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Jabbar ZH, Graimed BH, Okab AA, Ammar SH, Taofeeq H, Al-Yasiri M. Synthesis of 3D Sb 2O 3-based heterojunction reinforced by SPR effect and photo-Fenton mechanism for upgraded oxidation of metronidazole in water environments. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 362:121347. [PMID: 38838534 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121347] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
Abstract
The traditional homogenous and heterogenous Fenton reactions have frequently been restrained by the lower production of Fe2+ ions, which significantly obstructs the generation of hydroxyl radicals from the decomposition of H2O2. Thus, we introduce novel photo-Fenton-assisted plasmonic heterojunctions by immobilizing Fe3O4 and Bi nanoparticles onto 3D Sb2O3 via co-precipitation and solvothermal approaches. The ternary Sb2O3/Fe3O4/Bi composites offered boosted photo-Fenton behavior with a metronidazole (MNZ) oxidation efficiency of 92% within 60 min. Among all composites, the Sb2O3/Fe3O4/Bi-5% hybrid exhibited an optimum photo-Fenton MNZ reaction constant of 0.03682 min- 1, which is 5.03 and 2.39 times higher than pure Sb2O3 and Sb2O3/Fe3O4, respectively. The upgraded oxidation activity was connected to the complementary outcomes between the photo-Fenton behavior of Sb2O3/Fe3O4 and the plasmonic effect of Bi NPs. The regular assembly of Fe3O4 and Bi NPs enhances the surface area and stability of Sb2O3/Fe3O4/Bi. Moreover, the limited absorption spectra of Sb2O3 were extended into solar radiation by the Fe3+ defect of Fe3O4 NPs and the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect of Bi NPs. The photo-Fenton mechanism suggests that the co-existence of Fe3O4/Bi NPs acts as electron acceptor/donor, respectively, which reduces recombination losses, prolongs the lifetime of photocarriers, and produces more reactive species, stimulating the overall photo-Fenton reactions. On the other hand, the photo-Fenton activity of MNZ antibiotics was optimized under different experimental conditions, including catalyst loading, solution pH, initial MNZ concentrations, anions, and real water environments. Besides, the trapping outcomes verified the vital participation of •OH, h+, and •O2- in the MNZ destruction over Sb2O3/Fe3O4/Bi-5%. In summary, this work excites novel perspectives in developing boosted photosystems through integrating the photocatalysis power with both Fenton reactions and the SPR effects of plasmonic materials.
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- Zaid H Jabbar
- Building and Construction Techniques Engineering Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, 51001, Hillah, Babylon, Iraq.
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- Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Al-Qasim Green University, Babylon, 51013, Iraq.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Jadriya, Baghdad, Iraq; College of Engineering, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Jadriya, Baghdad, Iraq; Multiphase Flow and Reactors Engineering & Education Laboratory (mFReel), Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA; Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries, Al-Amarah University College, Iraq
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Si S, Fan Y, Liang D, Chen P, Cui G, Tang B. Visible Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution by g-C 3N 4/SrZrO 3 Heterostructure Material. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:977. [PMID: 36985870 PMCID: PMC10057068 DOI: 10.3390/nano13060977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
A heterostructure material g-C3N4/SrZrO3 was simply prepared by grinding and heating the mixture of SrZrO3 and g-C3N4. The morphology and structure of the synthesized photocatalysts were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and infrared spectra. It showed visible light absorption ability and much higher photocatalytic activity than that of pristine g-C3N4 or SrZrO3. Under the optimal reaction conditions, the hydrogen production efficiency is 1222 μmol·g-1·h-1 and 34 μmol·g-1·h-1 under ultraviolet light irradiation and visible light irradiation, respectively. It is attributed to the higher separation efficiency of photogenerated electrons and holes between the cooperation of g-C3N4 and SrZrO3, which is demonstrated by photocurrent measurements.
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Leal Villarroel E, Seguel J, Rodríguez P, Blanco E, Escalona N, Pecchi G, Sepúlveda C. Conversion of Levulinic Acid over Ru/SrZrO
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Supported Basic Catalysts. ChemCatChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202201170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Edgardo Leal Villarroel
- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad de Concepción Edmundo Larenas 129 Chile
- Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC) Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad de Concepción Edmundo Larenas 129 Chile
- Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC) Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad de Concepción Edmundo Larenas 129 Chile
- Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC) Chile
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- Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC) Chile
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos Escuela de Ingeniería Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Chile
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- Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC) Chile
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos Escuela de Ingeniería Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Chile
- Facultad de Química y de Farmacia Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Chile
- Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico Universidad de Concepción Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad de Concepción Edmundo Larenas 129 Chile
- Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC) Chile
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- Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad de Concepción Edmundo Larenas 129 Chile
- Millennium Nuclei on Catalytic Process towards Sustainable Chemistry (CSC) Chile
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Hanumaiah Anupama B, AL‐Gunaid MQA, Shivanna Shasikala B, Theranya Ereppa S, Kavya R, Hatna Siddaramaiah B, Sangameshwara Madhukar B. Poly (o‐anisidine) Encapsulated K
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Nano‐core based Gelatin Nano Composites: Investigations of Optical, Thermal, Microcrystalline and Morphological Characteristics. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Bommalapura Hanumaiah Anupama
- Department of Chemistry, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering JSS Science and Technology University Mysuru 570006 India
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- Department of Physics, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering JSS Science & Technology University Mysuru 570006 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering JSS Science and Technology University Mysuru 570006 India
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- Department of Polymer science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering JSS Science & Technology University Mysuru 570006 India
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Huerta-Flores AM, Ruiz-Zepeda F, Eyovge C, Winczewski JP, Vandichel M, Gaberšček M, Boscher ND, Gardeniers HJ, Torres-Martínez LM, Susarrey-Arce A. Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution from Water Splitting on Ta 2O 5/SrZrO 3 Heterostructures Decorated with Cu xO/RuO 2 Cocatalysts. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:31767-31781. [PMID: 35786845 PMCID: PMC9305716 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Photocatalytic H2 generation by water splitting is a promising alternative for producing renewable fuels. This work synthesized a new type of Ta2O5/SrZrO3 heterostructure with Ru and Cu (RuO2/CuxO/Ta2O5/SrZrO3) using solid-state chemistry methods to achieve a high H2 production of 5164 μmol g-1 h-1 under simulated solar light, 39 times higher than that produced using SrZrO3. The heterostructure performance is compared with other Ta2O5/SrZrO3 heterostructure compositions loaded with RuO2, CuxO, or Pt. CuxO is used to showcase the usage of less costly cocatalysts to produce H2. The photocatalytic activity toward H2 by the RuO2/CuxO/Ta2O5/SrZrO3 heterostructure remains the highest, followed by RuO2/Ta2O5/SrZrO3 > CuxO/Ta2O5/SrZrO3 > Pt/Ta2O5/SrZrO3 > Ta2O5/SrZrO3 > SrZrO3. Band gap tunability and high optical absorbance in the visible region are more prominent for the heterostructures containing cocatalysts (RuO2 or CuxO) and are even higher for the binary catalyst (RuO2/CuxO). The presence of the binary catalyst is observed to impact the charge carrier transport in Ta2O5/SrZrO3, improving the solar to hydrogen conversion efficiency. The results represent a valuable contribution to the design of SrZrO3-based heterostructures for photocatalytic H2 production by solar water splitting.
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- Ali Margot Huerta-Flores
- Universidad
Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ingeniería
Civil, Departamento de Ecomateriales y Energía, Av. Universidad
S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás
de Los Garza, Nuevo León C.P 66455, México
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- Department
of Materials Chemistry, National Institute
of Chemistry, Hajdrihova
19, Ljubljana, SI 1000, Slovenia
- Department
of Physics and Chemistry of Materials, Institute
of Metals and Technology, LepiPot 11, Ljubljana, SI 1000, Slovenia
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- Mesoscale
Chemical Systems, MESA+ Institute, University
of Twente, P.O. Box 217, Enschede 7500AE, The Netherlands
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- Mesoscale
Chemical Systems, MESA+ Institute, University
of Twente, P.O. Box 217, Enschede 7500AE, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences and Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Republic of Ireland
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- Department
of Physics and Chemistry of Materials, Institute
of Metals and Technology, LepiPot 11, Ljubljana, SI 1000, Slovenia
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- Materials
Research and Technology Department, Luxembourg
Institute of Science and Technology, Esch-Sur-Alzette L-4362, Luxembourg
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- Mesoscale
Chemical Systems, MESA+ Institute, University
of Twente, P.O. Box 217, Enschede 7500AE, The Netherlands
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- Universidad
Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ingeniería
Civil, Departamento de Ecomateriales y Energía, Av. Universidad
S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás
de Los Garza, Nuevo León C.P 66455, México
- Centro
de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados (CIMAV), S.C. Miguel de Cervantes 120, Complejo
Industrial Chih, Chihuahua 31136, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- Mesoscale
Chemical Systems, MESA+ Institute, University
of Twente, P.O. Box 217, Enschede 7500AE, The Netherlands
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Nkwachukwu OV, Arotiba OA. Perovskite Oxide-Based Materials for Photocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Treatment of Water. Front Chem 2021; 9:634630. [PMID: 33937190 PMCID: PMC8082458 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.634630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Meeting the global challenge of water availability necessitates diversification from traditional water treatment methods to other complementary methods, such as photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis (PEC), for a more robust solution. Materials play very important roles in the development of these newer methods. Thus, the quest and applications of a myriad of materials are ongoing areas of water research. Perovskite and perovskite-related materials, which have been largely explored in the energy sectors, are potential materials in water treatment technologies. In this review, attention is paid to the recent progress in the application of perovskite materials in photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in water. Water treatment applications of lanthanum, ferrite, titanate, and tantalum (and others)-based perovskites are discussed. The chemical nature and different synthetic routes of perovskites or perovskite composites are presented as fundamental to applications.
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- Oluchi V. Nkwachukwu
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Centre for Nanomaterials Science Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Alfonso-Herrera LA, Huerta-Flores AM, Torres Martínez LM, Ramírez-Herrera DJ, Rivera-Villanueva J. M-008: A stable and reusable metalorganic framework with high crystallinity applied in the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and the degradation of methyl orange. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2019.112240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Xu Y, Liu J, Cui Y, Yin R, Wang X, Wu S, Yu X. Efficient polycrystalline silicon solar cells with double metal oxide layers. Dalton Trans 2019; 48:3687-3694. [PMID: 30801079 DOI: 10.1039/c8dt04233k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Crystalline silicon solar cells can achieve high power conversion efficiency and can be successfully commercialized; however, the exploration of optimization strategies is still necessary. Here, we demonstrated improved performance of a polycrystalline silicon solar cell by depositing Sb2Ox/CdO double layers onto a Si wafer via a low-cost route. The metal oxide layers, forming effective heterojunctions, suppressed carrier recombination and reduced surface reflection. Additionally, the heterojunctions of Sb2Ox/CdO/Si enhanced the transmission of electrons and holes and simultaneously, a wider response range in the solar spectrum was realized. The power conversion efficiency improved from 12.6 to 16.7% in a polycrystalline silicon solar cell, with relative increase of 33%. It is expected that the metal oxide-enhanced devices will have tremendous potential in commercial applications.
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- Yichen Xu
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Rd, Shanghai 200234, People's Republic of China.
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