Surface-Modified Magnetic Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics in Wastewater: A Review

Recent advancements in nanotechnology and materials science have enabled the development of magnetic photocatalysts with improved efficiency, stability, and reusability, offering a promising approach for wastewater treatment. The integration of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) into photocatalytic processes has gained significant attention as a sustainable method for addressing emerging pollutants—such as antibiotics and pharmaceutical compounds—which pose environmental and public health risks, including the proliferation of antibiotic resistance. Surface modification techniques, specifically applied to MNPs, are employed to enhance their photocatalytic performance by improving surface reactivity, reducing…

• WF
  Welch Foundation

  Awards: V-E-0001, E-1320
• AF
  Air Force Office of Scientific Research

  Awards: FA9550-, 23RT0567, FA9550, FA9550-23-1-0581, AFOSR FA9550-23-1-0581