Notably, the use of Ag2CO3-based catalysts for the degradation of EDCs under light irradiation has been a recent area of focus in these studies. Mergenbayeva et al. prepared Ag2CO3 microparticle photocatalysts for 4-t-BP degradation under solar light irradiation [28]. After 60 min, the complete degradation of 4-t-BP (5 ppm) was accomplished using Ag2CO3 (200 mg/L). They postulated that increasing the amount of the catalyst from 100 mg/L to 300 mg/L resulted in an increase in the final degradation efficiency from 41.6% to 100%. Similarly, Petala et al. observed that increasing Ag2CO3 photocatalyst concentration from 250 mg/L to 1000 mg/L led to an increase in ethyl paraben (EP) removal, while increasing EP concentration from 0.25 mg/L to 1.00 mg/L slightly lowered the photodegradation rate constant, kapp from 0.115 min−1 to 0.085 min−1 [29]. Rosman et al. investigated Ag2CO3/Ag2O heterostructure over a ZnO photocatalyst, and results exhibited a 99.3% photodegradation of ibuprofen (IBF) solution under visible-light irradiation [30]. Accordingly, the effective interfacial charge transfers observed in the ZnO-Ag2CO3-Ag2O sample were facilitated by the compact interfacial heterojunction. This was attributed to the synergistic effect resulting from the Ag2CO3/Ag2O heterostructure. Another study conducted by Rosman and her colleagues worked on Ag2CO3-based photocatalytic membrane combined with poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) acting as ultrafiltration for degradation similar to the source of EDC, which is ibuforen classified under pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) [31]. This hybrid photocatalytic membrane resulted in a removal of 35.27% IBF under visible light irradiation. The use of Ag2CO3 as a photocatalyst is not restricted to foreign materials; it also involves incorporating polymer materials into the design of the photocatalyst to enhance its photocatalytic performance toward EDC removal [32]. Pirzada et al. conducted a study where they synthesized a heterostructure of Ag2CO3 with a perovskite metal ferrite to improve the stability and photocatalytic efficiency through the strong surface plasmon resonance effect of Ag nanoparticles on the surface [33]. They successfully achieved a degradation efficiency of approximately 59% for p-chlorophenol using a novel LaFeO3/Ag2CO3 heterostructure photocatalyst under natural sunlight within 45 min. Notably, the nanocomposite significantly improved the stability of Ag2CO3, and no catalyst decomposition was observed even after multiple photocatalytic cycles.
Table 2. Photocatalytic degradation of EDCs of over-selected semiconductor-based materials from aqueous solution.
Semiconductor-Based
Photocatalyst		 EDCs Target Compounds Light Source/Experimental
Condition		 Photodegradation Efficiency (%) Ref.
ZnO@AC@FeO bisphenol A UV lamp (UV–C irradiation, λ = 254 nm, OSRAM 8 W
60 min irradiation time		 95.6% [19]
Carbon xerogel/TiO2 composites acetaminophen 125 W mercury lamp, with a power density of 80 w/cm2 to 300 w/cm2 and a wavelength in the range of 266–578 nm3 h irradiation time 99.2% [20]
Polypyrrole-TiO2 composite pesticide 4-CP and diclofenac Xenon lamp (600 Wm−2)
60 min irradiation time		 90% of DCF and 40% of 4-CP [21]
Polyaniline/titanium dioxide nanocomposite (PAni/TiO2) benzene 5 (UV-C) lamps (8 W) with wavelength of 265 nm and 11 visible light lamps (8 W)
70 min irradiation time		 50% under UV light
23% under visible light		 [22]
ZnO-ZnS@polyaniline nanohybrid 2-chlorophenol cool white visible light lamps (Sylvania s068) of total 104 W
240 min irradiation time		 88% [23]
Graphene-TiO2-polyaniline nanocomposite 4-nitrophenol Visible light
5 min irradiation time		 100% [24]
ZnO/SnO2 Z-scheme heterojunctions p-bromophenol and bisphenol A UV light (30 W, 365 nm)
180 min irradiation time		 98.64% (p-bromophenol) and 98.50% (bisphenol A) [26]
Ag2CO3
microparticles		 4-tert-butylphenol Simulated solar
60 min irradiation time		 100% [28]
Ag2CO3 ethyl paraben (EP) solar simulator (Oriel, model LCS-100, Newport, Irvine, CA, USA) equipped with a 100 W xenon ozone-free lamp)
30 min irradiation time		 90% [29]
ZnO/Ag2CO3/Ag2O ibuprofen Visible
(a white light-emitting diode (LED) spotlight (>420 nm, 100 W)
480 min irradiation time		 99.3% [30]
PVDF-ZnO/Ag2CO3/Ag2O nanocomposite membrane ibuprofen Visible
(Light-emitting diode lamp, k = 420 nm, 100 W)		 35.27% [31]
LaFeO3/Ag2CO3 nanocomposites p-chlorophenol Visible
450 W xenon lamp operated at 400 W with 395 nm filter)
45 min irradiation time		 59% [33]

2.2. Synthesis Techniques of Ag2CO3-Based Photocatalyst

Today, there are several types of reported Ag-based semiconductors that have been reported, drawing attention toward the elimination of EDCs in wastewater. Basically, all Ag-based semiconductors are responsive in the visible light irradiation due to their small band gap energy (<3.0 eV). Moreover, it has been found as a talented photocatalyst for the elimination of organic contamination due to nontoxicity and unique structural properties. More recently, Ag2CO3 has been considered one of the Ag-based photocatalysts with the distinct advantage of being driven by visible light absorption and relatively narrow band gap (~2.1–2.7 eV) [27][34]. Nevertheless, Ag2CO3 alone suffers from the problem of photocorrosion during the photocatalytic reaction [35][36]. Therefore, various strategies have been researched and implemented to improve its photocatalytic activity and stability. Ag2CO3 has been designed and constructed by a heterojunction photocatalyst via coupling with another semiconductor or carbon element to enhance the separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs to prevent the occurrence of photochemical corrosion [37]. Moreover, it should be noted that the photocatalytic performance of semiconductors is affected not only by their band gap, but also by their physicochemical properties such as crystal structure, morphology, and crystallinity. Due to their strong visible light absorption, great efforts have been devoted to the design, preparation, and characterization of Ag-based photocatalysts.
There are various approaches that have been conducted in synthesizing and designing Ag2CO3-based photocatalysts. This synthesis method can be categorized into solution-based and vapor-based approaches. Physicochemical properties such as crystal structure, size, and morphology of photocatalysts are significantly influenced by the preparation method, and this also results in the changes of charge career separation and band gap energy of the material. This implies that the good control of preparation conditions determines the efficiency of photocatalysis. A solution-based approach is the simplest and least energy consuming. Therefore, an extensive approach has been developed by researchers; for instance, co-precipitation, sol–gel, and the solid-state reaction method enhance the physicochemical properties of the photocatalyst, hence improving the photocatalytic reaction of EDC removal in aqueous media.
The co-precipitation method is one of the significant and familiar solution-based approaches for developing Ag2CO3-based photocatalyst. Yu et al. developed a series of Ag2S/Ag2CO3 composite photocatalysts at different compositions (Ag2S, Ag2CO3, 4%Ag2S-Ag2CO3, 8%Ag2S-Ag2CO3, 16%Ag2S-Ag2CO3, 32%Ag2S-Ag2CO3 and 40%Ag2S-Ag2CO3 using the co-precipitation method [38]. This approach includes three steps: (1) mixing of Na2CO3 and Na2S·9H2O in deionized water followed by adding AgNO3 dropwise, (2) stirring for 1 h, and (3) the drying and calcination of the precipitation. Moreover, a successive precipitation route has been introduced to prepare the core-shell-like composite of Ag2CO3@Ag2S and Ag2S@Ag2CO3 composite photocatalysts with 32 wt% Ag2S. They reported that the coupling of Ag2S into Ag2CO3 could produce a well-contacted Ag2S/Ag2CO3 interface as represented in TEM results, which largely enhanced the photocatalytic activity and stability in decomposing methyl orange and phenol.
Another study conducted by Rui Zhang and co-workers also involved the synthesizing of Ag2CO3-based semiconductor photocatalysts via the co-precipitation method [39]. They have designed a Z-scheme heterostructure of ZnFe2O4/Ag2CO3 with an introduction of polyaniline (PANI) as a surface stabilizer to enhance the photocatalytic ability of the composite photocatalyst. For the first step, the ZnFe2O4 was prepared by mixing the Fe(NO3)3·9H2O and Zn(NO3)2·6H2O as a starting material in deionized water followed by hydrothermal and, finally, the drying process. The second step of the preparation of ZnFe2O4/PANI/Ag2CO3 was performed by mixing the ZnFe2O4, PANI, and AgNO3 and undergoing an ultrasonic treatment under dark conditions; finally, the product was dried. They observed that ZnFe2O4/PANI/Ag2CO3, Ag2CO3 presents a regular rod-like structure, indicating that the addition of ZnFe2O4 and PANI has a great influence on the crystal growth of Ag2CO3. For photocatalytic activity, they found that the introduction of PANI and ZnFe2O4 improved the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers of Ag2CO3.
Jindou Hu and colleagues constructed the Ag2O/Ag2CO3 heterojunction by adjusting the alkalinity of a room temperature solid-state chemical reaction system [39]. A simple room temperature solid-state (RTSS) chemical reaction through changing the molar ratios of the starting materials, which are AgNO3 and Na2CO3, was introduced. It is a simple process that starts with the grinding of raw material and ends with a drying process. They observed that the molar weight of Na2CO3 is important in the formation of Ag2O/Ag2CO3 composites, and the respective contents of Ag2O and Ag2CO3 in the composites can be adjusted by the addition of an amount of Na2CO3 resulting in the change of physicochemical and photocatalytic properties of the prepared samples. Table 3 represents a summary of previous research on the photocatalytic degradation of EDCs by Ag2CO3-based photocatalysts that were prepared using different approaches.
Table 3. Photocatalytic degradation of EDCs by Ag2CO3-based photocatalysts prepared by various experimental conditions.
Photocatalyst Synthesis
Technique		 EDC Target
Compounds		 Light Source Photodegradation Performance Ref.
Ag2S/Ag2CO3
composite		 Coprecipitation method Phenol and
Bisphenol A		 300 W tungsten halogen lamp
(Visible)		 The highest photocatalytic activity (reaching 54% phenol degradation in 150 min) by Ag2S@Ag2CO3 photocatalysts
32%Ag2S@Ag2CO3 displayed higher
decomposition rate than Ag2CO3 for
degradation of bisphenol A		 [38]
LaFeO3/Ag2CO3 hetero-structure co-precipitation method p-chlorophenol natural sunlight LaFeO3/Ag2CO3 exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity with percentage degradation of 59% for p-chlorophenol within 45 min under natural sunlight irradiation. [33]
ZnO/Ag2CO3 facile
in situ precipitation–deposition		 phenol Visible lamp and UV lamp 1 and 2% ZnO/Ag2CO3 shows highest efficiency degrading phonol under UV irradiation compared to ZnO and Ag2CO3 [37]
ZnFe2O4/PANI/Ag2CO3 Hydrothermal/Co-precipitation method bisphenol A incandescent lamp (Visible) ZnFe2O4/PANI/Ag2CO3 exhibited the best photocatalytic ability of bisphenol A with percentage degradation of 86.36% under 40 min irradiation [39]
Ag2O/Ag2CO3 Simple room temperature solid-state (RTSS) chemical reaction Phenol and Bisphenol A 350W Xe lamp (Visible) AAC-6 with mass ratio of 36.2 and 63.8 for Ag2CO3 and Ag2O exhibited the highest photocatalytic degradation performance with percentage degradation of 80% for Bisphenol A and 70% for Phenol after 60 min [40]
N-doped carbon quantum
dots (CQDs)/Ag2CO3		 Precipitation
method		 phenol 350-W Xe lamp with 420 nm long-pass (Visible) Highest photocatalytic performance in phenol degradation was obtained over
3N-CQDs/Ag2CO3 in 150 min		 [41]

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