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Sharma P, Ganguly M, Sahu M. Role of transition metals in coinage metal nanoclusters for the remediation of toxic dyes in aqueous systems. RSC Adv 2024; 14:11411-11428. [PMID: 38595712 PMCID: PMC11002567 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00931b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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A difficult issue in chemistry and materials science is to create metal compounds with well-defined components. Metal nanoclusters, particularly those of coinage groups (Cu, Ag, and Au), have received considerable research interest in recent years owing to the availability of atomic-level precision via joint experimental and theoretical methods, thus revealing the mechanisms in diverse nano-catalysts and functional materials. The textile sector significantly contributes to wastewater containing pollutants such as dyes and chemical substances. Textile and fabric manufacturing account for about 7 × 105 tons of wastewater annually. Approximately one thousand tons of dyes used in textile processing and finishing has been recorded as being discharged into natural streams and water bodies. Owing to the widespread environmental concerns, research has been conducted to develop absorbents that are capable of removing contaminants and heavy metals from water bodies using low-cost technology. Considering this idea, we reviewed coinage metal nanoclusters for azo and cationic dye degradation. Fluorometric and colorimetric techniques are used for dye degradation using coinage metal nanoclusters. Few reports are available on dye degradation using silver nanoclusters; and some of them are discussed in detailed herein to demonstrate the synergistic effect of gold and silver in dye degradation. Mostly, the Rhodamine B dye is degraded using coinage metals. Silver nanoclusters take less time for degradation than gold and copper nanoclusters. Mostly, H2O2 is used for degradation in gold nanoclusters. Still, all coinage metal nanoclusters have been used for the degradation due to suitable HOMO-LUMO gap, and the adsorption of a dye onto the surface of the catalyst results in the exchange of electrons and holes, which leads to the oxidation and reduction of the adsorbed dye molecule. Compared to other coinage metal nanoclusters, Ag/g-C3N4 nanoclusters displayed an excellent degradation rate constant with the dye Rhodamine B (0.0332 min-1). The behavior of doping transition metals in coinage metal nanoclusters is also reviewed herein. In addition, we discuss the mechanistic grounds for degradation, the fate of metal nanoclusters, anti-bacterial activity of nanoclusters, toxicity of dyes, and sensing of dyes.
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- Priyanka Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, Manipal University Jaipur Dehmi Kalan Jaipur 303007 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Manipal University Jaipur Dehmi Kalan Jaipur 303007 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Manipal University Jaipur Dehmi Kalan Jaipur 303007 India
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Jing W, Shen H, Qin R, Wu Q, Liu K, Zheng N. Surface and Interface Coordination Chemistry Learned from Model Heterogeneous Metal Nanocatalysts: From Atomically Dispersed Catalysts to Atomically Precise Clusters. Chem Rev 2022; 123:5948-6002. [PMID: 36574336 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The surface and interface coordination structures of heterogeneous metal catalysts are crucial to their catalytic performance. However, the complicated surface and interface structures of heterogeneous catalysts make it challenging to identify the molecular-level structure of their active sites and thus precisely control their performance. To address this challenge, atomically dispersed metal catalysts (ADMCs) and ligand-protected atomically precise metal clusters (APMCs) have been emerging as two important classes of model heterogeneous catalysts in recent years, helping to build bridge between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. This review illustrates how the surface and interface coordination chemistry of these two types of model catalysts determines the catalytic performance from multiple dimensions. The section of ADMCs starts with the local coordination structure of metal sites at the metal-support interface, and then focuses on the effects of coordinating atoms, including their basicity and hardness/softness. Studies are also summarized to discuss the cooperativity achieved by dual metal sites and remote effects. In the section of APMCs, the roles of surface ligands and supports in determining the catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability of APMCs are illustrated. Finally, some personal perspectives on the further development of surface coordination and interface chemistry for model heterogeneous metal catalysts are presented.
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- Wentong Jing
- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Preparation Technology of Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Preparation Technology of Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Preparation Technology of Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Preparation Technology of Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Preparation Technology of Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Preparation Technology of Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361102, China
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Sohail M, Anwar U, Taha T, I. A. Qazi H, Al-Sehemi AG, Ullah S, Gharni H, Ahmed I, Amin MA, Palamanit A, Iqbal W, Alharthi S, Nawawi W, Ajmal Z, Ali H, Hayat A. Nanostructured Materials Based on g-C3N4 for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity and Potentials Application: A Review. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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On Recent Developments in Biosynthesis and Application of Au and Ag Nanoparticles from Biological Systems. JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/5560244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are extensively studied nanoparticles (NPs) and are known to have profound applications in medicine. The researcher made continuous efforts for the environmental-friendly and economical methods, such as biogenic methods known as green synthesis. There are many strategies for separating and applying gold (Au) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles, of which biological routes have emerged as efficient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly techniques. This review focuses on recent developments of green synthesized AuNPs and AgNPs using biogenic sources such as algae, animals, plants, microbes, bacteria, fungi, and so on. Hence, it discusses their numerous biomedical applications and separating Au and Ag nanoparticles from plants, bacteria, fungi, and algae.
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A Comparative Study of the Effect of Graphene Oxide, Graphitic Carbon Nitride, and Their Composite on the Photocatalytic Activity of Cu3SnS4. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Photocatalysis has shown high potential in dealing with the ever-broadening problem of wastewater treatment, escalated by the increasing level of recalcitrant chemicals often referred to as emerging contaminants. In this study, the effect of support material on the photocatalytic activity of copper tin sulfide (Cu3SnS4) nanoparticles for the degradation of tetracycline as an emerging contaminant is presented. Graphene oxide, protonated graphitic carbon nitride, and a composite of graphitic carbon nitride and graphene oxide were explored as support materials for Cu3SnS4 nanoparticles. The nanoparticles were incorporated with the different carbonaceous substrates to afford graphene-supported Cu3SnS4 (GO-CTS), protonated graphitic carbon nitride-supported Cu3SnS4 (PCN-CTS), and graphene oxide/protonated graphitic carbon nitride-supported Cu3SnS4 (GO/PCN-CTS). Physicochemical, structural, and optical properties of the prepared nanocomposites were characterized using techniques such as Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-Vis near infrared, and fluorescence spectrophotometry. The compositing of the Cu3SnS4 nanoparticles on the support materials was confirmed by the characterization techniques, and the optical properties of the composites were found to be influenced by the nature of the support material. The incorporation of CTS into the support materials resulted in a reduction in band gap energy with evaluated band gaps of 1.65, 1.46, 1.43 eV, and 1.16 eV. The reduction in band gap energy suggests the potential of the composites for enhanced photocatalytic activity. From the photocatalytic study, the degradation efficiency of tetracycline by CTS, PCN-CTS, GO-CTS, and PC/GO-CTS was 74.1, 85.2, 90.9, and 96.5%, respectively. All the composites showed enhanced activity compared to pristine CTS, and the existence of a synergy between GO and PCN when both were employed as support materials was observed. Based on the charge carrier recombination characteristics and the band edge potential calculations from the composites, a possible mechanism of action of each composite was proposed. This study therefore confirms the possibility of modulating the mechanism of action and subsequently the efficiency of semiconductor materials by altering the nature of the support material.
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Morphologically Divergent Development of SnS Photocatalysts from Under-Utilized Ionic Precursors of SILAR Process. J CLUST SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-021-02161-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Fang M, Tan X, Liu Z, Hu B, Wang X. Recent Progress on Metal-Enhanced Photocatalysis: A Review on the Mechanism. RESEARCH 2021; 2021:9794329. [PMID: 34223177 PMCID: PMC8214360 DOI: 10.34133/2021/9794329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Metal-enhanced photocatalysis has recently received increasing interest, mainly due to the ability of metal to directly or indirectly degrade pollutants. In this review, we briefly review the recent breakthroughs in metal-enhanced photocatalysis. We discussed the recent progress of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect and small size effect of metal nanoparticles on photocatalysis; in particular, we focus on elucidating the mechanism of energy transfer and hot electron injection/transfer effect of metal nanoparticles and clusters while as photocatalysts or as cophotocatalysts. Finally, we discuss the potential applications of metal-enhanced photocatalysis, and we also offer some perspectives for further investigations.
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- Ming Fang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.,School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.,School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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Fang M, Tan X, Liu Z, Hu B, Wang X. Recent Progress on Metal-Enhanced Photocatalysis: A Review on the Mechanism. RESEARCH 2021; 2021. [DOI: doi.org/10.34133/2021/9794329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Metal-enhanced photocatalysis has recently received increasing interest, mainly due to the ability of metal to directly or indirectly degrade pollutants. In this review, we briefly review the recent breakthroughs in metal-enhanced photocatalysis. We discussed the recent progress of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect and small size effect of metal nanoparticles on photocatalysis; in particular, we focus on elucidating the mechanism of energy transfer and hot electron injection/transfer effect of metal nanoparticles and clusters while as photocatalysts or as cophotocatalysts. Finally, we discuss the potential applications of metal-enhanced photocatalysis, and we also offer some perspectives for further investigations.
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- Ming Fang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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Recent Advancements and Future Prospects in Ultrathin 2D Semiconductor-Based Photocatalysts for Water Splitting. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10101111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor-mediated photocatalysts have shown their compelling potential and have arguably received tremendous attention in photocatalysis because of their superior thickness-dependent physical, chemical, mechanical and optical properties. Although numerous comprehensions about 2D semiconductor photocatalysts have been amassed up to now, low cost efficiency, degradation, kinetics of charge transfer along with recycling are still the big challenges to realize a wide application of 2D semiconductor-based photocatalysis. At present, most photocatalysts still need rare or expensive noble metals to improve the photocatalytic activity, which inhibits their commercial-scale application extremely. Thus, developing less costly, earth-abundant semiconductor-based photocatalysts with efficient conversion of sunlight energy remains the primary challenge. In this review, it begins with a brief description of the general mechanism of overall photocatalytic water splitting. Then a concise overview of different types of 2D semiconductor-mediated photocatalysts is given to figure out the advantages and disadvantages for mentioned semiconductor-based photocatalysis, including the structural property and stability, synthesize method, electrochemical property and optical properties for H2/O2 production half reaction along with overall water splitting. Finally, we conclude this review with a perspective, marked on some remaining challenges and new directions of 2D semiconductor-mediated photocatalysts.
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Jin R, Li G, Sharma S, Li Y, Du X. Toward Active-Site Tailoring in Heterogeneous Catalysis by Atomically Precise Metal Nanoclusters with Crystallographic Structures. Chem Rev 2020; 121:567-648. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Rongchao Jin
- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, Liaoning 116011, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, Liaoning 116011, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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Kawawaki T, Negishi Y, Kawasaki H. Photo/electrocatalysis and photosensitization using metal nanoclusters for green energy and medical applications. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:17-36. [PMID: 36133985 PMCID: PMC9417545 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00583h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Owing to the rapidly increasing demand for sustainable technologies in fields such as energy, environmental science, and medicine, nanomaterial-based photo/electrocatalysis has received increasing attention. Recently, synthetic innovations have allowed the fabrication of atomically precise metal nanoclusters (NCs). These NCs show potential for green energy and medical applications. The present article primarily focuses on evaluation of the recent developments in the photo/electrocatalytic and photosensitizing characteristics of metal and alloy NCs. The review comprises two sections: (i) photo/electrocatalysis for green energy and (ii) photosensitization for biomedical therapy applications. Finally, the challenges associated with the use of metal NCs are presented on the basis of current developments.
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- Tokuhisa Kawawaki
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-8601 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University Suita-shi Osaka 564-8680 Japan
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Jo YK, Lee JM, Son S, Hwang SJ. 2D inorganic nanosheet-based hybrid photocatalysts: Design, applications, and perspectives. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2018.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Bhuvaneswari K, Palanisamy G, Pazhanivel T, Maiyalagan T, Bharathi G. Photodegradation Activity of Nitrogen‐rich Graphitic Carbon Nitride Intercalated ZnO\Mg‐Al Layered Double Hydroxide Ternary Nanocomposites on Methylene Blue Dye. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201900146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Kandasamy Bhuvaneswari
- Smart Materials Interface LaboratoryDepartment of PhysicsPeriyar University Salem- 636, Tamil Nadu India
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- Smart Materials Interface LaboratoryDepartment of PhysicsPeriyar University Salem- 636, Tamil Nadu India
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- Smart Materials Interface LaboratoryDepartment of PhysicsPeriyar University Salem- 636, Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of ChemistrySRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur- 603203, Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of PhysicsBharathiyar University Coimbatore- 641046, Tamil Nadu India
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Zou W, Xu L, Pu Y, Cai H, Wei X, Luo Y, Li L, Gao B, Wan H, Dong L. Advantageous Interfacial Effects of AgPd/g‐C
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- Weixin Zou
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the EnvironmentNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the EnvironmentNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the EnvironmentNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological EngineeringUniversity of Florida Gainesville FL 32611 USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the EnvironmentNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the EnvironmentNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry of MOE, School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern AnalysisNanjing University Nanjing 210093 PR China
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Teixeira IF, Barbosa ECM, Tsang SCE, Camargo PHC. Carbon nitrides and metal nanoparticles: from controlled synthesis to design principles for improved photocatalysis. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:7783-7817. [PMID: 30234202 DOI: 10.1039/c8cs00479j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The use of sunlight to drive chemical reactions via photocatalysis is of paramount importance towards a sustainable future. Among several photocatalysts, earth-abundant polymeric carbon nitride (PCN, often wrongly named g-C3N4) has emerged as an attractive candidate due to its ability to absorb light efficiently in the visible and near-infrared ranges, chemical stability, non-toxicity, straightforward synthesis, and versatility as a platform for constructing hybrid materials. Especially, hybrids with metal nanoparticles offer the unique possibility of combining the catalytic, electronic, and optical properties of metal nanoparticles with PCN. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of PCN materials and their hybrids, emphasizing heterostructures with metal nanoparticles. We focus on recent advances encompassing synthetic strategies, design principles, photocatalytic applications, and charge-transfer mechanisms. We also discuss how the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect of some noble metals NPs (e.g. Au, Ag, and Cu), bimetallic compositions, and even non-noble metals NPs (e.g., Bi) synergistically contribute with PCN in light-driven transformations. Finally, we provide a perspective on the field, in which the understanding of the enhancement mechanisms combined with truly controlled synthesis can act as a powerful tool to the establishment of the design principles needed to take the field of photocatalysis with PCN to a new level, where the desired properties and performances can be planned in advance, and the target material synthesized accordingly.
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- Ivo F Teixeira
- Departamento de Química Fundamental, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Thomas J, K.S. A, S. R. Synthesis of Sm3+-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight. Catal Today 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2017.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Le TMO, Lam TH, Pham TN, Ngo TC, Lai ND, Do DB, Nguyen VM. Enhancement of Rhodamine B Degradation by Ag Nanoclusters-Loaded g-C₃N₄ Nanosheets. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:polym10060633. [PMID: 30966667 PMCID: PMC6403959 DOI: 10.3390/polym10060633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Revised: 06/03/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this paper, silver (Ag) nanoclusters-loaded graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) nanosheets are synthesized and their physical properties as well as photocatalytic activities are systematically investigated by different techniques. The existence of Ag atoms in the form of nanoclusters (NCs) rather than well-crystallized nanoparticles are evidenced by X-ray diffraction patterns, SEM images, and XPS spectra. The deposition of Ag nanoclusters on the surface of g-C₃N₄ nanosheets affect the crystal structure and slightly reduce the band gap energy of g-C₃N₄. The sharp decrease of photoluminescence intensity indicates that g-C₃N₄/Ag heterojunctions successfully prevent the recombination of photo-generated electrons and holes. The photocatalytic activities of as-synthesized photocatalysts are demonstrated through the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) solutions under Xenon lamp irradiation. It is demonstrated that the photocatalytic activity depends strongly on the molar concentration of Ag⁺ in the starting solution. The g-C₃N₄/Ag heterojunctions prepared from 0.01 M of Ag⁺ starting solution exhibit the highest photocatalytic efficiency and allow 100% degradation of RhB after being exposed for 60 min under a Xenon lamp irradiation, which is four times faster than that of pure g-C₃N₄ nanosheets.
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- Thi Mai Oanh Le
- Center for Nano Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam.
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- Center for Nano Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam.
- Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Phu Dien Road, North-Tu Liem District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam.
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- Center for Nano Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam.
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- Laboratoire de Photonique Quantiqueet Moléulaire, UMR 8537, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, Centrale Supélec, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, 61 avenue du Président Wilson, 94235 Cachan, France.
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- Center for Nano Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam.
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- Center for Nano Science and Technology, Faculty of Physics, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam.
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Li Y, Jin R, Li G, Liu X, Yu M, Xing Y, Shi Z. Preparation of phenyl group functionalized g-C3N4 nanosheets with extended electron delocalization for enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj00298c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Phenyl group functionalized g-C3N4 shows an improved light utilization and charges separation rate due to extended conjugation system, leading to a superior catalytic activity in a variety of photocatalytic systems.
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- Yunfeng Li
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
- Beijing 100871
- P. R. China
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- Jilin Academe of Fisheries Science
- Changchun 130033
- China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials
- Department of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative
- College of Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130022
- P. R. China
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Yang Y, Wang S, Li Y, Wang J, Wang L. Strategies for Efficient Solar Water Splitting Using Carbon Nitride. Chem Asian J 2017; 12:1421-1434. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201700540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Revised: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Yilong Yang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Beijing University of Technology; Beijing 100124 China
- Nanomaterials Centre; School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology; The University of Queensland; St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia
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- Nanomaterials Centre; School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology; The University of Queensland; St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Beijing University of Technology; Beijing 100124 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials; School of Materials Science and Engineering; Beijing University of Technology; Beijing 100124 China
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- Nanomaterials Centre; School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology; The University of Queensland; St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia
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Wang X, Tan F, Wang W, Qiao X, Qiu X, Chen J. Anchoring of silver nanoparticles on graphitic carbon nitride sheets for the synergistic catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 172:147-154. [PMID: 28068566 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.12.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2016] [Revised: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this paper, a facile process was developed for anchoring of silver nanoparticles on graphitic carbon nitride sheets (Ag/g-C3N4) with high catalytic activity for reduction of 4-nitrophenol. The morphology and structure of the as-prepared Ag/g-C3N4 composite were investigated by FESEM, TEM, XRD and XPS. The reaction mechanism and the reduction kinetics of 4-nitrophenol under different light irradiation were systematically studied. The results showed that the obtained Ag/g-C3N4 composite exhibited a much higher electro/photo catalytic activity and stability for reduction of 4-nitrophenol. Significantly, due to the synergistic effect and interaction between highly dispersed Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs, ∼7.2 nm) and lamellar g-C3N4, not only transfer of interfacial charge, but also the separation of photoinduced electrons occurred when the reaction was proceeded under light. In addition, the composite exhibited high stability and reusability during the cycling experiments. The results showed that the Ag/g-C3N4 composite is an effective and stable electro/photo catalyst for reduction of 4-nitrophenol.
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- Xiu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, PR China
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- Nanomaterials Research Center, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang, 330013, Jiangxi, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, PR China
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Mitra A, Howli P, Sen D, Das B, Chattopadhyay KK. Cu 2O/g-C 3N 4 nanocomposites: an insight into the band structure tuning and catalytic efficiencies. NANOSCALE 2016; 8:19099-19109. [PMID: 27824200 DOI: 10.1039/c6nr06837e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We demonstrate an easy and scalable room-temperature synthesis of Cu2O nanoparticle incorporated graphitic carbon nitride composites without the aid of any inert atmosphere. First principles calculations based upon density functional theory, in addition to the experimental validations, have been employed to investigate the electronic and optical properties of the nanocomposites. An insight into the band structure tunability, phase stabilisation and the dependancy of the catalytic properties of the nanocomposites upon the amount of Cu loading, in the form of Cu oxides, have been provided in this work.
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- Anuradha Mitra
- Department of Physics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India
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Ong WJ, Tan LL, Ng YH, Yong ST, Chai SP. Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)-Based Photocatalysts for Artificial Photosynthesis and Environmental Remediation: Are We a Step Closer To Achieving Sustainability? Chem Rev 2016; 116:7159-329. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.6b00075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4328] [Impact Index Per Article: 541.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Wee-Jun Ong
- Multidisciplinary
Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline,
School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia
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- Multidisciplinary
Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline,
School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia
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- Particles
and Catalysis Research Group (PARTCAT), School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Multidisciplinary
Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline,
School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia
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- Multidisciplinary
Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline,
School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia
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Sridharan K, Jang E, Park YM, Park TJ. Superior Photostability and Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles Coated with Ultrathin TiO
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Layers through Atomic‐Layer Deposition. Chemistry 2015; 21:19136-41. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201502876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Kishore Sridharan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588 (Republic of Korea)
- Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, P.O. Srinivasnagar, Mangaluru 575025 (India)
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- Department of Advanced Materials Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588 (Republic of Korea)
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- R&D Center, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Suwon 443‐742 (Republic of Korea)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588 (Republic of Korea)
- Department of Advanced Materials Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588 (Republic of Korea)
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Li Y, Li K, Yang Y, Li L, Xing Y, Song S, Jin R, Li M. Ultrathin g-C3 N4 Nanosheets Coupled with AgIO3 as Highly Efficient Heterostructured Photocatalysts for Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity. Chemistry 2015; 21:17739-47. [PMID: 26490265 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201502945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The photocatalytic activity of graphite-like carbon nitride (g-C3 N4 ) could be enhanced by heterojunction strategies through increasing the charge-separation efficiency. As a surface-based process, the heterogeneous photocatalytic process would become more efficient if a larger contact region existed in the heterojunction interface. In this work, ultrathin g-C3 N4 nanosheets (g-C3 N4 -NS) with much larger specific surface areas are employed instead of bulk g-C3 N4 (g-C3 N4 -B) to prepare AgIO3 /g-C3 N4 -NS nanocomposite photocatalysts. By taking advantage of this feature, the as-prepared composites exhibit remarkable performances for photocatalytic wastewater treatment under visible-light irradiation. Notably, the optimum photocatalytic activity of AgIO3 /g-C3 N4 -NS composites is almost 80.59 and 55.09 times higher than that of pure g-C3 N4 -B towards the degradation of rhodamine B and methyl orange pollutants, respectively. Finally, the stability and possible photocatalytic mechanism of the AgIO3 /g-C3 N4 -NS system are also investigated.
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- Yunfeng Li
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano, Functional Materials, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024 (P.R. China)
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022 (P.R. China)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano, Functional Materials, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024 (P.R. China)
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022 (P.R. China)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano, Functional Materials, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024 (P.R. China).
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022 (P.R. China)
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, (USA)
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- Center for Organized Matter Chemistry, School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TS (UK)
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