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Boonprakob N, Channei D, Zhao C. High-performance photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) using a retrievable Fe-doped WO 3/SiO 2 heterostructure. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:22. [PMID: 38294564 PMCID: PMC10831000 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-023-03919-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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The enhancement of the photocatalytic performance of pristine WO3 was systematically adjusted due to its fast recombination rate and low reduction potential. A designed heterostructure photocatalyst was necessarily synthesised by Fe3+ metal ions doping into WO3 structure with and composition modification. In this study, we synthesised a retrievable Fe-doped WO3/SiO2 heterostructure using a surfactant-assisted hydrothermal method. This heterostructure was then employed as an effective photocatalyst for the removal of Cr(VI) under visible light irradiation. Enlarged photocatalytic reduction was observed over a synergetic 7.5 mol% Fe-doped WO3/SiO2-20 nanocomposite, resulting in dramatically increased activity compared with undoped WO3 and SiO2 nanomaterials under visible light illumination within 90 min. The presence of 7.5 mol% Fe3+ ion dopant in WO3 optimised electron-hole recombination, consequently reducing WO3 photocorrosion. After adding SiO2 nanoparticles, the binary WO3-SiO2 nanocomposite played roles as both adsorbent and photocatalyst to increase specific surface area. Thus, the 7.5 mol% Fe-doped WO3/SiO2-20 nanocomposite catalyst had more active sites on the surface of catalyst, and enhanced photocatalytic reduction was significantly achieved. The results showed 91.1% photocatalytic reduction over the optimum photocatalyst, with a photoreduction kinetic rate of 21.1 × 10-3 min-1, which was approximately four times faster than pristine WO3. Therefore, the superior optimal photocatalyst demonstrated reusability, with activities decreasing by only 9.8% after five cycles. The high photocatalytic performance and excellent stability of our photocatalyst indicate great potential for water pollution treatments.
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- Natkritta Boonprakob
- Program of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Uttaradit Rajabhat University, Uttaradit, 53000, Thailand.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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Lv M, Wang K, Liang X, Chen Y, Tang X, Liu R, Chen W. Principle of CoS 2/ZnIn 2S 4 heterostructure effect and its mechanism of action in a visible light-catalyzed antibacterial process. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:879-893. [PMID: 37774652 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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The development of visible-light-driven catalytic antimicrobial technology is a significant challenge. In this study, heterojunctions were constructed for the appropriate modification of semiconductor-based photocatalysts. A simple hydrothermal method was used for material reconstruction, and smaller CoS2 nanoparticles were deposited and in situ grown on two-dimensional nanoflower-like ZnIn2S4 carriers to form CoS2/ZnIn2S4 (CS/ZIS) Schottky heterojunctions. Systematic study via characterization techniques and density functional theory calculations indicated that the excellent photocatalytic activity of CS/ZIS stemmed from the solid interfacial coupling between the two solid-phase materials. These materials acted as co-catalysts to increase the number of active reaction sites, enhance charge transfer, drive unidirectional electron movement, and improve charge separation efficiency, which effectively facilitated the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The optimized CS/ZIS heterojunction exhibited excellent performance for the efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic matter and inactivation of Escherichia coli (E. coli) compared with the ZnIn2S4 photocatalyst. Moreover, the antibacterial mechanism of the heterojunction photocatalyst and the extent of damage to the cell membrane and internal cytoplasm were explored by performing various assays. It was demonstrated that superoxide radicals are the predominant active species and multiple ROS act together to cause oxidative stress damage and cell inactivation.
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- Meiru Lv
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Zhuhai Painter Science and Technology Co., LTD., Zhuhai, 519090, Guangdong, China.
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- Zhuhai Painter Science and Technology Co., LTD., Zhuhai, 519090, Guangdong, China.
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Balan B, Xavier MM, Mathew S. MoS 2-Based Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution and Carbon Dioxide Reduction. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:25649-25673. [PMID: 37521597 PMCID: PMC10373465 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Photocatalysis is a facile and sustainable approach for energy conversion and environmental remediation by generating solar fuels from water splitting. Due to their two-dimensional (2D) layered structure and excellent physicochemical properties, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has been effectively utilized in photocatalytic H2 evolution reaction (HER) and CO2 reduction. The photocatalytic efficiency of MoS2 greatly depends on the active edge sites present in their layered structure. Modifications like reducing the layer numbers, creating defective structures, and adopting different morphologies produce more unsaturated S atoms as active edge sites. Hence, MoS2 acts as a cocatalyst in nanocomposites/heterojunctions to facilitate the photogenerated electron transfer. This review highlights the role of MoS2 as a cocatalyst for nanocomposites in H2 evolution reaction and CO2 reduction. The H2 evolution activity has been described comprehensively as binary (with metal oxide, carbonaceous materials, metal sulfides, and metal-organic frameworks) and ternary composites of MoS2. Photocatalytic CO2 reduction is a more complex and challenging process that demands an efficient light-responsive semiconductor catalyst to tackle the thermodynamic and kinetic factors. Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 using MoS2 is an emerging topic and would be a cost-effective substitute for noble catalysts. Herein, we also exclusively envisioned the possibility of layered MoS2 and its composites in this area. This review is expected to furnish an understanding of the diverse roles of MoS2 in solar fuel generation, thus endorsing an interest in utilizing this unique layered structure to create nanostructures for future energy applications.
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- Bhagyalakshmi Balan
- School
of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686 560, India
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- School
of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686 560, India
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- School
of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686 560, India
- Advanced
Molecular Materials Research Centre (AMMRC), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686 560, India
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Li W, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Pan Y, Xu M, Song Y, Li N, Yan T. Pine Dendritic Bi/BiOBr Photocatalyst for Efficient Degradation of Antibiotics. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:4140-4149. [PMID: 36877128 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Constructing Bi/BiOX (X = Cl, Br) heterostructures with unique electron transfer channels enables charge carriers to transfer unidirectionally at the metal/semiconductor junction and inhibits the backflow of photogenerated carriers. Herein, novel pine dendritic Bi/BiOX (X = Cl, Br) nanoassemblies with multiple electron transfer channels have been successfully synthesized with the assistance of l-cysteine (l-Cys) through a one-step solvothermal method. Such a pine dendritic Bi/BiOBr photocatalyst shows excellent activity toward the degradation of many antibiotics such as tetracycline (TC), norfloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. In particular, its photocatalytic degradation activity of TC is higher than those of reference spherical Bi/BiOBr, lamellar BiOBr, and BiOBr/Bi/BiOBr double-sided nanosheet arrays. Comprehensive characterizations demonstrate that the pine dendritic structure can construct multiple electron transfer channels from BiOBr to metallic Bi, resulting in an obviously promoted separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers. The synthesis method that uses l-Cys to control the morphology provides a guidance to prepare special metal/semiconductor photocatalysts and would be helpful to design a highly efficient photocatalytic process.
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- Wenjuan Li
- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalytic Conversion and Clean Energy in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu 273165, P. R. China
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García A, Rodríguez B, Rosales M, Quintero YM, G. Saiz P, Reizabal A, Wuttke S, Celaya-Azcoaga L, Valverde A, Fernández de Luis R. A State-of-the-Art of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Chromium Photoreduction vs. Photocatalytic Water Remediation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12234263. [PMID: 36500886 PMCID: PMC9738636 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is a highly mobile cancerogenic and teratogenic heavy metal ion. Among the varied technologies applied today to address chromium water pollution, photocatalysis offers a rapid reduction of Cr(VI) to the less toxic Cr(III). In contrast to classic photocatalysts, Metal-Organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous semiconductors that can couple the Cr(VI) to Cr(III) photoreduction to the chromium species immobilization. In this minireview, we wish to discuss and analyze the state-of-the-art of MOFs for Cr(VI) detoxification and contextualizing it to the most recent advances and strategies of MOFs for photocatalysis purposes. The minireview has been structured in three sections: (i) a detailed discussion of the specific experimental techniques employed to characterize MOF photocatalysts, (ii) a description and identification of the key characteristics of MOFs for Cr(VI) photoreduction, and (iii) an outlook and perspective section in order to identify future trends.
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- Andreina García
- Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), Universidad de Chile, Avenida Beauchef 850, Santiago 8370451, Chile; (M.R.); (Y.M.Q.)
- Mining Engineering Department, Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (FCFM), Universidad de Chile, Av. Tupper 2069, Santiago 8370451, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación en Recursos Naturales y Sustentabilidad (CIRENYS), Universidad Bernardo O’Higgins, Avenida Viel 1497, Santiago 8320000, Chile;
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- Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), Universidad de Chile, Avenida Beauchef 850, Santiago 8370451, Chile; (M.R.); (Y.M.Q.)
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- Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC), Universidad de Chile, Avenida Beauchef 850, Santiago 8370451, Chile; (M.R.); (Y.M.Q.)
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (P.G.S.); (A.R.); (S.W.); (L.C.-A.); (A.V.)
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (P.G.S.); (A.R.); (S.W.); (L.C.-A.); (A.V.)
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (P.G.S.); (A.R.); (S.W.); (L.C.-A.); (A.V.)
- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (P.G.S.); (A.R.); (S.W.); (L.C.-A.); (A.V.)
- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (P.G.S.); (A.R.); (S.W.); (L.C.-A.); (A.V.)
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
- Macromolecular Chemistry Group (LABQUIMAC), Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (P.G.S.); (A.R.); (S.W.); (L.C.-A.); (A.V.)
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Hu J, Lu S, Ma J, Zhu F, Komarneni S. Composite of g-C 3N 4/ZnIn 2S 4 for efficient adsorption and visible light photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:76404-76416. [PMID: 35670937 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21224-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this paper, the g-C3N4/ZnIn2S4 composite was synthesized by a two-stage hydrothermal method. The microstructure, surface, and optical properties of the composite were thoroughly characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and UV-Vis absorption spectroscopic analysis. The removal capacity of Cr(VI) was optimized by using ZnIn2S4 loaded in the composite. Meanwhile, the optimal pH environment for the reduction of Cr(VI) was determined to be about pH 3, and the reduction efficiency could reach more than 99% within 60 min. Further, the results of UV-Vis absorption analysis indicated the high and wide range of light absorption by composite compared with pure g-C3N4. Therefore, the enhanced photocatalytic performance of the composite could be attributed to the well-matched energy band structure between g-C3N4 and ZnIn2S4, which apparently promoted the effective separation and transfer of photogenerated carriers. In addition, the composite showed good stability in the visible light catalytic reaction, and the possible mechanism of the photocatalytic activity of Cr(VI) reduction by the composite was proposed.
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- Jie Hu
- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ecosystem Science and Management and Materials Research Institute, 204 Energy and the Environment Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA.
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Zhang M, Arif M, Dong Y, Chen X, Liu X. Z-scheme TiO2−x@ZnIn2S4 architectures with oxygen vacancies-mediated electron transfer for enhanced catalytic activity towards degradation of persistent antibiotics. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Recent status and future perspectives of ZnIn2S4 for energy conversion and environmental remediation. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Dhingra S, Sharma M, Krishnan V, Nagaraja C. Design of noble metal-free NiTiO3/ZnIn2S4 heterojunction photocatalyst for efficient visible-light-assisted production of H2 and selective synthesis of 2,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 615:346-356. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Myrica Rubra-like MnFe2O4 Microsphere: A high efficiency microwave reduction catalyst for Cr(VI) removal from water. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Song H, Zhang Q, Hu D, Sun Z, Han Y, Meng H, Sun T, Zhang X. In-situ partial cation exchange-derived ZnIn2S4 nanoparticles hybridized 1D MIL-68/In2S3 microtubes for highly efficient visible-light induced photocatalytic H2 production. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Wang D, Xie Y, Duan C, Feng Y, Yao J. Anchoring ZnIn 2S 4 nanosheets on ZSM-5 for boosting photocatalytic Cr( vi) reduction. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj03829c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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ZSM-5@ZnIn2S4 is constructed for highly efficient photocatalytic Cr(vi) reduction.
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- Duoying Wang
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Yang R, Mei L, Fan Y, Zhang Q, Zhu R, Amal R, Yin Z, Zeng Z. ZnIn 2 S 4 -Based Photocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2100887. [PMID: 34927932 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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As a fascinating visible-light-responsive photocatalyst, zinc indium sulfide (ZnIn2 S4 ) has attracted extensive interdisciplinary interest and is expected to become a new research hotspot in the near future, due to its nontoxicity, suitable band gap, high physicochemical stability and durability, ease of synthesis, and appealing catalytic activity. This review provides an overview on the recent advances in ZnIn2 S4 -based photocatalysts. First, the crystal structures and band structures of ZnIn2 S4 are briefly introduced. Then, various modulation strategies of ZnIn2 S4 are outlined for better photocatalytic performance, which includes morphology and structure engineering, vacancy engineering, doping engineering, hydrogenation engineering, and the construction of ZnIn2 S4 -based composites. Thereafter, the potential applications in the energy and environmental area of ZnIn2 S4 -based photocatalysts are summarized. Finally, some personal perspectives about the promises and prospects of this emerging material are provided.
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- Ruijie Yang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Prevention and Control, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Particles and Catalysis Research Group, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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Gunjal AR, Sethi YA, Kawade UV, Panmand RP, Ugale CK, Ambekar JD, Nagawade AV, Kale BB. Unique hierarchical SiO 2@ZnIn 2S 4 marigold flower like nanoheterostructure for solar hydrogen production. RSC Adv 2021; 11:14399-14407. [PMID: 35423991 PMCID: PMC8697935 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01140e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The novel marigold flower like SiO2@ZnIn2S4 nano-heterostructure was fabricated using an in situ hydrothermal method. The nanoheterostructure exhibits hexagonal structure with marigold flower like morphology. The porous marigold flower assembly was constructed using ultrathin nanosheets. Interestingly, the thickness of the nanopetal was observed to be 5-10 nm and tiny SiO2 nanoparticles (5-7 nm) are decorated on the surface of the nanopetals. As the concentration of SiO2 increases the deposition of SiO2 nanoparticles on ZnIn2S4 nanopetals increases in the form of clusters. The optical study revealed that the band gap lies in the visible range of the solar spectrum. Using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), the chemical structure and valence states of the as-synthesized SiO2@ZnIn2S4 nano-heterostructure were confirmed. The photocatalytic activities of the hierarchical SiO2@ZnIn2S4 nano-heterostructure for hydrogen evolution from H2S under natural sunlight have been investigated with regard to the band structure in the visible region. The 0.75% SiO2@ZnIn2S4 showed a higher photocatalytic activity (6730 μmol-1 h-1 g-1) for hydrogen production which is almost double that of pristine ZnIn2S4. Similarly, the hydrogen production from water splitting was observed to be 730 μmol-1 h-1 g-1. The enhanced photocatalytic activity is attributed to the inhibition of charge carrier separation owing to the hierarchical morphology, heterojunction and crystallinity of the SiO2@ZnIn2S4.
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- Aarti R Gunjal
- Dr John Barnabas post-graduate School for Biological Studies, Ahmednagar College Ahmednagar India
- Nanocrystalline Laboratory, Centre for Material for Electronic Technology (CMET), Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India Panchawati, Off Pashan Road Pune 411007 India +91 20 2589 8180 +91 20 2589 9273
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- Dr John Barnabas post-graduate School for Biological Studies, Ahmednagar College Ahmednagar India
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- Dr John Barnabas post-graduate School for Biological Studies, Ahmednagar College Ahmednagar India
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- Microwave Materials Division, Centre for Material for Electronic Technology (CMET) Shoranur Road, Athani Thrissur-680 581 India
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- Dr John Barnabas post-graduate School for Biological Studies, Ahmednagar College Ahmednagar India
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- Nanocrystalline Laboratory, Centre for Material for Electronic Technology (CMET), Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India Panchawati, Off Pashan Road Pune 411007 India +91 20 2589 8180 +91 20 2589 9273
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- Nanocrystalline Laboratory, Centre for Material for Electronic Technology (CMET), Department of Information Technology, Govt. of India Panchawati, Off Pashan Road Pune 411007 India +91 20 2589 8180 +91 20 2589 9273
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- Dr John Barnabas post-graduate School for Biological Studies, Ahmednagar College Ahmednagar India
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Hierarchical Ternary Sulfides as Effective Photocatalyst for Hydrogen Generation Through Water Splitting: A Review on the Performance of ZnIn2S4. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11020277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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One of the major aspects and advantages of solar energy conversion is the photocatalytic hydrogen generation using semiconductor materials for an eco-friendly technology. Designing a low-cost efficient material to overcome limited light absorption as well as rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers is essential to achieve considerable hydrogen generation. In recent years, sulfide based semiconductors have attracted scientific research interest due to their excellent solar response and narrow band gap. The present review focuses on the recent approaches in the development of hierarchical ternary sulfide based photocatalysts with a special focus on ZnIn2S4. We also observe how the electronic structure of ZnIn2S4 is beneficial for water splitting and the various strategies involved for improving the material efficiency for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. The review places emphasis on the latest advancement/new insights on ZnIn2S4 being used as an efficient material for hydrogen generation through photocatalytic water splitting. Recent progress on essential aspects which govern light absorption, charge separation and transport are also discussed in detail.
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Li Y, Li X, Wang XT, Jian LJ, Abdallah NIM, Dong XF, Wang CW. P-n Heterostructured design of decahedral NiS/BiVO4 with efficient charge separation for enhanced photodegradation of organic dyes. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Yang J, Fu M, Tan M, Tian Y, Sun X, Huang H. Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr(VI) on a 3.0% Au/Sr 0.70Ce 0.20WO 4 Photocatalyst. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:26755-26762. [PMID: 33111002 PMCID: PMC7581225 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Herein, a 3.0%-Au/Sr0.70Ce0.20WO4 sample was prepared for the photocatalytic reduction of the Cr2O7 2- ion. The photocatalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra. The Sr0.70Ce0.20WO4 sample presented a photocatalytic reduction activity that is better than those of the Ce-doped sample and the intrinsic sample. Thereafter, different metal elements, Cu, Ag, Au, and Pt, were used as cocatalysts, which were loaded on the Sr0.70Ce0.20WO4 sample. The 3.0%-Au/Sr0.70Ce0.20WO4 photocatalyst showed optimal photocatalytic reduction activity in a 8 vol % methanol solution (pH = 7) under visible light irradiation. The kinetic constant of the optimal one is 0.0039 min-1, which is 1.86 times that of the Sr0.70Ce0.20WO4 sample. The photocatalyst is stable enough after a 24 h photocatalytic experiment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jia Yang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory
of Inorganic Special Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Fuling, Chongqing 408100, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory
of Inorganic Special Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Fuling, Chongqing 408100, P. R. China
| | - Mingdan Tan
- Chongqing Key Laboratory
of Inorganic Special Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Fuling, Chongqing 408100, P. R. China
| | - Yanling Tian
- Chongqing Key Laboratory
of Inorganic Special Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Fuling, Chongqing 408100, P. R. China
| | - Xiaorui Sun
- Chongqing Key Laboratory
of Inorganic Special Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Fuling, Chongqing 408100, P. R. China
| | - Huisheng Huang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory
of Inorganic Special Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Fuling, Chongqing 408100, P. R. China
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