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Lu P, Peng Y, Bai J. Polyimide/Ag 2WO 4 Z-Scheme Heterojunction for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:12191-12199. [PMID: 38814134 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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It is of great significance to construct a Z-scheme heterojunction for improving solar light harvesting and achieving efficient separation of photogenerated carriers and then enhancement of the photocatalytic performance of semiconductor photocatalysts. Herein, the direct Z-scheme PI/Ag2WO4 heterojunction was designed and prepared according to the band edge potentials of the semiconductor. Due to the fact that the Z-scheme structure not only endowed the PI/Ag2WO4 composites with efficient separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs but also reserved the redox ability of the valence band and conduction band of monophase catalysts, the 50% PI/Ag2WO4 heterojunction exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity, which were 2.9 and 1.5 times those of the PI and Ag2WO4 photocatalysts, respectively. The photocatalytic reaction mechanism of PI/Ag2WO4 composites was confirmed by the results of TEM, UV-vis, XPS, and EPR experiments. This work provides a feasible strategy to design high-performance photocatalysts in the field of practice purification of wastewater.
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- Peng Lu
- 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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- 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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- 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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Majdoub M, Sengottuvelu D, Nouranian S, Al-Ostaz A. Graphitic Carbon Nitride Quantum Dots (g-C 3 N 4 QDs): From Chemistry to Applications. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202301462. [PMID: 38433108 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Since their emergence in 2014, graphitic carbon nitride quantum dots (g-C3 N4 QDs) have attracted much interest from the scientific community due to their distinctive physicochemical features, including structural, morphological, electrochemical, and optoelectronic properties. Owing to their desirable characteristics, such as non-zero band gap, ability to be chemically functionalized or doped, possessing tunable properties, outstanding dispersibility in different media, and biocompatibility, g-C3 N4 QDs have shown promise for photocatalysis, energy devices, sensing, bioimaging, solar cells, optoelectronics, among other applications. As these fields are rapidly evolving, it is very strenuous to pinpoint the emerging challenges of the g-C3 N4 QDs development and application during the last decade, mainly due to the lack of critical reviews of the innovations in the g-C3 N4 QDs synthesis pathways and domains of application. Herein, an extensive survey is conducted on the g-C3 N4 QDs synthesis, characterization, and applications. Scenarios for the future development of g-C3 N4 QDs and their potential applications are highlighted and discussed in detail. The provided critical section suggests a myriad of opportunities for g-C3 N4 QDs, especially for their synthesis and functionalization, where a combination of eco-friendly/single step synthesis and chemical modification may be used to prepare g-C3 N4 QDs with, for example, enhanced photoluminescence and production yields.
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- Mohammed Majdoub
- Center for Graphene Research and Innovation, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, United States
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- Center for Graphene Research and Innovation, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, United States
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- Center for Graphene Research and Innovation, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, United States
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, United States
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- Center for Graphene Research and Innovation, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, United States
- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, United States
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Chen H, Geng J, Shen J, Shi Q, Lv J, Lv Y, Song C. Synthesis and Catalytic Degradation of PEF, ENR, and CIP by g-C 3N 4/TCNQ/Eu Composite. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:2146. [PMID: 38138315 PMCID: PMC10745507 DOI: 10.3390/mi14122146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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By using melamine as a precursor for the copolymerization process, g-C3N4 and g-C3N4/TCNQ/Eu complexes with various amounts of doping were created. These complexes were then examined using XRD, FT-IR, SEM, TEM, XPS, PL, UV-vis, and I-T. The degradation rates of pefloxacin (PEF), enrofloxacin (ENR), and ciprofloxacin (CIP) were 91.1%, 90.8%, and 93.2% under visible light (λ > 550 nm). The photocatalytic performance of the composite was analyzed, and the best effect was obtained for CIP photocatalysis when Eu doping was 3 mg at 20 °C and pH 7. Kinetic analysis showed that there was a linear relationship between the sample and the photocatalytic time, and the degradation rate was about 5 times that of g-C3N4. The cyclic stability of the g-C3N4/TCNQ/Eu composite sample was found to be good through repeated experiments. UPLC-MS visualizes the degradation process of CIP. The extremely low stability of piperazine ring induced subsequent degradation, followed by the fracture of quinolone ring promoting the complete decomposition of CIP.
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- Hongyue Chen
- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Azizi N, Saadat M, Edrisi M. Facile synthesis of FeCeO x nanoparticles encapsulated carbon nitride catalyst for highly efficient and recyclable synthesis of substituted imidazoles. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17474. [PMID: 37838814 PMCID: PMC10576832 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44747-7] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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Herein, we developed a novel composite called FeCeOx@g-C3N4 through a combination of sonication, sintering, and hydrothermal techniques to implement the principles of green chemistry by utilizing reusable nanocomposites in one-pot reactions. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the catalyst's structure, composition, and morphology, various characterization methods were employed. These included FT-IR analysis to examine chemical bonds, SEM and TEM imaging to visualize the catalyst's surface and internal structure, TGA to assess thermal stability, EDS for elemental composition analysis, and XRD to determine crystal structure. The FeCeOx@g-C3N4 nanocatalyst demonstrated remarkable efficacy in the one-pot synthesis of 2,4,5-trisubstituted and 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazole. Noteworthy features of this catalyst included high percentage yield, mild reaction conditions, short reaction time, and an efficient and straightforward procedure. Furthermore, the FeCeOx@g-C3N4 composite exhibited excellent recyclability and reusability. It could be recycled and reused up to four times without a significant decline in catalytic activity.
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- Najmedin Azizi
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, P.O. Box 14335-186, Tehran, Iran.
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, P.O. Box 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, P.O. Box 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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Goren AY, Recepoglu YK, Vatanpour V, Yoon Y, Khataee A. Insights into engineered graphitic carbon nitride quantum dots for hazardous contaminants degradation in wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 223:115408. [PMID: 36740151 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Increased environmental pollution is a critical issue that must be addressed. Photocatalytic, adsorption, and membrane filtration methods are suitable in environmental governance because of their high selectivity, low cost, environment-friendly nature, and excellent treatment efficiency. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) quantum dots (QDs) have been considered as photocatalysts, adsorbents, and membrane materials for wastewater treatments, owing to their stability, adsorption capacity, photochemical properties, and low toxicity and cost. This review summarizes g-C3N4 QD synthesis techniques, operating parameters affecting the removal performance in the treatment process, modification effects with other semiconductors, and benefits and drawbacks of g-C3N4 QD-based materials. Furthermore, this review discusses the practical applications of g-C3N4 QDs as adsorbents, photocatalysts, and membrane materials for organic and inorganic contaminant treatments and their value-added product formation potential. Modified g-C3N4 QD-based material adsorbents, photocatalysts, and membranes present potentially applicable effects, such as removal of most waterborne contaminants. Excellent results were obtained for the reduction of methyl orange, bisphenol A, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, phenol, rhodamine B, E. coli, and Hg. Overall, this paper provides comprehensive background on g-C3N4 QD-based materials and their diverse applications in wastewater treatment, and it presents a foundation for the enhancement of similar unique materials in the future.
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- A Yagmur Goren
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, 35430, Urla, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, 35430, Urla, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University, 15719-14911, Tehran, Iran; Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering, Yonsei University, 1, Yonseidae-gil, Wonju-si, 26493, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Gebze Technical University, 41400, Gebze, Turkey; Research Laboratory of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran.
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Constructing carbon microspheres/MnFe2O4/g-C3N4 composite photocatalysts for enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.108947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Study on Ag2WO4/g-C3N4 Nanotubes as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Degradation of Rhodamine B. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-020-01756-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Dang Y, Hu Q, He P, Ren T. Tailoring the ratio of ammonium chloride and graphitic carbon nitride for high photocatalytic activity. J Mol Struct 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.127961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Emam HE, Ahmed HB, Gomaa E, Helal MH, Abdelhameed RM. Doping of silver vanadate and silver tungstate nanoparticles for enhancement the photocatalytic activity of MIL-125-NH2 in dye degradation. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2019.111986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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