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Zhang L, Dong G, Liu X, Niu Y, Gao W, Yang Q, Li Z. Decolorization of RhB on three-dimensional porous CeO 2/LaFeO 3/SrTiO 3 catalyst via photo-fenton-like catalysis. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2024:10.1007/s43630-024-00619-1. [PMID: 39186185 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-024-00619-1] [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: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The catalysts with three-dimensional porous (3DP) CeO2, LaFeO3 and SrTiO3 are synthesized by sol-gel method and chemical precipitation method. The resulting multi-component 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 composite material featured a high specific surface area (26.08 m2/g), which can provide more surface active sites to improve adsorption capacity and catalytic performance. The photocatalytic, Fenton-like, photo-Fenton-like performance of the catalyst are studied on decolorization of RhB under UV irradiation, respectively. 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 exhibits high catalytic performance. Compared with photocatalytic or Fenton-like performance, 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 catalyst exhibits higher photo-Fenton-like performance, facilitating efficient decolorization of the rhodamine B. Moreover, the initial reaction rate on decolorization of RhB with 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3/SrTiO3 is 10.55, 5.52, 3.67 and 1.51 times higher than that with SrTiO3, LaFeO3, 3DP CeO2 and 3DP CeO2/LaFeO3, respectively. Meanwhile, 3DP LaFeO3/CeO2/SrTiO3 has a wider pH usage range in the synergistic reaction. Finally, a catalytic mechanism for the decolorization of rhodamine B is proposed. The continuous cycling of Fe3+/Fe2+ and Ce4+/Ce3+ and the production of active substances are achieved under the photo-Fenton-like effect of the catalyst.
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- Lihua Zhang
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable Management, School of Resources and Chemical Engineering, Sanming University, Sanming, 365004, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable Management, School of Resources and Chemical Engineering, Sanming University, Sanming, 365004, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Beijing, 102617, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable Management, School of Resources and Chemical Engineering, Sanming University, Sanming, 365004, China
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- Sinopec Cangzhou Refining and Chemical Company, Cangzhou, 061000, China
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- Xinhua Branch of Loudi Ecological Environment Bureau, Xinhua, 417600, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Beijing, 102617, China.
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Zhong Z, You D, Wan Y, Pan Z, Cheng Q. Coupling Cu Coordination Polymers with CdS Forming an S-Scheme Heterojunction for Rapid Charge Separation and High Photocatalytic Activity. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:14509-14524. [PMID: 39021119 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c01767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Energy and the environment are significant impacting factors for the future development of humankind. In order to improve the corrosion resistance of CdS and decrease the recombination of photogenerated carriers, a novel Cu-CPs@CdS heterojunction with high efficiency mesopores was constructed by a simple hydrothermal method. The effective interfacial contact formation between nano-CdS and Cu-CPs promotes the transfer of photogenerated carriers while exhibiting a high spatial separation rate of charges. The photocatalytic performance of the heterojunction was evaluated by the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants and photocatalytic hydrogen generation. The photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) could reach 90.34%, and the hydrogen generation was high as 9227.82 μmol·g-1 under simulated sunlight irradiation. The boosted photocatalytic activity of Cu-CPs@CdS results from (i) the formation of coordination bonds, which not only enhanced the stability of heterojunctions but also provided a path for photogenerated carrier migration, (ii) integrating Cu-CPs, which provided more active sites, and (iii) the matched energy band structure between CdS and Cu-CPs that promoted speedy S-scheme interfacial charge-transfer pathways, culminating in efficient photogenerated charge separation and transfer. This research offered a fresh tactic to restrict photocorrosion and enhance the production of photocatalytic H2 over CdS-based catalysts.
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- Zhenfeng Zhong
- Engineering Research Center of Phosphorous Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, PR China
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, College of Post and Telecommunication of Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430073, PR China
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- The Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Phosphorous Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Phosphorous Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, PR China
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Liu J, Wan Y, Wang H, Zhang Y, Xu M, Song X, Zhou W, Zhang J, Ma W, Huo P. Enhanced activation of peroxymonosulfate by ZIF-67/g-C 3N 4 S-scheme photocatalyst under visible light assistance for degradation of polyethylene terephthalate. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 360:124682. [PMID: 39111530 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Photocatalyst-activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS) degradation of pollutants is already widely used for wastewater treatment under visible light. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is widely used in daily life, but waste plastics have an irreversible negative impact on the environment. In this paper, the ZIF-67/g-C3N4 S-scheme heterojunction catalyst was synthesized as a photocatalyst to achieve a good effect on PET degradation in coordination with PMS. The results indicated that PET could be degraded up to 60.63 ± 2.12 % under the combined effect of catalyst, PMS, and light. In this experiment, the influence of catalyst-to-plastic ratio, PMS concentration, aqueous pH, and inorganic anions on plastic degradation by the photocatalytic synergistic PMS system was discussed, and the excellent performance of this system for degrading PET was highlighted through a comparative test. Electron spin resonance (ESR) and free radical quenching experiments demonstrated that SO4•- contributes the largest amount to the PET degradation performance. Furthermore, results from gas chromatography and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) indicated that the plastic degradation products include CO, CH4, and organic small-molecule liquid fuels. Finally, a possible mechanism for the light/PMS system to degrade PET in water was suggested. This paper provides a feasible solution to treat waste microplastics in water.
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- Jiejing Liu
- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan, 467000, PR China
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- Institute of Green Chemistry and Chemical Technology, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China.
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Ren H, Zhang R, Zheng Y, Liu Y, Zhang Q, Zhang J, Chen C, Duan E. Fluorescence visualization of CO 2-responsive phase transfer materials targeting at the heterogeneous interfacial reactions in advanced oxidation of naphthenic acid in wastewater. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 933:173235. [PMID: 38750751 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Treatment of naphthenic acids (NAs) in wastewater is necessary due to its high toxicity and difficult degradation. In the heterogeneous Fenton-like advanced oxidation of organic pollutant system, the insufficient accessibility of oxidizing agent and NAs greatly hamper the reaction efficiency. CO2-responsive phase transfer materials derived from polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based deep eutectic solvents were specific targeted at the immiscible-binary phase system. The NAs oxidative degradation process was optimized including the kinds of catalyst (Molecular weight of PEG, constitute of DESs, and dosage.), temperature, flow rate of CO2, et al. With the help of fluorescence properties of catalyst, the hydrophilic-hydrophobic interaction was visual-monitored and further studied. The amphipathic property of PEG-200/Sodium persulfate/Polyether amine 230 (PEA230) greatly reduced the aqueous/organic phase transfer barrier between sodium persulfate and NAs (up to 84 %), thus accreting oxidation rate. The surface tension decreased from 35.364 mN/m to 28.595 mN/m. To control the reaction rate, the CO2 respond structure of amido played an important role. In addition, the interfacial transfer intermediates and oxidation pathways were also explored by nuclear magnetic resonance, flourier transform infrared spectroscopy, surface tension, and radical inhibition experiments. The mechanism of advanced oxidation of NAs catalyzed by CO2-responsive phase transfer catalyst was proposed, which would made up for the deficiency of the system theory of heterogeneous chemical oxidation of organic pollutants.
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- Hongwei Ren
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China; Pollution Prevention Biotechnology Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China
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- School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China
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- School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China; Pollution Prevention Biotechnology Laboratory of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, PR China.
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Zhu B, Jiang X, Li S, Zhu M. An Overview of Recycling Phenolic Resin. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1255. [PMID: 38732725 PMCID: PMC11085933 DOI: 10.3390/polym16091255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Over a century ago, phenolic formaldehyde (PF) resin was developed and continues to increase in yield due to its diverse applications. However, PF resin is a thermosetting plastic lacking fluidity and moldability, which are nondegradable in natural environments, leading to severe threats to fossil resources as well as global environmental crises. As a result, recycling PF resin is extremely important. In this review, we provide the recent advances in the recycling of PF resin, which includes mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, and utilization of carbon-based materials. The advantages and disadvantages of each strategy are evaluated from a green chemistry perspective. This article aims to attract interest in PF resin design, synthesizing, application and recycling, offering useful suggestions.
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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Sun H, Hu J, Wu Y, Gong H, Zhu N, Yuan H. Leachate from municipal solid waste landfills: A neglected source of microplastics in the environment. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133144. [PMID: 38056251 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Over the past decade or so, microplastics (MPs) have received increasing attention due to their ubiquity and potential risk to the environment. Waste plastics usually end up in landfills. These plastics in landfills undergo physical compression, chemical oxidation, and biological decomposition, breaking down into MPs. As a result, landfill leachate stores large amounts of MPs, which can negatively impact the surrounding soil and water environment. However, not enough attention has been given to the occurrence and removal of MPs in landfill leachate. This lack of knowledge has led to landfills being an underestimated source of microplastics. In order to fill this knowledge gap, this paper collects relevant literature on MPs in landfill leachate from domestic and international sources, systematically summarizes their presence within Asia and Europe, assesses the impacts of landfill leachate on MPs in the adjacent environment, and particularly discusses the possible ecotoxicological effects of MPs in leachate. We found high levels of MPs in the soil and water around informal landfills, and the MPs themselves and the toxic substances they carry can have toxic effects on organisms. In addition, this paper summarizes the potential impact of MPs on the biochemical treatment stage of leachate, finds that the effects of MPs on the biochemical treatment stage and membrane filtration are more significant, and proposes some novel processes for MPs removal from leachate. This analysis contributes to the removal of MPs from leachate. This study is the first comprehensive review of the occurrence, environmental impact, and removal of MPs in leachate from landfills in Asia and Europe. It offers a comprehensive theoretical reference for the field, providing invaluable insights.
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- Haoyu Sun
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Solid Waste Treatment and Recovery, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Solid Waste Treatment and Recovery, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Solid Waste Treatment and Recovery, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Solid Waste Treatment and Recovery, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Solid Waste Treatment and Recovery, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Jiang M, Wang X, Xi W, Yang P, Zhou H, Duan J, Ratova M, Wu D. Chemical catalytic upgrading of polyethylene terephthalate plastic waste into value-added materials, fuels and chemicals. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169342. [PMID: 38123093 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The substantial production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) products, coupled with high abandonment rates, results in significant environmental pollution and resource wastage. This has prompted global attention to the development of rational strategies for PET waste treatment. In the context of renewability and sustainability, catalytic chemical technology provides an effective means to recycle and upcycle PET waste into valuable resources. In this review, we initially provide an overview of strategies employed in the thermocatalytic process to recycle PET waste into valuable carbon materials, fuels and typical refined chemicals. The effect of catalysts on the quality and quantity of specific products is highlighted. Next, we introduce the development of renewable-energy-driven electrocatalytic and photocatalytic systems for sustainable PET waste upcycling, focusing on rational catalysts, innovative catalytic system design, and corresponding underlying catalytic mechanisms. Moreover, we discuss advantages and disadvantages of three chemical catalytic strategies. Finally, existing limitations and outlook toward controllable selectivity and yield enhancement of value-added products and PET upvaluing technology for scale-up applications are proposed. This review aims to inspire the exploration of waste-to-treasure technologies for renewable-energy-driven waste management toward a circular economy.
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- Mingkun Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and New Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and New Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and New Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and New Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and New Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and New Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, PR China
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and New Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, Hubei, PR China.
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Mohanty UA, Sahoo DP, Das KK, Paramanik L, Parida K. Facilitated Visible-Light-Driven Peroxymonosulfate Activation by a Co-Fe Layered Double Hydroxide Derived p-n Heterostructure for Sulfadiazine Degradation: Affecting Parameters, Kinetics, and Mechanistic Insights. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:1919-1937. [PMID: 38207280 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The utilization of multivalence ionic metal species generated through a peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-assisted photocatalytic system is a promising platform for the selective degradation of water contaminants. However, achieving an effective electron transport and enhanced separation efficiency for these metal species is a daunting challenge. Thus, our current study addresses this challenge by using a Co-Fe-based layered-double-hydroxide template to synthesize a Co3O4/FeCo2O4 p-n heterojunction composite via a simple monosynthetic route. The resultant composite is thoroughly validated through advanced characterization techniques that efficiently activate PMS for sulfadiazine (SDZ) degradation under visible light, achieving a remarkable degradation efficiency of up to 90%. This accomplishment is attributed to factors including intimate interfacial contact, excellent light harvesting, mesoporosity, and oxygen vacancies within the composite. The formation of a distinct p-n heterojunction following the S-scheme charge dynamic significantly enhances photogenerated carrier separation and reduces charge recombination. The research delves into comprehensive investigations including degradation studies, active species trapping experiments, parameter exploration, and in-depth liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for analysis of the degradation byproducts and pathway. Induced oxygen vacancies, strategically placed active surface sites, and mesoporosity in the Co3O4/FeCo2O4 composite synergistically boosted the sluggish PMS activation, leading to enhanced SDZ degradation. This study introduces a new perspective by demonstrating the potential of a single-material, mixed-metal oxide-based p-n heterojunction photocatalytic system following the S-scheme charge-transfer route for SDZ degradation. The findings contribute toward emphasizing the importance of tailored composite materials in tackling persistent contaminants.
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- Upali Aparajita Mohanty
- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751030, India
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Zhuo M, Chen Z, Liu X, Wei W, Shen Y, Ni BJ. A broad horizon for sustainable catalytic oxidation of microplastics. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 340:122835. [PMID: 37931676 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122835] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) have attracted tremendous attention due to their widespread appearance in the environment and biota, and their adverse effects on organisms. Since plastics are substantially produced to meet human needs, primary and secondary MPs are extensively trapped in wastewater treatment plants, freshwater, drinking water, ocean, air, and soil. The serious MPs pollution calls for efficient treatment strategies Herein, we discuss three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) for the sustainable management of MPs, and the relevant catalytic mechanisms are clarified. For photocatalysis, three categories (organic, inorganic, hybrid) of photocatalysts are listed, with degradation efficiency of 23%-100%. Next, relative impact factors on photocatalysis, such as characteristics of MPs and photocatalysts, are discussed. Then, some promising electrocatalysts for the degradation/conversion of (micro)plastics and standard electrolyzer designs are briefly introduced. This electrocatalytic method has achieved over 77% of Faradaic efficiency. Next, potential organisms with abundant biocatalysts for degrading different types of MPs are reviewed. Advances in three bioremediation techniques including biositimulation, bioaugmentation, and biosurfactant are outlined. Lastly, perspectives are put forward to promote scientific development in solving environmental issues on MPs pollution in broad fields. This paper provides insights into the development of next-generation techniques for MPs pollution management in a sustainable manner.
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- Maoshui Zhuo
- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
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Zhong X, Ji M, Wu W, Lu C, Liu W, Jiang F. Enhanced Degradation of Levofloxacin through Visible-Light-Driven Peroxymonosulfate Activation over CuInS 2/g-C 3N 4 Heterojunctions. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:74. [PMID: 38202529 PMCID: PMC10781168 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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In this work, the heterojunctions of CuInS2 embedded in the g-C3N4 materials (xCuInS2/g-C3N4, abbreviated as xCIS/GCN) was successfully prepared for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation under visible light. The catalysts are characterized by different techniques, such as XRD, FTIR, SEM, TEM, and UV-vis. The unique heterojunction composites can suppress the recombination of photogenerated pairs. The catalytic results showed that the 3CIS/GCN exhibited excellent catalytic levofloxacin (LVF) degradation efficiency, while more than 98.9% of LVF was removed in 60 min over a wide pH range. SO4•-, O2•-, OH•, and 1O2 were verified as the main reactive species for LVF degradation via the quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance technology (EPR). The synergetic effect of xCIS/GCN, PMS, and visible light irradiation was discussed. The possible LVF degradation pathway was proposed through byproducts analysis (LC-MS). Moreover, the 3CIS/GCN/vis-PMS system has very low metal leaching. Owing to xCIS/GCN having good properties for PMS activation, it has potential applications for LVF or other hazardous pollutants degradation.
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- Xin Zhong
- Experimental and Practical Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China; (M.J.); (W.W.); (C.L.); (W.L.)
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Experimental and Practical Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China; (M.J.); (W.W.); (C.L.); (W.L.)
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- Experimental and Practical Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China; (M.J.); (W.W.); (C.L.); (W.L.)
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- Experimental and Practical Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China; (M.J.); (W.W.); (C.L.); (W.L.)
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- Experimental and Practical Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China; (M.J.); (W.W.); (C.L.); (W.L.)
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- Experimental and Practical Innovation Education Center, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China; (M.J.); (W.W.); (C.L.); (W.L.)
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Shi H, Wang H, Zhang E, Qu X, Li J, Zhao S, Gao H, Chen Z. Boosted Photocatalytic Performance for Antibiotics Removal with Ag/PW 12/TiO 2 Composite: Degradation Pathways and Toxicity Assessment. Molecules 2023; 28:6831. [PMID: 37836674 PMCID: PMC10574183 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Photocatalyst is the core of photocatalysis and directly determines photocatalytic performance. However, low quantum efficiency and low utilization of solar energy are important technical problems in the application of photocatalysis. In this work, a series of polyoxometalates (POMs) [H3PW12O40] (PW12)-doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofibers modified with various amount of silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared by utilizing electrospinning/photoreduction strategy, and were labelled as x wt% Ag/PW12/TiO2 (abbr. x% Ag/PT, x = 5, 10, and 15, respectively). The as-prepared materials were characterized with a series of techniques and exhibited remarkable catalytic activities for visible-light degradation tetracycline (TC), enrofloxacin (ENR), and methyl orange (MO). Particularly, the 10% Ag/PT catalyst with a specific surface area of 155.09 m2/g and an average aperture of 4.61 nm possessed the optimal photodegradation performance, with efficiencies reaching 78.19% for TC, 93.65% for ENR, and 99.29% for MO, which were significantly higher than those of PW12-free Ag/TiO2 and PT nanofibers. Additionally, various parameters (the pH of the solution, catalyst usage, and TC concentration) influencing the degradation process were investigated in detail. The optimal conditions are as follows: catalyst usage: 20 mg; TC: 20 mL of 20 ppm; pH = 7. Furthermore, the photodegradation intermediates and pathways were demonstrated by HPLC-MS measurement. We also investigated the toxicity of products generated during TC removal by employing quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) prediction through a toxicity estimation software tool (T.E.S.T. Version 5.1.2.). The mechanism study showed that the doping of PW12 and the modification of Ag NPs on TiO2 broadened the visible-light absorption, accelerating the effective separation of photogenerated carriers, therefore resulting in an enhanced photocatalytic performance. The research provided some new thoughts for exploiting efficient and durable photocatalysts for environmental remediation.
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- Hongfei Shi
- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Catalysis for Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang 110034, China;
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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- Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, China; (H.W.); (E.Z.); (X.Q.); (H.G.); (Z.C.)
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Wang W, Yang D, Mou Y, Liao L, Wang S, Guo L, Wang X, Li Z, Zhou W. Construction of 2D/2D Mesoporous WO 3/CeO 2 Laminated Heterojunctions for Optimized Photocatalytic Performance. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111798. [PMID: 37299701 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Photocatalytic elimination of antibiotics from the environment and drinking water is of great significance for human health. However, the efficiency of photoremoval of antibiotics such as tetracycline is severely limited by the prompt recombination of electron holes and slow charge migration efficacy. Fabrication of low-dimensional heterojunction composites is an efficient method for shortening charge carrier migration distance and enhancing charge transfer efficiency. Herein, 2D/2D mesoporous WO3/CeO2 laminated Z-scheme heterojunctions were successfully prepared using a two-step hydrothermal process. The mesoporous structure of the composites was proved by nitrogen sorption isotherms, in which sorption-desorption hysteresis was observed. The intimate contact and charge transfer mechanism between WO3 nanoplates and CeO2 nanosheets was investigated using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements, respectively. Photocatalytic tetracycline degradation efficiency was noticeably promoted by the formation of 2D/2D laminated heterojunctions. The improved photocatalytic activity could be attributed to the formation of Z-scheme laminated heterostructure and 2D morphology favoring spatial charge separation, confirmed by various characterizations. The optimized 5WO3/CeO2 (5 wt.% WO3) composites can degrade more than 99% of tetracycline in 80 min, achieving a peak TC photodegradation efficiency of 0.0482 min-1, which is approximately 3.4 times that of pristine CeO2. A Z-scheme mechanism is proposed for photocatalytic tetracycline by from WO3/CeO2 Z-scheme laminated heterojunctions based on the experimental results.
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- Wenjie Wang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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