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Sahoo S, Mahamallik P, Das R, Panigrahi S. A critical review on non-metal doped g-C 3N 4 based photocatalyst for organic pollutant remediation with sustainability assessment by life cycle analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 258:119390. [PMID: 38879105 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Photocatalysis is recognized to be one of the most promising ways to address energy and environmental issues by utilizing visible light. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), with a moderate band gap (∼2.7 eV) has been the flashpoint in environmental photocatalysis as it can work better under visible light, can be synthesized by a facile synthesis process using low-cost materials, thermally and chemically stable. Still the photocatalytic performance of g-C3N4 is not satisfactory because of certain limitations such as insufficient visible light absorption capacity, low electron-hole separation efficiency, high recombination rate, poor surface area. Introduction of doping, band structure engineering, defecting and designing of heterojunction, composites etc. were investigated to amplify its applications. Among all these modifications, elemental doping is a suitable and successful alternative for the enhancement of the photocatalytic activity by changing the optical and electronic properties. This review emphasizes on advancement and trends of elemental doping and its application on photocatalytic organic pollutant remediation in aqueous medium. The fundamental photocatalytic activity of heterogeneous photocatalysis and specifically g-C3N4-based photocatalysis have been discussed. The benfits of non-metal doping, enhanced photocatalytic performance by doping element, mechanism invloved in doping, advantages of co-doping has been explained. Mono, bi, and tri non-metal doped g-C3N4 and their application for the removal of organic pollutants from water medium by visible light photocatalysis has been summerized. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of photocatalytic system has been highlighted. Future research should focus on the large-scale application of the photocatalysis process considering the economic aspects. A rigorous life cycle assessment for deploying the non-metal doped g-C3N4-based photocatalysis technology for successful commercial application is recommended.
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- Subhalaxmi Sahoo
- Water and Wastewater Research Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, 769008, Odisha, India
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- Water and Wastewater Research Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, 769008, Odisha, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), 799046, Agartala, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), 799046, Agartala, India
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Hu J, Tian J, Yang Y, Li S, Lu J. Enhanced antibiotic degradation via photo-assisted peroxymonosulfate over graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets/CuBi 2O 4: Highly efficiency of oxygen activation and interfacial charge transfer. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:68-82. [PMID: 38295704 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Improving the activation capacity of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to increase radical and non-radical production is critical for antibiotic degradation. However, how to boost reactive oxygen species (ROS) and speed interfacial charge transfer remains an essential challenge. We report a coupling system of 10 %CNNS/CuBi2O4 photocatalyst and sulfate radical-based advanced oxidation processes (SO4--AOPs) to enhance the activation of PMS and improve antibiotic degradation. Owing to highly efficient oxygen activation and interfacial charge transfer, the degradation efficiency of the photo-assisted PMS system was as high as 51.6 times and 2.8 times that of photocatalyst and SO4--AOPs alone, respectively. Importantly, the highly efficient oxygen activation resulted in the production of O2-, which in turn could utilize the excess electrons generated through efficient interfacial charge transfer to convert into non-radical 1O2. The total organic carbon (TOC) elimination effectiveness of the photo-assisted PMS system reached 82 % via the synergy of radicals and non-radicals (O2-, OH, 1O2, SO4-, h+). This system also had excellent potential for reducing the generation and toxicity of disinfection by-products (DBPs), as evidenced through significant reductions in concentrations of trichloromethane (TCM), dichloroacetic acid (DCAA), and trichloronitromethane (TCNM) by 76 %, 64 %, and 35 %, respectively, providing an effective and eco-friendly strategy for antibiotic treatment.
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- Jiaqi Hu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300050, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300050, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300050, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300050, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300050, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, Nankai University, Tianjin 300050, China; Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Nankai University), Ministry of Education, Tianjin 300050, China.
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Suganthi S, Vignesh S, Raj V, Manoharadas S, Pandiaraj S, Kim H. Synergistic influence of vanadium pentoxide-coupled graphitic carbon nitride composite for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant: Stability and involved Z-scheme mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116288. [PMID: 37263474 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The removal of dyes from wastewater by photocatalytic technologies has received substantial attention in recent years. In the present study, novel Z-scheme V2O5/g-C3N4 photocatalytic composites were organized via simple hydrothermal processes and a sequence of several characterization aspects. The degradation results showed that the optimum Z-scheme GVO2 heterostructure composite photocatalysts (PCs) had a better efficiency (90.1%) and an apparent rate (0.0136 min-1) for the methylene blue (MB) aqueous organic dye degradation, which was about 6.18-fold higher than that of pristine GCN catalyst. Meanwhile, the GVO2 heterostructured PCs showed better recycling stability after five consecutive tests. Moreover, the free radical trapping tests established that •O2- and h+ species were the prime reactive species in the photocatalytic MB degradation process in the heterostructured PCs. The photocatalytic enhanced activity was primarily recognized as the synergistic interfacial construction of the Z-scheme heterojunctions among V2O5 and GCN, which improved the separation/transfer, lower recombination rate, extended visible-light utilization ability, and enhanced reaction rate. Therefore, the existing study affords a simple tactic for the development of a direct Z-scheme for photocatalytic heterojunction nanomaterials for potential environmental remediation applications.
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- Sanjeevamuthu Suganthi
- Advanced Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem, 636 011, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem, 636 011, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. BOX 2454, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Self-Development Skills, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Wu Y, Liu Y, Kamyab H, Manivasagan R, Rajamohan N, Ngo GH, Xia C. Physico-chemical and biological remediation techniques for the elimination of endocrine-disrupting hazardous chemicals. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023:116363. [PMID: 37295587 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Due to their widespread occurrence and detrimental effects on human health and the environment, endocrine-disrupting hazardous chemicals (EDHCs) have become a significant concern. Therefore, numerous physicochemical and biological remediation techniques have been developed to eliminate EDHCs from various environmental matrices. This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art remediation techniques for eliminating EDHCs. The physicochemical methods include adsorption, membrane filtration, photocatalysis, and advanced oxidation processes. The biological methods include biodegradation, phytoremediation, and microbial fuel cells. Each technique's effectiveness, advantages, limitations, and factors affecting their performance are discussed. The review also highlights recent developments and future perspectives in EDHCs remediation. This review provides valuable insights into selecting and optimizing remediation techniques for EDHCs in different environmental matrices.
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- Yingji Wu
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, UTE University, Calle Rumipamba S/N and Bourgeois, Quito, Ecuador; Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 600 077, India; Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 608002, India.
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- Chemical Engineering Section, Faculty of Engineering, Sohar University, Sohar, P C-311, Oman
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- Center for Advanced Chemistry, Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, 03 Quang Trung, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam; Department of Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, 03 Quang Trung, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China.
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Zhou P, Chen F, Su X, Zhang T, Meng S, Xie M, Song Y, Yan X, Xu Y. Ag2O modified magnetic BaFe12O19/C3N4 photocatalysts with enhanced antibiotic removal: Photocatalytic mechanism and toxicity evaluation. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2023.104015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Deshmukh S, Pawar K, Koli V, Pachfule P. Emerging Graphitic Carbon Nitride-based Nanobiomaterials for Biological Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:1339-1367. [PMID: 37011107 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c01016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) based nanostructures are distinctive materials with unique compositional, structural, optical, and electronic properties with exceptional band structure, moderate surface area, and exceptional thermal and chemical stability. Because of these properties, g-CN based nanomaterials have shown promising applications and higher performance in the biological avenue. This review covers the state-of-the-art synthetic strategies used for the preparation of the materials, the basic structure, and a panorama of different optimization strategies leading to improved physicochemical properties responsible for the biological application. The following sections include the recent progress in the use of g-CN based nanobiomaterials for biosensors, bioimaging, photodynamic therapy, drug delivery, chemotherapy, and the antimicrobial segment. Furthermore, we have summarized the role and evaluation of biosafety and biocompatibility of the material. Finally, the unresolved issues, plausible challenges, current status, and future perspectives for the development and design of g-CN have been summarized and are expected to promote a clinical path for the medical sector and human well-being.
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- Shamkumar Deshmukh
- Department of Chemistry, Damani Bhairuratan Fatechand, Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur 413002, India
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- School of Nanoscience and Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416004, India
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- Department of Physics, National Dong Hwa University, Shou-Feng, Hualien 97401, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata 700106, India
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Li YW, Zhang ZF, Li SZ, Liu LY, Ma WL. Solar-induced efficient propylparaben photodegradation by nitrogen vacancy engineered reticulate g-C 3N 4: Morphology, activity and mechanism. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 856:159247. [PMID: 36208767 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Propylparaben (PrP) has attracted extensive concerns due to its wide occurrence in wastewater and potential health risk. Herein, nitrogen vacancy engineered reticulate g-C3N4 (Nv-RCN) was successfully synthesized for the photodegradation of PrP. Nv-RCN exhibited larger specific surface area, greater light absorption ability, higher transfer and separation efficiency of charge carriers in comparison with bulk g-C3N4 (CN). According to the characterization results and DFT calculation, nitrogen vacancy could capture electrons and facilitate oxygen adsorption. The Nv-RCN exhibited an outstanding PrP removal efficiency of 94.3 %, and the corresponding apparent rate constant of Nv-RCN was 3.37 times higher than that of CN. High O2 concentration (8 mg/L) and low pH value (pH = 3) promoted PrP photodegradation based on Box-Behnken Design. The O2- was the major radical during PCOP of Nv-RCN, and could oxidize PrP by decarbonylation and dealkylation. This study provided new insights to the improvement of photodegradation performance of g-C3N4 for parabens removal and related environmental remediation.
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- Yu-Wei Li
- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), Harbin 150090, China.
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Mahdipour F, Rafiee M, Kakavandi B, Khazaee Z, Ghanbari F, Andrew Lin KY, Wacławek S, Eslami A, Bagheri A. A new approach on visible light assisted oxygen doped g-C3N4/β-Bi2O3 direct Z-scheme heterojunction towards the degradation of bisphenol A: Degradation pathway, toxicity assessment, and continuous mode study. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Wang Q, Cao Y, Yu Y, Zhang C, Huang J, Liu G, Zhang X, Wang Z, Ozgun H, Ersahin ME, Wang W. Enhanced visible-light driven photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A by tuning electronic structure of Bi/BiOBr. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136276. [PMID: 36058375 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136276] [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: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Visible-light (VL) photocatalysis has been regarded as an intriguing technology for the control of persistent environmental pollutants. In this study, the novel homogeneous Co doped-Bi/BiOBr nanocomposites (CB-X) were prepared via a facile one-step hydrothermal method, featured with a uniform 0D Bi nanodots distribution on 2D Co-doped BiOBr nanosheets, and the photocatalytic performance was evaluated by decomposing the BPA as a prototype contaminant. The degradation experiment indicated that the optimal CB-2 nanocomposite exhibited the best photocatalytic activity with a 94% removal efficiency of BPA under the VL irradiation of 30 min; And the corresponding apparent rate constant (k) was as high as 0.107 min-1, which was 10.7 times greater than that of Bi/BiOBr (0.010 min-1). Benefiting from the modulation effect of Co-doping on the intrinsic electron configuration of Bi/BiOBr, the elevated VL adsorption capacity and accelerated h+/e- pairs separation rate were achieved, which were evidenced by photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, photo-electrochemical measurements and density functional theory (DFT) calculation. Moreover, the major reactive species in CB-X/VL system were uncovered to be •O2- and 1O2, whereas •OH and h+ presented a secondary contribution in the BPA elimination. Finally, the possible photocatalytic mechanism involved in CB-X nanocomposites and BPA degradation pathways were proposed on the basis of the various intermediates and products detected by LC-MS/MS.
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- Qiao Wang
- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Istanbul Technical University, Civil Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department, Ayazaga Campus, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, 34469, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Technical University, Civil Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department, Ayazaga Campus, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey; National Research Center on Membrane Technologies, Istanbul Technical University, 34469, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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Facile construction of Z-scheme AgBr/BiO(HCOO)0.75I0.25 photocatalyst for visible-light-driven BPA degradation: Catalytic kinetics, selectivity and mechanism. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Metal-free modification of porphyrin-based porous organic polymers for effective photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A in water. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Wang Q, Xiao M, Peng Z, Zhang C, Du X, Wang Z, Wang W. Visible LED photocatalysis combined with ultrafiltration driven by metal-free oxygen-doped graphitic carbon nitride for sulfamethazine degradation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 439:129632. [PMID: 35872449 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A novel visible light emitting diode (LED) photocatalysis combined ultrafiltration (UF) system driven by metal-free O-doped C3N4 was established for sulfamethazine (SMZ) removal in environmental remediation. Among different O-doping ratios, 8%O-C3N4 exhibited the optimal SMZ degradation efficiency (89.36%) and the flux of 8%O-C3N4/LED/UF system could reach up to 38.92 L/m2/h. Benefitting from the O-doping, the synergetic effect of the expansion of visible-light absorption, enhancement of electron redox capacity, and improvement of e--h+ separation efficiency could produce the intensified photoactivity. Superoxide radical (O2•-) and single oxygen (1O2) were proved to be the primary active species by EPR and quenching tests. Moreover, the influence of several parameters such as photocatalyst dosage, SMZ concentration, raw turbidity and humic acid concentration in 8%O-C3N4/LED/UF system on SMZ removal were systematically studied. Under simulated surface water matrix, 8%O-C3N4/LED/UF system could also remove 96.88% SMZ and stable membrane flux stabilized as high as 33.36 L/m2/h. This study makes a demonstration for applying highly-effective powdery photocatalysts in the actual wastewater treatment and designing future photocatalytic reactors.
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- Qiao Wang
- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), Harbin Institute of Technology, 73 Huanghe Road, Nangang District, Harbin 150090, PR China
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Revealing the Mechanisms of Photocatalytic Toluene Selective Oxidation on Titanium Dioxide Cluster with Density Functional Theory Calculations. Catal Letters 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-022-04139-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Ding YF, Pan LY, Wan Q, Yin SF, Cai MQ. Recognition of Water-Induced Double-Edged Sword Effects in Photocatalytic Selective Oxidation of Toluene on Titanium Dioxide Clusters with Density Functional Theory Calculations. J Org Chem 2022; 88:6304-6312. [PMID: 36001795 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c01276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Recently, water promotion effects in the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde have been experimentally recognized and identified. However, the effects of water on the photocatalytic selective oxidation of toluene into benzaldehyde remain elusive. In this work, the Ti3O9H6 clusters in different solvents (water and toluene solvent) are used to study the water-induced effects in photocatalytic oxidation reactions in kinetics and thermodynamics using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. In addition, the influences of the OH groups on catalysts (Ti-OH bonds) from photocatalytic water splitting are also considered. The results clearly demonstrate the water-induced double-edged sword effects in the photocatalytic selective oxidation of toluene. We expect that our work can not only shed light on the mechanisms of photocatalytic selective oxidation of toluene into benzaldehyde and other activation reactions of sp3 C-H bonds but also design and modulate highly efficient photocatalysts.
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- Yu-Feng Ding
- School of Physics and Electronics Science, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics Science, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics Science, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Provincial Hunan Key Laboratory for Cost-effective Utilization of Fossil Fuel Aimed at Reducing Carbon-dioxide Emissions, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan Province, P.R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics Science, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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Yang Y, Niu W, Dang L, Mao Y, Wu J, Xu K. Recent Progress in Doped g-C3N4 Photocatalyst for Solar Water Splitting: A Review. Front Chem 2022; 10:955065. [PMID: 35910723 PMCID: PMC9328273 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.955065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) photocatalysis for water splitting is harvested as a fascinating way for addressing the global energy crisis. At present, numerous research subjects have been achieved to design and develop g-C3N4 photocatalysis, and the photocatalytic system still suffers from low efficiency that is far from practical applications. Here, there is an inspiring review on the latest progress of the doping strategies to modify g-C3N4 for enhancing the efficiency of photocatalytic water splitting, including non-metal doping, metal doping, and molecular doping. Finally, the review concludes a summary and highlights some perspectives on the challenges and future research of g-C3N4 photocatalysts.
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- Yilong Yang
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- Henan Province Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Rehabilitation Technology, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, China
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Wang J, Wu W, Kondo H, Fan T, Zhou H. Recent progress in microwave-assisted preparations of 2D materials and catalysis applications. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:342002. [PMID: 35508114 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac6c97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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On the urgency of metal-free catalysts, two-dimensional materials (2DMs) have caused extensive researches because of distinctive optical and electronic properties. In the last decade, microwave methods have emerged in rapid and effective preparations of 2DMs for catalysis. Microwave heating offers several advantages namely direct, fast, selective heating and uniform reaction temperature compared to conventional heating methods, thus bringing about high-yield and high-purity products in minutes or even seconds. This review summarizes recent advances in microwave-assisted preparations of 2DMs-based catalysts and their state-of-the-art catalytic performances. Microwave heating mechanisms are briefly introduced mainly focusing on microwave-matter interactions, which can guide the choice of precursors, liquid media, substrates, auxiliaries and experiment parameters during microwave radiation. We especially provide a detailed insight into various microwave-assisted procedures, classified as exfoliation, synthesis, doping, modification and construction towards different 2DMs nanomaterials. We also discuss how microwave affects the synthetic composition and microstructure of 2DMs-based catalysts, thereby deeply influencing their optical and electronic properties and the catalytic performances. Finally, advantages, challenges and prospects of microwave-assisted approaches for 2DMs nanomaterials are summarized to inspire the effective and large-scale fabrication of novel 2DMs-based catalysts.
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- Jiayue Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, 464-8601, Nagoya, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Department of Material Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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Co-Doped, Tri-Doped, and Rare-Earth-Doped g-C3N4 for Photocatalytic Applications: State-of-the-Art. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12060586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Rapid industrialization and overpopulation have led to energy shortages and environmental pollution, accelerating research to solve the issues. Currently, metal-free photocatalysts have gained the intensive attention of scientists due to their environmental-friendly nature and ease of preparation. It was noticed that g-C3N4 (GCN) consists of a few outstanding properties that could be used for various applications such as water treatment and clean energy production. Nonetheless, bare GCN contains several drawbacks such as high charge recombination, limited surface area, and low light sensitivity. Several solutions have been applied to overcome GCN limitations. Co-doping, tri-doping, and rare-earth-doping can be effective solutions to modify the GCN structure and improve its performance toward photocatalysis. This review highlights the function of multi-elemental and rare-earth dopants in GCN structure, mechanisms, and performance for photocatalytic applications as well as the advantages of co-doping, tri-doping, and rare-earth-doping of GCN. This review summarizes the different roles of dopants in addressing the limitations of GCN. Therefore, this article critically reviewed how multi-elemental and rare-earth-doping affect GCN properties and enhanced photoactivity for various applications.
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Fazli A, Brigante M, Khataee A, Mailhot G. Fe 2.5Co 0.3Zn 0.2O 4/CuCr-LDH as a visible-light-responsive photocatalyst for the degradation of caffeine, bisphenol A, and simazine in pure water and real wastewater under photo-Fenton-like degradation process. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132920. [PMID: 34798115 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132920] [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: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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This paper outlines the synthesis and application of a sustainable composite for the photo-Fenton-like degradation of caffeine, bisphenol A, and simazine. The phase, morphology, optical and magnetic properties of the samples were evaluated by different characterization techniques. The composite of Fe2.5Co0.3Zn0.2O4 and copper-chromium layered double hydroxide (CuCr-LDH) was determined to be the most favorable photocatalyst in the photo-Fenton-like process when compared with Fe3O4, Fe2.5Co0.3Zn0.2O4, CuCr-LDH, and Fe3O4/CuCr-LDH composite. Studying the efficiency of the photo-Fenton-like degradation process in the presence of the Fe2.5Co0.3Zn0.2O4/CuCr-LDH composite revealed a degradation rate constant of caffeine twice more than the sum of those obtained for the individual processes. This ascribes to the synergistic effect by which the photo-generated electron-hole from the catalyst and the efficient reduction of Fe3+, Cu2+, etc. during the photo-Fenton-like reaction is accelerated. Moreover, under the optimal condition and after 120 min of heterogenous photo-Fenton-like process at natural pH, > 90% of pollutants mixture was decomposed. The experiments fulfilled in near-real conditions demonstrated I) the high stability and magnetically recoverability of the photocatalyst and II) the proper degradation performance of the applied heterogenous photo-Fenton-process in the removal of pollutant mixture in different water bodies and in the presence of chloride and bicarbonate ions.
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- Arezou Fazli
- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Research Laboratory of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Research Laboratory of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Environmental Engineering, Gebze Technical University, 41400, Gebze, Turkey; Department of Material Science and Physical Chemistry of Materials, South Ural State University, 454080, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand, F-63000, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Zhang T, Huang H, Zhang W, Lu Z, Shen M, Liu T, Bai J, Yang Y, Zhang J. Free-standing hybrid film for separation of dye pollutant with self-cleaning ability under visible light. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132725. [PMID: 34718025 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132725] [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: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The development of low cost and environmental-friendly materials has long been an ambition for effective removal of dye pollutants in complex water environments. In this study, a free-standing separation film of bacterial cellulose reinforced/functionalized by graphitic phase carbon nitride is developed by a facile suction filtration strategy, of which the former is precoated by polypyrrole, and the latter is pre-doped by oxygen to endow the as-obtained film an enhanced photocatalytic performance and self-cleaning ability. The as-obtained film exhibits a high tensile stress of 51.8 ± 1.1 MPa, and a high resistance to cold, heat, acid and alkali. For typical dyes of methylene blue and rhodamine B, a high dye rejection rate of 99.9% at 138 L/m2•h•bar feed flux is obtained by the as-obtained film. Even at a salt concentration higher than 5%, it still maintained high dye removal rates and achieves effective separation of dye and salt. Simultaneously, a high dye photocatalytic degradation of the composite films rates up to 98% in only 90 min, and a high self-cleaning ability demonstrated by recovery of flux after light treatment in cyclic tests. The density functional theory calculation validates the beneficial effects of improved light response range and separated photogenerated electron/holes for the effective degradation of dyes by oxygen-doped carbon nitride coupled with one-dimensional polypyrrole chains. Overall, this study proposes a new direction for the separation of dye pollutants with a high visible-light self-cleaning capacity by structural tailoring of bacterial cellulose with carbon nitride.
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- Tianmeng Zhang
- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, PR China.
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- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, PR China.
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- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, PR China.
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- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, PR China.
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- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, PR China.
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- N-Tech Environment Protection Science and Technology (ChangZhou) Co., Ltd., Changzhou, 213100, China.
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- N-Tech Environment Protection Science and Technology (ChangZhou) Co., Ltd., Changzhou, 213100, China.
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- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center on Utilization of Alternative Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, China.
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- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, PR China; Jiangsu Engineering Research Center on Utilization of Alternative Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing, 211100, China.
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Zhou M, Ou H, Li S, Qin X, Fang Y, Lee S, Wang X, Ho W. Photocatalytic Air Purification Using Functional Polymeric Carbon Nitrides. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2102376. [PMID: 34693667 PMCID: PMC8693081 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The techniques for the production of the environment have received attention because of the increasing air pollution, which results in a negative impact on the living environment of mankind. Over the decades, burgeoning interest in polymeric carbon nitride (PCN) based photocatalysts for heterogeneous catalysis of air pollutants has been witnessed, which is improved by harvesting visible light, layered/defective structures, functional groups, suitable/adjustable band positions, and existing Lewis basic sites. PCN-based photocatalytic air purification can reduce the negative impacts of the emission of air pollutants and convert the undesirable and harmful materials into value-added or nontoxic, or low-toxic chemicals. However, based on previous reports, the systematic summary and analysis of PCN-based photocatalysts in the catalytic elimination of air pollutants have not been reported. The research progress of functional PCN-based composite materials as photocatalysts for the removal of air pollutants is reviewed here. The working mechanisms of each enhancement modification are elucidated and discussed on structures (nanostructure, molecular structue, and composite) regarding their effects on light-absorption/utilization, reactant adsorption, intermediate/product desorption, charge kinetics, and reactive oxygen species production. Perspectives related to further challenges and directions as well as design strategies of PCN-based photocatalysts in the heterogeneous catalysis of air pollutants are also provided.
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- Min Zhou
- Department of Science and Environmental StudiesThe Education University of Hong KongTai Po, New TerritoriesHong KongP. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and EnvironmentCollege of ChemistryFuzhou UniversityFuzhou350116P. R. China
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- Department of Science and Environmental StudiesThe Education University of Hong KongTai Po, New TerritoriesHong KongP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and EnvironmentCollege of ChemistryFuzhou UniversityFuzhou350116P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong KongP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and EnvironmentCollege of ChemistryFuzhou UniversityFuzhou350116P. R. China
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- Department of Science and Environmental StudiesThe Education University of Hong KongTai Po, New TerritoriesHong KongP. R. China
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Li YW, Ma WL. Photocatalytic oxidation technology for indoor air pollutants elimination: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 280:130667. [PMID: 34162075 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As more people are spending the majority of their daily lives indoors, indoor air quality has been acknowledged as an important factor influencing human health, with increasing research attention in recent decades. Indoor air pollutants (IAPs), such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), can cause acute irritation and chronic diseases. Photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) technology is an efficient approach for eliminating IAPs. In this review, the development of PCO technology was explained and discussed to promote future development of PCO technology for IAP elimination. First, the health effects and the measured concentrations of typical VOCs and SVOCs in indoor environments worldwide were briefly introduced. Subsequently, the development and limitations of some typical photocatalytic reactors (including packed-bed reactors, monolithic reactors, optical fiber reactors, and microreactors) were summarized and compared. Then, the influences of operating parameters (including initial concentration of contaminants, relative humidity, space velocity, light source and intensity, catalyst support materials, and immobilization method) and the degradation pathways as well as intermediates of PCO technology were elucidated. Finally, the possible challenges and future development directions regarding PCO technology for IAP elimination were critically proposed and addressed.
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- Yu-Wei Li
- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China
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- International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC-PTS), State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Polar Environment and Ecosystem (HPKL-PEE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China.
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Wu S, Wang Y. Construction of C@WS 2/g-C 3N 4 Z-scheme photocatalyst with C film as an effective electron mediator and its enhanced degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol under visible light. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 273:129746. [PMID: 33515963 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A novel Z-scheme heterojunction C@WS2/g-C3N4 composite was prepared with carbon as a bridge for improving the photocatalytic property. The results of composition and structure studies demonstrate that the introduced carbon was deposited on the surface of WS2 with a film form in the ternary composites. The analysis of optical and photo-electrochemical properties reveals that the carbon film played as an electron-mediator in the ternary composites and could improve the separation and transportation of photogenerated charge. Meanwhile, it could change the pathway of photogenerated electrons between WS2 and g-C3N4, thereby constructing a Z-scheme heterojunction for maintaining the redox ability of photogenerated charge. The ternary 2%-C@WS2/g-C3N4 composite exhibited an excellent photodegradation rate towards 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) under visible light irradiation, which was 3.15 and 3.06 times of the pure g-C3N4 and binary WS2/g-C3N4 composite, respectively. Besides, the degradation pathway of 2,4-DCP and photocatalytic degradation mechanisms were investigated and discussed in detail. The generated ·O2--, ·OH and h+ by ternary composites could promote the dechlorination reaction of 2,4-DCP effectively and decompose it into smaller organic molecules. This work extends the design of g-C3N4-based 2D/2D heterojunction or Z-scheme photocatalysts to remediate the environment.
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- Shu Wu
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, PR China.
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Qian K, Chen H, Li W, Ao Z, Wu YN, Guan X. Single-Atom Fe Catalyst Outperforms Its Homogeneous Counterpart for Activating Peroxymonosulfate to Achieve Effective Degradation of Organic Contaminants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:7034-7043. [PMID: 33620197 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c08805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Recently, reactive iron species (RFeS) have shown great potential for the selective degradation of emerging organic contaminants (EOCs). However, the rapid generation of RFeS for the selective and efficient degradation of EOCs over a wide pH range is still challenging. Herein, we constructed FeN4 structures on a carbon nanotube (CNT) to obtain single-atom catalysts (FeSA-N-CNT) to generate RFeS in the presence of peroxymonosulfate (PMS). The obtained FeSA-N-CNT/PMS system exhibited outstanding and selective reactivity for oxidizing EOCs over a wide pH range (3.0-9.0). Several lines of evidences suggested that RFeS existing as an FeN4═O intermediate was the predominant oxidant, while SO4·- and HO· were the secondary oxidants. Density functional theory calculation results revealed that a CNT played a key role in optimizing the distribution of bonding and antibonding states in the Fe 3d orbital, resulting in the outstanding ability of FeSA-N-CNT for PMS chemical adsorption and activation. Moreover, CNT could significantly enhance the reactivity of the FeN4═O intermediate by increasing the overlap of electrons of the Fe 3d orbital, O 2p orbital, and bisphenol A near the Fermi level. The results of this study can advance the understanding of RFeS generation in a heterogeneous system over a wide pH range and the application of RFeS in real practice.
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- Kun Qian
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
- International Joint Research Center for Sustainable Urban Water System, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Key Laboratory of Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Technology and Management of Shenzhen City, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
- International Joint Research Center for Sustainable Urban Water System, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Xu C, Yan K, Wang P, Zhou X, Zhang T, Fu Y, Yan Q. CuBi2O4 and rGO co-modified 3D hierarchical flower-like Bi5O7I nanoflakes as Z-scheme heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic performance. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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