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Zhou M, Zhang C, He C, Li J, Ouyang T, Tang C, Zhong J. Novel BiOI/LaOXI〈IX〉 heterojunction with enhanced visible-light driven photocatalytic performance: unveiling the mechanism of interlayer electron transition. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:19450-19459. [PMID: 38973666 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp01195c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Improving visible light absorption plays an important role in the utilization of solar power for photocatalysis. Using first-principles calculations within the HSE06 functional, we propose that the semiconductor heterojunction BiOI/LaOXI〈IX〉 extends the optical absorption to the near-infrared range, boosts the absorption coefficient from 1.28 × 105 cm-1 to above 2.20 × 105 cm-1 in the visible light range, and increases the conversion efficiency of solar power up to 9.48%. The enhanced optical absorption derives from the significant interlayer transition and excitonic effect which benefit from polarized LaOXI with a flat band in the highest valence band (VB). In BiOI/LaOClI〈ICl 〉, the electrostatic potential difference (ΔΦ) modifies the band edge positions to meet the requirements for photocatalytic overall water splitting, while the polarized electric field (Ep) accelerates the separation of photogenerated carriers and regulates the overpotentials of photogenerated carriers following a direct Z-scheme strategy. In addition, BiOI/LaOXI〈IX〉 is dynamically and thermodynamically stable. Furthermore, only a low external potential is needed to drive the redox reaction. Our theoretical results suggest that BiOI/LaOXI〈IX〉 could be a potential photocatalyst for overall water splitting with enhanced visible light absorption.
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- Mengshi Zhou
- Hunan Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Energy Materials and Devices, Laboratory for Quantum Engineering and Micro-Nano Energy Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Hunan 411105, People's Republic of China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Energy Materials and Devices, Laboratory for Quantum Engineering and Micro-Nano Energy Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Hunan 411105, People's Republic of China.
- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255100, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Energy Materials and Devices, Laboratory for Quantum Engineering and Micro-Nano Energy Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Hunan 411105, People's Republic of China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Energy Materials and Devices, Laboratory for Quantum Engineering and Micro-Nano Energy Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Hunan 411105, People's Republic of China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Energy Materials and Devices, Laboratory for Quantum Engineering and Micro-Nano Energy Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Hunan 411105, People's Republic of China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Energy Materials and Devices, Laboratory for Quantum Engineering and Micro-Nano Energy Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Hunan 411105, People's Republic of China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Energy Materials and Devices, Laboratory for Quantum Engineering and Micro-Nano Energy Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Hunan 411105, People's Republic of China.
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She J, Tian C, Qing Y, Wu Y. Construction of a Wood Nanofiber-Bismuth Halide Photocatalyst and Catalytic Degradation Performance of Tetracycline from Aqueous Solutions. Molecules 2024; 29:3253. [PMID: 39064832 PMCID: PMC11279191 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29143253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Nanostructured bismuth oxide bromide (BiOBr) has attracted considerable attention as a visible light catalyst. However, its photocatalytic degradation efficiency is limited by its low specific surface area. In this study, a solvothermal approach was employed to synthesize BiOBr, which was subsequently loaded onto cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) to obtain a bismuth halide composite catalyst. The performance of this catalyst in the removal of refractory organic pollutants such as tetracycline (TC) from solutions under visible light excitation was examined. Our results indicate that BiOBr/CNF effectively removes TC from the solution under light conditions. At a catalyst dosage of 100 mg/L, the removal efficiency for TC (with an initial concentration of 100 mg/L) was 94.2%. This study elucidates the relationship between the microstructure of BiOBr/CNF composite catalysts and their improved photocatalytic activity, offering a new method for effectively removing pollutants from water.
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- Jiarong She
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (J.S.); (C.T.); (Y.Q.)
- Hunan Academy of Forestry, Changsha 410018, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (J.S.); (C.T.); (Y.Q.)
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (J.S.); (C.T.); (Y.Q.)
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (J.S.); (C.T.); (Y.Q.)
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Paengjun NK, Polshettiwar V, Ogawa M. Designed Nanoarchitectures of a BiOBr/BiOI Nanosheet Heterojunction Anchored on Dendritic Fibrous Nanosilica as Visible-Light Responsive Photocatalysts. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:11870-11883. [PMID: 38865140 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Heterojunctions, particularly those involving BiOBr/BiOI, have attracted significant attention in the field of photocatalysis due to their remarkable properties. In this study, a unique architecture of BiOBr/BiOI was designed to facilitate the rapid transfer of electrons and holes, effectively mitigating the recombination of electron-hole pairs. Accordingly, the BiOBr/BiOI nanosheet heterojunction was anchored on dendritic fibrous nanosilica (DFNS) by the immobilization of Bi2O3 nanodots in DFNS and the subsequent reaction with HBr and then HI vapors at room temperature. The 4 nm-Bi2O3 nanodots acted as a sacrificial template to form BiOX nanosheets by reaction with HX vapors (X = Br, I). The BiOBr/BiOI nanosheet heterojunction with the lateral size remained in the range of 90 to 110 nm and a thickness of 15 nm formed on DFNS, where the BiOBr:BiOI ratio in the product was controlled by the exposure time to HX vapors. The reaction sequence (HBr → HI vapors) was a key for the formation of BiOBr/BiOI nanosheet heterojunction with controlled composition. When the reaction of Bi2O3 nanodots with HI vapor was performed in the reverse sequence (HI→ HBr), the substitution of I- with Br- occurred to form BiOBr sheets on DFNS. The BiOBr/BiOI nanosheet heterojunction anchored on DFNS was used as a visible-light-driven photocatalyst for the decomposition of benzene in water under solar light, and its activity was superior to that of single BiOX nanosheets on DFNS.
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- Navarut Kan Paengjun
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), 555 Moo 1, Pa Yup Nai, Wang Chan, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Division of Chemical Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Homi Bhabha Road, Mumbai 400005, India
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), 555 Moo 1, Pa Yup Nai, Wang Chan, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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Liu J, Wang R, Shang Y, Zou X, Wu S, Zhong Q. Decorating of 2D indium oxide onto 2D bismuth oxybromide to enhance internal electric field and stimulate artificial photosynthesis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 663:21-30. [PMID: 38387183 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.172] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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CO2 photocatalytic reduction is an excellent strategy for promoting solar-to-chemical energy conversion and alleviating the severe environmental crisis. In this study, 2D indium oxide (IO) is decorated on 2D bismuth oxybromide (BOB) nanosheets to gain BOB/IO (BxIy) heterojunction. The optimal B3I1 composite affords a CO production rate of 54.2 μmol⋅g-1, about 2.2 times and 11.3 times higher than those of the pristine BOB and IO, respectively. The introduction of IO significantly enhances the internal electric field (IEF), leading to accelerated charge transfer and prolonged lifetime of the photogenerated carriers. In the BxIy composite, the BOB and IO serve as the electron acceptor and donor, respectively, facilitating the reduction of CO2 and oxidation of H2O. In-situ DRIFTs spectra are used to confirm the catalytic active sites and provide insights into the mechanism of CO2 photoreduction. The results suggest *COOH and *CO2- species played a crucial role in the formation of CO. This work presents a valuable perspective on understanding the charge transfer route and developing highly efficient photocatalysts for CO2 photoreduction.
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- Jingjing Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210094, PR China.
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Abbasi R, Gnayem H, Sasson Y. Photocatalytic-Driven Antiviral Activities of Heterostructured BiOCl 0.2Br 0.8 - BiOBr Semiconductors. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:18183-18190. [PMID: 38680376 PMCID: PMC11044170 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Numerous methods for eliminating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are being extensively examined in recent years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse effects on society. Photocatalysis is among the most encouraging solutions since it has the capacity to fully annihilate pathogens, surpassing conventional disinfecting methods. A heterostructured photocatalytic composite of (70%W BiOCl0.2Br0.8 with 30%W BiOBr) was prepared via a simple synthetic route that yielded microspheres ∼3-4 μm in diameter. The composite was evidenced to inactivate stubborn enveloped viruses. By utilizing scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, N2 sorption, and X-ray diffraction, the morphology and the chemical composition of the heterostructured composite was revealed. Full elimination of SARS-CoV-2 occurred 5 min following the light-activation of the photocatalytic mixture. Illumination absence bared a slower yet effective result of full viral decomposition at a time span of 25 min. A comparable efficacious outcome was observed in the study case of vesicular stomatitis virus with complete diminishing within 30 min of visible light exposure.
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- Razan Abbasi
- Casali Center of
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Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
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- Casali Center of
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Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
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- Casali Center of
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Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
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Xu T, Liu Y, You TQ, Bao J. Innovation of BiOBr/BiOI@Bi 5O 7I Ternary Heterojunction for Catalytic Degradation of Sodium P-Perfluorous Nonenoxybenzenesulfonate. TOXICS 2024; 12:298. [PMID: 38668521 PMCID: PMC11054398 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12040298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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As an alternative for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), sodium p-perfluorononyloxybenzene sulfonate (OBS) has been widely used in petroleum, fire-fighting materials, and other industries. In order to efficiently and economically remove OBS contaminations from water bodies, in this study, a ternary heterojunction was constructed by coupling BiOBr and BiOI@Bi5O7I for improving the redox capacity and carrier separation ability of the material and investigating the effect of the doping ratios of BiOBr and BiOI@ Bi5O7I on the performance of the catalysts. Furthermore, the effects on the degradation of OBS were also explored by adjusting different catalyst doping ratios, OBS concentrations, catalyst amounts, and pH values. It was observed that when the concentration of OBS was 50 mg/L, the amount of catalyst used was 0.5 g/L, and the pH was not changed. The application of BiOBr/BiOI@ Bi5O7I consisting of 25% BiOBr and 75% BiOI@ Bi5O7I showed excellent stability and adsorption degradation performance for OBS, and almost all of the OBS in the aqueous solution could be removed. The removal rate of OBS by BiOBr/BiOI@ Bi5O7I was more than 20% higher than that of OBS by BiOI@Bi5O7I and BiOBr when the OBS concentration was 100 mg/L. In addition, the reaction rate constants of BiOBr/BiOI@ Bi5O7I were 2.4 and 10.8 times higher than those of BiOI@ Bi5O7I and BiOBr, respectively. Therefore, the BiOBr/BiOI@ Bi5O7I ternary heterojunction can be a novel type of heterojunction for the efficient degradation of OBS in water bodies.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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Fang Q, Hong C, Liu Z, Pan Y, Lin J, Zheng J, Zhang J, Chen T, Ma X, Wu A. Oxygen Vacancy Defect Enhanced NIR-II Photothermal Performance of BiO xCl Nanosheets for Combined Phototherapy of Cancer Guided by Multimodal Imaging. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303200. [PMID: 38183410 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Narrow photo-absorption range and low carrier utilization are significant barriers that restrict the antitumor efficiency of 2D bismuth oxyhalide (BiOX, X = Cl, Br, I) nanosheets (NSs). Introducing oxygen vacancy (OV) defects can expand the absorption range and improve carrier utilization, which are crucial but also challenging. In this study, a series of BiOxCl NSs with different OV defect concentrations (x = 1, 0.7, 0.5) is developed, which shows full spectrum absorption and strong absorption in the second near-infrared region (NIR-II). Density functional theory calculations are utilized to calculate the crystal structure and density states of BiOxCl, which confirm that part of the carriers is separated by OV enhanced internal electric field to improve carrier utilization. The carriers without redox reaction can be trapped in the OV, leading to great majority of photo-generated carriers promoting the photothermal performance. Triggered by single NIR-II (1064 nm), BiOxCl NSs' bidirectional efficient utilization of carriers achieves synchronously combined phototherapy, leading to enhanced tumor ablation and multimodal diagnostic in vitro and vivo. It is thus believed that this work provides an innovative strategy to design and construct nanoplatforms of indirect band gap semiconductors for clinical phototheranostics.
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- Qianlan Fang
- Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, 315100, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
- Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
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- Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
- Department of Radiology, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
- Department of Radiology, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
- Ningbo Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
- Department of Radiology, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Department of Radiology, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, Ningbo, 315010, P. R. China
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- Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, China
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Sun X, Yang J. A Mini Review on Borate Photocatalysts for Water Decomposition: Synthesis, Structure, and Further Challenges. Molecules 2024; 29:1549. [PMID: 38611829 PMCID: PMC11013113 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071549] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The development of novel photocatalysts, both visible and UV-responsive, for water decomposition reactions is of great importance. Here we focused on the application of the borates as photocatalysts in water decomposition reactions, including water splitting reaction, hydrogen evolution half-reaction, and oxygen evolution half-reaction. In addition, the rates of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution by these borate photocatalysts in different water decomposition reactions were summarized. Further, the review summarized the synthetic chemistry and structural features of existing borate photocatalysts for water decomposition reactions. Synthetic chemistry mainly includes high-temperature solid-state method, sol-gel method, precipitation method, hydrothermal method, boric acid flux method, and high-pressure method. Next, we summarized the crystal structures of the borate photocatalysts, with a particular focus on the form of the B-O unit and metal-oxygen polyhedral in the borates, and used this to classify borate photocatalysts, which are rarely mentioned in the current photocatalysis literature. Finally, we analyzed the relationship between the structural features of the borate photocatalysts and photocatalytic performance to discuss the further challenges faced by the borate photocatalysts for water decomposition reactions.
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- Xiaorui Sun
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Inorganic Special Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Fuling, Chongqing 408100, China;
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Inorganic Special Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Fuling, Chongqing 408100, China;
- MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Optical and Electronic Materials and Devices, Guangxi Universities Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metal Oxide Electronic Functional Materials and Devices, Guilin 541004, China
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Sun Z, Amrillah T. Potential application of bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) when it meets light. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5079-5106. [PMID: 38379522 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06559f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) is a kind of typical two-dimensional (2D) material that has been increasingly developed alongside other 2D materials such as graphene, MXenes, and transition-metal dichalcogenide. However, its potential applications have not been widely whispered compared to those of other 2D materials. Using its distinctive properties, BiOI can be used for various applications, especially when it meets sunlight and other light-related electromagnetic waves. In this present review, we discuss the developments of BiOI and challenges in the applications for photodetector and light-assisted sensors, photovoltaic devices, optoelectronic logic devices, as well as photocatalysts. We start the discussion with a basic understanding and development of BiOI, crystal structure, and its properties. The synthesis and further development, such as green synthesis and its challenges in the synthesis-suited industry, as well as device integration, are also explained together with a plausible strategy to enhance the feasibility of BiOI for those various applications. We believe that the provided discussion and perspectives will not only promote BiOI to be one of the highly considered 2D materials but can also assist recent graduates in any materials science discipline and inform the senior scientists and industrial-based stakeholders of the latest advances in bismuth oxide and mixed-anion compounds.
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- Zaichun Sun
- School of Materials Science and Engineering & State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Nanotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Technology and Multidiscipline, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia.
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Li Y, Han D, Wang Z, Gu F. Double-Solvent-Induced Derivatization of Bi-MOF to Vacancy-Rich Bi 4O 5Br 2: Toward Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin in Water and HCHO Gas. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:7080-7096. [PMID: 38293772 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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MOF-derived photocatalytic materials have potential in degrading ciprofloxacin (CIP) in water and HCHO gas pollutants. Novel derivatization means and defect regulation are effective techniques for improving the performance of MOF-derived photocatalysis. Vacancy-rich Bi4O5Br2 (MBO-x) were derived in one step from Bi-MOF (CAU-17) by a modified double-solvent method. MBO-50 produced more oxygen vacancies due to the combined effect of the CAU-17 precursor and double solvents. The photocatalytic performance of MBO was evaluated by degrading CIP and HCHO. Thanks to the favorable morphology and vacancy structure, MBO-50 demonstrated the best photocatalytic efficiency, with 97.0% removal of CIP (20 mg L-1) and 90.1% removal of HCHO (6.5 ppm) at 60 min of light irradiation. The EIS Nyquist measurement, transient photocurrent response, photoluminescence spectra, and the calculation of energy band information indicated that the vacancy sites can effectively capture photoexcited electrons during the charge transfer process, thus limiting the recombination of electrons and holes, improving the energy band structure, and making it easier to produce superoxide anion radical (·O2-) and to degrade CIP and HCHO. The improvement of photocatalytic performance of MBO-50 in HCHO degradation due to the bromine vacancy generation and filling mechanism was discussed in detail. This work provides a promising new idea for the modulation of MOF-derived photocatalytic materials.
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- Yansheng Li
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Mora-Hernandez JM, Alfonso Herrera LA, Garay-Rodriguez LF, Torres-Martínez LM, Hernandez-Perez I. An enhanced photo(electro)catalytic CO 2 reduction onto advanced BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I) semiconductors and the BiOI-PdCu composite. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20605. [PMID: 37842589 PMCID: PMC10568340 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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The photoelectrocatalytic reduction of CO2 (CO2RR) onto bismuth oxyhalides (BiOX, X = Cl, Br, I) was studied through physicochemical and photoelectrochemical measurements. The successful synthesis of the BiOX compounds was carried out through a solvothermal methodology and confirmed by XRD measurements. The morphology was analyzed by SEM; meanwhile, area and pore size were determined through BET area measurements. BiOI and BiOCl present a lower particle size (3.15 and 2.71 μm, respectively); however, the sponge-like morphology presented by BiOI results in an increase in the BET area, which can enhance the catalytic activity of this semiconductor. In addition, DRS measurements allowed us to determine bandgap values of 1.9, 2.4, and 3.6 eV for BiOI, BiOBr, and BiOCl, respectively. Such results predict better visible light harvesting for BiOI. Photoelectrochemical measurements indicated that BiOX shows p-type semiconductor behavior, being the holes the majority charge carriers, making BiOI the most active material to carry out photoelectrocatalytic CO2RR. In the second stage, three different composites, BiOI-Pd, BiOI-Cu, and BiOI-PdCu, (BiOI-M; M = Pd, Cu, PdCu), were fabricated to study the influence of active metal nanoparticles (NP's) in the BiOI CO2RR activity. XRD measurements confirmed the interaction between BiOI and the metallic NP's, the three composites overpassed by 20% the BET area of pristine BiOI. Photoelectrochemical measurements indicate that all BiOI-metal composites are suitable materials to perform CO2 reduction in neutral media efficiently; however, the BiOI-PdCu composites surpassed the faradaic current of BiOI-Pd and BiOI-Cu at 0.85 V vs. RHE (3.15, 2.06 and 2.15 mA cm-2, respectively). BiOI-PdCu presented photoactivity to carry out the CO2 reduction evolving formic acid and acetic acid as the main products under visible-light irradiation.
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- J. Manuel Mora-Hernandez
- CONAHCYT - Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Departamento de Ecomateriales y Energía, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, C.P. 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Departamento de Ecomateriales y Energía, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, C.P. 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Departamento de Ecomateriales y Energía, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, C.P. 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Departamento de Ecomateriales y Energía, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, C.P. 66455, Mexico
- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, S.C. (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes No. 120. Complejo Ind. Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chih, C.P. 31136, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Departamento de Ecomateriales y Energía, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, C.P. 66455, Mexico
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He H, Liu C, Li M, Liu Y, Zhu R. Synergistic photocatalytic degradation mechanism of BiOCl xI 1-x-OVs based on oxygen vacancies and internal electric field-mediated solid solution. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 337:139281. [PMID: 37364642 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The easy recombination of photoexcited electron-hole pairs is a serious constraint for the application of photocatalysts. In this work, a range of BiOClxI1-x solid solutions with abundant oxygen vacancies (BiOClxI1-x-OVs) were synthesized. In particular, the optimal BiOCl0.5I0.5-OVs sample exhibited almost 100% removal of bisphenol A (BPA) within 45 min visible light exposure, which was 22.4, 3.1 and 4.5 times greater than BiOCl, BiOCl-OVs and BiOCl0.5I0.5, respectively. Besides, the apparent quantum yield of BPA degradation reaches 0.24%, better than some other photocatalysts. Benefiting from the synergism of oxygen vacancies and solid solution, BiOCl0.5I0.5-OVs gained an enhanced photocatalytic capacity. Oxygen vacancies induced an intermediate defective energy level in BiOClxI1-x-OVs materials, promoting the generation of photogenerated electrons and the molecular oxygen adsorption to produce more active oxygen radicals. Meanwhile, the fabricated solid solution structure enhanced the internal electric field between BiOCl layers, achieving rapid migration of photoexcited electrons and effective segregation of photoinduced charge carriers. Thus, this study provides a viable idea to solve the problems of poor visible light absorption of BiOCl-based photocatalysts and easy reorganization of electrons and holes in the photocatalysts.
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- Hao He
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mineralogy and Metallogeny, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mineral Physics and Materials, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Gao J, Xu P, Qiao L, Tao Y, Xiao Y, Qin H, Zhu Y, Zhang Y. Triplex DNA Helix Sensor Based on Reduced Graphene Oxide and Electrodeposited Gold Nanoparticles for Sensitive Lead(II) Detection. TOXICS 2023; 11:795. [PMID: 37755805 PMCID: PMC10536607 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11090795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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A triplex DNA electrochemical sensor based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and electrodeposited gold nanoparticles (EAu) was simply fabricated for Pb2+ detection. The glass carbon electrode (GCE) sequentially electrodeposited with rGO and EAu was further modified with a triplex DNA helix that consisted of a guanine (G)-rich circle and a stem of triplex helix based on T-A•T base triplets. With the existence of Pb2+, the DNA configuration which was formed via the Watson-Crick and Hoogsteen base pairings was split and transformed into a G-quadruplex. An adequate electrochemical response signal was provided by the signal indicator methylene blue (MB). The proposed sensor demonstrated a linear relationship between the differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) peak currents and the logarithm of Pb2+ concentrations from 0.01 to 100.00 μM with a detection limit of 0.36 nM. The proposed sensor was also tested with tap water, river and medical wastewater samples with qualified recovery and accuracy and represented a promising method for Pb2+ detection.
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- Jing Gao
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (J.G.); (P.X.); (L.Q.); (Y.T.); (Y.X.); (H.Q.)
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (J.G.); (P.X.); (L.Q.); (Y.T.); (Y.X.); (H.Q.)
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (J.G.); (P.X.); (L.Q.); (Y.T.); (Y.X.); (H.Q.)
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (J.G.); (P.X.); (L.Q.); (Y.T.); (Y.X.); (H.Q.)
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (J.G.); (P.X.); (L.Q.); (Y.T.); (Y.X.); (H.Q.)
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (J.G.); (P.X.); (L.Q.); (Y.T.); (Y.X.); (H.Q.)
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (J.G.); (P.X.); (L.Q.); (Y.T.); (Y.X.); (H.Q.)
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; (J.G.); (P.X.); (L.Q.); (Y.T.); (Y.X.); (H.Q.)
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Limpachanangkul P, Nimmmanterdwong P, Liu L, Hunsom M, Pruksathorn K, Piumsomboon P, Chalermsinsuwan B. Glycerol photocatalytic oxidation to higher value-added compounds via bismuth oxyhalide photocatalysts. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14936. [PMID: 37697062 PMCID: PMC10495431 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42246-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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Bismuth oxyhalides (BiOX) including BiOCl, BiOBr, and BiOI, were well synthesized using solvothermal technique and then used in the aqueous phase photooxidation of glycerol as a catalyst. The as-synthesized BiOBr could achieve the highest glycerol transformation of around 85.6% in 8 h under ultraviolet light (UV) irradiation among as-synthesized BiOXs. Moreover, the BiOBr/TiO2 heterojunction was also prepared through an ethylene glycol-assisted solvothermal process. This new BiOBr/TiO2 heterostructure exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity (97.4%) for the oxidation of glycerol compared with pure BiOBr (74%) under ultraviolet light irradiation at 6 h. This obtained behavior was confirmed by more produced OH• radicals of BiOBr/TiO2.
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- Paphada Limpachanangkul
- Fuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, Shandong, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- Fuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Fuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Fuels Research Center, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Center of Excellence On Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Wu Q, Lai X, Ji XH, Jiang H, Du P. Improved visible light triggered photocatalytic activities of BiOCl photocatalysts via a synergistic effect of doping and heterojunction engineering. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:22819-22831. [PMID: 37584164 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02381h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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To manipulate the photocatalytic activities of BiOCl photocatalysts, doping and heterojunction engineering are simultaneously adopted. Herein, the photocatalysts Sm3+-doped BiOCl and BiOCl:Sm3+@yg-C3N4 were designed, in which their phase structure, morphology, optical properties and photocatalytic activities were systematically discussed. Excited at 408 nm, red emissions are seen from Sm3+-doped BiOCl microplates and their intensities were impacted by doping content, reaching the maximum value when the Sm3+ content was 1 mol% and the involved concentration mechanism was dominated by quadrupole-quadrupole interaction. Through analyzing the degradation of TC, the visible light triggered photocatalytic behaviors of the resultant compounds were studied. Compared with BiOCl microplates, an improved TC removal ability was seen in Sm3+-doped BiOCl microplates and the products with a Sm3+ content of 0.5 mol% show the best performance. Moreover, through constructing the heterojunction with g-C3N4, the TC removal capacity was further enhanced and the BiOCl:Sm3+@60%g-C3N4 exhibits the optimal photocatalytic activity, which was also much better than that of the commercial SnO2 and TiO2. Accordingly, the ˙O2-, h+ and ˙OH active species were proven to contribute to the involved visible light driven photocatalytic mechanism. Furthermore, the separation and recombination of photogenerated carries via the Z-scheme transfer process in the designed heterojunction composites, led to splendid photocatalytic properties. Additionally, it was verified that the TC solution treated with synthesized compounds was nontoxic toward plant growth. Our findings may propose an available route to regulate the photocatalytic performance of the visible light driven photocatalysts.
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- Qian Wu
- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, 315211 Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, 315211 Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
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- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Catalysis, College of Chemical & Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, P. R. China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, 315211 Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, 315211 Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
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Mei H, Wang Z, Jin D, Zhang R, Wang X. Constructing BiOBr 1-xI x-y with Abundant Surface Br Vacancies for Excellent Visible-Light Photodegradation Capability of High-Concentration Refractory Contaminants. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:12822-12831. [PMID: 37525121 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Bismuth oxybromide (BiOBr) is a promising photocatalytic semiconductor material due to its unique hierarchical structure and band structure. However, its photocatalytic applications are restricted due to its narrow visible-light absorption range and poor photooxidation capability. In this study, BiOBr1-xIx-y with rich surface Br vacancies (BrVs-rich BiOBr1-xIx-y) was created via a facile indirect substitution strategy. Benefiting from the broadened visible-light response range and reduced recombination rate of photogenerated carriers, BiOBr1-xIx-y shows excellent visible-light photodegradation ability for high-concentration refractory contaminants, such as phenol, tetracycline, bisphenol A, rhodamine B, methyl orange, and even real wastewater. At the same time, the Br vacancies can regulate the band structure of BiOBr1-xIx-y and serve as trap states to promote charge separation, thus facilitating surface photoredox reactions. An in-depth investigation of the Br vacancy effect and photodegradation mechanism was conducted. This novel study revealed the significance of Br vacancies in enhancing the photocatalytic performance of BiOBr under visible light, providing a promising strategy for improving the utilization efficiency of sunlight in wastewater treatment.
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- Hao Mei
- School of Future Technology, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Future Technology, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Future Technology, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang 330031, China
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Lian Z, Wu F, Zi J, Li G, Wang W, Li H. Infrared Light-Induced Anomalous Defect-Mediated Plasmonic Hot Electron Transfer for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37418381 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c03990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Efficient utilization of infrared (IR) light, which occupies almost half of the solar energy, is an important but challenging task in solar-to-fuel transformation. Herein, we report the discovery of CuS@ZnS core@shell nanocrystals (CSNCs) with strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) characteristics in the IR light region showing enhanced photocatalytic activity in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). A unique "plasmon-induced defect-mediated carrier transfer" (PIDCT) at the heterointerfaces of the CSNCs divulged by time-resolved transient spectroscopy enables producing a high quantum yield of 29.2%. The CuS@ZnS CSNCs exhibit high activity and stability in H2 evolution under near-IR light irradiation. The HER rate of CuS@ZnS CSNCs at 26.9 μmol h-1 g-1 is significantly higher than those of CuS NCs (0.4 μmol h-1 g-1) and CuS/ZnS core/satellite heterostructured NCs (15.6 μmol h-1 g-1). The PIDCT may provide a viable strategy for the tuning of LSPR-generated carrier kinetics through controlling the defect engineering to improve photocatalytic performance.
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- Zichao Lian
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, United States
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, P. R. China
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Ya Z, Jiang X, Wang P, Cai J, Wang Q, Xie H, Xiang S, Wang T, Cai D. Template-Free Synthesis of Phosphorus-Doped g-C 3 N 4 Micro-Tubes with Hierarchical Core-Shell Structure for High-Efficient Visible Light Responsive Catalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2208254. [PMID: 36890786 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202208254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This work reports a new form of tubular g-C3 N4 that is featured with a hierarchical core-shell structure introduced with phosphorous elements and nitrogen vacancies. The core is self-arranged with randomly stacked g-C3 N4 ultra-thin nanosheets along the axial direction. This unique structure significantly benefits electron/hole separation and visible-light harvesting. A superior performance for the photodegradation of rhodamine B and tetracycline hydrochloride is demonstrated under low intensity visible light. This photocatalyst also exhibits an excellent hydrogen evolution rate (3631 µmol h-1 g-1 ) under visible light. Realizing this structure just requires the introduction of phytic acid into the solution of melamine and urea during hydrothermal treatment. In this complex system, phytic acid plays as the electron donor to stabilize melamine/cyanuric acid precursor via coordination interaction. Calcination at 550 °C directly renders the transformation of precursor into such hierarchical structure. This process is facile and shows the strong potential toward mass production for real applications.
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- Zongyang Ya
- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South PuZhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South PuZhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South PuZhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South PuZhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South PuZhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- Hangzhou Yanqu Information Technology Co., Ltd., Y2, 2nd Floor, Building 2, Xixi Legu Creative Pioneering Park, No. 712 Wen'er West Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310003, China
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- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South PuZhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- College of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South PuZhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South PuZhu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211816, China
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Sun Z, Qin S, Oka D, Zhang H, Fukumura T, Matsumoto Y, Mei B. Near-Ultraviolet Light-Driven Photocathodic Activity for (001)-Oriented BiOCl Thin Films Synthesized by Mist Chemical Vapor Deposition. Inorg Chem 2023. [PMID: 37257003 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c00466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Semitransparent and homogeneous bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) thin films with (001) preferred orientation were synthesized on polycrystalline Sn:In2O3-glass substrates by mist chemical vapor deposition. The films showed photocathodic activity even under near-ultraviolet light within the band gap due to the in-gap states induced by oxygen vacancies. Higher synthesis temperatures resulted in a significant increase of photocurrent density under ultraviolet light. While the longer lifetime of photocarriers led to an increase of internal quantum efficiency, the larger band-edge absorption significantly contributed to the higher external quantum efficiency.
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- Zaichun Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo 192-0397, Japan
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Chemistry and Material Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578, Japan
- Advanced Institute for Materials Research and Core Research Cluster, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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Yuan Z, Jiang Z. Applications of BiOX in the Photocatalytic Reactions. Molecules 2023; 28:4400. [PMID: 37298876 PMCID: PMC10254493 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I) families are a kind of new type of photocatalysts, which have attracted the attention of more and more researchers. The suitable band gaps and their convenient tunability via the change of X elements enable BiOX to adapt to many photocatalytic reactions. In addition, because of their characteristics of the unique layered structure and indirect bandgap semiconductor, BiOX exhibits excellent separation efficiency of photogenerated electrons and holes. Therefore, BiOX could usually demonstrate fine activity in many photocatalytic reactions. In this review, we will present the various applications and modification strategies of BiOX in photocatalytic reactions. Finally, based on a good understanding of the above issues, we will propose the future directions and feasibilities of the reasonable design of modification strategies of BiOX to obtain better photocatalytic activity toward various photocatalytic applications.
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang 261061, China
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Lite MC, Constantinescu R, Tănăsescu EC, Kuncser A, Romanițan C, Mihaiescu DE, Lacatusu I, Badea N. Phytochemical Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antimicrobial Investigation on Cotton and Wool Textiles. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16113924. [PMID: 37297058 DOI: 10.3390/ma16113924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The use of bio-based reagents for silver nanoparticle (AgNP) production has gained much attention among researchers as it has paved the way for environmentally friendly approaches at low cost for synthesizing nanomaterials while maintaining their properties. In this study, Stellaria media aqueous extract was used for silver nanoparticle phyto-synthesis, and the resulting treatment was applied to textile fabrics to test its antimicrobial properties against bacteria and fungi strains. The chromatic effect was also established by determining the L*a*b* parameters. For optimizing the synthesis, different ratios of extract to silver precursor were tested using UV-Vis spectroscopy to observe the SPR-specific band. Moreover, the AgNP dispersions were tested for their antioxidant properties using chemiluminescence and TEAC methods, and the phenolic content was evaluated by the Folin-Ciocâlteu method. For the optimal ratio, values of average size, 50.11 ± 3.25 nm, zeta potential, -27.10 ± 2.16 mV, and polydispersity index, 0.209, were obtained via the DLS technique and zeta potential measurements. AgNPs were further characterized by EDX and XRD techniques to confirm their formation and by microscopic techniques to evaluate their morphology. TEM measurements revealed cvasi-spherical particles with sizes in the range of 10-30 nm, while SEM images confirmed their uniform distribution on the textile fiber surface.
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- Mihaela Cristina Lite
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
- National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather-INCDTP, Lucretiu Patrascanu 16, 030508 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 405A, Magurele, 077125 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies, Erou Iancu Nicolae 126A, 077190 Voluntari, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Zhang JX, Zhao ZY. Comparative Analysis of the Interfacial Structure and Properties of BiOX/BiOY (X, Y = F, Cl, Br, and I) Heterostructures through DFT Calculations. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:8397-8406. [PMID: 37179491 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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This study focuses on the systematic investigation of the microstructure, interfacial energy, and electronic structure of six BiOX/BiOY heterostructures constructed using four bismuth oxyhalide materials. Utilizing density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the study provides fundamental insights into the interfacial structure and properties of these heterostructures. The results indicate that the formation energies of BiOX/BiOY heterostructures decrease in the order of BiOF/BiOI, BiOF/BiOBr, BiOF/BiOCl, BiOCl/BiOBr, BiOBr/BiOI, and BiOCl/BiOI. BiOCl/BiBr heterostructures were found to have the lowest formation energy and were the most easily formed. Conversely, the formation of BiOF/BiOY heterostructures was observed to be unstable and difficult to achieve. Furthermore, the interfacial electronic structure analysis revealed that BiOCl/BiOBr, BiOCl/BiOI, and BiOBr/BiOI displayed opposite electric fields that facilitated electron-hole pair separation. Therefore, these research findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying the formation of BiOX/BiOY heterostructures and present theoretical guidance for the design of innovative and efficient photocatalytic heterostructures, with an emphasis on BiOCl/BiOBr heterostructures. This study highlights the advantages of distinctively layered BiOX materials and their heterostructures, which offer a wide range of band gap values, and demonstrates their potential for various research and practical applications.
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- Jia-Xin Zhang
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, People's Republic of China
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Yuan Z, Zhu X, Gao Q, Jiang Z. Light Control-Induced Oxygen Vacancy Generation and In Situ Surface Heterojunction Reconstruction for Boosting CO 2 Reduction. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104057. [PMID: 37241798 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The weak adsorption of CO2 and the fast recombination of photogenerated charges harshly restrain the photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency. The simultaneous catalyst design with strong CO2 capture ability and fast charge separation efficiency is challenging. Herein, taking advantage of the metastable characteristic of oxygen vacancy, amorphous defect Bi2O2CO3 (named BOvC) was built on the surface of defect-rich BiOBr (named BOvB) through an in situ surface reconstruction progress, in which the CO32- in solution reacted with the generated Bi(3-x)+ around the oxygen vacancies. The in situ formed BOvC is tightly in contact with the BOvB and can prevent the further destruction of the oxygen vacancy sites essential for CO2 adsorption and visible light utilization. Additionally, the superficial BOvC associated with the internal BOvB forms a typical heterojunction promoting the interface carriers' separation. Finally, the in situ formation of BOvC boosted the BOvB and showed better activity in the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 into CO (three times compared to that of pristine BiOBr). This work provides a comprehensive solution for governing defects chemistry and heterojunction design, as well as gives an in-depth understanding of the function of vacancies in CO2 reduction.
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- Zhimin Yuan
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang 261061, China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang 261061, China
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Zhou L, Zhu X, Yang J, Cai L, Zhang L, Jiang H, Ruan H, Chen J. Deciphering the photoactive species-directed antibacterial mechanism of bismuth oxychloride with modulated nanoscale thickness. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 333:117411. [PMID: 36758401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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As an environmentally benign disinfection strategy, photocatalytic bacterial inactivation using nanoparticles involves photogenerated reactive species that cause cellular oxidative stress. Rationalising the structural performance of photocatalysts for the practical uses such as wastewater treatment has attracted significant attention; however, the contribution of reactive species to their photocatalytic antibacterial activities at the molecular and transcriptomic levels remains unclear. In this study, nontoxic bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) photocatalysts with different nanoscale thicknesses, including nanosheets (Ns, ∼5.4 nm), nanoplates (Np, ∼1.8 nm), and ultra-nanosheets (Uns, ∼1.1 nm), were synthesised under hydrothermal conditions. Among the three samples, BiOCl Uns exhibited the most effective photocatalytic degradation efficiency with the calculated apparent rate constant of 0.0294 min-1, ∼4 times faster than that of Ns, whereas BiOCl Ns possessed the most pronounced bactericidal effect (5.4 log inactivation). Such findings indicate the distinct role of the photoactive species responsible for photocatalytic bacterial inactivation. Moreover, transcriptome analysis of Escherichia coli after photocatalytic treatment revealed that the underlying photocatalytic antibacterial mechanism at the genetic expression level involves cellular component biosynthesis, energy metabolism, and material transportation. Notably, the differences between BiOCl Ns and BiOCl Uns were significantly enriched in purine metabolism. Therefore, the cost-effective preparation of BiOCl nanosheets with nanoscale thickness-modulated photocatalytic antibacterial activity has remarkable potential for sustainable environmental and biomedical applications.
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- Liuzhu Zhou
- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, 211166, Nanjing, China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, 123 Tianfei Lane, Nanjing, 210004, China.
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- Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China; The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, 211166, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Antibody Drug, Key Laboratory of Antibody Technique of National Health Commission, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, China.
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Bai X, Luan J, Song T, Sun H, Dai Y, Yu J, Tian H. Chitosan-Grafted Carbon Oxynitride Nanoparticles: Investigation of Photocatalytic Degradation and Antibacterial Activity. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15071688. [PMID: 37050302 PMCID: PMC10096967 DOI: 10.3390/polym15071688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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In this work, a series of chitosan (CS)-grafted carbon oxynitride (OCN) nanoparticles (denoted as CS-OCN) were successfully synthesized for the first time by thermal polycondensation and subsequent esterification. The structure and photocatalytic performance of CS-OCN nanoparticles were investigated. The XPS spectra of CS-OCN-3 showed the presence of amino bonds. The optimal photocatalytic degradation efficiency of the synthesized CS-OCN-3 could reach 94.3% within 390 min, while the photocurrent response intensity was about 150% more than that of pure OCN. The improved photocatalytic performance may be mainly attributed to the enhanced photogenerated carrier’s separation and transportation and stronger visible light response after CS grafting. In addition, the inhibition diameter of CS-OCN-3 reached 23 mm against E. coli within 24 h under visible light irradiation, exhibiting excellent photocatalytic bactericidal ability. The results of bacterial inhibition were supported by absorbance measurements (OD600) studies of E. coli. In a word, this work provided a rational design of an efficient novel metal-free photocatalyst to remove bacterial contamination and accelerate the degradation of organic dyes.
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Sun Z, Zhang H, Mei B. Enhanced Charge Separation and Transfer Efficiency of BiOI with the Dominantly Exposed (102) Facet for Sensitive Photoelectrochemical Photodetection. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:5512-5519. [PMID: 36972399 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c04523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Bismuth oxyiodide (BiOI) has attracted much attention as a kind of novel functional material because of its highly anisotropic crystal structure and promising optical properties. However, the low photoenergy conversion efficiency of BiOI highly limits its practical applications owing to its poor charge transport. Tailoring the crystallographic orientation has emerged as an effective way to modulate the charge transport efficiency, while there is nearly no report on BiOI. In this study, (001)- and (102)-oriented BiOI thin films were synthesized for the first time with mist chemical vapor deposition at atmospheric pressure. The photoelectrochemical response for the (102)-oriented BiOI thin film was much better than that of the (001)-oriented thin film, owing to the enhanced charge separation and transfer efficiency. The intensive surface band bending and larger donor density for (102)-oriented BiOI were the main origins of the efficient charge transport. Besides, the BiOI-based photoelectrochemical-type photodetector exhibited excellent photodetection performance with a high responsivity of 78.33 mA W-1 and a detectivity of 4.61 × 1011 Jones for visible light. This work provided fundamental insights into anisotropic electrical and optical properties in BiOI, which would be beneficial for the design of bismuth mixed-anion compound-based photoelectrochemical devices.
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- Zaichun Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Chemistry and Material Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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Zhao W, Wang H, Wang H, Zhang D, Wang Q, Zhong Q, Shang D. Construction of a TiO 2/BiOCl heterojunction for enhanced solar photocatalytic oxidation of nitric oxide. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:4862-4872. [PMID: 36942463 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt00082f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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TiO2/BiOCl heterojunction photocatalysts with different molar ratios (Ti : Bi) were synthesized by a simple solvothermal method. Various spectroscopic techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), nitrogen adsorption-desorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), photoluminescence (PL) and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS) were used to characterize the prepared photocatalysts. The photocatalytic activity of the catalysts was investigated by removing low concentrations of nitrogen oxides. The characterization results show that the TiO2/BiOCl composite photocatalyst exhibits superior visible light response performance than pure BiOCl and TiO2. The optimized TiO2/BiOCl heterojunction with a Ti : Bi molar ratio of 4 : 1 has the best photocatalytic performance. The removal rate of nitrogen oxides of the composite photocatalyst can reach 75%, which is 2.34 times higher than that of pure BiOCl. The observed photocatalytic degradation activity of nitrogen oxides outperforms current state-of-the-art functional photocatalysts. The TiO2/BiOCl composite photocatalyst has a larger specific surface area, stronger visible light absorption and higher charge separation efficiency compared to other control samples, which contribute to the enhanced photocatalytic activity. The experimental results indicate that the combination of TiO2 with BiOCl is a promising technique to design visible light-responsive photocatalysts.
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- Wei Zhao
- School of Energy & Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P.R. China.
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- School of Energy & Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P.R. China.
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- School of Energy & Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P.R. China.
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- School of Energy & Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P.R. China.
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- School of Energy & Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P.R. China.
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- Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, P.R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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Sun Y, Younis SA, Kim KH, Kumar V. Potential utility of BiOX photocatalysts and their design/modification strategies for the optimum reduction of CO 2. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 863:160923. [PMID: 36543271 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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As an effective means to efficiently control the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), photo-conversion of CO2 into solar fuels (or their precursors) is meaningful both as an option to generate cleaner energy and to alleviate global warming. In this regard, bismuth oxyhalide (BiOX, where X = Cl, Br, and I) semiconductors have sparked considerable interest due to their multiple merits (e.g., visible light-harvesting, efficient charge carriers separation, and excellent chemical stability). In this review, the fundamental aspects of BiOX-based photocatalysts are discussed in relation to their modification strategies and associated reduction mechanisms of CO2 to help expand their applicabilities. In this context, their performance is also evaluated in terms of the key performance metrics (e.g., quantum efficiency (QE), space-time yield (STY), and figure of merit (FoM)). Accordingly, the morphology design of BiOX materials is turned out as one of the most efficient strategies for the maximum yield of CO while the introduction of heterojunctions into BiOX materials was more suitable for CH4 formation. As such, the adoption of the proper modification approach is recommended for efficient conversion of CO2.
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- Yang Sun
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04673, Republic of Korea; Analysis and Evaluation Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Nasr City, Cairo 11727, Egypt
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04673, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147004, India.
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Chen K, Huang Y, Huang M, Zhu Y, Tang M, Bi R, Zhu M. Crystal facet and Na-doping dual engineering ultrathin BiOCl nanosheets with efficient oxygen activation for enhanced photocatalytic performance. RSC Adv 2023; 13:4729-4745. [PMID: 36760302 PMCID: PMC9900602 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra08003f] [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: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) based on semiconductors offers a sustainable and promising way for environmental remediation. However, the photocatalytic performance currently suffers from weak light-harvesting ability, rapid charge combination and a lack of accessible reactive sites. Ultrathin two-dimensional (2D) materials are ideal candidates to overcome these problems and become hotpots in the research fields. Herein, we demonstrate an ultrathin (<4 nm thick) Na-doped BiOCl nanosheets with {001} facets (Na-BOC-001) fabricated via a facile bottom-up approach. Because of the synergistic effect of highly exposed active facets and optimal Na doping on the electronic and crystal structure, the Na-BOC-001 showed an upshifted conduction band (CB) with stronger reduction potential for O2 activation, more defective surface for enhanced O2 adsorption, as well as the highest visible-light driven charge separation and transfer ability. Compared with the bulk counterparts (BOC-010 and BOC-001), the largest amount of active species and the best photocatalytic performance for the tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) degradation were achieved for the Na-BOC-001 under visible-light irradiation, even though it had slightly weaker visible-light absorption ability. Moreover, the effect of the Na doping and crystal facet on the possible pathways for TC degradation was investigated. This work offers a feasible and economic strategy for the construction of highly efficient ultrathin 2D materials.
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- Kunyu Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P. R. China
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- College of Materials and New Energy, South China Normal UniversityShanwei 516625P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P. R. China .,College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter Exeter EX4 4QF UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P. R. China .,Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P. R. China
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Wang J, Jin D, Mei H, Lin Q, Zhang R, Wang X. In Situ Construction of BiO(ClBr) (1-x)/2I x-n Solid Solution with Appropriate Surface Iodine Vacancies for Synergistically Boosting Visible-Light Photo-Oxidation Capability. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:1539-1548. [PMID: 36642893 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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A proposed BiO(ClBr)(1-x)/2Ix-n solid solution containing abundant iodine vacancies has been constructed through a facile solvothermal treatment strategy. Fascinatingly, the iodine-vacancy BiO(ClBr)(1-x)/2Ix-n solid solution exhibits an outstanding visible-light photocatalytic degradation property for the environmentally hazardous pollutants of methyl orange, tetracycline, and phenol solutions, which is credited to the synergistic effect of iodine vacancies and the solid solution. By manipulating the molar ratios of Cl, Br, and I, the band structure of the solid solution attained is controlled, enabling the samples to maximize the harvest of visible light and to possess strong oxidation features. More importantly, the construction of iodine vacancies is bound to modulate the local surface atomic structure and promotes the efficiency of the separation of photogenerated carriers. Given these, the microstructure and physicochemical and photoelectrochemical properties of the photocatalysts are fully characterized in a series. In addition, the iodine-vacancy BiO(ClBr)(1-x)/2Ix-n solid solution has a stable crystal structure that permits favorable recyclability even after multiple cycles of degradation. This study sheds light on the significance of the simultaneous existence of vacancy and the solid solution for the enhanced performance of photocatalysts and opens up new insights for sustainable solar-chemical energy conversion.
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- Jintao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang330031, China
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- School of Future Technology, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang330031, China
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- School of Future Technology, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Environment and Energy Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, 999# Xuefu Road, Nanchang330031, China
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Yan R, Liu X, Zhang H, Ye M, Wang Z, Yi J, Gu B, Hu Q. Carbon Quantum Dots Accelerating Surface Charge Transfer of 3D PbBiO 2I Microspheres with Enhanced Broad Spectrum Photocatalytic Activity-Development and Mechanism Insight. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1111. [PMID: 36770117 PMCID: PMC9918922 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The development of a highly efficient, visible-light responsive catalyst for environment purification has been a long-standing exploit, with obstacles to overcome, including inefficient capture of near-infrared photons, undesirable recombination of photo-generated carriers, and insufficient accessible reaction sites. Hence, novel carbon quantum dots (CQDs) modified PbBiO2I photocatalyst were synthesized for the first time through an in-situ ionic liquid-induced method. The bridging function of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide ([Bmim]I) guarantees the even dispersion of CQDs around PbBiO2I surface, for synchronically overcoming the above drawbacks and markedly promoting the degradation efficiency of organic contaminants: (i) CQDs decoration harness solar photons in the near-infrared region; (ii) particular delocalized conjugated construction of CQDs strength via the utilization of photo-induced carriers; (iii) π-π interactions increase the contact between catalyst and organic molecules. Benefiting from these distinguished features, the optimized CQDs/PbBiO2I nanocomposite displays significantly enhanced photocatalytic performance towards the elimination of rhodamine B and ciprofloxacin under visible/near-infrared light irradiation. The spin-trapping ESR analysis demonstrates that CQDs modification can boost the concentration of reactive oxygen species (O2•-). Combined with radicals trapping tests, valence-band spectra, and Mott-Schottky results, a possible photocatalytic mechanism is proposed. This work establishes a significant milestone in constructing CQDs-modified, bismuth-based catalysts for solar energy conversion applications.
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Chilivery R, Zhang R, Chen G, Yao D, Fan D, Lu F, Song Y. Facile in situ construction of novel hybrid 3D-BiOCl@PDA heterostructures with vacancy induced charge transfer for efficient visible light driven photocatalysis and antibacterial activity. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Dong W, Liang E, Zhang Q, Li R, Wang Y, Liu J, Zhang X, Wang Y, Fan C. Controllable Synthesis of BiOCl with Z-Scheme (001)/(110) Facet Homojunction and their Photocatalytic Killing Effect on HePG2 Cells in vitro. Photochem Photobiol 2023; 99:83-91. [PMID: 35614843 DOI: 10.1111/php.13657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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In this study, a set of BiOCl with controllable ratios of (001) and (110) facets was prepared by adjusting the content of diethylene glycol (DEG) during the preparation process. The degradation experiment of bisphenol A (BPA) shows that under simulated sunlight, when the ratio of (001) to (110) is 0.61, BiOCl (BOC-2) has the best degradation activity, which can degrade 96.2% BPA within 20 min. After theoretical calculations and experimental characterization, a Z-scheme (001)/(110) facet homojunction is proposed. Then, three typical samples were selected to test the biological toxicity of HepG2 cells and the activity of killing HepG2 cells under ultraviolet light conditions. Studies have found that exposed facets play a more important role in the biotoxicity of BiOCl to cells; with a (001)/(110) ratio of 0.61, BOC-2 exhibits excellent endocytosis and phototoxicity but no obvious dark cytotoxicity, while with a (001)/(110) ratio of 0.15, BiOCl (BOC-4) has poor endocytosis and strong cytotoxicity under dark conditions. Through reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay detection, the process of photocatalytic killing cells of BOC-2 more looks like an apoptosis mechanism, while BOC-4 mainly causes cell necrosis.
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- Wei Dong
- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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Amouzad S, Monadi N. Sensitization of Magnetite@SiO2@TiO2 by cobalt sulfophthalocyanine and investigation of photocatalytic activity of oxygen evolution under visible light. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.110401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Wang L, Ren X, Chen L, Mao H, Gao D, Zhou Y. Constructing recyclable photocatalytic BiOBr/Ag nanowires/cotton fabric for efficient dye degradation under visible light. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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He R, Wang Z, Deng F, Li X, Peng Y, Deng Y, Zou J, Luo X, Liu X. Tunable Bi-bridge S-scheme Bi2S3/BiOBr heterojunction with oxygen vacancy and SPR effect for efficient photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) and industrial electroplating wastewater treatment. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Zhang Y, Qi S, Yu J, Zhang R, Liu X, Zhang K. Theoretical Study on two Direct Z‐scheme Heterostructure Photocatalysts for Efficient Photohydrolysis and Catalytic Oxidation of Formaldehyde, CdS/BiOF and g‐C
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- Yiming Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin University of Science and Technology Harbin China 150040
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin University of Science and Technology Harbin China 150040
- School of Artificial Intelligence Liangjiang Chongqing University of Technology Chongqing China 400054
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- School of Artificial Intelligence Liangjiang Chongqing University of Technology Chongqing China 400054
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin University of Science and Technology Harbin China 150040
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin University of Science and Technology Harbin China 150040
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin University of Science and Technology Harbin China 150040
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin University of Science and Technology Harbin China 150040
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ZnO/Cu 2O/g-C 3N 4 heterojunctions with enhanced photocatalytic activity for removal of hazardous antibiotics. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12644. [PMID: 36643305 PMCID: PMC9834774 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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In view of the environmental pollution caused by antibiotics, the creation of an efficient photocatalytic material is an effectual way to carry out water remediation. Herein, we developed a smart strategy to synthesize ZnO/Cu2O/g-C3N4 heterojunction photocatalysts for the photodegradation of hazardous antibiotics by one-pot synthesis method. In this system, the Cu2O nanoparticles with electrons reducing capacity were coupled with g-C3N4 composites. The photocarriers were generated from the electric field of type Ⅰ heterojunction between ZnO and g-C3N4 and type Ⅱ heterojunction between Cu2O and g-C3N4. ZnO as a co-catalyst was doped to Cu2O/g-C3N4 catalyst system for removal of broad-spectrum antibiotics with the condition of visible light to protect Cu2O from photocorrosion, which thereby accelerated photocatalytic reactivity. Benefiting by new p-n-n heterojunction, the resulting ZnO/Cu2O/g-C3N4 composites had an excellent degradation performance of broad-spectrum antibiotics such as tetracycline (TC), chlortetracycline (CTC), oxytetracycline (OTC) and ciprofloxacin (CIP), the degradation of which were 98.79%, 99.5%, 95.35% and 73.53%. In particular, ZnO/Cu2O/g-C3N4 photocatalysts showed a very high degradation rate of 98.79% for TC in first 30 min under visible light, which was 1.35 and 10.62 times higher than that of Cu2O/g-C3N4 and g-C3N4, respectively. This work gives a fresh visual aspect for simultaneously solving the instability deficiencies of traditional photocatalysts and improving photocatalytic performance.
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Sun C, Hu J, Wu L, Xia Q, Jiao F. Construction of a Novel Visible-Light-Driven Z-Scheme NiAl-LDH Modified (BiO) 2CO 3 Heterostructure for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation Antibiotics Performance in Natural Water Bodies. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Chun Sun
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha410083, China
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Sharma N, Saszet K, Szabó T, Karajz D, Szilágyi IM, Garg S, Pap Z, Hernadi K. Demonstration of effectiveness: plant extracts in the tuning of BiOX photocatalysts' activity. Catal Today 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2022.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Sun J, Jiang C, Wu Z, Liu Y, Sun S. A review on the progress of the photocatalytic removal of refractory pollutants from water by BiOBr-based nanocomposites. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136107. [PMID: 35998730 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Organic matters from various sources such as the manufacturing, agricultural, and pharmaceuticals industries is continuously discharged into water bodies, leading to increasingly serious water pollution. Photocatalytic technology is a clean and green advanced oxidation process, that can successfully decompose various organic pollutants into small inorganic molecules such as carbon dioxide and water under visible light irradiation. Bismuth oxybromide (BiOBr) is an attractive visible light photocatalyst with good photocatalytic performance, suitable forbidden bandwidth, and a unique layered structure. However, the rapid combination of the electron-hole pairs generated in BiOBr leads to low photocatalytic activity, which limits its photocatalytic performance. Due to its unique electronic structure, BiOBr can be coupled with a variety of different functional materials to improve its photocatalytic performance. In this paper, We present the morphologically controllable BiOBr and its preparation process with the influence of raw materials, additives, solvents, synthesis methods, and synthesis conditions. Based on this, we propose design synthesis considerations for BiOBr-based nanocomplexes in four aspects: structure, morphology and crystalline phase, reduction of electron-hole pair complexation, photocorrosion resistance, and scale-up synthesis. The literature on BiOBr-based nanocomposites in the last 10 years (2012-2022) are summarized into seven categories, and the mechanism of enhanced photocatalytic activity of BiOBr-based nanocomposites is reviewed. Moreover, the applications of BiOBr-based nanocomposites in the fields of degradation of dye wastewater, antibiotic wastewater, pesticide wastewater, and phenol-containing wastewater are reviewed. Finally, the current challenges and prospects of BiOBr-based nanocomposites are briefly described. In general, this paper reviews the construction of BiOBr-based nanocomposites, the mechanism of photocatalytic activity enhancement and its research status and application prospects in the degradation of organic pollutants.
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- Julong Sun
- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China.
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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- School of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province, Changsha 410114, PR China
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A bifunctional-iodine coordination bismuth crystallization material: excellent photocatalytic and adsorption properties as well as mechanism investigation. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Guan C, Hou T, Nie W, Zhang Q, Duan L, Zhao X. Facet synergy dominant Z-scheme transition in BiOCl with enhanced 1O 2 generation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135663. [PMID: 35835240 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BiOCl powders with different morphology were obtained through self-assembling. Their photocatalytic performance was tested through degradation of organic dye and mechanism of photocatalytic for obtained samples were investigated. Relevant characterization demonstrated that facet synergy was a main reason of photocatalytic performance promotion due to changed facet exposure and proportion under self-assembling. Theory and experimental analysis manifested that synergistic facet stimulated Z scheme transition in samples with lower (001) facet proportion, which provided favorable condition of 1O2 generation and simultaneously generated prominent charge separation. This work unveiled the facet synergy dominant photocatalytic performance improvement in self-assembling system of BiOCl and verified decisive role of facet proportion in constructing Z-scheme facet junction, which also prompted possibility of improving 1O2 generation through facet engineering under self-assembling.
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- Chongshang Guan
- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary Conditions, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Structures and Properties, Department of Applied Physics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary Conditions, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Structures and Properties, Department of Applied Physics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary Conditions, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Structures and Properties, Department of Applied Physics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary Conditions, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Structures and Properties, Department of Applied Physics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary Conditions, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Structures and Properties, Department of Applied Physics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry Under Extraordinary Conditions, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Structures and Properties, Department of Applied Physics, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang Z, Wang Y, Gao P, Feng L, Zhang L, Liu Y, Du Z. Visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of ofloxacin by BiOBr nanocomposite modified with oxygen vacancies and N-doped CQDs: Enhanced photodegradation performance and mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135976. [PMID: 35944686 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers and weak light absorption capacity are two major challenges for bismuth-based photocatalysts. Here, N-CQDs/BiO1-xBr micro-flower photocatalysts with the visible-light activity were fabricated through the ethylene glycol solvothermal method for the first time, and oxygen vacancies (OVs) and N-doped carbon quantum dots (N-CQDs) were simultaneously introduced on the surface of BiOBr. OVs were introduced to form defective BiOBr (BiO1-xBr). N-CQDs and BiO1-xBr formed a strong binding effect. Then, the composition, morphology, crystal structure and photoelectric property of photocatalysts were studied, and the mechanism and pathway of ofloxacin (OFL) photodegradation were studied. N-CQDs/BiO1-xBr-4 was a micro-flower composed of nanosheets with a thickness of about 60 nm, this structure produced multiple light reflections. Photoelectrochemical analysis confirmed that the synergistic effect of OVs and N-CQDs significantly promoted the electron-hole separation (3 times vs BiOBr) and enhanced the light absorption range (Eg = 2.96 eV vs 3.24 eV). Meanwhile, the removal rate of OFL by N-CQDs/BiO1-xBr-4 was 6 times higher than that by BiOBr (Kobs of N-CQDs/BiO1-xBr-4 was 32 times higher than that of BiOBr). Electron spin resonances analysis and radical quenching experiments showed that ·O2- and h+ played dominant roles in the OFL photodegradation system, and their contribution rates were 89.84% and 70.31%, respectively. There were main degradation pathways for OFL, including oxidation, dealkylation, hydroxylation and decarboxylation. This study explored the synergistic and complementary effects between OVs and N-CQDs, and provided a promising strategy for the photodegradation of toxic antibiotics by visible-light-driven photocatalysts.
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- Zijing Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, Engineering Research Center for Water Pollution Source Control and Eco-remediation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, Engineering Research Center for Water Pollution Source Control and Eco-remediation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, Engineering Research Center for Water Pollution Source Control and Eco-remediation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, Engineering Research Center for Water Pollution Source Control and Eco-remediation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, Engineering Research Center for Water Pollution Source Control and Eco-remediation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, Engineering Research Center for Water Pollution Source Control and Eco-remediation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, Engineering Research Center for Water Pollution Source Control and Eco-remediation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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Liu L, Ouyang P, Li Y, Duan Y, Dong F, Lv K. Insight into the mechanism of deep NO photo-oxidation by bismuth tantalate with oxygen vacancies. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 439:129637. [PMID: 35901631 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Deeply photocatalytic oxidation of nitrogen oxides is still difficult to achieve, mainly limited by few intrinsic active sites and inefficient carrier separation of photocatalysts. Accordingly, we develop a simple room temperature tactic to introduce oxygen vacancies (OVs) into Bi3TaO7 (BTO). Based on solid experimental and DFT theoretical supports, we explore the mechanism of NO removal over OVs decorated BTO (OVs-BTO). OVs can not only alter the distribution of local electrons to result in the formation of a fast charge transfer channel between OVs and the adjacent Ta atoms, which improves the transport rate of photogenerated carriers; but also function as active sites to adsorb small molecules (NO, O2 and H2O), which being activated and positively drive the NO oxidation reaction. In order to investigate a possible reaction path, a combination of in-situ DRIFTS and simulated Gibbs free energy reveals that the intermediate products of OVs-BTO are helpful to promote the deep oxidation of NO to NO3-, while pristine BTO is more likely to produce NO2 intermediate toxic by-products, which greatly hinders the deep photocatalytic oxidation of NO. This work provides insights into the role of OVs in photocatalysts, and also points out a guideline for the mechanism of semiconductor photocatalysts in eliminating gaseous pollutants.
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- Li Liu
- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China.
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China; Research Center for Environmental and Energy Catalysis, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Conversion and Pollution Control of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China.
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Peng J, Peng Y, He F, Xu L, Wang Q, Li Y, Qiu J, Yang Z, Song Z. Enhanced UV–Vis photocatalytic activity of SrBiO2Cl through La doping. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sreedhar A, Hoai Ta QT, Noh JS. Role of p-n junction initiated mixed-dimensional 0D/2D, 1D/2D, and 2D/2D BiOX (X = Cl, Br, and I)/TiO 2 nanocomposite interfaces for environmental remediation applications: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 305:135478. [PMID: 35760130 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nowadays, we are critically facing various environmental issues. Among these, water contamination is the foremost issue, which worsens our health and living organisms in the water. Thus, it is necessary to provide an avenue to minimize the toxic matter through the development of facile technique and harmless photocatalyst. In this review, we intended to uncover the findings associated with various 0D, 1D, and 2D nanostructures featured photocatalysts for advancements in interfacial characteristics and toxic matter degradation. In this context, we evaluated the promising mixed-dimensional 0D/2D, 1D/2D, and 2D/2D bismuth oxyhalides BiOX (X = Cl, Br, and I) integrated TiO2 nanostructure interfaces. Tunable mixed-dimensional interfaces highlighted with higher surface area, more heterojunctions, variation in the conduction and valence band potential, narrowed band gap, and built-in electric field formation between BiOX and TiO2, which exhibits remarkable toxic dye, heavy metals, and antibiotics degradation. Further, this review further examines insights into the charge carrier generation, separation, and shortened charge transfer path at reduced recombination. Considering the advantages of type-II, S-scheme, and Z-scheme charge transfer mechanisms in the BiOX/TiO2, we heightened the combination of various reactive species generation. In a word, the concept of mixed-dimensional BiOX/TiO2 heterojunction interface endows toxic matter adsorption and decomposition into useful products. Challenges and future perspectives are also provided.
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- Adem Sreedhar
- Department of Physics, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 461-701, South Korea
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- Department of Physics, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 461-701, South Korea
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- Department of Physics, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 461-701, South Korea.
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Suresh R, Rajendran S, Kumar PS, Hoang TKA, Soto-Moscoso M. Halides and oxyhalides-based photocatalysts for abatement of organic water contaminants - An overview. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113149. [PMID: 35378122 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Recently, halides (silver halides, AgX; perosvkite halides, ABX3) and oxyhalides (bismuth oxyhalides, BiOX) based nanomaterials are noticeable photocatalysts in the degradation of organic water pollutants. Therefore, we review the recent reports to explore improvement strategies adopted in AgX, ABX3 and BiOX (X = Cl, Br and I)-based photocatalysts in water pollution remediation. Herein, the photocatalytic degradation performances of each type of these photocatalysts were discussed. Strategies such as tailoring the morphology, crystallographic facet exposure, surface area, band structure, and creation of surface defects to improve photocatalytic activities of pure halides and BiOCl photocatalysts are emphasized. Other strategies like metal ion and/or non-metal doping and construction of composites, adopted in these photocatalysts were also reviewed. Furthermore, the way of production of active radicals by these photocatalysts under ultraviolet/visible light source is highlighted. The deciding factors such as structure of pollutant, light sources and other parameters on the photocatalytic performances of these materials were also explored. Based on this literature survey, the need of further research on AgX, ABX3 and BiOX-based photocatalysts were suggested. This review might be beneficial for researchers who are working in halides and oxyhalides-based photocatalysis for water treatment.
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- R Suresh
- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez 1775, Arica, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603 110, India
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- Centre of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage, Hydro-Québec, 1806, Boul. Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, J3X 1S1, Canada
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Tuba-Guaman D, Zuarez-Chamba M, Quishpe-Quishpe L, Reinoso C, Santacruz CP, Herrera-Robledo M, Cisneros-Pérez PA. Photodegradation of Rhodamine B and Bisphenol A Over Visible-Light Driven Bi7O9I3-and Bi12O17Cl2-Photocatalysts Under White LED Irradiation. Top Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11244-022-01689-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BiOBr/Bi2S3 heterojunction with S-scheme structureand oxygen defects: In-situ construction and photocatalytic behavior for reduction of CO2 with H2O. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 620:407-418. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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