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Liu Y, Xu L, Xie C, Ye Q, Han Z, Zhang B, Capron M, Ordomsky V. Construction of Au quantum dots/nitrogen-defect-enriched graphite carbon nitride heterostructure via photo-deposition towards enhanced nitric oxide photooxidation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 670:635-646. [PMID: 38781654 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.103] [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: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The challenge of mitigating pollution stemming from industrial exhaust emissions is a pressing issue in both academia and industry. This study presents the successful synthesis of nitrogen-defect-enriched graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4) using a two-step calcination technique. Furthermore, a g-C3N4-Au heterostructure was fabricated through the photo-deposited Au quantum dots (QDs). When subjected to visible light irradiation, this heterostructure exhibited robust nitric oxide (NO) photooxidation activity and stability. With its fluffy, porous structure and large surface area, the nitrogen-defect-enriched g-C3N4 provides more active sites for photooxidation processes. The ability of g-C3N4 to absorb visible light is enhanced by the local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect of Au QDs. Additionally, the lifetime of photogenerated charge carriers is extended by the presence of N defects and Au, which effectively prevent photogenerated electron-hole pairs from recombining during the photooxidation process. Moreover, the oxidation pathway of NO was analyzed through In-situ Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation. Computational findings revealed that the introduction of Au QDs decreases the activation energy of the oxidation reaction, thereby facilitating its occurrence while diminishing the formation of intermediate products. As a result, NO is predominantly converted to nitrate (NO3-). This work unveils a novel approach to constructing semiconductor-cocatalyst heterostructures and elucidates their role in NO photooxidation.
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- Yanzhi Liu
- National Local Joint Laboratory of Engineering Application of Microwave Energy and Equipment Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National Local Joint Laboratory of Engineering Application of Microwave Energy and Equipment Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, Kunming 650093, PR China.
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- National Local Joint Laboratory of Engineering Application of Microwave Energy and Equipment Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National Local Joint Laboratory of Engineering Application of Microwave Energy and Equipment Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National Local Joint Laboratory of Engineering Application of Microwave Energy and Equipment Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- National Local Joint Laboratory of Engineering Application of Microwave Energy and Equipment Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Unconventional Metallurgy, Ministry of Education, Kunming 650093, PR China
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- Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, UMR CNRS 8181, Université de Lille, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide, UMR CNRS 8181, Université de Lille, F-59000 Lille, France.
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Ou Y, Wang B, Xu N, Song Q, Liu T, Xu H, Wang F, Wang Y. Crystal Face-Dependent Behavior of Single-Atom Pt: Construct of SA-FLP Dual Active Sites for Efficient NO 2 Detection. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2402038. [PMID: 38810152 PMCID: PMC11304280 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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The strong potential of platinum single atom (PtSA) in gas sensor technology is primarily attributed to its high atomic economy. Nevertheless, it is imperative to conduct further exploration to understand the impact of PtSA on the active sites. In this study, the evolution of PtSA on (100)CeO2 and (111)CeO2 is examined, revealing notable disparities in the position and activity of surface PtSA on different crystal planes. The PtSA in (100)CeO2 surface can enhance the stability of Ce3+ and construct a frustrated Lewis pair (FLP) to form a double active site by combining the steric hindrance effect of oxygen vacancies, which increases the response value from 1.8 to 27 and reduce the response-recovery time from 140-192 s to 25-26 s toward five ppm NO2 at room temperature. Conversely, PtSA tends to bind to terminal oxygen on the surface of (111)CeO2 and become an independent reaction site. The response value of PtSA-(111)CeO2 surface only increased from 1.6 to 3.8. This research underscores the correlation between single atoms and crystal plane effects, laying the groundwork for designing and synthesizing ultra-stable and efficient gas sensors.
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- Yucheng Ou
- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites LaboratoryCollege of Aerospace Science and EngineeringNational University of Defense TechnologyChangsha410073China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites LaboratoryCollege of Aerospace Science and EngineeringNational University of Defense TechnologyChangsha410073China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites LaboratoryCollege of Aerospace Science and EngineeringNational University of Defense TechnologyChangsha410073China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites LaboratoryCollege of Aerospace Science and EngineeringNational University of Defense TechnologyChangsha410073China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites LaboratoryCollege of Aerospace Science and EngineeringNational University of Defense TechnologyChangsha410073China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites LaboratoryCollege of Aerospace Science and EngineeringNational University of Defense TechnologyChangsha410073China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites LaboratoryCollege of Aerospace Science and EngineeringNational University of Defense TechnologyChangsha410073China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites LaboratoryCollege of Aerospace Science and EngineeringNational University of Defense TechnologyChangsha410073China
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Ou Y, Wang B, Xu N, Song Q, Liu T, Xu H, Wang F, Li S, Wang Y. Tandem Electric-Fields Prolong Energetic Hot Electrons Lifetime for Ultra-Fast and Stable NO 2 Detection. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403215. [PMID: 38706406 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Prolonging energetic hot electrons lifetimes and surface activity in the reactive site can overcome the slow kinetics and unfavorable thermodynamics of photo-activated gas sensors. However, bulk and surface recombination limit the simultaneous optimization of both kinetics and thermodynamics. Here tandem electric fields are deployed at (111)/(100)Au-CeO2 to ensure a sufficient driving force for carrier transfer and elucidate the mechanism of the relationship between charge transport and gas-sensing performance. The asymmetric structure of the (111)/(100)CeO2 facet junction provides interior electric fields, which facilitates electron transfer from the (100)face to the (111)face. This separation of reduction and oxidation reaction sites across different crystal faces helps inhibit surface recombination. The increased electron concentration at the (111)face intensifies the interface electric field, which promotes electron transfer to the Au site. The local electric field generated by the surface plasmon resonance effect promotes the generation of high-energy energy hot-electrons, which maintains charge concentration in the interface field by injecting into (111)/(100)CeO2, thereby provide thermodynamic contributions and inhibit bulk recombination. The tandem electric fields enable the (111)/(100)Au-CeO2 to rapidly detect 5 ppm of NO2 at room temperature with stability maintained within 20 s.
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- Yucheng Ou
- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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Zhang Y, Ma Z, Yang S, Wang Q, Liu L, Bai Y, Rao D, Wang G, Li H, Zheng X. Element-dependent effects of alkali cations on nitrate reduction to ammonia. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:1100-1108. [PMID: 38423872 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.02.011] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Catalytic conversion of nitrate (NO3-) pollutants into ammonia (NH3) offers a sustainable and promising route for both wastewater treatment and NH3 synthesis. Alkali cations are prevalent in nitrate solutions, but their roles beyond charge balance in catalytic NO3- conversion have been generally ignored. Herein, we report the promotion effect of K+ cations in KNO3 solution for NO3- reduction over a TiO2-supported Ni single-atom catalyst (Ni1/TiO2). For photocatalytic NO3- reduction reaction, Ni1/TiO2 exhibited a 1.9-fold NH3 yield rate with nearly 100% selectivity in KNO3 solution relative to that in NaNO3 solution. Mechanistic studies reveal that the K+ cations from KNO3 gradually bonded with the surface of Ni1/TiO2, in situ forming a K-O-Ni moiety during reaction, whereas the Na+ ions were unable to interact with the catalyst in NaNO3 solution. The charge accumulation on the Ni sites induced by the incorporation of K atom promoted the adsorption and activation of NO3-. Furthermore, the K-O-Ni moiety facilitated the multiple proton-electron coupling of NO3- into NH3 by stabilizing the intermediates.
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- Yida Zhang
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Experimental Center of Engineering and Material Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Experimental Center of Engineering and Material Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Experimental Center of Engineering and Material Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Experimental Center of Engineering and Material Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China; Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230029, China.
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Sharma J, Dhiman P, Kumar A, Sharma G. Advances in photocatalytic NO oxidation by Z-scheme heterojunctions. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117431. [PMID: 37866538 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117431] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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The fast development of urbanisation and industrialisation has led to a rise in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, specifically nitric oxide (NO). One effective method for reducing the harmful effects of this dangerous air pollutant on both human health and the environment is the photocatalytic oxidation of NO. Z-scheme heterojunctions enhance incident light utilisation and increase photocatalytic activity, eventually leading to better NO oxidation performance by encouraging the effective separation of charges and migration. A comprehensive discussion of Z-scheme-based heterojunctions is provided in this review paper, with a focus on their applications in the photocatalytic oxidation of NO. Significant progress has been made in the fabrication of efficient photocatalytic devices in recent years, with Z-scheme-based heterojunctions proving to be particularly successful. The review looks into the various methodologies used to create Z-scheme-based heterojunctions as well as photocatalytic NO oxidation mechanisms. Recent studies on photocatalysts employing Z-scheme heterojunctions for the photocatalytic oxidation of NO are also discussed. The possibilities for new opportunities as well as the present challenges, barriers, advances, and solutions have been emphasized.
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- Jayati Sharma
- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, India
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, India.
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, India
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- International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, India
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Sun M, Zhu C, Wei S, Chen L, Ji H, Su T, Qin Z. Phosphorus-Doped Hollow Tubular g-C 3N 4 for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6665. [PMID: 37895646 PMCID: PMC10608179 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Photocatalytic CO2 reduction is a tactic for solving the environmental pollution caused by greenhouse gases. Herein, NH4H2PO4 was added as a phosphorus source in the process of the hydrothermal treatment of melamine for the first time, and phosphorus-doped hollow tubular g-C3N4 (x-P-HCN) was fabricated and used for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Here, 1.0-P-HCN exhibited the largest CO production rate of 9.00 μmol·g-1·h-1, which was 10.22 times higher than that of bulk g-C3N4. After doping with phosphorus, the light absorption range, the CO2 adsorption capacity, and the specific surface area of the 1.0-P-HCN sample were greatly improved. In addition, the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs was enhanced. Furthermore, the phosphorus-doped g-C3N4 effectively activated the CO2 adsorbed on the surface of phosphorus-doped g-C3N4 photocatalysts, which greatly enhanced the CO production rate of photocatalytic CO2 reduction over that of g-C3N4.
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- Manying Sun
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
- Fine Chemical Industry Research Institute, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (M.S.); (C.Z.); (S.W.); (L.C.); (H.J.)
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Recent Advances in g-C3N4-Based Photocatalysts for NOx Removal. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13010192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollutants can cause a series of environmental issues, such as acid rain, ground-level ozone pollution, photochemical smog and global warming. Photocatalysis is supposed to be a promising technology to solve NOx pollution. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as a metal-free photocatalyst has attracted much attention since 2009. However, the pristine g-C3N4 suffers from poor response to visible light, rapid charge carrier recombination, small specific surface areas and few active sites, which results in deficient solar light efficiency and unsatisfactory photocatalytic performance. In this review, we summarize and highlight the recent advances in g-C3N4-based photocatalysts for photocatalytic NOx removal. Firstly, we attempt to elucidate the mechanism of the photocatalytic NOx removal process and introduce the metal-free g-C3N4 photocatalyst. Then, different kinds of modification strategies to enhance the photocatalytic NOx removal performance of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts are summarized and discussed in detail. Finally, we propose the significant challenges and future research topics on g-C3N4-based photocatalysts for photocatalytic NOx removal, which should be further investigated and resolved in this interesting research field.
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Ge X, Meng G, Liu B. Visible light-Fenton degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride over oxygen-vacancy-rich LaFeO3/polystyrene: Mechanism and degradation pathways. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li N, Wang C, Zhang K, Lv H, Yuan M, Bahnemann DW. Progress and prospects of photocatalytic conversion of low-concentration NO. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(22)64139-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ge X, Meng G, Liu B. Ultrasound−assisted preparation of LaFeO3/ polystyrene for efficient photo−Fenton degradation of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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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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He X, Gan J, Li H. Novel n-n heterojunction nanocomposite constructed by g-C3N4 nanosheets and Cu3V2O8 nanoparticles: Facile fabrication and improved photocatalytic activity for N2 fixation under visible light. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2021.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zhao X, Zhao Y, Tan H, Sun H, Qin X, Ho W, Zhou M, Lin J, Li Y. New carbon nitride close to C 6N 7 with superior visible light absorption for highly efficient photocatalysis. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2021; 66:1764-1772. [PMID: 36654384 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2021.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The rational design and construction of novel two-dimensional (2D) carbon nitrides (CNs) beyond g-C3N4 is a hot topic in the fields of chemistry and materials. Inspired by the polymerisation of urea, we have prepared a series of novel C-C bridged heptazine CNs UOx (where x is the ratio of urea to oxamide, x = 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3), which are similar to (C6N7)n, upon the introduction of oxamide. As predicted using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the conjugated structure of UOx was effectively extended from an individual heptazine to the entire material. Consequently, its bandgap was reduced to 2.05 eV, and its absorption band edge was significantly extended to 600 nm. Furthermore, its carrier transfer and separation were significantly enhanced, establishing its superior photocatalytic activity. The optimised UO2 exhibits a superior photocatalytic hydrogen production rate about 108.59 μmol h-1 (using 10 mg of catalyst) with an apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) of 36.12% and 0.33% at 420 and 600 nm, respectively, which is one of the most active novel CNs reported to date. Moreover, UO2 exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity toward the oxidation of diphenylhydrazine to azobenzene with conversion and selectivity reaching ~100%, which represents a promising highly efficient 2D CN material. Regarding phenols degradation, UO2 also displayed significantly higher activity and durability during the degradation of phenol when compared to traditional g-C3N4, highlighting its significant potential for application in energy, environment and photocatalytic organic reactions.
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- Xinyu Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China.
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Ovcharov ML, Granchak VM. Photocatalytic Conversion of Nitrogen Oxides: Current State and Perspectives: a Review. THEOR EXP CHEM+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11237-021-09674-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Li K, Li Z, Zhi Y, Xia H, Zhang Y, Liu X. Diyne-linked and fully π-conjugated polymetalloporphyrin nanosheets for outstanding heterogeneous catalysis. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2021; 66:354-361. [PMID: 36654415 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2020.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Two-dimensional, ultrathin, robust, and fully π-conjugated organic nanomaterials are highly desirable for application in various fields due to their unique photoelectric characteristics and great number of exposed active sites. However, such matters combining excellent stability, full π-conjugation and adjustability are rare, which has become a bottleneck for their practical application. Herein, we present a novel kind of diyne-linked polymetalloporphyrin nanosheet featuring permanent porosity and full π-conjugation, which exhibits a high-aspect-ratio, outstanding stability and convenient tailoring for electronic structures. Importantly, the novel nanosheets with monodisperse nickel atoms were found to be outstanding heterogeneous catalyst with unprecedented catalytic activity and selectivity for 4-nitrophenol reduction to 4-aminophenol under mild conditions. The findings recommend that diyne-linked polymetalloporphyrin nanosheets may offer new platforms for the conversion of photoelectricity and energy in the future.
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- Kun Li
- College of Chemistry, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Technology, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
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- College of Chemistry, Electron Microscopy Center, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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Hossain SM, Park H, Kang HJ, Mun JS, Tijing L, Rhee I, Kim JH, Jun YS, Shon HK. Facile synthesis and characterization of anatase TiO 2/g-CN composites for enhanced photoactivity under UV-visible spectrum. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 262:128004. [PMID: 33182076 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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For the purpose of atmospheric NO removal, anatase TiO2/g-CN photocatalytic composites were prepared by using a facile template-free calcination route in atmospheric conditions. Considerably fiscal NP400 and laboratory-grade melamine were used as the precursor of the composites. Additionally, samples were prepared with different wt. ratios of TiO2 and melamine by using two distinct calcination temperatures (550 °C/600 °C). The morphological attributes of the composites were assessed with X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Additionally, the optical traits were evaluated and compared using UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoluminescence analysis. Finally, the photodegradation potentials for atmospheric NO by using the as-prepared composites were assessed under both UV and visible light irradiation. All the composites showed superior NO oxidation compared to NP400 and bulk g-CN. For the composites prepared by using the calcination temperature of 550 °C, the maximum NO removal was observed when the NP400 to melamine ratio was 1:2, irrespective of the utilized light irradiation type. Whereas for increased calcination temperature (600 °C), the maximum NO removal was observed at the precursor mix ratio of 1:3 (NP400:melamine). Successfully narrowed energy bandgaps were perceived in the as-prepared composites. Moreover, a subsequent drop in NO2 generation during NO oxidation was observed under both UV and visible light irradiation. Interestingly, higher calcination temperature during the synthesis of the catalysts has shown a significant drop in NO2 generation during the photodegradation of NO.
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- Sayed Mukit Hossain
- Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology, Sydney, P.O. Box 123, Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Department of Advanced Chemicals & Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buck-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Advanced Chemicals & Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buck-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.
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- Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology, Sydney, P.O. Box 123, Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Department of Advanced Chemicals & Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Buck-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea.
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- Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology, Sydney, P.O. Box 123, Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was supported on SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy-SiO2 by a colloidal-sol coating method to improve its light absorption property. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed that the nanoparticles of g-C3N4 were coated on sub-micron phosphor particles and nanoscale surface roughness was imparted by the SiO2-binder. Photoluminescence (PL) spectrum of the g-C3N4 supported on SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy exhibited a broadband emission from 400 to 650 nm. Increasing silica-binder in the g-C3N4/SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy composites suppressed the PL emission peak at 525 nm for SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy. Photocatalytic degradation activity was evaluated with 5 ppm methylene blue (MB) solutions under germicidal ultraviolet (UV) and visible (Vis) solar light illuminations. The UV/Vis photocatalytic efficiency was improved by supporting g-C3N4 on the SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy phosphor and with the addition of SiO2 as a binder. In addition, low silica addition effectively improved the adhesiveness of the g-C3N4 coating on the SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy surface. Recyclability tests of photocatalysis for the SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy-0.01M SiO2/50wt% g-C3N4 composites exhibited a remarkable stability by maintaining the degradation efficiencies above 90% in four cycles. Therefore, the composite of g-C3N4-supported SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy-SiO2 is a prospective photocatalyst activating under UV/Vis light irradiation for the elimination of environmental pollutants.
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Synergetic Effect of Na–Ca for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance in NOX Degradation by g-C3N4. Catal Letters 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10562-020-03318-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Metal organic framework derived heteroatoms and cyano ( C N) group co-decorated porous g-C3N4 nanosheets for improved photocatalytic H2 evolution and uranium(VI) reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 570:125-134. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.02.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fernandes RA, Sampaio MJ, Faria JL, Silva CG. Aqueous solution photocatalytic synthesis of p-anisaldehyde by using graphite-like carbon nitride photocatalysts obtained via the hard-templating route. RSC Adv 2020; 10:19431-19442. [PMID: 35515447 PMCID: PMC9054040 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra02746d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Graphite-like carbon nitride (GCN)-based materials were developed via the hard-templating route, using dicyandiamide as the GCN precursor and silica templates. That resulted in urchin-like GCN (GCN-UL), 3D ordered macroporous GCN (GCN-OM) and mesoporous GCN (GCN-MP). The introduction of silica templates during GCN synthesis produced physical defects on its surface, as confirmed by SEM analysis, increasing their specific surface area. A high amount of nitrogen vacancies is present in modified catalysts (revealed by XPS measurements), which can be related to an increase in the reactive sites available to catalyse redox reactions. The textural and morphological modifications induced in GCN an enhanced light absorption capacity and reduced electron/hole recombination rate, contributing to its improved photocatalytic performance. In the photocatalytic conversion of p-anisyl alcohol to p-anisaldehyde in deoxygenated aqueous solutions under UV-LED irradiation, the GCN-UL was the best photocatalyst reaching 60% yield at 64% conversion for p-anisaldehyde production after 240 min of reaction. Under oxygenated conditions (air), the process efficiency was increased to 79% yield at 92% conversion only after 90 min reaction. The GCN-based photocatalyst kept its performance when using visible-LED radiation under air atmosphere. Trapping of photogenerated holes and radicals by selective scavengers showed that under deoxygenated conditions, holes played the primary role in the p-anisaldehyde synthesis. Under oxygenated conditions, the process is governed by the effect of reactive oxygen species, namely superoxide radicals, with a significant contribution from holes.
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- Raquel A Fernandes
- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto Rua Dr Roberto Frias s/n 4200-465 Porto Portugal
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto Rua Dr Roberto Frias s/n 4200-465 Porto Portugal
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto Rua Dr Roberto Frias s/n 4200-465 Porto Portugal
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto Rua Dr Roberto Frias s/n 4200-465 Porto Portugal
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Huy BT, Paeng DS, Thi Bich Thao C, Kim Phuong NT, Lee YI. ZnO-Bi2O3/graphitic carbon nitride photocatalytic system with H2O2-assisted enhanced degradation of Indigo carmine under visible light. ARAB J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2019.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Zhao C, Liao Z, Liu W, Liu F, Ye J, Liang J, Li Y. Carbon quantum dots modified tubular g-C 3N 4 with enhanced photocatalytic activity for carbamazepine elimination: Mechanisms, degradation pathway and DFT calculation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 381:120957. [PMID: 31421549 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.120957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A novel tubular graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) modified with carbon quantum dots (CQDs) was fabricated and employed for the elimination of carbamazepine (CBZ) under visible light irradiation. The as-fabricated metal-free catalysts exhibited tubular morphologies due to the preforming of tubular protonated melamine with CQDs surface adsorption as the polymerization precursors. The surface bonded CQDs did not alter the band gap structure of g-C3N4, but greatly inhibited the charge recombination. Therefore, the CBZ degradation kinetics of tubular g-C3N4 were increased by over 5 times by the incorporation of CQDs. The main active species for CBZ degradation were found to be superoxide radical (O2-) and photo-generated holes (h+), which were further confirmed by electron spin resonance (ESR) analysis. In addition, the degradation pathways of CBZ were clarified via intermediates identification and quantum chemical computation using density functional theory (DFT) and wave function analysis. The olefinic double bond with the highest condensed Fukui index (f0 = 0.108) in CBZ molecule was found to be the most preferable sites for radical attack. Moreover, good stability of the as-prepared photocatalysts was observed in the consecutive recycling cycles, while the slight decline of photocatalytic activity was attributed to the minimal surface oxidation.
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- Chun Zhao
- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China; The Beijing Innovation Center for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology (BIC-ESAT), Peking University, Beijing, 100871, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China.
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Iqbal MA, Tariq A, Zaheer A, Gul S, Ali SI, Iqbal MZ, Akinwande D, Rizwan S. Ti 3C 2-MXene/Bismuth Ferrite Nanohybrids for Efficient Degradation of Organic Dyes and Colorless Pollutants. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:20530-20539. [PMID: 31858037 PMCID: PMC6906764 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The current environmental and potable water crisis requires technological advancement to tackle the issues caused by different organic pollutants. Herein, we report the degradation of organic pollutants such as Congo Red and acetophenone from aqueous media using visible light irradiation. To harvest the solar energy for photocatalysis, we fabricated a nanohybrid system composed of bismuth ferrite nanoparticles with two-dimensional (2D) MXene sheets, namely, the BiFeO3 (BFO)/Ti3C2 (MXene) nanohybrid, for enhanced photocatalytic activity. The hybrid BFO/MXene is fabricated using a simple and low-cost double-solvent solvothermal method. The SEM and TEM images showed that the BFO nanoparticles are attached onto the surface of 2D MXene sheets. The photocatalytic degradation achieved by the hybrid is found to be 100% in 42 min for the organic dye (Congo Red) and 100% for the colorless aqueous pollutant (acetophenone) in 150 min. The BFO/MXene hybrid system exhibited a large surface area of 147 m2 g-1 measured via the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller sorption-desorption technique, which is found to be the largest among all BFO nanoparticles and derivatives. The photoluminescence spectra indicate a low electron-hole recombination rate. Fast and efficient degradation of organic molecules is caused by two factors: larger surface area and lower electron-hole recombination rate, which makes the BFO/MXene nanohybrid a highly efficient photocatalyst and a promising candidate for many future applications.
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- M. Abdullah Iqbal
- Physics
Characterization and Simulations Lab (PCSL), Department of Physics,
School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National
University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Physics
Characterization and Simulations Lab (PCSL), Department of Physics,
School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National
University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Physics
Characterization and Simulations Lab (PCSL), Department of Physics,
School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National
University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Physics
Characterization and Simulations Lab (PCSL), Department of Physics,
School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National
University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced
Thin Films and Applications,
College of Physics and Energy and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and
Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of
Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department
of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, United
Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al-Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Microelectronics
Research Center, The University of Texas
at Austin, Austin, Texas 78758, United States
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- Physics
Characterization and Simulations Lab (PCSL), Department of Physics,
School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National
University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Ghosh U, Pal A. Graphitic carbon nitride based Z scheme photocatalysts: Design considerations, synthesis, characterization and applications. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2019.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Liu Y, Zeng X, Hu X, Hu J, Wang Z, Yin Y, Sun C, Zhang X. Two-dimensional g-C3N4/TiO2 nanocomposites as vertical Z-scheme heterojunction for improved photocatalytic water disinfection. Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Dong X, Cui W, Wang H, Li J, Sun Y, Wang H, Zhang Y, Huang H, Dong F. Promoting ring-opening efficiency for suppressing toxic intermediates during photocatalytic toluene degradation via surface oxygen vacancies. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2019; 64:669-678. [PMID: 36659649 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2019.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Aromatic ring-opening process is well recognized as the rate-determining step for catalytic toluene degradation. In photocatalytic toluene degradation, the toxic intermediates with harmful effects may be generated. To clarify the precise reaction mechanism and control the toxic intermediates generation, a closely combined in situ DRIFTS and DFT calculation is utilized to address these important issues. We construct the BiOCl with oxygen vacancies (OVs) and reveal the structure of OVs. The defect level caused by oxygen vacancies could promote the light adsorption and charge separation, which further boosts the activation of ring-opening species and enhances the generation process of free radicals. The reaction energy barriers of four possible ring-opening processes on defective BiOCl (OVBOC) are all declined in comparison with perfect BiOCl (BOC). The existence of oxygen vacancies could smooth the rate-determining step so the ring-opening efficiency of photocatalytic toluene degradation is highly increased. Most importantly, the methyl species would be further oxidized and tend to open the benzene-ring at benzoic acid on BOC while the ring would be broken at the benzyl alcohol on OVBOC. These results indicate that the toluene degradation pathway is shortened via the surface OVs, which enables the production of radicals with high oxidation capability for the accelerated chain scission of the ring-opening intermediates. Finally, the efficiency of the key ring-opening process could be enormously improved and toxic intermediates are effectively restrained. The present work could provide new insights into the design of high-performance photocatalysts for efficient and safe degradation of VOCs in air.
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- Xing'an Dong
- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China; Research Center for Environmental Science & Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China; Research Center for Environmental Science & Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmissions, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Waste Oil Recovery Technology and Equipment of Ministry of Education, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China; Research Center for Environmental Science & Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
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Wu X, Fu M, Lu P, Ren Q, Wang C. Unique electronic structure of Mg/O co-decorated amorphous carbon nitride enhances the photocatalytic tetracycline hydrochloride degradation. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(19)63300-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mousavi M, Habibi-Yangjeh A, Seifzadeh D, Nakata K, Vadivel S. Exceptional photocatalytic activity for g-C3N4 activated by H2O2 and integrated with Bi2S3 and Fe3O4 nanoparticles for removal of organic and inorganic pollutants. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2018.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Tripathi A, Narayanan S. Skeletal tailoring of two-dimensional π-conjugated polymer (g-C3N4) through sodium salt for solar-light driven photocatalysis. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Li C, Lou Z, Yang Y, Wang Y, Lu Y, Ye Z, Zhu L. Hollowsphere Nanoheterojunction of g-C 3N 4@TiO 2 with High Visible Light Photocatalytic Property. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:779-786. [PMID: 30601001 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b03867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In this work, g-C3N4@TiO2 nanostructures with hollow sphere morphology, small grain size, high crystalline quality, and high surface area are successfully synthesized by the annealing method using melamine and hollowsphere precursor, which could be a universal method to synthesis hollow sphere nanoheterojunction. Excellent photocatalytic property was observed from the as-prepared g-C3N4@TiO2 nanostructure with 466.43 μmol·g-1·h-1 hydrogen generation rate under visible light irradiation (>420 nm), which was 5.5 times as much as the control couple, nanoparticle nanoheterojunction g-C3N4@TiO2. No apparent deactivation was found during the follow-up cycle performance test. The special morphology and the heterojunction construction contribute to both visible light absorption and photogenerated electron-hole pair separation efficiency and finally to the photocatalytic property. The content of g-C3N4 was proved to be an important parameter for the promotion of the photocatalytic property. Overlarge content may lead to lower photogenerated electron-hole pair separation efficiency.
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- Chenxi Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , People's Republic of China
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Jiang T, Du Y, Dong M, Zhao Q. The facile synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic activity of a graphitic carbon nitride isotype heterojunction with ordered mesopores. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj02109d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In order to improve the photocatalytic activity of graphitic carbon nitride, we prepared a g-C3N4 isotype heterojunction with ordered mesopores through simple one-step calcination.
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- Tingshun Jiang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Jiangsu University
- Zhenjiang 212013
- P. R. China
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Xavier MM, Nair PR, Mathew S. Emerging trends in sensors based on carbon nitride materials. Analyst 2019; 144:1475-1491. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an02110d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A new class of functional materials, carbon nitrides, has recently attracted the attention of researchers.
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- Marilyn Mary Xavier
- Research Scholar
- Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre
- Mahatma Gandhi University
- Kottayam
- India
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- Visiting Professor
- Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre
- Mahatma Gandhi University
- Kottayam
- India
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- Professor
- School of Chemical Sciences
- Advanced Molecular Materials Research Centre
- Mahatma Gandhi University
- Kottayam
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Tariq A, Ali SI, Akinwande D, Rizwan S. Efficient Visible-Light Photocatalysis of 2D-MXene Nanohybrids with Gd 3+- and Sn 4+-Codoped Bismuth Ferrite. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:13828-13836. [PMID: 31458081 PMCID: PMC6645294 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b01951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Nowadays, photocatalysis has gained tremendous interest owing to the fact that it can overcome water crisis as well as the environmental issues by utilizing a major source of solar energy. The nanohybrid structures of Gd3+- and Sn4+-doped bismuth ferrite (Bi1-x Gd x Fe1-y Sn y ; BGFSO) with two-dimensional (2D) MXene sheets are synthesized by the coprecipitation method. The 2D sheets have a large surface area, incorporation of which into Bi1-x Gd x Fe1-y Sn y (BGFSO) nanoparticles provides a path for electrons to flow, which results in large recombination time and thus enhances dye degradation. The Bi0.90Gd0.10Fe0.80Sn0.20O3/MXene (BGFO-20Sn/MXene) nanohybrid shows 100% degradation of Congo dye from the catalytic solution in 120 min, which is highly efficient for industrial application.
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- Ayesha Tariq
- Department
of Physics, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced
Thin Films and Applications,
College of Physics and Energy and Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and
Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of
Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Microelectronics
Research Center, The University of Texas
at Austin, Austin, Texas 78758, United States
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- Department
of Physics, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Shen M, Zhang L, Shi J. Converting CO 2 into fuels by graphitic carbon nitride-based photocatalysts. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 29:412001. [PMID: 30027893 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aad4c8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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A metal-free photocatalyst, graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) with a moderate band gap catering for visible-light excitation, shows amazing potential in various photocatalytic applications. Carbon dioxide reduction using diversified photocatalysts has been attracting increasing public attention and the extensively studied GCN is one of the most promising photocatalysts. However, because of the low concentration and high recombination rate of photogenerated carriers, and some other disadvantages of the pristine GCN photocatalyst, the solar-to-fuel conversion efficiency is too low for practical use. Modifications or optimizations of GCN are therefore important to enhance its CO2 photocatalytic conversion performance. This review summarizes the research progress made during the past five years on GCN-based photocatalysts in two main areas, which includes pristine GCN and its molecular modifications, and heterostructure composite photocatalysts based on GCN, for CO2 reduction. It is expected that this review may benefit the development of GCN-based photocatalysts for CO2-to-fuel conversion.
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- Meng Shen
- The State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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Habran M, Pontón PI, Mancic L, Pandoli O, Krambrock K, da Costa MEHM, Letichevsky S, Costa AM, Morgado E, Marinkovic BA. Visible light sensitive mesoporous nanohybrids of lepidocrocite-like ferrititanate coupled to a charge transfer complex: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic degradation of NO. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Qin H, Guo RT, Liu XY, Pan WG, Wang ZY, Shi X, Tang JY, Huang CY. Z-Scheme MoS2/g-C3N4 heterojunction for efficient visible light photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Dalton Trans 2018; 47:15155-15163. [DOI: 10.1039/c8dt02901f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Z-Scheme MoS2/g-C3N4 heterojunction photocatalysts were fabricated using a hydrothermal deposition procedure together with a calcination route, and then applied for CO2 photoreduction.
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- Hao Qin
- School of Energy Source and Mechanical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Electric Power
- Shanghai 200090
- People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection
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- School of Energy Source and Mechanical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Electric Power
- Shanghai 200090
- People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection
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- School of Energy Source and Mechanical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Electric Power
- Shanghai 200090
- People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection
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- School of Energy Source and Mechanical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Electric Power
- Shanghai 200090
- People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection
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- School of Energy Source and Mechanical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Electric Power
- Shanghai 200090
- People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection
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- School of Energy Source and Mechanical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Electric Power
- Shanghai 200090
- People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection
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- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security
- Shanghai 200092
- People's Republic of China
- College of Mechanical Engineering
- Tongji University
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- School of Energy Source and Mechanical Engineering
- Shanghai University of Electric Power
- Shanghai 200090
- People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Power Generation Environment Protection
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