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Song Y, Bao Z, Gu Y. Photocatalytic Enhancement Strategy with the Introduction of Metallic Bi: A Review on Bi/Semiconductor Photocatalysts. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300307. [PMID: 38084448 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Semiconductor photocatalysis has great potential in the fields of solar fuel production and environmental remediation. Nevertheless, the photocatalytic efficiency still constrains its practical production applications. The development of new semiconductor materials is essential to enhance the solar energy conversion efficiency of photocatalytic systems. Recently, the research on enhancing the photocatalytic performance of semiconductors by introducing bismuth (Bi) has attracted widespread attention. In this review, we briefly overview the main synthesis methods of Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts and summarize the control of the micromorphology of Bi in Bi/semiconductors and the key role of Bi in the catalytic system. In addition, the promising applications of Bi/semiconductors in photocatalysis, such as pollutant degradation, sterilization, water separation, CO2 reduction, and N2 fixation, are outlined. Finally, an outlook on the challenges and future research directions of Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts is given. We aim to offer guidance for the rational design and synthesis of high-efficiency Bi/semiconductor photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications.
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- Yankai Song
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Foreign Language Department, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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Kumar S, Kumar M, Bhalla V. Cobalt-Centered Supramolecular Nanoensemble for Regulated Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols and "One-Pot" Synthesis of Quinazolin-4(3 H)-ones. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:49246-49258. [PMID: 37844300 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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The supramolecular assemblies of the donor-acceptor (D-A) system Im-Tpy, having phenanthro[9,10-d]imidazole as the donor and terpyridyl group as the acceptor unit, have been developed, which serve as supramolecular host to stabilize Co(II) in its nanoform. The as-prepared supramolecular nanoensemble Im-Tpy@Co in DMSO:water (7:3) shows high thermal stability and photostability. Even in the case of solvent mismatch, i.e., on dilution with cosolvent THF/DMSO, insignificant changes were observed in the size/morphology of the nanoensemble. The as-prepared Im-Tpy@Co nanoensemble in low catalytic loading (0.1 mol % of Co) catalyzes the oxidation of a wide variety of alcohols to aromatic aldehydes/ketones using visible light radiations as the source of energy without the need of any additive at room temperature. In comparison to already reported systems, the Im-Tpy@Co nanoensemble exhibits high turnover numbers (TONs) and turnover frequencies (TOFs). The practical application of the catalytic system has also been demonstrated in the gram-scale synthesis of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde. The Im-Tpy@Co nanoensemble exhibits recyclability up to four catalytic cycles with insignificant leaching and morphological changes. The present study also demonstrates the catalytic activity of the Im-Tpy@Co nanoensemble in "one-pot" synthesis of quinazolin-4(3H)-ones from 2-aminobenzamide and primary alcohols with better efficiency in comparison to other transition-metal-based catalytic systems.
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- Sourav Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, UGC Sponsored-Centre of Advance Studies-II, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, UGC Sponsored-Centre of Advance Studies-II, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, UGC Sponsored-Centre of Advance Studies-II, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab 143005, India
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Ji X, Li C, Liu J, Zhang T, Yang Y, Yu R, Luo X. Controlled Synthesis and Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Activity of BiOBr Particles for Ultrafast Degradation of Pollutants. Molecules 2023; 28:5558. [PMID: 37513430 PMCID: PMC10384163 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145558] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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For the purpose of regulating the visible-light-driven photocatalytic properties of photocatalysts, we selected BiOBr as the research target and various routes were used. Herein, via the use of a hydrothermal method with various solvents, BiOBr particles with controllable morphology and photocatalytic activities are obtained. In particular, through changing the volume ratio of ethylene glycol (EG) to ethanol (EtOH), BiOBr compounds possess microspheres, in which samples synthesized by using EG:EtOH = 1:2 have the highest photocatalytic activity, and can completely decompose RhB under visible light irradiation within 14 min. Furthermore, we also used different volume ratios of EG and H2O reaction solvents to prepare BiOBr particles so as to further improve its pollutant removal ability. When the volume ratio of EG to H2O is 1:1, the synthesized BiOBr particles have the best photocatalytic activity, and RhB can be degraded in only 10 min upon visible light irradiation. Aside from the reaction solvent, the impact of sintering temperature on the photocatalytic properties of BiOBr particles is also explored, where its pollutant removal capacities are restrained due to the reduced specific surface area. Additionally, the visible-light-triggered photocatalytic mechanism of BiOBr particles is determined by h+, ·OH and ·O2- active species.
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- Xiaohui Ji
- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723001, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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Guo X, Liu J, Li D, Cheng H, Liu K, Liu X, Liu T. Facile construction of Z-scheme AgCl/Bi 3TaO 7 photocatalysts for effective removal of tetracycline under visible-light irradiation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:62312-62324. [PMID: 36940021 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26323-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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A string of AgCl/Bi3TaO7 two-component composite was synthesized by hydrothermal and deposition-precipitation process initially. The photocatalytic activities of mixed-phase AgCl/Bi3TaO7 were evaluated toward the decomposition of tetracycline (TC). Among these as-prepared materials, AgCl/Bi3TaO7 nanocomposites when the molar ratio of baked materials between AgCl and Bi3TaO7 was 1:5 presented the optimal photocatalytic quantum efficiency for TC dissociation (86.82%) with visible-light exposure, which was 1.69 and 2.38 folders higher than that of single Bi3TaO7 and AgCl, respectively. What is more, it illustrated that the photo-generated carriers were markedly isolated on account of the formation of heterojunction confirmed by EIS analysis. Meanwhile, radical trapping experiments implied that the photo-induced holes (h+), hydroxyl radical (·OH), and superoxide radical (·O2-) were the major active species. The escalated photocatalytic activity could be ascribed to the unique construction of Z-scheme AgCl/Bi3TaO7 heterojunction, which could expedite charge separation and transmission, cement light absorption capability and retain the strong redox ability of photo-generated electrons and holes. Our finding suggests that AgCl/Bi3TaO7 nanocomposites possess great potential for photocatalytic oxidation of residual TC in the wastewater effluents and the reported strategy can contribute to the development of novel high-performance photocatalyst.
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- Xiaoxin Guo
- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, China
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- College of Chemistry, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, China.
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, 030051, China
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Bisht NS, Tripathi AH, Pant M, Kumar Upadhyay S, Sahoo NG, Mehta SPS, Dandapat A. A facile synthesis of palladium nanoparticles decorated bismuth oxybromide nanostructures with exceptional photo-antimicrobial activities. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112640. [PMID: 35752021 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Assessing the interaction between microbes and nanocatalysts for finding an inclusive, proactive and deep understanding of nanoparticles-based toxicity is vital for discovering their broad range of applications. Palladium based photocatalysts owing to their unique fundamental characteristics and brilliant physicochemical potential have gained immense interest in environment remediation as disinfection system. In the present study, we report synthesis of a novel palladium nanoparticles decorated bismuth oxybromide (Pd/BiOBr) nanostructures using an energy efficient solution-based method, having excellent photocatalytic antibacterial action. The synthesized nanomaterials was thoroughly characterized using various analytical techniques. The photocatalytic antibacterial efficiency of Pd/BiOBr was evaluated against some common pathogenic strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas fluorescens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Aeromonas salmonicida, Salmonella typhimurium, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacillus subtilis). In our results Pd/BiOBr showed excellent photocatalytic disinfection efficacy with > 99.9% bacterial inactivation. A very low concentration of Pd/BiOBr (0.5 µg/mL) effectively inhibited the bacterial growth in response to just 2 h of visible light irradiation, while 1 µg/mL of Pd/BiOBr completely killed all the tested bacterial strains proving their magnificent bactericidal potential. The developed materials with exceptional antibacterial broad range efficiency can be used in different photocatalytic disinfection systems including water purification systems, biofilm exclusion and combating differential antibiotic resistance.
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- Narendra Singh Bisht
- Department of Chemistry, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital 260002, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sir J. C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital 263136, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sir J. C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital 263136, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sir J. C. Bose Technical Campus, Bhimtal, Kumaun University, Nainital 263136, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Chemistry, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital 260002, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Chemistry, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital 260002, Uttarakhand
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- Department of Chemistry, D.S.B Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital 260002, Uttarakhand.
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A Highly Efficient Bismuth Nitrate/Keto-ABNO Catalyst System for Aerobic Oxidation of Alcohols to Carbonyl Compounds under Mild Conditions. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27123727. [PMID: 35744850 PMCID: PMC9230008 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27123727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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An efficient and practical catalytic system for the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes/ketones using catalytic amounts of Bi(NO3)3 and Keto-ABNO (9-azabicyclo [3.3.1]nonan-3-one N-oxyl) with air as the environmentally benign oxidant was developed. Various primary and secondary alcohols were smoothly oxidized to the corresponding products under mild conditions, and satisfactory yields were achieved. Moreover, this methodology avoids the use of a ligand and base. The gram-scale reaction was demonstrated for the oxidation of 1-phenyl ethanol, and the product of acetophenone was obtained at an isolated yield of about 94%.
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Baran T, Visibile A, Busch M, He X, Wojtyla S, Rondinini S, Minguzzi A, Vertova A. Copper Oxide-Based Photocatalysts and Photocathodes: Fundamentals and Recent Advances. Molecules 2021; 26:7271. [PMID: 34885863 PMCID: PMC8658916 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This work aims at reviewing the most impactful results obtained on the development of Cu-based photocathodes. The need of a sustainable exploitation of renewable energy sources and the parallel request of reducing pollutant emissions in airborne streams and in waters call for new technologies based on the use of efficient, abundant, low-toxicity and low-cost materials. Photoelectrochemical devices that adopts abundant element-based photoelectrodes might respond to these requests being an enabling technology for the direct use of sunlight to the production of energy fuels form water electrolysis (H2) and CO2 reduction (to alcohols, light hydrocarbons), as well as for the degradation of pollutants. This review analyses the physical chemical properties of Cu2O (and CuO) and the possible strategies to tune them (doping, lattice strain). Combining Cu with other elements in multinary oxides or in composite photoelectrodes is also discussed in detail. Finally, a short overview on the possible applications of these materials is presented.
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- Tomasz Baran
- SajTom Light Future, Wężerów 37/1, 32-090 Wężerów, Poland; (T.B.); (S.W.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemivägen 10, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- Department of Chemistry and Material Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Kemistintie 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland;
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy; (X.H.); (S.R.); (A.V.)
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- SajTom Light Future, Wężerów 37/1, 32-090 Wężerów, Poland; (T.B.); (S.W.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy; (X.H.); (S.R.); (A.V.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy; (X.H.); (S.R.); (A.V.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Golgi 19, 20133 Milano, Italy; (X.H.); (S.R.); (A.V.)
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Lai YJ, Lee DJ. Solid mediator Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysis for pollutant oxidation in water: Principles and synthesis perspectives. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2021.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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