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Zhang S, Han D, Wang Z, Gu F. Bi-Doped and Bi Nanoparticles Loaded CeO 2 Derived from Ce-MOF for Photocatalytic Degradation of Formaldehyde Gas and Tetracycline Hydrochloride. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2309656. [PMID: 38686693 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Bi/CeO2 (BC-x) photocatalysts are successfully prepared by solvothermal loading Bi nanoparticles and Bi-doped CeO2 derived by Ce-MOF (Ce-BTC). Formaldehyde gas (HCHO) and tetracycline hydrochloride (HTC) are used to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of the synthesized Bi/CeO2. For BC-1000 photocatalyst, the degradation of HTC by 420 nm < λ < 780 nm light reaches 91.89% for 90 min, and HCHO by 350 nm < λ < 780 nm light reaches 94.66% for 120 min. The photocatalytic cycle experiments prove that BC-1000 has good cyclic stability and repeatability. The results of photoluminescence spectra, fluorescence lifetime, photocurrent response, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showed that the SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) effect of Bi nanoparticles acted as a bridge and promoted electron transfer and enhanced the response-ability of Bi/CeO2 to visible light. Bi-doping produced more oxygen vacancies to provide adsorption sites for adsorbing oxygen and generated more ·O2 - thus promoting photocatalytic reactions. The mechanism of photocatalytic degradation is analyzed in detail utilizing active free radical capture experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) characterization. The experimental results indicate that ·O2 - and h+ active free radicals significantly promote the degradation of pollutants.
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- Shuqing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Wang Z, Sun Z, Zhao H, Li J, Zhang X, Jia J, An K, Tang Z, He M, Qu Z. Effect of different defects on the competitive adsorption of formaldehyde and water on the surface of carbon materials: Density functional theory study. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 910:168745. [PMID: 37996039 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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The adsorption of formaldehyde by carbon materials is extremely limited and is also greatly influenced by the competitive adsorption of water. Therefore, it is of great significance to investigate the effect of different defects on the competitive adsorption of formaldehyde and water on the surface of carbon materials, and consequently the targeted modification of carbon materials to promote the adsorption of formaldehyde in air. In this study, multi-scale simulations were conducted to explore the problem of competitive adsorption of water and formaldehyde on the surface of carbon materials by quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics. IGMH, QTAIM, energy decomposition, electron transfer, and so on were used to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the problem of competitive adsorption of water and formaldehyde on the surface of carbon materials. The reasons for the formation of competitive adsorption between water and formaldehyde were firstly clarified, and then the adsorption interactions of different oxygen-containing functional groups on formaldehyde and water were investigated separately, which were found that the competitive adsorption of water and formaldehyde molecules by different types of oxygen-containing functional groups caused different results. And the introduction of intrinsic defects can promote the adsorption of formaldehyde in the presence of water competition for adsorption, which can well compensate the inhibitory effect of water on the adsorption of formaldehyde with strong polar functional groups. Finally, the results obtained from simulations were used to guide the modification experiments, and the experimental results were in accord with the simulation results. This study provides a new idea for the preparation of materials for efficient formaldehyde adsorption under certain humidity.
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- Zhonghua Wang
- School of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China
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- School of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China
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- School of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China
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- School of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China
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- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Northeast Petroleum University, Daqing 163318, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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Lin Z, Jiang X, Xu W, Li F, Chen X, Wang H, Liu S, Lu X. The effects of water, substrate, and intermediate adsorption on the photocatalytic decomposition of air pollutants over nano-TiO 2 photocatalysts. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:662-678. [PMID: 38112019 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04350a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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The photocatalytic performance of nano-TiO2 photocatalysts in air pollutant degradation greatly depends on the adsorption of water, substrates, and intermediates. Especially under excessive humidity, substrate concentration, and intermediate concentration, the competitive adsorption of water, substrates, and intermediates can seriously inhibit the photocatalytic performance. In the past few years, extensive studies have been performed to investigate the influence of humidity, substrate concentration, and intermediates on the photocatalytic performance of TiO2, and significant advances have been made in the area. However, to the best of our knowledge, there is no review focusing on the effects of water, substrate, and intermediate adsorption to date. A comprehensive understanding of their mechanisms is key to overcoming the limited application of nano-TiO2 photocatalysts in the photocatalytic decomposition of air pollutants. In this review, the progress in experimental and theoretical fields, including a recent combination of photocatalytic experiments and adsorption and photocatalytic simulations by density functional theory (DFT), to explore the impact of adsorption of various reaction components on nano-TiO2 photocatalysts is comprehensively summarized. Additionally, the mechanism and broad perspective of the impact of their adsorption on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 in air treatment are also critically discussed. Finally, several solutions are proposed to resolve the current problems related to environmental factors. In general, this review contributes a comprehensive perspective of water, substrate, and intermediate adsorption toward boosting the photocatalytic application of TiO2 nanomaterials.
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- Zhifeng Lin
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
- Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Technology, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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Zhang F, Zhang C, Teng J, Han D, Wu L, Hou W. Preparation of hydrogels based on poplar cellulose and their removal efficiency of Cd(II) from aqueous solutions. JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH 2023; 21:676-686. [PMID: 37387335 PMCID: wh_2023_252 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2023.252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Industrial heavy metal-contaminated wastewater is one of the main water pollution problems. Adsorbents are a promising method for the removal of heavy metal contaminants. Herein, polyaspartic acid/carboxymethyl poplar sawdust hydrogels (PASP/CMPP) and ascorbic acid/carboxymethyl poplar sawdust hydrogels (VC/CMPP) were prepared by aqueous polymerization using alkalized poplar sawdust (CMPP) as the substrate and PASP and vitamin C (VC) as modifiers. The effective results, provided by the characterization analysis of SEM and BET, indicate that the surface of the PASP/CMPP hydrogel has a larger number of loose pores and a larger pore volume than the VC/CMPP hydrogel. The treatment effects of the two hydrogels on simulated wastewater containing Cd(II) were investigated by a batch of experiments. The results showed that PASP/CMPP had a better adsorption effect than VC/CMPP under the same adsorption conditions. Interestingly, the solid concentration effect was found in the process of sorption kinetics and sorption isotherms. The sorption kinetic curves of Cd(II) on PASP/CMPP were well-fitted by the quasi-second-order kinetics under different adsorbent concentrations. The adsorption conforms to Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherm models. More importantly, PASP/CMPP composites are expected to be used as a new kind of environmental adsorbent for wastewater treatment.
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- Fengrong Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, China E-mail:
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Zheng JY, Zhang H, He JD, Tian BH, Han CB, Cui Z, Yan H. Bimetallic oxide Cu 2O@MnO 2 with exposed phase interfaces for dual-effect purification of indoor formaldehyde and pathogenic bacteria. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:2027-2037. [PMID: 36998659 PMCID: PMC10044645 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00922f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The combination of materials with different functions is an optimal strategy for synchronously removing various indoor pollutants. For multiphase composites, exposing all components and their phase interfaces fully to the reaction atmosphere is a critical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Here, a bimetallic oxide Cu2O@MnO2 with exposed phase interfaces was prepared by a surfactant-assisted two-step electrochemical method, which shows a composite structure of non-continuously dispersed Cu2O particles anchored on flower-like MnO2. Compared with the pure catalyst MnO2 and bacteriostatic agent Cu2O, Cu2O@MnO2 respectively shows superior dynamic formaldehyde (HCHO) removal efficiency (97.2% with a weight hourly space velocity of 120 000 mL g-1 h-1) and pathogen inactivation ability (the minimum inhibitory concentration for 104 CFU mL-1 Staphylococcus aureus is 10 μg mL-1). According to material characterization and theoretical calculation, its excellent catalytic-oxidative activity is attributable to the electron-rich region at the phase interface which is fully exposed to the reaction atmosphere, inducing the capture and activation of O2 on the material surface, and then promoting the generation of reactive oxygen species that can be used for the oxidative-removal of HCHO and bacteria. Additionally, as a photocatalytic semiconductor, Cu2O further enhances the catalytic ability of Cu2O@MnO2 under the assistance of visible light. This work will provide efficient theoretical guidance and a practical basis for the ingenious construction of multiphase coexisting composites in the field of multi-functional indoor pollutant purification strategies.
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- Jia Yu Zheng
- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing on Regional Air Pollution Control, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology Fuzhou Fujian 350118 People's Republic of China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology Beijing 100124 People's Republic of China
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Qin L, Huang S, Cheng H. Catalytic performance and mechanism of bismuth molybdate nanosheets decorated with platinum nanoparticles for formaldehyde decomposition at room temperature. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 633:453-467. [PMID: 36462268 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.110] [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: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Catalytic oxidation at room temperature is considered as a promising strategy for removal of formaldehyde (HCHO), a widely occurring indoor air pollutant. A series of Bi2MoO6 nanosheets were prepared via one-step hydrothermal synthesis in this study, followed by decoration with Pt nanoparticles (NPs). The catalyst with Bi2MoO6 support prepared at 180 °C exhibited high and stable activity in catalytic oxidation of HCHO at room temperature. The excellent catalytic performance was attributed to its large specific area and pore volume, high level of surface active oxygen species, high content of metallic Pt NPs, and abundant oxygen vacancies. The good synergy and interaction between Pt and Bi2MoO6 promoted electron transfer, and facilitated the adsorption and oxidation of HCHO. The electronic interaction between Pt NPs and Bi2MoO6 accelerated the activation of oxygen species due to weakening of the surface BiO or MoO bonds adjacent to Pt NPs. Infrared spectra indicated that dioxymethylene and formate species were the main intermediates of HCHO oxidation. Density functional theory calculations showed that the dehydrogenation of HCO2, with an energy barrier of 282.1 kJ/mol, was the rate-determining step in catalytic oxidation process. This study provides new insights on the construction of high-efficiency catalysts for indoor formaldehyde removal.
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- Lifan Qin
- MOE Key Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Earth Surface Processes, College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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Shi L, Xue J, Xiao W, Wang P, Long M, Bi Q. Efficient degradation of VOCs using semi-coke activated carbon loaded ternary Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst BiVO 4-BiPO 4-g-C 3N 4 under visible light irradiation. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:22987-22997. [PMID: 36125252 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03606a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The coal chemical industry generates large amounts of solid waste and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In this study, the solid waste semi-coke powder obtained in the semi-coke production process was used as a raw material to prepare high-specific surface area semi-coke activated carbon (SAC) by a carbonization and activation process, and a ternary z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with high catalytic performance was loaded for synergistic treatment by adsorption and photodegradation to achieve waste treatment with waste. The prepared semi-coke activated carbon has a specific surface area of 619.27 m2 g-1, which can achieve effective adsorption of VOCs. The ternary z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst BiPO4-BiVO4-g-C3N4 (PVCN) was supported on a semi-coke activated carbon substrate by a one-step sol-gel method. Based on the synergistic effect of adsorption and photocatalysis, the obtained PVCN/SAC material can degrade toluene by 85.6% within 130 minutes under simulated sunlight irradiation, which is 2.43 times that of pure photocatalyst. The rate of degrading toluene can be increased by 4.43 times. Capture experiments showed that superoxide radicals (˙O2-) and hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) were the key active species in the degradation pathway. Even after five cycles, the material maintained 81.6% of the degradation performance. In this work, we deeply investigate the mechanism of semi-coke activated carbon as a matrix for enhancing photocatalytic degradation performance. The findings of this work provide new insights into the efficient degradation of VOCs and provide a good theoretical basis for the development of high-performance photocatalysts.
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- Long Shi
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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Chen L, Chen CW, Huang CP, Chuang Y, Nguyen TB, Dong CD. A visible-light sensitive MoSSe nanohybrid for the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline, oxytetracycline, and chlortetracycline. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 616:67-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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