Necklace-architected Ag/AgBr/TiO₂ nanofiber composites: dual-mode catalysis for synchronous SERS detection and solar-driven decontamination of RhB/Cr(VI) in wastewater
摘要
Integrating photocatalytic degradation and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection into a single nanocomposite platform offers transformative potential for intelligent wastewater treatment. Herein, we engineered necklace-architected Ag/AgBr/TiO2 nanofiber composites through in situ growth of Ag/AgBr nanoparticles on electrospun porous TiO2 nanofibers. The unique architecture synergizes dual-phase anatase/rutile alignment, (001)-faceted anatase TiO2, and plasmonic Ag/AgBr-TiO2 heterojunctions, achieving 100% RhB degradation in 10 min (vs. 23.3% UV/42.2% Vis) and 93.6% Cr(VI) reduction in 40 min under simulated sunlight, outperforming commercial P25, single-component counterparts, and previously reported TiO2-based photocatalysts. Notably, this study pioneers the integration of SERS detection with photocatalytic decontamination in a single system, enabling real-time monitoring of RhB and Cr2O72⁻ degradation processes via the plasmonic resonance of Ag/AgBr/TiO2. The dual-mode “detect-and-treat” functionality leverages the necklace-like morphology for enhanced charge separation, light scattering, and molecular adsorption, establishing a paradigm for intelligent wastewater remediation.