Effects of Thiophene and Benzene Ring Accumulation on the Photocatalytic Performance of Polymers

Six polymers were prepared with 4,4',4″-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyl)triphenylamine as the amine unit, and six different aldehyde units as substrates. The effects of the number of thiophene and benzene rings on the degradation of tetracycline (TC) in water were studied using polymer photocatalysts, and the reaction mechanism was discussed. The results indicate that ThTA-3 containing three thiophene group monomers and BATA-1 with one benzene ring unit monomer have higher absorption and utilization of visible light. In addition, ThTA-3 and BATA-1 have stronger charge separation and transfer capabilities and better morphology and thermal stability.