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Karamoschos N, Katsamitros A, Sygellou L, Andrikopoulos KS, Tasis D. Composition-Regulated Photocatalytic Activity of ZnIn 2S 4@CdS Hybrids for Efficient Dye Degradation and H 2O 2 Evolution. Molecules 2024; 29:3857. [PMID: 39202936 PMCID: PMC11357647 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29163857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Heterostructures of visible light-absorbing semiconductors were prepared through the growth of ZnIn2S4 crystallites in the presence of CdS nanostructures. A variety of hybrid compositions was synthesized. Both reference samples and heterostructured materials were characterized in detail, regarding their morphology, crystalline character, chemical speciation, as well as vibrational properties. The abovementioned physicochemical characterization suggested the absence of doping phenomena, such as the integration of either zinc or indium ions into the CdS lattice. At specific compositions, the growth of the amorphous ZnIn2S4 component was observed through both XRD and Raman analysis. The development of heterojunctions was found to be composition-dependent, as indicated by the simultaneous recording of the Raman profiles of both semiconductors. The optical band gaps of the hybrids range at values between the corresponding band gaps of reference semiconductors. The photocatalytic activity was assessed in both organic dye degradation and hydrogen peroxide evolution. It was observed that the hybrids demonstrating efficient photocatalytic activity in dye degradation were rather poor photocatalysts for hydrogen peroxide evolution. Specifically, the hybrids enriched in the CdS component were shown to act efficiently for hydrogen peroxide evolution, whereas ZnIn2S4-enriched hybrids demonstrated high potential to photodegrade an azo-type organic dye. Furthermore, scavenging experiments suggested the involvement of singlet oxygen in the mechanistic path for dye degradation.
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- Nikolaos Karamoschos
- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (N.K.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (N.K.); (A.K.)
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- Foundation of Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), P.O. Box 1414, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece; (L.S.); (K.S.A.)
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- Foundation of Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), P.O. Box 1414, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece; (L.S.); (K.S.A.)
- Department of Physics, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (N.K.); (A.K.)
- University Research Center of Ioannina (URCI), Institute of Materials Science and Computing, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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You K, Li B, Li X, Li R, Wu J, Ma B, Ding Y. Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production over ZnIn 2S 4 by producing sulfur vacancies and coupling with nickel-based polyoxometalate. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:10972-10975. [PMID: 37614187 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03329e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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A composite catalytic system using sulfur-vacancy-containing ZnIn2S4-Sv as a light-harvesting material and nickel-based polyoxometalate Na6K4[Ni4(H2O)2(PW9O34)2] (Ni4POM) as a co-catalyst was developed. The Ni4POM/ZnIn2S4-Sv composite gave a good hydrogen production rate of 337.5 μmol h-1, a value 11.8 times higher than that of ZnIn2S4-Sv. The direction of electron transfer, from ZnIn2S4-Sv to Ni4POM, was verified using surface photovoltage spectra.
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- Kejia You
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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Feng X, Chen H, Yin H, Yuan C, Lv H, Fei Q, Zhang Y, Zhao Q, Zheng M, Zhang Y. Facile Synthesis of P-Doped ZnIn 2S 4 with Enhanced Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28114520. [PMID: 37298996 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28114520] [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: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) is widely used in the field of photocatalytic hydrogen production due to its unique photoelectric properties. Nonetheless, the photocatalytic performance of ZIS usually faces problems of poor conductivity and rapid recombination of charge carriers. Heteroatom doping is often regarded as one of the effective strategies for improving the catalytic activity of photocatalysts. Herein, phosphorus (P)-doped ZIS was prepared by hydrothermal method, whose photocatalytic hydrogen production performance and energy band structure were fully studied. The band gap of P-doped ZIS is about 2.51 eV, which is slightly smaller than that of pure ZIS. Moreover, due to the upward shift of its energy band, the reduction ability of P-doped ZIS is enhanced, and P-doped ZIS also exhibits stronger catalytic activity than pure ZIS. The optimized P-doped ZIS exhibits a hydrogen production rate of 1566.6 μmol g-1 h-1, which is 3.8 times that of the pristine ZIS (411.1 μmol g-1 h-1). This work provides a broad platform for the design and synthesis of phosphorus-doped sulfide-based photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution.
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- Xiangrui Feng
- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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- School of Physics and Physical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, China
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Huang H, Tao X, Niu Z, Shan B, Liu Y, Ren J. Construction of a p-n heterojunction based on magnetic Mn 0.6Zn 0.4Fe 2O 4 and ZnIn 2S 4 to improve photocatalytic performance. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:20790-20803. [PMID: 36260225 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23721-2] [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: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To improve the photocatalytic performance of Mn0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 (MZFO) and ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) for organic pollutants, the p-n MZFO@ZIS heterojunctions with different weight percentage (10 ~ 40%) of MZFO are constructed from spent batteries and added indium ion via a green bioleaching and hydrothermal method. Structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties for the heterojunctions are investigated systematically by XRD, FT-IR, SEM-EDX, TEM, BET, VB-XPS, UV-vis DRS, PL, etc. The results confirm that p-n junction significantly improves the visible light adsorption and the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers. Specifically, MZFO-25%@ZIS shows the highest photodegradation performance toward Congo red (CR), and its reactive kinetic constant is about 9.6, 7.8, and 7.0 times higher than that of P25 TiO2, MZFO, and ZIS, respectively, and MZFO-25%@ZIS still possesses a high reusability and simple magnetic separation after 5 cycles of reuse. The radical trapping experiments and electronic paramagnetic resonance (EPR) tests show that ·O2-, ·OH, and h+ are the most important active substance for degrading CR. The pathways for the CR degradation are further proposed based on the intermediate analysis. DFT + U calculations confirm that the high charge density of Zn-O, Fe-O, and Zn-S bonds in the MZFO and ZIS molecules provides the electrons for the sufficient production of free radicals. This work also provides a novel high value-added strategy for the green utilization of spent batteries.
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- Hua Huang
- School of Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Yan'an Key Laboratory of Agricultural Solid Waste Resource Utilization, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Engineering and Technological Research Center for Conversation and Utilization of Regional Biological Resources, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Yan'an Key Laboratory of Agricultural Solid Waste Resource Utilization, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Engineering and Technological Research Center for Conversation and Utilization of Regional Biological Resources, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Yan'an Key Laboratory of Agricultural Solid Waste Resource Utilization, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China.
- Shaanxi Engineering and Technological Research Center for Conversation and Utilization of Regional Biological Resources, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China.
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- School of Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Yan'an Key Laboratory of Agricultural Solid Waste Resource Utilization, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Yan'an Key Laboratory of Agricultural Solid Waste Resource Utilization, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Petroleum Engineering and Environmental Engineering, Yan'an Key Laboratory of Agricultural Solid Waste Resource Utilization, Yan'an University, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Engineering and Technological Research Center for Conversation and Utilization of Regional Biological Resources, Yan'an, 716000, Shaanxi, China
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Zhou Y, Yin H, Ai S. Recent advances and applications of Bi2S3-based composites in photoelectrochemical sensors and biosensors. Trends Analyt Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Yadav G, Yadav N, Ahmaruzzaman M. Microwave-assisted synthesis of biodiesel by a green carbon-based heterogeneous catalyst derived from areca nut husk by one-pot hydrothermal carbonization. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21455. [PMID: 36509869 PMCID: PMC9744914 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25877-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In this study, we have synthesized a solid acid catalyst by areca nut husk using low temperature hydrothermal carbonization method. The fabricated catalyst has enhanced sulfonic actives sites (3.12%) and high acid density (1.88 mmol g-1) due to -SO3H, which are used significantly for effective biodiesel synthesis at low temperatures. The chemical composition and morphology of the catalyst is determined by various techniques, such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Energy disruptive spectroscopy (EDS), Mapping, Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), CHNS analyzer, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), particle size analyzer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Acid-base back titration method was used to determine the acid density of the synthesized material. In the presence of the as-fabricated catalyst, the conversion of oleic acid (OA) to methyl oleate reached 96.4% in 60 min under optimized conditions (1:25 Oleic acid: methanol ratio, 80 °C, 60 min, 9 wt% catalyst dosage) and observed low activation energy of 45.377 kJ mol-1. The presence of the porous structure and sulfonic groups of the catalyst contributes to the high activity of the catalyst. The biodiesel synthesis was confirmed by gas-chromatography mass spectrometer (GC-MS) and Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The reusability of the catalyst was examined up to four consecutive cycles, yielding a high 85% transformation of OA to methyl oleate on the fourth catalytic cycle.
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- Gaurav Yadav
- grid.444720.10000 0004 0497 4101Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam 788010 India
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- grid.444720.10000 0004 0497 4101Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam 788010 India
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- grid.444720.10000 0004 0497 4101Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam 788010 India
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of P-Chlorophenol by ZnIn2S4 Nanoflowers Modified with Carbon Quantum Dots. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12121545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The removal of chlorophenol (CP) contaminants from water is a great challenge owing to their natural robustness and the toxic chlorinated by-products generated in degradation processes. In this work, a series of three-dimensional nanoflower-like structured photocatalysts (CQDs/ZnIn2S4-x, x = 1, 2, or 3 wt%) were fabricated via a facile hydrothermal approach. Excellent photocatalytic abilities toward 4-CP degradation under Xe lamp irradiation were achieved over the as-prepared composites. The removal efficiency of total organic carbon for 4-CP on the optimized CQDs/ZnIn2S4-2 was 49.1%, which was 16.0% higher than that of ZnIn2S4. The presence of CQDs could not only be used to adjust controllable band structures for enhancing light absorption, but it could also serve as an electron acceptor to promote the transition of electron–hole pairs. Moreover, a possible degradation mechanism of 4-CP was also proposed according to the analyses of active species, electron paramagnetic resonance characterization, degradation products, and attacked sites. Overall, this work unveils a superior function of an efficient photocatalyst for refractory organic pollutants.
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Zhu Q, Xu Q, Du M, Zeng X, Zhong G, Qiu B, Zhang J. Recent Progress of Metal Sulfide Photocatalysts for Solar Energy Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202929. [PMID: 35621917 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Artificial photosynthetic solar-to-chemical cycles enable an entire environment to operate in a more complex, yet effective, way to perform natural photosynthesis. However, such artificial systems suffer from a lack of well-established photocatalysts with the ability to harvest the solar spectrum and rich catalytic active-site density. Benefiting from extensive experimental and theoretical investigations, this bottleneck may be overcome by devising a photocatalytic platform based on metal sulfides with predominant electronic, physical, and chemical properties. These tunable properties can endow them with abundant active sites, favorable light utilization, and expedited charge transportation for solar-to-chemical conversion. Here, it is described how some vital lessons extracted from previous investigations are employed to promote the further development of metal sulfides for artificial photosynthesis, including water splitting, CO2 reduction, N2 reduction, and pollutant removal. Their functions, properties, synthetic strategies, emerging issues, design principles, and intrinsic functional mechanisms for photocatalytic redox reactions are discussed in detail. Finally, the associated challenges and prospects for the utilization of metal sulfides are highlighted and future development trends in photocatalysis are envisioned.
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- Qiaohong Zhu
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311121, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Pesticide Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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