Atomically thin photocatalysts unlock new pollution-degradation capabilities

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated a new production method for ultra-thin photocatalysts, unlocking new capabilities for the catalytic breakdown of persistent water pollutants. The production method takes layered materials as the precursor, disperses them in a sustainable solvent (water and ethanol), and applies high strain rates to the liquid and solid phases in the dispersion. This mechanical strain overcomes the van der Waals attraction that binds the material together, separating the layers into micro- and nano-scale sheets.

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