Thursday, September 25, 2025

Harnessing Photocatalysis: A Breakthrough in Herbicide Degradation

 The increasing use of pesticides, particularly herbicides, has raised growing concerns about environmental safety and human health. At the International Congress on Materials Science and Nanotechnology (November 20-22, 2025 | Singapore & Online), Dr. Xue Liu from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China, will present her groundbreaking research on selected-atom-regulated carbon nitride (C3N4) for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of pesticides.

🌍 Selected-Atom-Regulated C3N4 for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticides

Key Insights from the Research

·         Herbicide residues, though effective in crop protection, pose significant risks to ecosystems and food safety.

·         Photocatalysis offers a green and efficient approach to degrade toxic herbicide residues.

·         Polymeric carbon nitride (PCN) stands out due to its visible-light activity, non-toxicity, and stability, but performance has been limited by electron–hole recombination.

·         Dr. Liu’s team advanced this material by regulating oxygen atoms and introducing single metal atoms (Pt and Fe) into the structure.

·         Cutting-edge analysis (HAADF-STEM, XAFS, DFT) revealed improved charge separation and enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation.

·         The research demonstrated effective degradation pathways for herbicides and significantly reduced phytotoxicity on soybean seedlings.

👩🔬 About the Speaker

Dr. Xue Liu serves as an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Tobacco Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. With a PhD from China Agricultural University, her expertise lies in nanomaterials for pesticide residue detection and environmental cleanup.

📌 Event Information

Event Name: International Congress on Materials Science and Nanotechnology
📅 Dates: November 20-22, 2025
📌 Venue: Village Hotel Changi, Singapore & Online
🔗 Website: materials.miconferences.com
📧 Email: materials@mathewsconference.com
📞 Phone: +1 (312) 462-4448 | WhatsApp: +1 (424) 377 0967

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Harnessing Photocatalysis: A Breakthrough in Herbicide Degradation

  The increasing use of pesticides, particularly herbicides, has raised growing concerns about environmental safety and human health. At the...