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Elabbasy MT, El-Morsy MA, Awwad NS, Ibrahium HA, Menazea AA. Adsorption and bacterial performance of Nd 2O 3 modified Ag nanoparticles with enhanced degradation of methylene blue. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9877. [PMID: 38684756 PMCID: PMC11059343 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57226-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Our study focused on the optical behavior, methylene blue (MB) dye degradation potential, antibacterial performance, and silver and trioxide mineral interaction with different bacterial species. We found that the addition of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) to neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) resulted in a significant response, with an enlargement of the inhibition zone for bacterial species such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Specifically, the inhibition zone for S. aureus increased from 9.3 ± 0.5 mm for pure Nd2O3 to 16.7 ± 0.4 mm for the Ag/Nd2O3 nano-composite, while for E. coli, it increased from 8.8 ± 0.4 mm for Nd2O3 to 15.9 ± 0.3 mm for Ag/Nd2O3. Furthermore, the optical behavior of the composites showed a clear band-gap narrowing with the addition of Ag NPs, resulting in enhanced electronic localization. The direct and indirect transitions reduced from 6.7 to 6.1 eV and from 5.2 to 2.9 eV, respectively. Overall, these results suggest that the Ag/Nd2O3 nano-composite has potential applications in sensor industries and water treatment, thanks to its enhanced optical behavior, antibacterial performance, and efficient MB degradation capabilities. In terms of MB degradation, the Ag/Nd2O3 mixed system exhibited more efficient degradation compared to pure Nd2O3. After 150 min, the MB concentration in the mixed system decreased to almost half of its starting point, while pure Nd2O3 only reached 33%.
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- Physics Department, Plasma Technology and Material Science Unit, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, 11942, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Damietta, New Damietta, 34517, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, 61413, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, 61413, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Spectroscopy Department, Physics Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt.
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Xiao Z, Do H, Yusuf A, Jia H, Ma H, Jiang S, Li J, Sun Y, Wang C, Ren Y, Chen GZ, He J. Facile synthesis of multi-layer Co(OH) 2/CeO 2-g-C 3N 4 ternary synergistic heterostructure for efficient photocatalytic oxidation of NO under visible light. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 462:132744. [PMID: 37865079 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023]
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In this work, we report a one-step synthesis of ternary Z-scheme Co(OH)2/CeO2-g-C3N4 (CoCe-CN) heterostructure via hydrothermal method. Owing to the modification of Co(OH)2 and CeO2, the existence of Co(OH)2 as an electron acceptor-donor center between CeO2 and g-C3N4 accelerates the electron transfer and provides extra OH- reaction pathway for photocatalytic oxidation of NO. As a result, 50CoCe-CN (Co and Ce accounting for 25% mass ratio separately) achieved a 53.5% conversion efficiency of NO at 600 ppb concentration, which is 1.82 times that of g-C3N4 under visible light. The results of the DFT analysis and element distribution of cobalt and ceria provide convincing evidence supporting the existence of a novel multi-layer structure in the CoCe-CN photocatalyst. This structure involves the loading of CeO2 and Co(OH)2 on the g-C3N4 surface, and Co(OH)2 as a co-catalyst introduced between CeO2 and g-C3N4 realizes the synergy between CeO2 and Co(OH)2 which further improve the photocatalytic properties. The higher photocatalytic efficiencies observed in the CoCe-CN photocatalysts compared to those containing only cobalt (Co-CN) or ceria (Ce-CN) provide further evidence of the synergistic effect of these two elements. This work demonstrates a more efficient and effective ternary photocatalytic system, with greater practical potential for photocatalytic oxidation of NO.
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- Zhiyu Xiao
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, PR China.
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, PR China
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- Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, PR China; Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, Ningbo, PR China.
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Bu N, Wang S, Ma Y, Xia H, Zhao Y, Shi X, Liu Q, Wang S, Gao Y. The lncRNA H19/miR-29a-3p/SNIP1/c-myc regulatory axis is involved in pulmonary fibrosis induced by Nd2O3. Toxicol Sci 2023; 197:27-37. [PMID: 37831906 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfad107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Some rare earth elements are occupational and environmental toxicants and can cause organ and systemic damage; therefore, they have attracted global attention. Neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) is a rare earth element that is refined and significantly utilized in China. The long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) H19 is encoded by the H19/IGF2 imprinted gene cluster located on human chromosome 11p15.5. H19 has become a research focus due to its ectopic expression leading to the promotion of fibrosis. However, the mechanisms by which it causes pulmonary fibrosis are elusive. This investigation indicates that biologically active Nd2O3 increases H19, SNIP1, and c-myc, decreases miR-29a-3p, accelerates macrophage M2 polarization, and causes pulmonary fibrosis in mice lung tissues. In macrophage-differentiated THP-1 cells, Nd2O3 (25 μg/ml) enhanced H19, SNIP1, and c-myc, reduced miR-29a-3p, accelerated macrophages M2 polarization, and stimulated fibrogenic cytokine (TGF-β1) secretion. Furthermore, the coculturing of Nd2O3-treated macrophage-differentiated THP-1 cells. And human embryonic lung fibroblast cells activated lung fibroblast, which increases the levels of collagen I, α-SMA, p-Smad2/3, and Smad4, whereas H19 knockdown or miR-29a-3p upregulation in macrophages had opposite effects. Moreover, it was revealed that H19/miR-29a-3p/SNIP1/c-myc regulatory axis is involved in pulmonary fibrosis induced by Nd2O3. Therefore, this study provides new molecular insights into the mechanism of pulmonary fibrosis by Nd2O3.
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- Ning Bu
- The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Center for Global Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Center for Global Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Center for Global Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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Zhang S, Chang Y, Xu A, Jia J, Jia M. Preparation of 3D Nd 2O 3-NiSe-Modified Nitrogen-Doped Carbon and Its Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Methanol and Urea. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:814. [PMID: 36903691 PMCID: PMC10005539 DOI: 10.3390/nano13050814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Developing renewable energy sources and controlling water pollution are critical but challenging problems. Urea oxidation (UOR) and methanol oxidation (MOR), both of which have high research value, have the potential to effectively address wastewater pollution and energy crisis problems. A three-dimensional neodymium-dioxide/nickel-selenide-modified nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheet (Nd2O3-NiSe-NC) catalyst is prepared in this study by using mixed freeze-drying, salt-template-assisted technology, and high-temperature pyrolysis. The Nd2O3-NiSe-NC electrode showed good catalytic activity for MOR (peak current density ~145.04 mA cm-2 and low oxidation potential ~1.33 V) and UOR (peak current density ~100.68 mA cm-2 and low oxidation potential ~1.32 V); the catalyst has excellent MOR and UOR characteristics. The electrochemical reaction activity and the electron transfer rate increased because of selenide and carbon doping. Moreover, the synergistic action of neodymium oxide doping, nickel selenide, and the oxygen vacancy generated at the interface can adjust the electronic structure. The doping of rare-earth-metal oxides can also effectively adjust the electronic density of nickel selenide, allowing it to act as a cocatalyst, thus improving the catalytic activity in the UOR and MOR processes. The optimal UOR and MOR properties are achieved by adjusting the catalyst ratio and carbonization temperature. This experiment presents a straightforward synthetic method for creating a new rare-earth-based composite catalyst.
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Palanisamy S, Alagumalai K, Chiesa M, Kim SC. Rational design of Nd 2O 3 decorated functionalized carbon nanofiber composite for selective electrochemical detection of carbendazim fungicides in vegetables, water, and soil samples. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 219:115140. [PMID: 36565846 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.115140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Abuse of carbendazim (CBZ) leaves excessive pesticide residues on agricultural products, which endangers human health because of the residues' high concentrations. Hence, a composite consisting of functionalized carbon nanofibers (f-CNF) with neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) was fabricated to monitor CBZ at trace levels. The Nd2O3/f-CNF composite-modified electrode displays higher electro-oxidation ability towards CBZ than Nd2O3 and f-CNF-modified electrodes. The combined unique properties of Nd2O3 and f-CNF result in a substantial specific surface area, superior structural stability, and excellent electrocatalytic activity of the composite yielding enhanced sensitivity to detecting CBZ with a detection limit of 4.3 nM. Also, the fabricated sensor electrode can detect CBZ in the linear concentration range of up to 243.0 μM with high selectivity, appropriate reproducibility, and stability. A demonstration of the sensing capability of CBZ in vegetables, water, and soil samples was reported paving the way for its use in practical applications.
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- Selvakumar Palanisamy
- Laboratory for Energy and NanoScience (LENS), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Masdar Campus, PO Box, 54224, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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- Laboratory for Energy and NanoScience (LENS), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Masdar Campus, PO Box, 54224, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Artic University of Norway, 9010, Tromso, Norway.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Bu N, Gao Y, Zhao Y, Xia H, Shi X, Deng Y, Wang S, Li Y, Lv J, Liu Q, Wang S. LncRNA H19 via miR-29a-3p is involved in lung inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis induced by neodymium oxide. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 247:114173. [PMID: 36326553 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The occupational and environmental health safety of rare earths has attracted considerable attention. In China, the rare earth neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) is extensively refined and utilized. However, the mechanisms of Nd2O3-induced lung injury are elusive. In the present study, we found that exposure of mice to Nd2O3 caused an inflammatory reaction and fibrosis in lung tissues, which was in relation to the Nd2O3-induced higher levels of the lncRNA H19 (H19), tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 (TNFRSF1A), p-p65, and p-IKKβ and lower levels of miR-29a-3p. Further, in mouse monocyte macrophage leukemia cells (RAW264.7), Nd2O3 induced an inflammatory reaction, increases of H19 and TNFRSF1A levels, decreases of miR-29a-3p levels, and activation of the nuclear factor (NF)-κB signaling pathway. Further, we established that miR-29a-3p regulates TNFRSF1A expression. Up-regulation of miR-29a-3p and down-regulation of H19 blocked the Nd2O3-induced secretion of TNF-α, MIP-1α, and IL-6; the increases of TNFRSF1A levels; and activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway in RAW264.7 cells. Further, in Nd2O3-treated RAW26.4 cells, H19 inhibited the expression of miR-29a-3p, which targets TNFRSF1A, and activated the NF-κB signaling pathway to enhance the expression of TNF-α, MIP-1α, and IL-6. Moreover, for mice, up-regulation of miR-29a-3p reversed lung tissue inflammation, pulmonary fibrosis, and activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway induced by Nd2O3. In sum, the present investigation shows that H19 via miR-29a-3p is involved in lung inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis induced by Nd2O3, which is a mechanism for the Nd2O3-induced lung inflammatory response and pulmonary fibrosis. This information is useful for development of a biomarker of Nd2O3-induced lung injury.
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- Ning Bu
- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Center for Global Health, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou 014030, Inner Mongolia, PR China.
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Encapsulation of in-situ generated g-CNQDs with up-conversion effect in Zr/Ti-based porphyrin MOFs for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production and NO removal. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Zhang H, Chen L, Xu B, Yang P. Rhombic TiO2 grown on g-C3N4 nanosheets towards fast charge transfer and enhanced Cr(VI) and NO removal. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Jiang L, Guo Y, Pan J, Zhao J, Ling Y, Xie Y, Zhou Y, Zhao J. N, P, O co-doped carbon filling into carbon nitride microtubes to promote photocatalytic hydrogen production. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 809:151114. [PMID: 34688745 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Carbon nitride (CN) as the photocatalytic hydrogen production catalyst has attracted great attentions but suffering from a poor performance due to the unsatisfied energy band gap and the low separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers. Herein, we create a simple method to construct a novel CN-based photocatalyst, i.e., the N, P, O co-doped carbon filled CN microtube, which presents a narrow band gap, a high separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers, and a good stability. In this novel structure, the tubular morphology of CN ensures a narrow band gap, and the N, P, O co-doped carbon facilitates the transfer of photogenerated electrons. Coupling these two further reduces the energy band gap and improves the separation efficiency. For the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under the visible light, the optimal sample presents an ultrahigh hydrogen evolution rate of 1149.71 μmol g-1 h-1 ranking at the top level, which is 112.60 times that of traditional bulk CN. In addition, it also has a high reusability and good stability after four cycle experiments. This study has provided a new viewpoint to design or develop the high-efficient photocatalysts for hydrogen production.
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- Liushan Jiang
- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China
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- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China
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- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China.
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- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China.
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Lin F, Gu YY, Li H, Wang S, Zhang X, Dong P, Li S, Wang Y, Fu R, Zhang J, Zhao C, Sun H. Direct Z-scheme SiNWs@Co 3O 4 photocathode with a cocatalyst of sludge-derived carbon quantum dots for efficient photoelectrochemical hydrogen production. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 796:148931. [PMID: 34280641 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Solar driven photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen production has attracted considerable attention, but the design of highly efficient, robust and low-cost photocathode still remains a significant challenge. Herein, we report a novel SiNWs@Co3O4Z-scheme heterojunction photocathode with carbon quantum dots eco-friendly derived from sludge (SCQDs) as the co-catalyst. The photocathode not only leads to effective separation of electron-hole pair, lower transmission resistance, and longer lifetime of charge carriers, but also elevates the stability by preventing direct contact between the SiNWs and the electrolyte as well as the self-oxidation. Simultaneously, the excellent electron transport properties of the SCQDs further improved the PEC performance. Correspondingly, a maximum current density of 14.88 mA·cm-2 was obtained at -0.67 V with the applied bias photon-to-current efficiency (ABPE) achieving 8.4% under visible light irradiations at pH = 7. This work provides a promising scheme for Si-based photocathodes for PEC hydrogen production with a high performance, reliable stability, and low-cost.
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- Feifei Lin
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation Safety, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China; College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation Safety, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China; College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China.
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- Qingdao Water Group Co. Ltd., Qingdao, Shandong 266002, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
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- Centre for Environmental Risk Management & Remediation of Soil & Groundwater, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
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- College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China.
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- School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
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Liu Z, Kang SZ, Qin L, Li X. Smartly implanted reduced graphene oxide into graphic carbon nitride and copper species for enhanced photoelectric performance. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108881] [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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Chen D, Zhang Y, Wang D, Wang W, Xu Y, Qian G. Al‐Incorporated Mesoporous Silica Supported ZnFe
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- Dan Chen
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Shanghai University No. 99 Shangda Road Shanghai 200444 China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Shanghai University No. 99 Shangda Road Shanghai 200444 China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Shanghai University No. 99 Shangda Road Shanghai 200444 China
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- Department of Marine Biochemistry Shandong Industrial Technical School No.6789, West Ring Road Weifang 261053 China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Shanghai University No. 99 Shangda Road Shanghai 200444 China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Shanghai University No. 99 Shangda Road Shanghai 200444 China
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Tan M, Yu C, Li J, Li Y, Tao C, Liu C, Meng H, Su Y, Qiao L, Bai Y. Engineering of g-C 3N 4-based photocatalysts to enhance hydrogen evolution. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 295:102488. [PMID: 34332277 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The technology of photocatalytic hydrogen production that converts abundant yet intermittent solar energy into an environmentally friendly alternative energy source is an attractive strategy to mitigate the energy crisis and environmental pollution. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), as a promising photocatalyst, has gradually received focus in the field of artificial photosynthesis due to its appealing optical property, high chemical stability and easy synthesis. However, the limited light absorption and massive recombination of photoinduced carriers have hindered the photocatalytic activity of bare g-C3N4. Therefore, from the perspective of theoretical calculations and experiments, many valid approaches have been applied to rationally design the photocatalyst and ameliorate the hydrogen production performance, such as element doping, defect engineering, morphology tuning, and semiconductor coupling. This review summarized the latest progress of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts from two perspectives, modification of pristine g-C3N4 and interfacial engineering design. It is expected to offer feasible suggestions for the fabrication of low-cost and high-efficiency photocatalysts and the photocatalytic mechanism analyses assisted by calculation in the near future. Finally, the prospects and challenges of this exciting research field are discussed.
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- Mengxi Tan
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
| | - Yang Bai
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute for Advanced Material and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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