Lewis Acid–Base Interaction Triggering Electron Delocalization to Enhance the Photodegradation of Extracellular Antibiotic Resistance Genes Adsorbed on Clay Minerals

could reduce the Lewis acid-base interaction-mediated adsorption of eARGs by kaolinite, thereby weakening the enhanced photodegradation of eARGs caused by electron delocalization. In contrast, the 2:1-type clay montmorillonite without strong Lewis acid sites was unable to delocalize the electrons to enhance the photodegradation of eARGs. This work allowed us to better evaluate eARGs' fate and risk in real aqueous environments.