This invention relates to the field of photocatalytic materials technology, and discloses a
bromine-modified
zinc tin oxide photocatalyst, its preparation method, and its application. The method includes dissolving L-
tryptophan, SnCl4·5H2O, and Zn(Ac)2·2H2O in deionized water to obtain a first mixture; adding NaBr to the first mixture to obtain a second mixture; adding
anhydrous sodium carbonate to the second mixture and then carrying out a
hydrothermal reaction; and centrifuging, washing, and
drying the product after the
hydrothermal reaction to obtain the target catalyst. This invention introduces NaBr into the
synthesis system, promoting the entry of
bromine into the
crystal interior, inducing lattice contraction and a reduction in interplanar spacing. This change in
microstructure shortens the internal charge transport path and improves the
charge separation efficiency of the photocatalyst. Combined with L-
tryptophan to control the
reaction rate, this ultimately enhances the
photocatalytic degradation rate of volatile organic compounds.