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Zhang Z, Jiang Y, Dong Z, Chu Y, Xu J. 2D/2D Inorganic/Organic Hybrid of Lead-Free Cs 2AgBiBr 6 Double Perovskite/Covalent Triazine Frameworks with Boosted Charge Separation and Efficient CO 2 Photoreduction. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:16028-16037. [PMID: 36170039 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c02440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Heterojunction construction, especially the inorganic/organic hybrids, is regarded as a universal and effective strategy to achieve high-performance photocatalysts. Herein, a 2D/2D inorganic/organic hybrid photocatalyst was constructed by the electrostatic self-assembly of the lead-free double-perovskite of Cs2AgBiBr6 nanosheets (NSs) and covalent triazine framework (CTF) NSs. The resultant Cs2AgBiBr6/CTF-1 (CABB/CTF-1) hybrid possessed a large surface-to-surface contact area, ensuring intimate interfacial interaction and efficient charge transfer/separation. Meanwhile, the periodical pore structure of CTF-1 endowed the CABB/CTF-1 hybrid with enhanced CO2 adsorption/activation capacity. Consequently, the 2D/2D CABB/CTF-1 hybrid exhibited a remarkable photocatalytic performance toward CO2 reduction. Based on the band structure analysis and various characterization techniques, for example, X-ray photoelectron spectra and electron spin resonance, an S-scheme charge transfer mechanism was proposed. This study presents a new protocol for designing 2D/2D inorganic/organic hybrid photocatalytic systems, which hold great potentials in solar fuel applications.
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- Zhijie Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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Sun X, Sun L, Li G, Tuo Y, Ye C, Yang J, Low J, Yu X, Bitter JH, Lei Y, Wang D, Li Y. Phosphorus Tailors the d-Band Center of Copper Atomic Sites for Efficient CO 2 Photoreduction under Visible-Light Irradiation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207677. [PMID: 35801835 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Photoreduction of CO2 into solar fuels has received great interest, but suffers from low catalytic efficiency and poor selectivity. Herein, two single-Cu-atom catalysts with unique Cu configurations in phosphorus-doped carbon nitride (PCN), namely, Cu1 N3 @PCN and Cu1 P3 @PCN were fabricated via selective phosphidation, and tested in visible light-driven CO2 reduction by H2 O without sacrificial agents. Cu1 N3 @PCN was exclusively active for CO production with a rate of 49.8 μmolCO gcat -1 h-1 , outperforming most polymeric carbon nitride (C3 N4 ) based catalysts, while Cu1 P3 @PCN preferably yielded H2 . Experimental and theoretical analysis suggested that doping P in C3 N4 by replacing a corner C atom upshifted the d-band center of Cu in Cu1 N3 @PCN close to the Fermi level, which boosted the adsorption and activation of CO2 on Cu1 N3 , making Cu1 N3 @PCN efficiently convert CO2 to CO. In contrast, Cu1 P3 @PCN with a much lower Cu 3d electron energy exhibited negligible CO2 adsorption, thereby preferring H2 formation via photocatalytic H2 O splitting.
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- Xiaohui Sun
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, Wageningen, 6708WG, The Netherlands.,Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, Wageningen, 6708WE, The Netherlands
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Huadong), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Biobased Chemistry and Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, Wageningen, 6708WG, The Netherlands
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Chen M, Li M, Lee SLJ, Zhao X, Lin S. Constructing novel graphitic carbon nitride-based nanocomposites - From the perspective of material dimensions and interfacial characteristics. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 302:134889. [PMID: 35551931 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), a fascinating metal-free conjugated polymer, has garnered immense interest in the fields of solar power generation and environmental remediation. The construction of g-C3N4-based nanocomposites with materials of various dimensions can further improve their photocatalytic activities by surface area enlargement, bandgap tuning, heterojunction formation, etc. In this paper, we comprehensively reviewed the design, synthesis, and functionalities of g-C3N4-based nanocomposites based on their applications in hydrogen evolution, CO2 reduction, and pollutants removal. We provided detailed analyses on the integration of 2D g-C3N4 with zero-, one-, two-, and three-dimensional materials with a focus on their interfacial characteristics and functional improvement. This review aims to stimulate fresh ideas on the interfacial engineering of g-C3N4-based nanocomposites to broaden their future applications.
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- Mengmeng Chen
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China; Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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He Z, Yang H, Sunarso J, Wong NH, Huang Z, Xia Y, Wang Y, Su J, Wang L, Kang L. Novel scheme towards interfacial charge transfer between ZnIn 2S 4 and BiOBr for efficient photocatalytic removal of organics and chromium (VI) from water. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:134973. [PMID: 35588882 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Construction of Z-scheme heterostructure is an effective strategy to enhance the charge carriers' separation. However, successfully achieving this on the defect heterojunction to improve the photocatalytic activity remains challenging. This work successfully obtained sulfur vacancy in the ZnIn2S4/BiOBr (SZIS/BOB) heterojunction composites with S-O covalent bonding using a hydrothermal method. As a result, they exhibited superior photocatalytic and stability performance. The optimized SZIS/BOB-10 exhibited excellent rhodamine B degradation (95.2%) and chromium (VI) reduction (97.8%) within 100 min under visible light. The enhanced composites with S-vacancies, S-O bond, and internal electric field induced the Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism. We had verified this mechanism based on the surface photovoltage spectra, electron spin response spectra, and density functional theory calculations. This work not only provides valuable insights into designing photocatalysts with a direct Z scheme heterostructure but also delineates a promising strategy for developing efficient photocatalysts to degrade organic pollutants.
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- Zuming He
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; Huaide School, Changzhou University, Jingjiang, 214500, PR China; School of Microelectronics and Control Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China.
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- Research Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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- Huaide School, Changzhou University, Jingjiang, 214500, PR China
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- School of Materials and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, 213001, PR China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Materials Engineering, Taizhou University, Jiaojiang, 318000, PR China
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- School of Microelectronics and Control Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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Jia X, Wang J, Lu Y, Sun J, Li Y, Wang Y, Zhang J. Designing SnS/MoS 2 van der Waals heterojunction for direct Z-scheme photocatalytic overall water-splitting by DFT investigation. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:21321-21330. [PMID: 36043354 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp02692a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Construction of direct Z-scheme photocatalytic heterojunctions with an internal electric field has been proposed as an outstanding method to achieve efficient utilization of solar energy for photocatalytic overall water-splitting. In this work, the properties of van der Waals (vdW) heterojunctions formed by group-IV mono-chalcogenides (MXs) (M = Ge, Sn; X = S, Se, Te) and MoS2 are systematically studied by first-principles calculations, including the vdW binding energy, the direction of an internal electric field and the electronic structure. The results predict that GeS/MoS2, GeSe/MoS2 and SnS/MoS2 vdW heterojunctions are potential direct Z-scheme water-splitting photocatalysts with appropriate band alignments, a wide light absorption range and low effective charge-carrier mass. Furthermore, the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activities of the heterojunctions as photocatalysts are predicted. The results indicate that SnS/MoS2 with the Sn vacancy has a low Gibbs free energy of the HER (0.06 eV), and MoS2 with the S edge can offer OER active sites. This study provides a theoretical basis for the further design and preparation of a new two-dimensional overall water-splitting photocatalyst, which is conducive to the development of efficient two-dimensional photocatalysts in the field of clean energy.
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- Xiaofang Jia
- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinxiang University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
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Liang ZY, Chen F, Huang RK, Huang WJ, Wang Y, Liang RW, Yan GY. CdS Nanocubes Adorned by Graphitic C3N4 Nanoparticles for Hydrogenating Nitroaromatics: A Route of Visible-Light-Induced Heterogeneous Hollow Structural Photocatalysis. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175438. [PMID: 36080206 PMCID: PMC9457817 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Modulating the transport route of photogenerated carriers on hollow cadmium sulfide without changing its intrinsic structure remains fascinating and challenging. In this work, a series of well-defined heterogeneous hollow structural materials consisting of CdS hollow nanocubes (CdS NCs) and graphitic C3N4 nanoparticles (CN NPs) were strategically designed and fabricated according to an electrostatic interaction approach. It was found that such CN NPs/CdS NCs still retained the hollow structure after CN NP adorning and demonstrated versatile and remarkably boosted photoreduction performance. Specifically, under visible light irradiation (λ ≥ 420 nm), the hydrogenation ratio over 2CN NPs/CdS NCs (the mass ratio of CN NPs to CdS NCs is controlled to be 2%) toward nitrobenzene, p-nitroaniline, p-nitrotoluene, p-nitrophenol, and p-nitrochlorobenzene can be increased to 100%, 99.9%, 83.2%, 93.6%, and 98.2%, respectively. In addition, based on the results of photoelectrochemical performances, the 2CN NPs/CdS NCs reach a 0.46% applied bias photo-to-current efficiency, indicating that the combination with CN NPs can indeed improve the migration and motion behavior of photogenerated carriers, besides ameliorating the photocorrosion and prolonging the lifetime of CdS NCs.
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- Zhi-Yu Liang
- Province University Key Laboratory of Green Energy and Environment Catalysis, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Featured Materials in Biochemical Industry, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
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- Province University Key Laboratory of Green Energy and Environment Catalysis, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Featured Materials in Biochemical Industry, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
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- Province University Key Laboratory of Green Energy and Environment Catalysis, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Featured Materials in Biochemical Industry, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China
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- Province University Key Laboratory of Green Energy and Environment Catalysis, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Featured Materials in Biochemical Industry, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Correspondence: (Y.W.); (R.-W.L.); (G.-Y.Y.); Tel.: +86-593-2965018 (Y.W.); +86-593-2954127 (R.-W.L.); +86-593-0593-2565503 (G.-Y.Y.)
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- Province University Key Laboratory of Green Energy and Environment Catalysis, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Featured Materials in Biochemical Industry, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Correspondence: (Y.W.); (R.-W.L.); (G.-Y.Y.); Tel.: +86-593-2965018 (Y.W.); +86-593-2954127 (R.-W.L.); +86-593-0593-2565503 (G.-Y.Y.)
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- Province University Key Laboratory of Green Energy and Environment Catalysis, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Featured Materials in Biochemical Industry, Ningde Normal University, Ningde 352100, China
- Correspondence: (Y.W.); (R.-W.L.); (G.-Y.Y.); Tel.: +86-593-2965018 (Y.W.); +86-593-2954127 (R.-W.L.); +86-593-0593-2565503 (G.-Y.Y.)
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Wang Y, Zeng C, Liu Y, Yang D, Zhang Y, Ren Z, Li Q, Hao J, Hu W, Wu Y, Yang R. Constructing Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Based on Carbon Nitride Nanosheets and Graphene Quantum Dots for Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15155390. [PMID: 35955325 PMCID: PMC9369747 DOI: 10.3390/ma15155390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Although graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets (CNs) with atomic thickness are considered as promising materials for hydrogen production, the wide band gap (3.06 eV) and rapid recombination of the photogenerated electron-hole pairs impede their applications. To address the above challenges, we synergized atomically thin CNs and graphene quantum dots (GQDs), which were fabricated as 2D/0D Van der Waals heterojunctions, for H2 generation in this study. The experimental characterizations indicated that the addition of GQDs to the π-conjugated system of CNs can expand the visible light absorption band. Additionally, the surface photovoltage spectroscopy (SPV) confirmed that introducing GQDs into CNs can facilitate the transport of photoinduced carriers in the melon chain, thus suppressing the recombination of charge carriers in body. As a result, the H2 production activity of the Van der Waals heterojunctions was 9.62 times higher than CNs. This study provides an effective strategy for designing metal-free Van der Waals hetero-structured photocatalysts with high photocatalytic activity.
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- Yong Wang
- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an 710126, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an 710126, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an 710126, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an 710126, China
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- Department of Physics, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an 710126, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an 710126, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Utilization of Coal and Green Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an 710126, China
- Correspondence: (W.H.); (Y.W.); (R.Y.)
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures and Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Nanotechnology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- Correspondence: (W.H.); (Y.W.); (R.Y.)
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an 710126, China
- Correspondence: (W.H.); (Y.W.); (R.Y.)
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Lee S, Shin EY, Jang D, Choi S, Park H, Kim J, Park S. Production of mesoporous carbon nitrides and their photocatalytic properties for degradation of organic pollutants. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.12596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Suyeon Lee
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Inha University Michuhol‐gu, Incheon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Inha University Michuhol‐gu, Incheon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Inha University Michuhol‐gu, Incheon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Inha University Michuhol‐gu, Incheon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Inha University Michuhol‐gu, Incheon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Inha University Michuhol‐gu, Incheon Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Institution Inha University Michuhol‐gu, Incheon Republic of Korea
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Gao M, Yang W, Yu Y, Li J, Liu Y. N-hexane-assisted synthesis of plasmonic Au-mediated polymeric carbon nitride photocatalyst for remarkable H 2 evolution under visible-light irradiation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 627:398-404. [PMID: 35863198 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Plasmonic Au-mediated polymeric carbon nitride (PCN) has been recognized as one of the promising materials for photocatalytic applications due to its excellent properties in wide visible light spectrum, however it is still hindered by low catalytic efficiency. In this work, it was established that strong metal-support interactions (MSI) at the interface between plasmonic Au nanoparticles (NPs) and PCN nanosheets (PCNS) improves its photocatalytic efficiency. The resulting Au/PCNS2.5 exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity with H2 evolution rate up to 4.84 mmol g-1h-1 under visible light, 12.4 times higher than that of bulk PCN. Such strong MSI significantly strengthens the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect of Au NPs and the charge "pump" role of Schottky junctions at Au-PCNS interface, resulting in broad light absorption range as well as effective separation and transfer of charge carrier. This work provides a new way to design the plasmonic photocatalysts for splitting water as well as other plasmon-driven chemical reactions.
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- Manyi Gao
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130103, China; MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130103, China; MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130103, China.
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- Analytical Instrumentation Center, State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China.
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Sun X, Sun L, Li G, Tuo Y, Ye C, Yang J, Low J, Yu X, Bitter JH, Lei Y, Wang D, Li Y. Phosphorus Tailors the d‐Band Center of Copper Atomic Sites for Efficient CO2 Photoreduction under Visible‐Light Irradiation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202207677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Xiaohui Sun
- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry Haidian District, Beijing 100084 beijing CHINA
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- Central South University State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy CHINA
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- Wageningen University & Research Biobased Chemistry and Technology NETHERLANDS
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- China University of Petroleum Huadong Department of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry CHINA
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- University of Science and Technology of China Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale CHINA
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- Shenzhen University Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics CHINA
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- Wageningen University & Research Biobased Chemistry and Technology NETHERLANDS
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- Central South University State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy CHINA
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemistry District of Haidian 100084 Beijing CHINA
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Wang L, Lian W, Liu B, Lv H, Zhang Y, Wu X, Wang T, Gong J, Chen T, Xu H. A Transparent, High-Performance, and Stable Sb 2 S 3 Photoanode Enabled by Heterojunction Engineering with Conjugated Polycarbazole Frameworks for Unbiased Photoelectrochemical Overall Water Splitting Devices. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200723. [PMID: 35580906 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Developing low-cost, high-performance, and durable photoanodes is essential in solar-driven photoelectrochemical (PEC) energy conversion. Sb2 S3 is a low-bandgap (≈1.7 eV) n-type semiconductor with a maximum theoretical solar conversion efficiency of ≈28% for PEC water splitting. However, bulk Sb2 S3 exhibits opaque characteristics and suffers from severe photocorrosion, and thus the use of Sb2 S3 as a photoanode material remains underexploited. This study describes the design and fabrication of a transparent Sb2 S3 -based photoanode by conformably depositing a thin layer of conjugated polycarbazole frameworks (CPF-TCzB) onto the Sb2 S3 film. This structural design creates a type-II heterojunction between the CPF-TCzB and the Sb2 S3 with a suitable band-edge energy offset, thereby, greatly enhancing the charge separation efficiency. The CPF-TCzB/Sb2 S3 hybrid photoanode exhibits a remarkable photocurrent density of 10.1 mA cm-2 at 1.23 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode. Moreover, the thin CPF-TCzB overlayer effectively inhibits photocorrosion of the Sb2 S3 and enables long-term operation for at least 100 h with ≈10% loss in photocurrent density. Furthermore, a standalone unbiased PEC tandem device comprising a CPF-TCzB/Sb2 S3 photoanode and a back-illuminated Si photocathode can achieve a record solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of 5.21%, representing the most efficient PEC water splitting device of its kind.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Zhu H, Fu X, Zhou Z. 3D/2D Heterojunction of CeO 2/Ultrathin MXene Nanosheets for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:21684-21693. [PMID: 35785314 PMCID: PMC9245096 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c01674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials benefit from the high specific surface area, unique surface properties, and quantum size effects, which have attracted widespread scientific attention. MXenes add many members to the 2D material family, mainly metal conductors, most of which are dielectrics, semiconductors, or semimetals. With excellent electron mobility, beneficial to electron-hole separation, and large functional groups that can be tightly coupled with other materials, MXenes have broad application prospects in photocatalysis. Meanwhile, the application of CeO2-based materials in organic catalysis, photocatalytic water splitting, and photodegradation of organic pollutants has been extensively explored, and studies have found that CeO2-based materials show good photocatalytic performance. In view of this, we synthesized regular octahedral CeO2 with a homojunction in one step by a hydrothermal method and compounded it with ultrathin 2D material MXene, which exhibited fast carrier migration efficiency and a good interfacial effect, making the material show excellent photocatalytic activity. The results showed that the photocatalytic H2 evolution performance of the MXene/CeO2 heterojunction was significantly improved. In this study, a low-cost catalyst with high photocatalytic activity was prepared, presenting a new research idea for achieving a combined 3D/2D photocatalytic system.
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- Hongrui Zhu
- College
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou
Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730070, P. R. China
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- College
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Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730070, P. R. China
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- College
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi’an
Shiyou University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 3710065, P. R. China
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Jiang Y, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Dong Z, Xu J. 2D/2D CsPbBr 3/BiOCl Heterojunction with an S-Scheme Charge Transfer for Boosting the Photocatalytic Conversion of CO 2. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:10557-10566. [PMID: 35758013 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c01452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The rational design of a two-dimensional (2D)/2D "face-to-face" heterojunction photocatalyst is crucial for the mediation of interfacial charge transfer/separation. Herein, a unique 2D/2D step-scheme (S-scheme) photocatalyst of CsPbBr3/BiOCl is constructed by the self-assembly of CsPbBr3 and BiOCl nanosheets (NSs). Profiting from the effective interface contact and appropriate band structures between CsPbBr3 and BiOCl NSs, a valid S-scheme heterojunction of CsPbBr3/BiOCl is established. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and a series of characterization techniques including X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS), photoassisted Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), and electron spin resonance (ESR) systematically corroborate the S-scheme charge-transfer mechanism between CsPbBr3 and BiOCl. The formation of an S-scheme heterojunction endows the photocatalyst with boosted charge separation and retainment of the highest redox ability. As a result, the obtained 2D/2D CsPbBr3/BiOCl S-scheme photocatalyst shows much superior CO2-reduction performance to single CsPbBr3 and BiOCl. This investigation provides new insights into the construction of novel S-scheme heterojunctions based on 2D/2D photocatalytic systems.
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- Ying Jiang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai 201418, P. R. China
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Ahmad I, Shukrullah S, Naz M, Ahmad M, Ahmed E, Liu Y, Hussain A, Iqbal S, Ullah S. Recent advances and challenges in 2D/2D heterojunction photocatalysts for solar fuels applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 304:102661. [PMID: 35462267 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Although photocatalytic technology has emerged as an effective means of alleviating the projected future fuel crisis by converting sunlight directly into chemical energy, no visible-light-driven, low-cost, and highly stable photocatalyst has been developed to date. Due to considerably higher interfacial contact with numerous reactive sites, effective charge transmission and separation ability, and strong redox potentials, the focus has now shifted to 2D/2D heterojunction systems, which have exhibited effective photocatalytic performance. The fundamentals of 2D/2D photocatalysis for different applications and the classification of 2D/2D materials are first explained in this paper, followed by strategies to improve the photocatalytic performance of various 2D/2D heterojunction systems. Following that, current breakthroughs in 2D/2D metal-based and metal-free heterojunction photocatalysts, as well as their applications for H2 evolution via water splitting, CO2 reduction, and N2 fixation, are discussed. Finally, a brief overview of current constraints and predicted results for 2D/2D heterojunction systems is also presented. This paper lays out a strategy for developing efficient 2D/2D heterojunction photocatalysts and sophisticated technology for solar fuel applications in order to address the energy issue.
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Liu J, Li P, Bi J, Zhu Q, Han B. Design and Preparation of Electrocatalysts by Electrodeposition for CO
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Reduction. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202200242. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202200242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Jiyuan Liu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface and Thermodynamics Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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Zhang H, Liu J, Jiang L. Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution based on carbon nitride and organic semiconductors. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:322001. [PMID: 35447618 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac68f6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE) presents a promising way to solve the global energy crisis. Metal-free carbon nitride (CN) and organic semiconductors photocatalysts have drawn intense interests due to their fascinating properties such as tunable molecular structure, electronic states, strong visible-light absorption, low-cost etc. In this paper, the recent progresses of photocatalytic hydrogen production based on organic photocatalysts, including CN, linear polymers, conjugated porous polymers and small molecules, are reviewed, with emphasis on the various strategies to improve PHE efficiency. Finally, the possible future research trends in the organic photocatalysts are prospected.
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- Hantang Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Material Science, Shandong Agriculture University, Taian 271000, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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Guo C, Wu B, Ye S, Liu J, Deng X, Luo L, Li Q, Xiao X, Wang J, Liu J, Xia T, Jiang B. Enhancing the heterojunction component-interaction by in-situ hydrothermal growth toward photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 614:367-377. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Continuous photocatalysis via Z-scheme based nanocatalyst system for environmental remediation of pharmaceutically active compound: Modification, reaction site, defect engineering and challenges on the nanocatalyst. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.118745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Ding L, Qi F, Li Y, Lin J, Su Y, Song Y, Wang L, Sun H, Tong C. In-situ formation of nanosized 1T-phase MoS2 in B-doped carbon nitride for high efficient visible-light-driven H2 production. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 614:92-101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Qasim M, Liu M, Guo L. Z-scheme P-doped-g-C3N4/Fe2P/red-P ternary composite enables efficient two-electron photocatalytic pure water splitting. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Chen Q, Wu L, Zhao X, Yang XJ. Fabrication of Zn-Ti layered double oxide nanosheets with ZnO/ZnTiO3 heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of MO, RhB and MB. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.118794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li J, Wang B, Pang Y, Sun M, Liu S, Fang W, Chen L. Fabrication of 0D/1D Bi2MoO6/Bi/TiO2 heterojunction with effective interfaces for boosted visible-light photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Hu J, Chen F, Mu K, Zhang J, Lu J. Enhanced photocatalytic O2 activation by the synergy of efficient oxygen adsorption and interfacial charge separation: A case of Bi3O4Br/rGO van der Waals heterojunction. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Ma X, Ma Z, Zhang H, Lu D, Duan J, Hou B. Interfacial Schottky junction of Ti3C2Tx MXene/g-C3N4 for promoting spatial charge separation in photoelectrochemical cathodic protection of steel. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.113772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Yuan J, Guo J, He Z, Che L, Chen S, Zhang H. Evidence of Kinetically Relevant Consistency in Thermal and Photo‐Thermal HCOOH Decomposition over Pd/LaCrO
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- Jin Yuan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering National Institute for Advanced Materials Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Wang T, Zheng B, Shi J, Cai C, Mao L, Cheng C, Zong S, Guo X, Chen Q. EDTA-dominated hollow tube-like porous graphitic carbon nitride towards enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 619:289-297. [PMID: 35397462 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.03.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as metal-free photocatalyst has been widely studied recently in photocatalytic water reduction, which is considered as one of the promising routes to realizing the hydrogen energy-based society in the future. The generally used preparation process based on thermal polymerization of precursors easily brought the formation of aggregated nanosheets morphology, severely limiting its photocatalytic activity. Herein, the hollow tube-like morphology with porous surface was elaborately obtained by ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA)-involved hydrothermal treatment of melamine precursor. The hollow and porous features shortened the migration distance of photo-generated carriers, trapped the incident lights, and provided more photocatalytic reactive sites, then realizing the enhanced photocatalytic H2-evolution activity up to 7.1 times that of pristine g-C3N4. The presence of EDTA acted as the pivotal role to control the recrystallization process of melamine and its derivative, cyanuric acid, and thus to determine the framework formation of the hollow tube-like microstructure. Moreover, complete thermal decomposition of cyanuric acid during the thermal polymerization of precursors was responsible for the hollow and porous features. This work extends the morphology regulation cognition of g-C3N4 based on hydrothermal treatment of precursors, and is expected to bring deep understanding and feasible strategies to design morphology-dominated highly-efficient g-C3N4 photocatalysts.
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- Yazhou Zhang
- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MFPE), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, China; State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen 361005, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MFPE), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MFPE), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MFPE), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MFPE), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MFPE), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MFPE), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China
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- International Research Center for Renewable Energy (IRCRE), State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering (MFPE), Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), 28 West Xianning Road, Xi'an 710049, China
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Yan W, Xu Y, Hao S, He Z, Wang L, Wei Q, Xu J, Tang H. Promoting Charge Separation in Hollow-Structured C/MoS 2@ZnIn 2S 4/Co 3O 4 Photocatalysts via Double Heterojunctions for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:4725-4734. [PMID: 35262339 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A reasonable design of samples with efficient spatial separation for photoinduced electron-hole pairs toward the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has gained significant attention. Herein, a new C/MoS2@ZnIn2S4/Co3O4 composite with a core-shell structure is designed toward photocatalytic hydrogen production on C/MoS2 and Co3O4 dual electron collectors. Co3O4 nanoparticles as the co-catalyst would form a Schottky junction with ZnIn2S4 nanosheets while the C/MoS2 hollow core would form the step-scheme (S-scheme) heterojunction with ZnIn2S4 sheets, which provides a dual photogenerated electron transfer pathway during the light irradiation process. In addition, the unique core-shell architecture offers large contact interfaces favoring the exposure of rich active sites, which facilitated the separation and the transfer of charges. Consequently, all these factors endowed the C/MoS2@ZnIn2S4/Co3O4 composite with enhanced light absorption ability and an increased hydrogen evolution rate of 6.7 mmol·g-1·h-1 under 420 nm light irradiation, which is about 23.4- and 4.5-fold that of ZnIn2S4 and CMZ, respectively. This work offers a guideline for designing efficient composite photocatalysts toward the photocatalytic HER.
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- Wei Yan
- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, P. R. China
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Jin D, He D, Lv Y, Zhang K, Zhang Z, Yang H, Liu C, Qu J, Zhang YN. Preparation of metal-free BP/CN photocatalyst with enhanced ability for photocatalytic tetracycline degradation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 290:133317. [PMID: 34921858 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The successful application of photocatalysis in practical water treatment opreations relies greatly on the development of highly efficient, stable and low-cost photocatalysts. The low-cost metal-free photocatalyst made up of black phosphorus (BP) and graphitic carbon nitride (CN) was successfully constructed and firstly used for the photocatalytic treatment of antibiotic contaminants in this work. Compared with bare CN, the BP/CN photocatalyst exhibited the enhanced photocatalytic performance for tetracycline hydrochloride (HTC) degradation, that 99% of HTC was removed by 6BP/CN (doping amount of BP was 6%) within 30 min under the simulated visible-light irradiation. The efficiency was even comparable to those of some high-efficiency photocatalysts recently-reported such as Fe0@POCN, CuInS2/Bi2MoO6 and Cu2O@HKUST-1. Under natural sunlight illumination, the determined apparent rate constant for degradation of HTC by BP/CN was 2.7 times as that by P25 TiO2. The experimental results indicated that loading BP on CN could enhance the separation of charge carriers and promote the ability of light absorption for visible-light, thus leading to a greater catalytic activity. Meanwhile, the influences of different operating variables (pH, water, ion and HTC concentration) on HTC degradation were studied in detail. Furthermore, the degradation pathway of HTC was also proposed. In addition, the photocatalytic activity of the BP/CN for production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was also studied, which could reach up to 501.04 μmol g-1h-1. It is anticipated that BP/CN photocatalyst could be used for practical water treatment.
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- Dexin Jin
- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China.
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- School of Environment, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, China.
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Das S, Ahn YH. Synthesis and application of CdS nanorods for LED-based photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132870. [PMID: 34774615 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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With the rapid development of pharmaceutical industrialization, increased consumption of drugs and discharged sewage contains antibiotics that lead to water contamination. For this purpose, removal of antibiotics from aquatic environment is emphasizing the need to produce clean water using easy separable catalysts through photocatalytic water remediation and thus the semiconductor photocatalysts have presently gained fascinating unprecedented research attention. Herein, we present the synthesis of semiconductor CdS nanorods by a facile hydrothermal procedure using ethylene diamine as a coordinating agent. Then, we subsequently studied the photocatalytic activity of CdS nanorods under blue and white LED light irradiation for the degradation of tetracycline antibiotic as a model compound. The light dependent photocatalytic activity of CdS nanorods demonstrated that CdS nanorods possess higher catalytic efficiency in presence of blue light compared to white light toward the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic. We have also studied the photocatalytic activity in presence of various light intensity. These CdS nanorods exhibited the highest tetracycline degradation efficacy of 95.6% within 60 min in presence of blue light (intensity: 200W/m2) without any supplementary oxygen sources during the degradation reaction. The photocatalytic mechanism of the tetracycline degradation has been elucidated by scavenging experiment. The experimental results indicate the formation of reactive oxygen species during photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic. This work represents an alternative route to develop heterogeneous photocatalyst for antibiotics degradation due to the outstanding efficiency and stability of the CdS nanorods as well as easy separation through simple filtration method. It is anticipated that this work will shed light in the practical applications of CdS nanorods for environmental remediation through wastewater treatment.
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- Sankar Das
- Department of Civil Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea.
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Hayat A, Sohail M, Ali Shah Syed J, Al-Sehemi AG, Mohammed MH, Al-Ghamdi AA, Taha TA, Salem AlSalem H, Alenad AM, Amin MA, Palamanit A, Liu C, Nawawi WI, Tariq Saeed Chani M, Muzibur Rahman M. Recent Advancement of the Current Aspects of g-C 3 N 4 for its Photocatalytic Applications in Sustainable Energy System. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202100310. [PMID: 35138017 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Being one of the foremost enticing and intriguing innovations, heterogeneous photocatalysis has also been used to effectively gather, transform, and conserve sustainable sun's radiation for the production of efficient and clean fossil energy as well as a wide range of ecological implications. The generation of solar fuel-based water splitting and CO2 photoreduction is excellent for generating alternative resources and reducing global warming. Developing an inexpensive photocatalyst can effectively split water into hydrogen (H2 ), oxygen (O2 ) sources, and carbon dioxide (CO2 ) into fuel sources, which is a crucial problem in photocatalysis. The metal-free g-C3 N4 photocatalyst has a high solar fuel generation potential. This review covers the most recent advancements in g-C3 N4 preparation, including innovative design concepts and new synthesis methods, and novel ideas for expanding the light absorption of pure g-C3 N4 for photocatalytic application. Similarly, the main issue concerning research and prospects in photocatalysts based g-C3 N4 was also discussed. The current dissertation provides an overview of comprehensive understanding of the exploitation of the extraordinary systemic and characteristics, as well as the fabrication processes and uses of g-C3 N4 .
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- Asif Hayat
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, 1066 Xueyuan Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, 313001, P.R. China
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 62901, USA.,Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Thi Qar, Nassiriya, 64000, IRAQ
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, 2014, Saudi Arabia.,Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, 2014, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics and Engineering Mathematics Department, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf, 32952, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Energy Technology Program, Department of Specialized Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, 1066 Xueyuan Boulevard, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, 02600, Arau Perlis, Malaysia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Xu J, Zhu C, Song S, Fang Q, Zhao J, Shen Y. A nanocubicle-like 3D adsorbent fabricated by in situ growth of 2D heterostructures for removal of aromatic contaminants in water. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 423:127004. [PMID: 34482074 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Focusing on the emergence of organic pollutants in aqueous environments, attempts to assemble two-dimensional (2D) materials into three-dimensional (3D) structures are expected to improve their pollution control performance. However, most 3D heterostructural nanomaterials are constructed by mechanical mixing methods, which result in structures that are randomly arranged and prone to collapse. Two typical 2D carbon materials, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs), have exhibited excellent effects in the fields of contaminant adsorption and photocatalysis, respectively. However, their regular packing structure could not provide an interconnected pore network suitable for the diffusion or adsorption of pollutants. In this study, a series of heterostructures named rGCs were fabricated by direct growth of 2D CTFs with different ratios on the surface of rGO layers. The rGCs were designed to remove trace concentrations of naphthalene (NAP) and benzophenone (BP) from water, which can be regenerated under sunlight. rGC-20, in which nanocubicle-like 3D heterostructures were successfully constructed, not only adsorbed NAP and BP with superb normalized adsorption capacities (5000-5300 μmol/g) but also could be regenerated with an exceptional percentage recovery of 90-95% in the 4th cycle. The microenvironment created in nanocubicle-like 3D heterostructures enhances the adsorption of pollutants, the excitation of electrons and utilization of radicals, which further promotes the adsorption and photocatalysis of rGCs. This work provides a promising adsorbent with outstanding adsorption-regeneration ability for aromatic contaminant removal from water. DATA AVAILABILITY: The main data that support the findings of this study are available from the article and its Supplementary Information. Extra data are available from the corresponding author on request.
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- Junjie Xu
- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China.
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Wu X, Xiao S, Long Y, Ma T, Shao W, Cao S, Xiang X, Ma L, Qiu L, Cheng C, Zhao C. Emerging 2D Materials for Electrocatalytic Applications: Synthesis, Multifaceted Nanostructures, and Catalytic Center Design. SMALL 2022; 18:e2105831. [PMID: 35102688 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Currently, the development of advanced 2D nanomaterials has become an interdisciplinary subject with extensive studies due to their extraordinary physicochemical performances. Beyond graphene, the emerging 2D-material-derived electrocatalysts (2D-ECs) have aroused great attention as one of the best candidates for heterogeneous electrocatalysis. The tunable physicochemical compositions and characteristics of 2D-ECs enable rational structural engineering at the molecular/atomic levels to meet the requirements of different catalytic applications. Due to the lack of instructive and comprehensive reviews, here, the most recent advances in the nanostructure and catalytic center design and the corresponding structure-function relationships of emerging 2D-ECs are systematically summarized. First, the synthetic pathways and state-of-the-art strategies in the multifaceted structural engineering and catalytic center design of 2D-ECs to promote their electrocatalytic activities, such as size and thickness, phase and strain engineering, heterojunctions, heteroatom doping, and defect engineering, are emphasized. Then, the representative applications of 2D-ECs in electrocatalytic fields are depicted and summarized in detail. Finally, the current breakthroughs and primary challenges are highlighted and future directions to guide the perspectives for developing 2D-ECs as highly efficient electrocatalytic nanoplatforms are clarified. This review provides a comprehensive understanding to engineer 2D-ECs and may inspire many novel attempts and new catalytic applications across broad fields.
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- Xizheng Wu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustrasse 3, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Department of Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.,College of Biomedical Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.,College of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Li Q, Shen P, Tian Y, Li X, Chu K. Metal-free BN quantum dots/graphitic C 3N 4 heterostructure for nitrogen reduction reaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 606:204-212. [PMID: 34388571 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.08.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Exploring high-efficiency metal-free electrocatalysts towards N2 reduction reaction (NRR) is of great interest for the development of electrocatalytic N2 fixation technology. Herein, we combined boron nitride quantum dots (BNQDs) and graphitic carbon nitride (C3N4) to design a metal-free BNQDs/C3N4 heterostructure as an effective and durable NRR catalyst. The electronically coupled BNQDs/C3N4 presented an NH3 yield as high as 72.3 μg h-1 mg-1 (-0.3 V) and a Faradaic efficiency of 19.5% (-0.2 V), far superior to isolated BNQDs and C3N4, and outperforming nearly all previously reported metal-free catalysts. Theoretical computations unveiled that the N2 activation could be drastically enhanced at the BNQDs-C3N4 interface where interfacial BNQDs and C3N4 cooperatively adsorb N2 and stabilize *N2H intermediate, leading to the significantly promoted NRR process with an ultra-low overpotential of 0.23 V.
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- Qingqing Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei 075000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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Ma Y, Chi D, Tao Y, Liu S, Dong L, Chen Y, He L, Zhang K. MOF nanosheet-derived carbon-layer-coated CoP/g-C3N4 photocatalysts with enhance charge transfer for efficient photocatalytic H2 generation. CrystEngComm 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2ce00632d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Catalysts with low cost, high efficiency, and no need for precious metals cocatalysts, are the key to realizing the maximum utilization of solar energy-efficient hydrogen (H2) production. In this study,...
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Eroglu Z, Ozer MS, Kubanaliev T, Kilic H, Metin Ö. Synergism between few-layer black phosphorus and graphitic carbon nitride enhances the photoredox C–H arylation under visible light irradiation. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy01090a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A volcano-shaped relation between the amount of FLBP in the FLBP/g-CN heterojunctions in the photoredox C–H arylation was exhibited. To understand the activity of 35 wt% FLBP/g-CN, band alignments of heterojunction was studied in detailed.
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- Zafer Eroglu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- Division of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Atatürk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- Koç University Tüpraş Energy Center (KUTEM), 34450 Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Atatürk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Koç University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- Koç University Surface Science and Technology Center (KUYTAM), 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
- Koç University Tüpraş Energy Center (KUTEM), 34450 Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey
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Jia X, Li Y, Liu X, Yu X, Wang C, Shi Z, Xing Y. Highly crystalline sulfur and oxygen co-doped g-C3N4 nanosheets as an advanced photocatalyst for efficient hydrogen generation. Catal Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cy00824f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Heteroatom doping has become a promising strategy to tailor the band structure and physicochemical properties of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). However, doping heteroatoms usually lead to decreased crystallinity, thereby an...
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Zhang S, Ma S, Hao X, Liu Q, Hou Y, Kong Q, Chen Z, Ma H, Xi T, Xu Y, Cao B, Shang L, Han B, Xu B. Crystallization kinetics of amorphous red phosphorus to black phosphorus by chemical vapor transport. CrystEngComm 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1ce01425k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The aRP–P4-HP–BP three-stage phase transition revealed the crystallization kinetics and nucleation mechanism of the high-quality BP crystal synthesized by the CVT reaction in the aRP–Sn–I system.
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- Shuai Zhang
- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Materials Institute of Atomic and Molecular Science, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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Li P, Liu M, Li J, Guo J, Zhou Q, Zhao X, Wang S, Wang L, Wang J, Chen Y, Zhang J, Shen Q, Qu P, Sun H. Atomic heterojunction-induced accelerated charge transfer for boosted photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over 1D CdS nanorod/2D ZnIn 2S 4 nanosheet composites. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 604:500-507. [PMID: 34274713 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Design of highly efficient heterojunctions for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution is of significant importance to address the energy shortage and environmental crisis. Nevertheless, the smart design of semiconductor-based heterojunctions at the atomic scale still remains a significant challenge hitherto. Herein, we report novel atomic CdS/ZnIn2S4 heterojunctions by in-situ epitaxially growing 2D ZnIn2S4 nanosheets onto the surface of 1D defective CdS nanorods. The strong electronic coupling between defective CdS and ZnIn2S4 is confirmed by transient photocurrent response measurements, •O2- and •OH radicals experiments, and PL results, leading to accelerated interfacial charge separation and transfer. Additionally, the elevated charge transfer and electronic coupling are further confirmed by theoretical calculations. Consequently, CdS/ZnIn2S4 hybrids exhibit superior photocatalytic hydrogen generation activity to pristine CdS. Our findings offer a new paradigm for designing atomic 1D/2D heterojunctions for efficient solar-driven energy conversion.
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- Pan Li
- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan 476000, China; Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan 476000, China; Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan 476000, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan 476000, China
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- School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan 476000, China
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- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan 476000, China
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- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan 476000, China
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- School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, Henan 476000, China.
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- School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia.
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Zhou H, Chen R, Han C, Wang P, Tong Z, Tan B, Huang Y, Liu Z. Copper phosphide decorated g-C 3N 4 catalysts for highly efficient photocatalytic H 2 evolution. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 610:126-135. [PMID: 34922070 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.12.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Designing functional heterojunctions to enhance photocatalytic hydrogen evolution is still a key challenge in the field of efficient solar energy utilization. Copper phosphides become an ideal material to serve as the cocatalysts during photocatalytic hydrogen evolution by virtue of the lower prices. In this study, we synthesized graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) based catalysts loaded with copper phosphide (Cu3P, Cu97P3), which exhibit superior performance in photocatalytic H2 evolution. Ultraviolet (UV)-visible spectroscopy illustrated that the absorption of light strengthened after the loading of copper phosphide, and the time-resolved transient photoluminescence (PL) spectra showed that the separation and transfer of the photoexcited carriers greatly improved. Moreover, both copper phosphide/g-C3N4 photocatalysts exhibited a relatively high H2 evolution rate: Cu3P/g-C3N4 (maximum 343 μmol h-1 g-1), Cu97P3/g-C3N4 (162.9 μmol h-1 g-1) while copper phosphide themself exhibit no photocatalytic activity. Thus, the copper phosphides (Cu3P, Cu97P3) work as a cocatalyst during photocatalytic H2 evolution. The cycling experiments illustrated that both copper phosphide/g-C3N4 photocatalysts perform excellent stability in the photocatalytic H2 evolution. It is worth noting that while the NaH2PO2 was heated in the tube furnace for phosphorization to obtain Cu3P, the excessive PH3 could pass through the solution of CuSO4 to obtain Cu97P3 at the same time, which significantly improved the utilization of PH3 and reduced the risk of toxicity. This work could provide new strategies to design photocatalysts decorated with copper phosphide for highly efficient visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution.
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- Hongmiao Zhou
- Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of Energy Photoelectric Device and System, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China; School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China
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- School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China
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- Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of Energy Photoelectric Device and System, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China; School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China.
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- School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China
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- School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China
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- Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of Energy Photoelectric Device and System, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China; School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China
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- Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of Energy Photoelectric Device and System, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China; School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of Energy Photoelectric Device and System, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China; School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, No. 28, Nanli Road, Hong-shan District, Wuhan, 430068, PR China.
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Yu M, Yuan X, Guo J, Tang N, Ye S, Liang J, Jiang L. Selective graphene-like metal-free 2D nanomaterials and their composites for photocatalysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 284:131254. [PMID: 34216926 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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From the viewpoint of sustainability, graphene-like metal-free 2D nanomaterials (GMFs) hold great potential in different photocatalytic fields due to their distinct structures and properties. Although their lattice structures are highly similar, the properties of these nanomaterials are in vast diversity owing to the uniqueness of particular atomic arrangement, thus giving rise to their multi-faceted functionalities in photocatalytic process. In this review, we summarize the latest progress of GMFs and their hybrid composites in photocatalytic field, including graphene and its derivatives, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), black phosphorus (BP) and emerging 2D covalent organic frameworks (COFs). Their unique 2D structure and key photocatalytic properties are firstly briefly introduced. Then a critical discussion on their multiple roles in the activity enhancement of composite photocatalysts is emphasized, which in turn points out the direction of maximizing their functions and guides our efficient construction of hybrid photocatalysts based on above 2D nanomaterials. On this basis, a summary about the hybridization of above 2D metal-free materials is presented, and the merits of 2D/2D hybrid systems are elaborated. Last, we wrap up this review with some summative remarks, covering understanding their own unique strengths and weaknesses by comparison and proposing the major challenges and perspectives in this emerging field.
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- Mengdie Yu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
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Mitchell E, Law A, Godin R. Interfacial charge transfer in carbon nitride heterojunctions monitored by optical methods. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C: PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2021.100453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Kang L, Han Z, Yu H, Wu Q, Yang H. Experimental and theoretical investigations on the enhanced photocatalytic performance of titanate nanosheets/sulfur-doped g-C3N4 heterojunction: Synergistic effects and mechanistic studies. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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An S, Zhang G, Li K, Huang Z, Wang X, Guo Y, Hou J, Song C, Guo X. Self-Supporting 3D Carbon Nitride with Tunable n → π* Electronic Transition for Enhanced Solar Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2104361. [PMID: 34632632 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Self-supporting 3D (SSD) carbon nitrides (UCN-X, X = 600-690; where X represents the pyrolytic temperature) consisting of curved layers, with plenty of wrinkles and enlarged size, are synthesized via a facile stepwise pyrolytic strategy. Such unique features of the SSD structure exhibiting dramatically improved charge mobility, extended π-conjugated aromatic system, and partial distortion of heptazine-based skeleton can not only keep the easier activation of the intrinsic π → π* electronic transition but also awaken the n → π* electronic transition in carbon nitride. The n → π* electronic transition of UCN-X can be controllably tuned through changing the pyrolytic temperature, which can greatly extend the photoresponse range to 600 nm. More importantly, the change regularity of H2 evolution rates is highly positive, correlated with the change tendency of n → π* electronic transition in UCN-X, suggesting the positive contribution of n → π* electronic transition to enhancing photocatalytic activity. The UCN-670, with optimal structural and optical properties, presents enhanced H2 evolution rate up to 9230 µmol g-1 h-1 (Pt 1.1 wt%). This work realizes the synergistic optimization of optical absorption and exciton dissociation via fabricating an SSD structure. It offers a new strategy for the development of novel carbon nitride materials for efficient photocatalytic reactions.
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- Sufeng An
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Chemical Sciences Division and Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Wang C, Yang M, Wang X, Ma H, Tian Y, Pang H, Tan L, Gao K. Hierarchical CoS 2/MoS 2 flower-like heterostructured arrays derived from polyoxometalates for efficient electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction under ambient conditions. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 609:815-824. [PMID: 34839922 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.11.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) has been identified as a prospective alternative for sustainable ammonia production. Developing cost-effective and highly efficient electrocatalysts is critical for NRR under ambient conditions. Herein, the hierarchical cobalt-molybdenum bimetallic sulfide (CoS2/MoS2) flower-like heterostructure assembled from well-aligned nanosheets has been easily fabricated through a one-step strategy. The efficient synergy between different components and the formation of heterostructure in CoS2/MoS2 nanosheets with abundant active sites makes the non-noble metal catalyst CoS2/MoS2 highly effective in NRR, with a high NH3 yield rate (38.61 μg h-1 mgcat.-1), Faradaic efficiency (34.66%), high selectivity (no formation of hydrazine) and excellent long-term stability in 1.0 mol L-1 K2SO4 electrolyte (pH = 3.5) at -0.25 V versus the reversible hydrogen electrode (vs. RHE) under ambient conditions, exceeding much recently reported cobalt- and molybdenum-based materials, even catch up with some noble-metal-based catalyst. Density functional theory (DFT) calculation indicates that the formation of N2H* species on CoS2(200)/MoS2(002) is the rate-determining step via both the alternating and distal pathways with the maximum ΔG values (1.35 eV). These results open up opportunities for the development of efficient non-precious bimetal-based catalysts for NRR.
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- Chenglong Wang
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, PR China.
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Quantum Information Technology, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, 130052, Jilin, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, PR China
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- Beijing Caron Fiber Engineering Technology Research Center, Beijing Bluestar Technical Center, Beijing 101318, PR China
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Huang Y, Long J, Wang Y, Meng N, Yu Y, Lu S, Xiao J, Zhang B. Engineering Nitrogen Vacancy in Polymeric Carbon Nitride for Nitrate Electroreduction to Ammonia. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:54967-54973. [PMID: 34755508 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c15206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia is of great interest in terms of energy conservation and environmental protection. However, the development of abundant metal-free electrocatalysts with high activity, selectivity, and stability is still a big challenge. Herein, polymeric graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) with controllable numbers of nitrogen vacancies is reported to exhibit high Faradaic efficiency (89.96%), selectivity (69.78%), and stability toward nitrate-to-ammonia conversion. 15N isotope labeling experiments prove the produced ammonia originating from nitrate reduction. The combined results of ex situ and in situ characterizations unveil the reaction pathway based on the captured critical intermediates. Density functional theory calculations reveal that nitrogen vacancies could introduce a new electron state at the Fermi level and promote the adsorption, activation, and dissociation of nitrate. An appropriate content of nitrogen vacancies is beneficial for modulating the adsorption energies of reaction intermediates (*NO, *NOH, *NH2, etc.), facilitating the enhancement in ammonia selectivity and Faradaic efficiency.
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- Yanmei Huang
- Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian 116023, China
- School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Dalian 116023, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian 116023, China
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- Institute of Molecular Plus, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Jiang Y, He A, Zhao R, Chen Y, Liu G, Lu H, Zhang J, Zhang Q, Wang Z, Zhao C, Long M, Hu W, Wang L, Qi Y, Gao J, Wu Q, Ge X, Ning J, Wee ATS, Qiu CW. Coexistence of Photoelectric Conversion and Storage in van der Waals Heterojunctions. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2021; 127:217401. [PMID: 34860083 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.127.217401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Van der Waals (vdW) heterojunctions, based on two-dimensional (2D) materials, have great potential for the development of ecofriendly and high-efficiency nanodevices, which shows valuable applications as photovoltaic cells, photodetectors, etc. However, the coexistence of photoelectric conversion and storage in a single device has not been achieved until now. Here, we demonstrate a simple strategy to construct a vdW p-n junction between a WSe_{2} layer and quasi-2D electron gas. After an optical illumination, the device stores the light-generated carriers for up to seven days, and then releases a very large photocurrent of 2.9 mA with bias voltage applied in darkness; this is referred to as chargeable photoconductivity (CPC), which completely differs from any previously observed photoelectric phenomenon. In normal photoconductivity, the recombination of electron-hole pairs occurs at the end of their lifetime; in contrast, infinite-lifetime photocarriers can be generated and stored in CPC devices without recombination. The photoelectric conversion and storage are completely self-excited during the charging process. The ratio between currents in full- and empty-photocarrier states below the critical temperature reaches as high as 10^{9}, with an external quantum efficiency of 93.8% during optical charging. A theoretical model developed to explain the mechanism of this effect is in good agreement with the experimental data. This work paves a path toward the high-efficiency devices for photoelectric conversion and storage.
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- Yucheng Jiang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 500 Yu Tian Road, Shanghai 200083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 500 Yu Tian Road, Shanghai 200083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
- School for Optoelectronic Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Shandong 277160, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215009, People's Republic of China
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- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117551, Singapore
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117583, Singapore
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Wen M, Yang N, Wang J, Liu D, Zhang W, Bian S, Huang H, He X, Wang X, Ramakrishna S, Chu PK, Yang S, Yu XF. Activating Carbon Nitride by BP@Ni for the Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution and Selective Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:50988-50995. [PMID: 34689562 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c15076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are promising photocatalysts; in order to overcome the relatively low efficiency of single-component 2D photocatalysts, heterostructures are fabricated for effective charge separation. Herein, a 2D heterostructure is synthesized by anchoring nickel nanoparticle-decorated black phosphorus (BP) nanosheets to graphitic carbon nitride (CN) nanosheets (CN/BP@Ni). The CN/BP@Ni heterostructure exhibits an enhanced charge separation due to the tight interfacial interaction and the cascaded electron-transfer channel from CN to BP and then to Ni nanoparticles. Possessing abundant active sites of Ni and P-N coordinate bonds, CN/BP@Ni shows a high visible-light-driven H2 evolution rate of 8.59 mmol·h-1·g-1 with the sacrificial agent EtOH, about 10-fold to that of CN/BP. When applying benzyl alcohol to consume photogenerated holes, CN/BP@Ni enables the selective production of benzaldehyde; therefore, two value-added products are obtained in a single closed redox cycle. This work provides new insights into the development of photocatalysts without non-noble metals.
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- Min Wen
- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
- PKU-HKUST Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Hongshan, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- NUS Centre for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Nano-Micro Materials Research, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Center for the Fabrication of Two-Dimensional Atomic Crystals, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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2D/2D Heterojunction systems for the removal of organic pollutants: A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 297:102540. [PMID: 34634576 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Photocatalysis is considered to be an effective way to remove organic pollutants, but the key to photocatalysis is finding a high-efficiency and stable photocatalyst. 2D materials-based heterojunction has aroused widespread concerns in photocatalysis because of its merits in more active sites, adjustable band gaps and shorter charge transfer distance. Among various 2D heterojunction systems, 2D/2D heterojunction with a face-to-face contact interface is regarded as a highly promising photocatalyst. Due to the strong coupling interface in 2D/2D heterojunction, the separation and migration of photoexcited electron-hole pairs are facilitated, which enhances the photocatalytic performance. Thus, the design of 2D/2D heterojunction can become a potential model for expanding the application of photocatalysis in the removal of organic pollutants. Herein, in this review, we first summarize the fundamental principles, classification, and strategies for elevating photocatalytic performance. Then, the synthesis and application of the 2D/2D heterojunction system for the removal of organic pollutants are discussed. Finally, the challenges and perspectives in 2D/2D heterojunction photocatalysts and their application for removing organic pollutants are presented.
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Hu C, Paul R, Dai Q, Dai L. Carbon-based metal-free electrocatalysts: from oxygen reduction to multifunctional electrocatalysis. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:11785-11843. [PMID: 34559871 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00219h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Since the discovery of N-doped carbon nanotubes as the first carbon-based metal-free electrocatalyst (C-MFEC) for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in 2009, C-MFECs have shown multifunctional electrocatalytic activities for many reactions beyond ORR, such as oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR), nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR), and hydrogen peroxide production reaction (H2O2PR). Consequently, C-MFECs have attracted a great deal of interest for various applications, including metal-air batteries, water splitting devices, regenerative fuel cells, solar cells, fuel and chemical production, water purification, to mention a few. By altering the electronic configuration and/or modulating their spin angular momentum, both heteroatom(s) doping and structural defects (e.g., atomic vacancy, edge) have been demonstrated to create catalytic active sites in the skeleton of graphitic carbon materials. Although certain C-MFECs have been made to be comparable to or even better than their counterparts based on noble metals, transition metals and/or their hybrids, further research and development are necessary in order to translate C-MFECs for practical applications. In this article, we present a timely and comprehensive, but critical, review on recent advancements in the field of C-MFECs within the past five years or so by discussing various types of electrocatalytic reactions catalyzed by C-MFECs. An emphasis is given to potential applications of C-MFECs for energy conversion and storage. The structure-property relationship for and mechanistic understanding of C-MFECs will also be discussed, along with the current challenges and future perspectives.
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- Australian Carbon Materials Centre (A-CMC), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA
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- Australian Carbon Materials Centre (A-CMC), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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Bai MJ, Huang XY, Yin H, N U DL, Wan J. Fe-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Methylene Blue Degradation with Visible-Light. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 21:5698-5706. [PMID: 33980383 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2021.19487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
In the present work, degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye in aqueous solution through H₂O ₂and iron doped g-C₃N₄ (Fe-g-C₃N₄) was studied. The hybrid was fabricated by thermal polymerization with iron (III) nitrate nonahydrate and melamine, and it was characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectrum, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscope and Brunner-Emmet-Teller. The various experimental conditions such as doping amount, a dose of the sample, solution pH, the addition of H₂O₂, and concentration of MB on the degradation of MB dye were optimized. The maximum extent of degradation of methylene blue was obtained at pH 5, doping amount of 2.7 wt% and dose of 0.07 g. The molar ratio of Fe:H₂O₂ is 1:1000 showed 99% of MB (30 mg/L) decolorization over 60 min. The hybrid showed good stability and recyclability after three cycles of use. Photo-Fenton reaction exhibited a higher synergetic effect than the combination of Fenton and photocatalytic process.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mao-Juan Bai
- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042, China
| | - Jun Wan
- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology Qingdao 266042, China
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