The electro-adsorption of nitrogen and oxygen co-doped porous carbon for tetracycline and its mechanism
Tetracycline(TC)accounts for approximately one-third of the total production and usage of antibiotics and is known for its resistance to degradation in water.As a result,its concentration in the environment continues to rise,posing unpredictable risks associated with bacterial resistance.Therefore,it is crucial to develop effective methods for the efficient removal of TC from water.In this study,a polyimide-derived carbon material(FCPI)with high tetracycline adsorption efficiency was prepared via a simple dispersion polymerization process.FCPI exhibits a unique hierarchical porous structure,enriched with a high content of oxygen(14.6%)and nitrogen(4.7%)doping,as well as edge defects,which provide abundant active sites for TC adsorption.Additionally,its large specific surface area,excellent conductivity,and chemical stability ensure a stable double layer adsorption interface.Consequently,when FCPI was fabricated into electrode sheets for capacitive deionization(CDI)devices,it displayed an impressive electro-adsorption capacity for TC,reaching 989.5 mg·g-1,which is 2.3 times higher than that achieved through traditional self-adsorption(430.2 mg·g-1).After undergoing 200 cycles of adsorption-desorption in natural water,FCPI retained over 70%of its adsorption capacity,showcasing exceptional regeneration and cycling stability.Furthermore,FCPI exhibited high-efficiency TC adsorption and simultaneous removal of hardness ions in various water environments,underscoring its significant practical implications for the effective treatment of complex water pollution and environmental protection.