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Liu Y, Zheng J, Zhu Z, Huang Z, Hu C, Liu B. Enhanced visible light responsive piezoelectric photocatalysis based on Bi 2S 3 coated BaTiO 3 nanorods heterostructures. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 678:657-670. [PMID: 39265337 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.09.064] [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: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 09/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
Abstract
Although the presence of the built-in electric field will solve the problem of carrier complexation in photocatalytic systems to some extent. However, free carriers will quickly shield the stabilized electric field and lose its effect. Therefore, how to introduce the dynamic piezoelectric field into the photocatalytic system has become an imminent problem. Herein, we developed an overcoated, visible light responsive, piezoelectric-assisted photocatalytic system by depositing Bi2S3 photocatalysts with a narrow-band system onto the surface of highly piezo-responsive BaTiO3 nanorods (BTO NRs). The heterojunction structure, bound by Bi-O chemical bonding, enhances carrier transport efficiency under the influence of the piezoelectric field. In the degradation experiments, the first-order rate constant for the degradation of chlortetracycline hydrochloride (CTC) in the BTO NRs/Bi2S3 system with the optimal complex ratio was 0.0276 min-1, which was 3.1 and 7.8 times higher than that of BTO NRs and Bi2S3, respectively. Additionally, we deduced the degradation pathways of CTC through a combination of Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS), evaluating the toxicity of the intermediates. This complex system, featuring a highly photo-responsive semiconductor as a photo-acceptor deposited on a piezoelectric semiconductor surface providing a dynamic built-in electric field, enhances carrier separation efficiency under optimal light energy utilization conditions. These findings present novel and effective strategies for addressing two primary challenges in photocatalytic systems: low spectral utilization and significant photogenerated carrier complexation.
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- Yu Liu
- Key Lab of Science and Technology of Eco-textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Lab of Science and Technology of Eco-textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Lab of Science and Technology of Eco-textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Lab of Science and Technology of Eco-textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Lab of Science and Technology of Eco-textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Key Lab of Science and Technology of Eco-textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, No. 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Martínez Q H, Neira JA, Amaya ÁA, Blach V D, Campos CH, Martínez O F. Selective oxidation of glycerol mediated by surface plasmon of gold nanoparticles deposited on titanium dioxide nanowires. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:142995. [PMID: 39097114 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142995] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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This paper describes an alternative method for the in situ synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with a particle size of less than 3 nm, using nanoreactors formed by reverse micelles of 1,4-bis-(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate sodium (AOT) and nanoparticle stabilization with l-cysteine, which favor the preparation of nanoparticles with size and shape control, which are homogeneously dispersed (1% by weight) on the support of titanium dioxide nanowires (TNWs). To study the activity and selectivity of the prepared catalyst (AuNPs@TNWs), an aqueous solution of 40 mM glycerol was irradiated with a green laser (λ = 530 nm, power = 100 mW) in the presence of the catalyst and O2 as an oxidant at 22 °C for 6 h, obtaining a glycerol conversion of 86% with a selectivity towards hydroxypyruvic acid (HA) of more than 90%. From the control and reactions, we concluded that the Ti-OH groups promote the glycerol adsorption on the nanowires surface and the surface plasmon of the gold nanoparticles favors the selectivity of the reaction towards the hydroxypyruvic acid.
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- Henry Martínez Q
- Centro de Investigaciones en Catálisis-CICAT, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Escuela de Química, Km 2 vía El Refugio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia; Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 129, Casilla 160-C, Concepción, Chile.
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Catálisis-CICAT, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Escuela de Química, Km 2 vía El Refugio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia
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- Universidad de Santander, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Naturales y Agropecuarias, Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas Para la Sostenibilidad - CIBAS, Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Catálisis-CICAT, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Escuela de Química, Km 2 vía El Refugio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia; Laboratorio de Investigaciones en Postcosecha-LIP, Universidad del Quindío, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Tecnologías, Carrera 15 #12N, Armenia, Quindío, Colombia
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- Departamento de Fisicoquímica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Concepción, Edmundo Larenas 129, Casilla 160-C, Concepción, Chile
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Catálisis-CICAT, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Escuela de Química, Km 2 vía El Refugio, Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia.
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Chang YC, Lin IC, Chin NC, Juang SE, Chou CM. Na 2Ti 3O 7@RF@Ag Heterostructures as Efficient Substrates for SERS and Photocatalytic Applications. Molecules 2023; 29:218. [PMID: 38202801 PMCID: PMC10780028 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010218] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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A multi-step procedure was effectively employed to synthesize innovative three-dimensional (3D) heterostructures encompassing sodium titanate (Na2Ti3O7) nanowire cores, an intermediate resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF) layer, and outer silver (Ag) nanoparticle sheaths, referred to as Na2Ti3O7@RF@Ag heterostructures. Initially, a one-step hydrothermal technique facilitated the direct growth of single-crystal Na2Ti3O7 nanowires onto a flexible Ti foil. Subsequently, a two-step wet chemical process facilitated the sequential deposition of an RF layer and Ag nanoparticles onto the Na2Ti3O7 nanowires at a low reaction temperature. Optimal concentrations of silver nitrate and L-ascorbic acid can lead to the cultivation of Na2Ti3O7@RF@Ag heterostructures exhibiting heightened surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), which is particularly beneficial for the detection of rhodamine B (RhB) molecules. This phenomenon can be ascribed to the distinctive geometry of the Na2Ti3O7@RF@Ag heterostructures, which offer an increased number of hot spots and surface-active sites, thereby showcasing notable SERS enhancement, commendable reproducibility, and enduring stability over the long term. Furthermore, the Na2Ti3O7@RF@Ag heterostructures demonstrate remarkable follow-up as first-order chemical kinetic and recyclable photocatalysts for the photodecomposition of an RhB solution under UV light irradiation. This result can be attributed to the enhanced inhibition of electron-hole pair recombination and increased surface-active sites.
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- Yu-Cheng Chang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan; (I.-C.L.); (N.-C.C.); (S.-E.J.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan; (I.-C.L.); (N.-C.C.); (S.-E.J.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan; (I.-C.L.); (N.-C.C.); (S.-E.J.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Antai Tian-Sheng Memorial Hospital, Antai Medical Care Corporation, Pingtung 92842, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan; (I.-C.L.); (N.-C.C.); (S.-E.J.)
- Department of Anesthesiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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Chen L, Jin Y, Guo S, Park E, Xie Y, Jung YM. Ag decoration on Na 2Ti 3O 7 nanowires for improved SERS and PHE performance. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:16287-16298. [PMID: 37721019 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03994c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Na2Ti3O7 (NTO) is recognized as an authenticated promising photocatalyst and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) active material, although its performance is limited by its high carrier recombination rate, wide band gap and inadequate utilization of visible light. In this study, to solve these issues, sea urchin-shaped NTO nanowires directly grown on a substrate were fabricated, and then Ag nanoparticles were decorated on NTO nanowires using sputtering equipment. The as-prepared Ag-NTO substrates exhibited different morphologies and high SERS activity, which was confirmed by finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulations, showing that appropriate Ag decoration can bring more nanogaps and thus enhance the electromagnetic field (EM) contribution. We visualized the charge transfer (CT) mechanism in SERS and further investigated the catalytic hydrogen production process similarly induced by photogenerated CT. The optimal SERS substrate (Ag-NTO-3) was adopted to verify the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE) activity, and the hydrogen evolution rate of Ag-NTO-3 was 106.7 μmol h-1 (twice that of pristine NTO). Photoelectrochemical measurements and photoluminescence (PL) analysis were used to elucidate the potential enhancement mechanisms for the photocatalytic performance and CT process. This study can provide a valuable reference for performance and mechanism studies of SERS substrates and photocatalysts.
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- Lei Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Molecular Science and Fusion Technology, Kangwon National University, Chunchon 24341, Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Molecular Science and Fusion Technology, Kangwon National University, Chunchon 24341, Korea.
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Molecular Science and Fusion Technology, Kangwon National University, Chunchon 24341, Korea.
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Charkhesht V, Yarar Kaplan B, Alkan Gürsel S, Yürüm A. Electrospun Nanotubular Titania and Polymeric Interfaces for High Energy Density Li-Ion Electrodes. ENERGY & FUELS : AN AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY JOURNAL 2023; 37:6197-6207. [PMID: 37114941 PMCID: PMC10123667 DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c00192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In the current study, for the first time, electrospinning of nanotubular structures was developed for Li-ion battery high energy density applications. For this purpose, titania-based nanotubular materials were synthesized and characterized. Before electrospinning with PVDF to obtain a self-standing electrode, the nanotubes were modified to obtain the best charge-transferring structure. In the current study, for the first time, the effects of various thermal treatment temperatures and durations under an Ar-controlled atmosphere were investigated for Li+ diffusion. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammograms, and galvanostatic intermittent titration technique showed that the fastest charge transfer kinetics belongs to the sample treated for 10 h. After optimization of electrospinning parameters, a fully nanotube-embedded fibrous structure was achieved and confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The obtained flexible electrode was pressed at ambient and 80 °C to improve the fiber volume fraction. Finally, the galvanostatic charge/discharge tests for the electrospun electrode after 100 cycles illustrated that the hot-pressed sample showed the highest capacity. The polymeric network enabled the omission of metallic current collectors, thus increasing the energy density by 14%. The results of electrospun electrodes offer a promising structure for future high-energy applications.
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- Vahid Charkhesht
- Faculty
of Natural Science and Engineering, Sabanci
University, 34956 İstanbul, Turkey
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- Sabanci
University SUNUM Nanotechnology Research Centre, 34956 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Natural Science and Engineering, Sabanci
University, 34956 İstanbul, Turkey
- Sabanci
University SUNUM Nanotechnology Research Centre, 34956 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Natural Science and Engineering, Sabanci
University, 34956 İstanbul, Turkey
- Sabanci
University SUNUM Nanotechnology Research Centre, 34956 Istanbul, Turkey
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Chang YC, Lin YR, Chen SW, Chou CM. Density-Controlled Growth of ZnO Nanowalls for High-Performance Photocatalysts. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:9008. [PMID: 36556814 PMCID: PMC9780911 DOI: 10.3390/ma15249008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ZnO nanowires and nanowalls can be fabricated on the glass substrate with a ZnO seed film and low-cost aluminum (Al) foil by the aqueous solution method (ASM), respectively. The different concentrations of ZnO precursors can use to control the densities of ZnO nanowalls. In addition, FESEM, FETEM, EDS, XRD, XPS, and CL were used to evaluate the characteristics of ZnO nanowalls. The ZnO nanowalls exhibited higher photocatalytic efficiency (99.4%) than that of ZnO nanowires (53.3%) for methylene blue (MB) degradation under UVC light irradiation at the ZnO precursors of 50 mM. This result is attributed to ZnO nanowalls with Al-doped, which can improve the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs for enhanced photocatalytic activity. In addition, ZnO nanowalls can also reveal higher photocatalytic activity for the degradation of tetracycline capsules (TC) rather than commercial ZnO nanopowder under UVC light irradiation. The superoxide and hydroxyl radicals play essential roles in the degradation of MB and TC solutions by the radical-trapping experiment. Furthermore, the ZnO nanowalls exhibit excellent recycling and reuse capacity for up to four cycles for the degradation of MB and TC. This study highlights the potential use of ZnO nanowalls directly grown on commercial and low-cost Al foil as noble metal-free photocatalysis.
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- Yu-Cheng Chang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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Constructing Er-Doped ZnO/CuS/Au Core-Shell Nanowires with Enhanced Photocatalytic and SERS Properties. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11111347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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In this study, we fabricated Er-doped ZnO/CuS/Au core-shell nanowires using two-step wet chemical methods and an ion-sputtering method on a glass substrate as a bifunctional photocatalytic and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate. The characteristic properties of as-prepared photocatalysts were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, DR/UV-Vis spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. Compared with Er-doped ZnO nanowires and Er-doped ZnO/CuS core-shell nanowires, Er-doped ZnO/CuS/Au core-shell nanowires exhibited remarkably photocatalytic activity to degrade acid orange 7 solutions under blue LED light. These results ascribed to the Er-doped ZnO/CuS/Au core-shell nanowires can enhance the visible-light absorbance and the separation efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, inducing their higher photocatalytic activity under blue LED light. In addition, Er-doped ZnO/CuS/Au core-shell nanowires exhibit high sensitivity, a low detection limit (10−6 M), uniformity, recyclability, and stability of SERS performance for detected acid orange 7.
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Jian Y, Liu H, Zhu J, Zeng Y, Liu Z, Hou C, Pu S. Preparation of F-doped H 2Ti 3O 7-{104} nanorods with oxygen vacancies using TiOF 2 as precursor and its photocatalytic degradation activity. RSC Adv 2021; 11:35215-35227. [PMID: 35493161 PMCID: PMC9043010 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07329j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Photocatalytic degradation is an eco-friendly and sustainable method for the treatment of water pollutants especially tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH). Herein, we developed F-doped H2Ti3O7-{104} nanorods with oxygen vacancies using TiOF2 as a precursor by simple alkali hydrothermal and ion-exchange methods. The phase structure, surface composition, optical properties, specific surface areas and charge separation were analysed by a series of measurements. The effects of KOH concentration on the structure and properties of H2Ti3O7 were investigated. It is confirmed that the TiOF2/H2Ti3O7 composite can be formed in low concentration KOH solution (1 mol L-1), while the H2Ti3O7 single phase can be formed in high concentration KOH solution (>3 mol L-1). The prepared F-doped H2Ti3O7-{104} nanorods provide a high specific surface area of 457 m2 g-1 and a macroporous volume of 0.69 cm3 g-1. The appropriate mesoporous structure of the photocatalyst makes TCH have a stronger affinity on its surface, which is more conducive to the subsequent photodegradation. Moreover, a synergistic mechanism of photosensitization and ligand-metal charge transfer (LMCT) in the photocatalytic degradation of TCH was proposed. In addition, the prepared F-doped H2Ti3O7-{104} nanorods showed excellent cycle stability and resistance to light corrosion. After five cycles of photodegradation, the degradation rate of TCH was only reduced from 92% to 83%. This low-cost strategy could be used for the mass production of efficient photocatalysts, which can be used for TCH clean-up in wastewater treatment.
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- Yue Jian
- Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences Chongqing 402460 China
- Scientific Observation and Experiment Station of Livestock Equipment Engineering in Southwest, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Chongqing 402460 China
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- College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710054 China
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- Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences Chongqing 402460 China
- Scientific Observation and Experiment Station of Livestock Equipment Engineering in Southwest, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Chongqing 402460 China
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- Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences Chongqing 402460 China
- Scientific Observation and Experiment Station of Livestock Equipment Engineering in Southwest, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Chongqing 402460 China
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- Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences Chongqing 402460 China
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- College of Geology and Environment, Xi'an University of Science and Technology Xi'an 710054 China
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- Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences Chongqing 402460 China
- Scientific Observation and Experiment Station of Livestock Equipment Engineering in Southwest, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Chongqing 402460 China
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Preparation of ordered mesoporous F–H2Ti3O7 nanosheets using orthorhombic HTiOF3 as a precursor and their highly efficient degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride under simulated sunlight. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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