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Gathiru MM, Obuya E, Noah NM, Masika E. Biosynthesized and chemically synthesized Ag/TiO 2 nanocomposites: Effect of reaction parameters on synthesis using watermelon rind extract and comparative analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35284. [PMID: 39170402 PMCID: PMC11336457 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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This work synthesized Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite via an aqueous reduction method using a green and chemical reducing agent. Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) rind extract (WMRE) and sodium borohydride (NaBH4) were used as the reducing agents during green synthesis and chemical synthesis, respectively. During green synthesis, a pH of 12, a reaction time of 45 min, and an operating temperature of 100 °C yielded the best visible light activity. The biosynthesized and chemically-synthesized Ag/TiO2 were compared using UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive spectroscopy-scanning electron microscopy (EDS-SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Synthesis using WMRE yielded spherical Ag nanoparticles modified on the surface of TiO2 nanoparticles. The Ag nanoparticles had enhanced monodispersity with an average diameter of 7.48 ± 4.06 nm. Therefore, the developed WMRE green synthesis method provides a simple, less chemical-intensive, and effective alternative to chemical synthesis.
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- Department of Chemistry, Russell Sage College, P.O. Box 65 1st Street Troy, NY, 12180, United States
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- School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, United States International University-Africa, P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Chemistry, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
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Kong T, Liao A, Xu Y, Qiao X, Zhang H, Zhang L, Zhang C. Recent advances and mechanism of plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysis. RSC Adv 2024; 14:17041-17050. [PMID: 38808242 PMCID: PMC11130645 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02808b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Benefiting from the unique surface plasmon properties, plasmonic metal nanoparticles can convert light energy into chemical energy, which is considered as a potential technique for enhancing plasmon-induced semiconductor photocatalytic reactions. Due to the shortcomings of large bandgap and high carrier recombination rate of semiconductors, their applications are limited in the field of sustainable and clean energy sources. Different forms of plasmonic nanoparticles have been reported to improve the photocatalytic reactions of adjacent semiconductors, such as water splitting, carbon dioxide reduction, and organic pollutant degradation. Although there are various reports on plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysis, the related mechanism and frontier progress still need to be further explored. This review provides a brief explanation of the four main mechanisms of plasmonic metal-semiconductor photocatalysis, namely, (i) enhanced local electromagnetic field, (ii) light scattering, (iii) plasmon-induced hot carrier injection and (iv) plasmon-induced resonance energy transfer; some related typical frontier applications are also discussed. The study on the mechanism of plasmonic semiconductor complexes will be favourable to develop a new high-performance semiconductor photocatalysis technology.
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- Ting Kong
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
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- School of Electronic Engineering, Xi'an University of Posts & Telecommunications Xi'an 710121 China
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Wang M, Wei G, Li R, Yu M, Liu G, Peng Y. Schottky Junctions with Bi@Bi 2MoO 6 Core-Shell Photocatalysts toward High-Efficiency Solar N 2-to-Ammonnia Conversion in Aqueous Phase. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:780. [PMID: 38727374 PMCID: PMC11085196 DOI: 10.3390/nano14090780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The photocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) in aqueous solution is a green and sustainable strategy for ammonia production. Nonetheless, the efficiency of the process still has a wide gap compared to that of the Haber-Bosch one due to the difficulty of N2 activation and the quick recombination of photo-generated carriers. Herein, a core-shell Bi@Bi2MoO6 microsphere through constructing Schottky junctions has been explored as a robust photocatalyst toward N2 reduction to NH3. Metal Bi self-reduced onto Bi2MoO6 not only spurs the photo-generated electron and hole separation owing to the Schottky junction at the interface of Bi and Bi2MoO6 but also promotes N2 adsorption and activation at Bi active sites synchronously. As a result, the yield of the photocatalytic N2-to-ammonia conversion reaches up to 173.40 μmol g-1 on core-shell Bi@Bi2MoO6 photocatalysts, as much as two times of that of bare Bi2MoO6. This work provides a new design for the decarbonization of the nitrogen reduction reaction by the utilization of renewable energy sources.
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- Meijiao Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; (M.W.); (G.W.); (R.L.); (M.Y.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; (M.W.); (G.W.); (R.L.); (M.Y.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; (M.W.); (G.W.); (R.L.); (M.Y.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; (M.W.); (G.W.); (R.L.); (M.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; (M.W.); (G.W.); (R.L.); (M.Y.)
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Luu TVH, Nguyen HYX, Nguyen QT, Nguyen QB, Nguyen THC, Pham NC, Nguyen XD, Nguyen TK, Dao NN. Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ZnO under visible light by co-doping of Ta and C using hydrothermal method. RSC Adv 2024; 14:12954-12965. [PMID: 38650687 PMCID: PMC11033721 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00579a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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This study attempted to improve the photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide (ZnO) semiconductors in the visible light region by introducing the co-doping of carbon (C) and tantalum (Ta) to ZnO (ZTC) using a simple hydrothermal method with the respective precursors. The obtained uniform ZTC nanoparticles with an average crystal size of 29.30 nm (according to Scherrer's equation) revealed a redshift with a decrease in bandgap (Eg) from 3.04 eV to 2.88 eV, allowing the obtained photocatalyst to absorb the energy of the visible light for photocatalysis. Furthermore, the Zn 2p and Ta 4f core level spectra confirmed the presence of Zn2+ and Ta5+ in the ZTC sample. In addition, the infrared spectra identified hydrogen-related defects (HRDs), while the O 1s spectra indicated the existence of oxygen vacancies (VO). Electrochemical tests revealed improvement in the electron conductivity and charge separation of the obtained materials. To follow, the photocatalytic performance assessment was conducted by varying the C/Zn2+ ratios (5, 10, and 15 mol%) in ZTC samples, the initial RhB concentration (7, 15, and 30 ppm), and the pH of the RhB solution (3.0-10.0). The photodegradation on ZTC samples showed the most effectiveness for a 7 ppm RhB solution with a C/Zn2+ ratio of 10 mol% in the slightly alkaline medium (pH 9.0). Additionally, ZTC also exhibited commendable durability after being reused several times. The nature of RhB photodegradation was proposed and discussed via a mechanism at the end of this work.
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- Thi Viet Ha Luu
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Material Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Material Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Material Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Material Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
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- Institute of Material Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
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Wang B, Wang J, Hu Z, Zhu AL, Shen X, Cao X, Wen JL, Yuan TQ. Harnessing Renewable Lignocellulosic Potential for Sustainable Wastewater Purification. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0347. [PMID: 38576863 PMCID: PMC10993153 DOI: 10.34133/research.0347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Utilizing renewable lignocellulosic resources for wastewater remediation is crucial to achieving sustainable social development. However, the resulting by-products and the synthetic process characterized by complexity, high cost, and environmental pollution limit the further development of lignocellulose-based materials. Here, we developed a sustainable strategy that involved a new functional deep eutectic solvent (DES) to deconstruct industrial xylose residue into cellulose-rich residue with carboxyl groups, lignin with carboxyl and quaternary ammonium salt groups, and DES effluent rich in lignin fragments. Subsequently, these fractions equipped with customized functionality were used to produce efficient wastewater remediation materials in cost-effective and environmentally sound manners, namely, photocatalyst prepared by carboxyl-modified cellulose residue, biochar-based adsorbent originated from modified lignin, and flocculant synthesized by self-catalytic in situ copolymerization of residual DES effluent at room temperature. Under the no-waste principle, this strategy upgraded the whole components of waste lignocellulose into high-value-added wastewater remediation materials with excellent universality. These materials in coordination with each other can stepwise purify high-hazardous mineral processing wastewater into drinkable water, including the removal of 99.81% of suspended solids, almost all various heavy metal ions, and 97.09% chemical oxygen demand, respectively. This work provided promising solutions and blueprints for lignocellulosic resources to alleviate water shortages while also advancing the global goal of carbon neutrality.
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- Bin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Hunan Nonferrous Metals Research Institute Co. Ltd., Changsha 410000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry,
Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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Zhu J, Dai J, Xu Y, Liu X, Wang Z, Liu H, Li G. Photo-enhanced dehydrogenation of formic acid on Pd-based hybrid plasmonic nanostructures. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6819-6829. [PMID: 38059022 PMCID: PMC10696931 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00663h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Coupling visible light with Pd-based hybrid plasmonic nanostructures has effectively enhanced formic acid (FA) dehydrogenation at room temperature. Unlike conventional heating to achieve higher product yield, the plasmonic effect supplies a unique surface environment through the local electromagnetic field and hot charge carriers, avoiding unfavorable energy consumption and attenuated selectivity. In this minireview, we summarized the latest advances in plasmon-enhanced FA dehydrogenation, including geometry/size-dependent dehydrogenation activities, and further catalytic enhancement by coupling local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) with Fermi level engineering or alloying effect. Furthermore, some representative cases were taken to interpret the mechanisms of hot charge carriers and the local electromagnetic field on molecular adsorption/activation. Finally, a summary of current limitations and future directions was outlined from the perspectives of mechanism and materials design for the field of plasmon-enhanced FA decomposition.
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- Jiannan Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 PR China
- Shenzhen Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Institute Shenzhen 518000 PR China
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Liu J, Xie Y, Wang Y, Yang K, Su S, Ling Y, Chen P. Synergistic coupling of interface ohmic contact and LSPR effects over Au/Bi 24O 31Br 10 nanosheets for visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO 2 reduction to CO. Chem Sci 2023; 14:13518-13529. [PMID: 38033891 PMCID: PMC10685320 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc03474g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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The challenge of synergistically optimizing different mechanisms limits the further improvement of plasmon-mediated photocatalytic activities. In this work, an Au/Bi24O31Br10 composite, combining an interface ohmic contact and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), is prepared by a thermal reduction method. The LSPR effect induces the local resonance energy transfer effect and the local electric field enhancement effect, while the interface ohmic contact forms a stronger interface electric field. The novel synergistic interaction between the interface ohmic contact and LSPR drives effective charge separation and provides more active sites for the adsorption and activation of CO2 with improved photocatalytic efficiency. The optimized 0.6 wt% Au (5.7 nm) over Bi24O31Br10 nanosheets showed an apparently improved photocatalytic activity without any sacrificial reagents, specifically CO and O2 yields of 44.92 and 17.83 μmol g-1 h-1, and demonstrated superior stability (only lost 6%) after continuous reaction for 48 h, nearly 5-fold enhanced compared to Bi24O31Br10 and a great advantage compared with other bismuth-based photocatalysts.
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- Jie Liu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University No. 696 South Fenghe Avenue Nanchang 330063 Jiangxi China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University No. 696 South Fenghe Avenue Nanchang 330063 Jiangxi China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University No. 696 South Fenghe Avenue Nanchang 330063 Jiangxi China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University No. 696 South Fenghe Avenue Nanchang 330063 Jiangxi China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University No. 696 South Fenghe Avenue Nanchang 330063 Jiangxi China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University No. 696 South Fenghe Avenue Nanchang 330063 Jiangxi China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University No. 696 South Fenghe Avenue Nanchang 330063 Jiangxi China
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Zuo L, King H, Hossain MA, Farhana F, Kist MM, Stratton RL, Chen J, Shen H. Single-Molecule Spectroscopy Reveals the Plasmon-Assisted Nanozyme Catalysis on AuNR@TiO 2. CHEMICAL & BIOMEDICAL IMAGING 2023; 1:760-766. [PMID: 38037610 PMCID: PMC10685447 DOI: 10.1021/cbmi.3c00096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Gold nanoparticles are frequently employed as nanozyme materials due to their capacity to catalyze various enzymatic reactions. Given their plasmonic nature, gold nanoparticles have also found extensive utility in chemical and photochemical catalysis owing to their ability to generate excitons upon exposure to light. However, their potential for plasmon-assisted catalytic enhancement as nanozymes has remained largely unexplored due to the inherent challenge of rapid charge recombination. In this study, we have developed a strategy involving the encapsulation of gold nanorods (AuNRs) within a titanium dioxide (TiO2) shell to facilitate the efficient separation of hot electron/hole pairs, thereby enhancing nanozyme reactivity. Our investigations have revealed a remarkable 10-fold enhancement in reactivity when subjected to 530 nm light excitation following the introduction of a TiO2 shell. Leveraging single-molecule kinetic analyses, we discovered that the presence of the TiO2 shell not only amplifies catalytic reactivity by prolonging charge relaxation times but also engenders additional reactive sites within the nanozyme's intricate structure. We anticipate that further enhancements in nanozyme performance can be achieved by optimizing interfacial interactions between plasmonic metals and semiconductors.
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- Li Zuo
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing
University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008, China
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Kent State
University, Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
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Gadore V, Mishra SR, Ahmaruzzaman M. Metal sulphides and their heterojunctions for photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes-A comprehensive review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:90410-90457. [PMID: 37474851 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28753-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Water pollution caused by organic dyes is one of the greatest threats to the ecosystem. The removal of dyes from water has remained a challenge for scientists. Recently, metal sulphides have emerged as a potential candidate for water remediation applications. The efficient charge transportation, greater surface-active sites, and low bandgap of metal sulphides make them an excellent choice of semiconductor photocatalysts for degradation of dyes. This review summarises the potential application of metal sulphides and their heterojunctions for the photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes from wastewater. A detailed study has been presented on the synthesis, basics of photodegradation and heterojunctions and photocatalytic activity. The effect of the use of templates, doping agents, synthesis route, and various other factors affecting the photocatalytic activity of metal sulphides have been summarised in this review. The synthesis techniques, characterisation techniques, mechanism of degradation of organic dyes by Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst, reusability and stability of metal sulphides, and the scope of future research are also discussed. This study indicates that Scopus-based core gathered data could be used to give an objective overview of the global dye degradation research from 2008 to 2023 (15 years). All data (articles, authors, keywords, and publications) is compiled in the Scopus database. For the bibliometric study, 1962 papers relevant to dye photodegradation by sulfide-based photocatalysts were found, and this number rises yearly. A bibliometric analysis provides a 15-year evaluation of the state-of-the-art research on the impact of metal sulfide-based photocatalysts on the photodegradation of dyes.
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- Vishal Gadore
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Silchar, 788010, Silchar, Assam, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Silchar, 788010, Silchar, Assam, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Silchar, 788010, Silchar, Assam, India.
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Chen K, Wang H. Origin of Superlinear Power Dependence of Reaction Rates in Plasmon-Driven Photocatalysis: A Case Study of Reductive Nitrothiophenol Coupling Reactions. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:2870-2876. [PMID: 36921149 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c00195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The superlinear dependence of the reaction rate on the power of the excitation light, which may arise from both thermal and nonthermal effects, has been a hallmark of plasmon-driven photocatalysis on nanostructured metal surfaces. However, it remains challenging to distinguish and quantify the thermal and nonthermal effects because even slight uncertainties in measuring the local temperatures at the active surface sites may lead to significant errors in assessing thermal and nonthermal contributions to the overall reaction rates. Here we employ surface-enhanced Raman scattering as a surface-sensitive in situ spectroscopic tool to correlate detailed kinetic features of plasmon-mediated molecular transformations to the local temperatures at the active sites on photocatalyst surfaces. Our spectroscopic results clearly reveal that the superlinearity in the power dependence of the reaction rate observed in a plasmon-driven model reaction, specifically the reductive coupling of para-nitrothiophenol adsorbates on Ag nanoparticle surfaces, originates essentially from photothermal heating rather than nonthermal plasmonic effects.
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- Kexun Chen
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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Swarnkar N, Yadav RK, Singh S, Shahin R, Shukla RK, Tripathi SK, Dwivedi DK, Nath S, Singh C, Baeg JO. Highly selective in-situ prepared g-C3N4/P-B composite photocatalyst for direct C-H bond arylation and NADH regeneration cofactor under solar light. J CHEM SCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12039-023-02150-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Wang S, Chen Z, Cai Y, Wu XL, Wang S, Tang Z, Hu B, Li Z, Wang X. Application of COFs in capture/conversion of CO2 and elimination of organic/inorganic pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2023. [DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.efmat.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Enhanced Titania Photocatalyst on Magnesium Oxide Support Doped with Molybdenum. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13030454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Titania photocatalysts supported on mesoporous MgO carriers doped with Mo(VI) ions were prepared and characterized by XRD, BET nitrogen adsorption, FT-IR, and EPR methods. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by bleaching an aqueous dye solution in the presence of a dispersed photocatalyst and by bleaching the dry surface of a solid tablet of photocatalyst using rhodamine B and nigrosin as model organic pollutants. It was established that TiO2 photocatalyst based on MgO carrier doped with 1 wt.% Mo(VI) ions, with the ratio of MgO:TiO2 = 1:0.5, possessed the highest activity under UV radiation. The increase in the content of molybdenum up to 10 wt.% leads to the formation of a MoO3 nanophase on the MgO surface, the formation of an isotype n–n heterojunction at the MoO3/TiO2 interface, and photocatalytic activity under the action of visible light.
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Janbandhu S, Patra U, Sukhadeve G, Kumar R, Gedam R. Photocatalytic performance of glasses embedded with Ag-TiO2 quantum dots on photodegradation of indigo carmine and eosin Y dyes in sunlight. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.110317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Preparation and Characterization of ZnFe2O4/Mn2O3 Nanocatalysts for the Degradation of Nitrobenzene. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s42250-023-00609-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Synergistic Effect of Iron and Copper Oxides in the Removal of Organic Dyes Through Thermal Induced Catalytic Degradation Process. J CLUST SCI 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02400-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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AbstractThis study proposes a new method for producing α-Fe2O3–CuO nanocatalyst that is both cost-effective and ecologically benign. The α-Fe2O3–CuO nanocomposite was prepared via moderate thermal oxidative decomposition of copper hexacyanoferrate. Its structure and surface morphology are affirmed via XRD, SEM, FTIR, EDX, TEM, XPS, and VSM. In the presence of H2O2, α-Fe2O3–CuO is employed as a heterogeneous catalyst to stimulate thermally induced degradation of dyes such as direct violet 4, rhodamine b, and methylene blue. The synergistic effect of Fe2O3 and CuO enhanced the catalytic activity of the nanocomposite compared to Fe2O3 and CuO separately. The effectiveness of DV4 degradation is optimized by evaluating multiple reaction parameters. The reaction rate increased substantially with the temperature, revealing its key role in the degradation process. Higher H2O2 levels and the inclusion of inorganic anions like chloride or nitrate also sped up the degradation process. While sulfate and humic acid, particularly at high doses, slowed it. The mechanism of H2O2 activation on α-Fe2O3–CuO is studied. The measurements of chemical oxygen demand and total organic carbon indicate that all dyes are highly mineralized. The remarkable performance and stability of this nanocomposite in removing diverse dyes render it a promising option for wastewater remedy.
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Enhanced chiroptic properties of nanocomposites of achiral plasmonic nanoparticles decorated with chiral dye-loaded micelles. Nat Commun 2023; 14:81. [PMID: 36604426 PMCID: PMC9816153 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-35699-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The development of circularly polarized luminescence (CPL)-active materials with both large luminescence dissymmetry factor (glum) and high emission efficiency continues to be a major challenge. Here, we present an approach to improve the overall CPL performance by integrating triplet-triplet annihilation-based photon upconversion (TTA-UC) with localized surface plasmon resonance. Dye-loaded chiral micelles possessing TTA-UC ability are designed and attached on the surface of achiral gold nanorods (AuNRs). The longitudinal and transversal resonance peaks of AuNRs overlap with the absorption and emission of dye-loaded chiral micelles, respectively. Typically, 43-fold amplification of glum value accompanied by 3-fold enhancement of upconversion are obtained simultaneously when Au@Ag nanorods are employed in the composites. More importantly, transient absorption spectra reveal a fast accumulation of spin-polarized triplet excitons in the composites. Therefore, the enhancement of chirality-induced spin polarization should be in charge of the amplification of glum value. Our design strategy suggests that combining plasmonic nanomaterials with chiral organic materials could aid in the development of chiroptical nanomaterials.
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Qiu M, Liu L, Ling Q, Cai Y, Yu S, Wang S, Fu D, Hu B, Wang X. Biochar for the removal of contaminants from soil and water: a review. BIOCHAR 2022; 4:19. [DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42773-022-00146-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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AbstractBiochar shows significant potential to serve as a globally applicable material to remediate water and soil owing to the extensive availability of feedstocks and conducive physio-chemical surface characteristics. This review aims to highlight biochar production technologies, characteristics of biochar, and the latest advancements in immobilizing and eliminating heavy metal ions and organic pollutants in soil and water. Pyrolysis temperature, heat transfer rate, residence time, and type of feedstock are critical influential parameters. Biochar’s efficacy in managing contaminants relies on the pore size distribution, surface groups, and ion-exchange capacity. The molecular composition and physical architecture of biochar may be crucial when practically applied to water and soil. In general, biochar produced at relatively high pyrolysis temperatures can effectively manage organic pollutants via increasing surface area, hydrophobicity and microporosity. Biochar generated at lower temperatures is deemed to be more suitable for removing polar organic and inorganic pollutants through oxygen-containing functional groups, precipitation and electrostatic attraction. This review also presents the existing obstacles and future research direction related to biochar-based materials in immobilizing organic contaminants and heavy metal ions in effluents and soil.
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Lu Y, Cai Y, Zhang S, Zhuang L, Hu B, Wang S, Chen J, Wang X. Application of biochar-based photocatalysts for adsorption-(photo)degradation/reduction of environmental contaminants: mechanism, challenges and perspective. BIOCHAR 2022; 4:45. [DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42773-022-00173-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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AbstractThe fast increase of population results in the quick development of industry and agriculture. Large amounts of contaminants such as metal ions and organic contaminants are released into the natural environment, posing a risk to human health and causing environment ecosystem problems. The efficient elimination of contaminants from aqueous solutions, photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants or the in-situ solidification/immobilization of heavy metal ions in solid phases are the most suitable strategies to decontaminate the pollution. Biochar and biochar-based composites have attracted multidisciplinary interests especially in environmental pollution management because of their porous structures, large amounts of functional groups, high adsorption capacities and photocatalysis performance. In this review, the application of biochar and biochar-based composites as adsorbents and/or catalysts for the adsorption of different contaminants, adsorption-photodegradation of organic pollutants, and adsorption-(photo)reduction of metal ions are summarized, and the mechanism was discussed from advanced spectroscopy analysis and DFT calculation in detail. The doping of metal or metal oxides is the main strategy to narrow the band gap, to increase the generation and separation of photogenerated e−-h+ pairs, to produce more superoxide radicals (·O2−) and hydroxyl radicals (·OH), to enhance the visible light absorption and to increase photocatalysis performance, which dominate the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants and (photo)reduction of high valent metals to low valent metals. The biochar-based composites are environmentally friendly materials, which are promising candidates in environmental pollution cleanup. The challenge and perspective for biochar-based catalysts are provided in the end.
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Chen Z, He X, Li Q, Yang H, Liu Y, Wu L, Liu Z, Hu B, Wang X. Low-temperature plasma induced phosphate groups onto coffee residue-derived porous carbon for efficient U(VI) extraction. J Environ Sci (China) 2022; 122:1-13. [PMID: 35717075 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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For the continuous utilization of nuclear energy and efficient control of radioactive pollution, low-cost materials with high efficient U(VI) removal are of great importance. In this study, low temperature plasma method was applied for the successful modification of O-phosphorylethanolamine (O-PEA) on the porous carbon materials. The produced materials (Cafe/O-PEA) could adsorb U(VI) efficiently with the maximum sorption capacity of 648.54 mg/g at 1 hr, T=298 K, and pH=6.0, much higher than those of most carbon-based composites. U(VI) sorption was mainly controlled by strong surface complexation. From FTIR, SEM-EDS and XPS analyses, the sorption of U(VI) was related to the complexation with -NH2, phosphate and -OH groups on Cafe/O-PEA. The low temperature plasma method was an efficient, environmentally friendly and low-cost method for surface modification of materials for the effective enrichment of U(VI) from aqueous solutions.
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- Zhongshan Chen
- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China.
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China.
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Arif U, Ali F, Bahader A, Ali S, Zada A, Raziq F. Efficient visible light activities of Ag modified ZnO/g-C3N4 composite for CO2 conversion. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Gao F, Fang M, Zhang S, Ni M, Cai Y, Zhang Y, Tan X, Kong M, Xu W, Wang X. Symmetry-breaking induced piezocatalysis of Bi2S3 nanorods and boosted by alternating magnetic field. APPLIED CATALYSIS B: ENVIRONMENTAL 2022; 316:121664. [DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2022.121664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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John KI, Omorogie MO, Bayode AA, Adeleye AT, Helmreich B. Environmental microplastics and their additives—a critical review on advanced oxidative techniques for their removal. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02505-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Chen T, Yu K, Dong C, Yuan X, Gong X, Lian J, Cao X, Li M, Zhou L, Hu B, He R, Zhu W, Wang X. Advanced photocatalysts for uranium extraction: Elaborate design and future perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hou J, Zhang X, Wang K, Ma P, Hu H, Zhou X, Zheng K. Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles-Modified Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Evolution. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175535. [PMID: 36080302 PMCID: PMC9457636 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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As a promising metal-free photocatalyst, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is still limited by insufficient visible light absorption and rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers, resulting in low photocatalytic activity. Here, we adjusted the microstructure of the pristine bulk-g-C3N4 (PCN) and further loaded silver (Ag) nanoparticles. Abundant Ag nanoparticles were grown on the thin-layer g-C3N4 nanosheets (CNNS), and the Ag nanoparticles decorated g-C3N4 nanosheets (Ag@CNNS) were successfully synthesized. The thin-layer nanosheet-like structure was not only beneficial for the loading of Ag nanoparticles but also for the adsorption and activation of reactants via exposing more active sites. Moreover, the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect induced by Ag nanoparticles enhanced the absorption of visible light by narrowing the band gap of the substrate. Meanwhile, the composite band structure effectively promoted the separation and transfer of carriers. Benefiting from these merits, the Ag@CNNS reached a superior hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) yield of 120.53 μmol/g/h under visible light irradiation in pure water (about 8.0 times higher than that of PCN), significantly surpassing most previous reports. The design method of manipulating the microstructure of the catalyst combined with the modification of metal nanoparticles provides a new idea for the rational development and application of efficient photocatalysts.
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Negrín-Montecelo Y, Kong XT, Besteiro LV, Carbó-Argibay E, Wang ZM, Pérez-Lorenzo M, Govorov AO, Comesaña-Hermo M, Correa-Duarte MA. Synergistic Combination of Charge Carriers and Energy-Transfer Processes in Plasmonic Photocatalysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:35734-35744. [PMID: 35913208 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Important efforts are currently under way in order to develop further the nascent field of plasmonic photocatalysis, striving for improved efficiencies and selectivities. A significant fraction of such efforts has been focused on distinguishing, understanding, and enhancing specific energy-transfer mechanisms from plasmonic nanostructures to their environment. Herein, we report a synthetic strategy that combines two of the main physical mechanisms driving plasmonic photocatalysis into an engineered system by rationally combining the photochemical features of energetic charge carriers and the electromagnetic field enhancement inherent to the plasmonic excitation. We do so by creating hybrid photocatalysts that integrate multiple plasmonic resonators in a single entity, controlling their joint contribution through spectral separation and differential surface functionalization. This strategy allows us to create complex hybrids with improved photosensitization capabilities, thanks to the synergistic combination of two photosensitization mechanisms. Our results show that the hot electron injection can be combined with an energy-transfer process mediated by the near-field interaction, leading to a significant increase in the final photocatalytic response of the material and moving the field of plasmonic photocatalysis closer to energy-efficient applications. Furthermore, our multimodal hybrids offer a test system to probe the properties of the two targeted mechanisms in energy-related applications such as the photocatalytic generation of hydrogen and open the door to wavelength-selective photocatalysis and novel tandem reactions.
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- Yoel Negrín-Montecelo
- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), CIBERSAM, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, United States
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054 Chengdu, China
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), CIBERSAM, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 610054 Chengdu, China
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), CIBERSAM, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, United States
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
- Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), CIBERSAM, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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Sibhatu AK, Weldegebrieal GK, Sagadevan S, Tran NN, Hessel V. Photocatalytic activity of CuO nanoparticles for organic and inorganic pollutants removal in wastewater remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134623. [PMID: 35439489 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Heterogeneous photocatalysis is a promising technology for eradicating organic, inorganic, and microbial pollutants in water and wastewater remediation. It is a more preferable method to other conventional wastewater treatment approaches on account of its low cost, environmental benignity, ability to proceed at ambient temperature and pressure conditions, and capability to completely degrade pollutants under appropriate conditions into environmentally safe products. In heterogeneous photocatalysis, pollutant removal is mainly induced by in-situ generated reactive radicals and their subsequent attack when energetic radiation impinges on the semiconductor catalyst. As such, for the effective and economical removal of wastewater pollutants, the employed catalyst should have high photonic efficiency, less toxic, abundant, chemically and photochemically stableand visible light active. Copper (II) oxide (CuO) is one among such promising compounds and its photocatalytic performance has been hampered primarily by rapid recombination and slow mobility of photogenerated charge carriers. So, this review provides an overview of the strategies adopted to mitigate the aforementioned drawbacks and also other operational parameters to boost its catalytic activity towards the elimination of toxic organic and inorganic metal ion contaminants in an aqueous media.
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- Assefu Kassegn Sibhatu
- Department of Physics, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia.
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- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus, Adelaide, 5005, Australia.
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Ahmadijokani F, Molavi H, Tajahmadi S, Rezakazemi M, Amini M, Kamkar M, Rojas OJ, Arjmand M. Coordination chemistry of metal–organic frameworks: Detection, adsorption, and photodegradation of tetracycline antibiotics and beyond. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Belessiotis GV, Falara PP, Ibrahim I, Kontos AG. Magnetic Metal Oxide-Based Photocatalysts with Integrated Silver for Water Treatment. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15134629. [PMID: 35806752 PMCID: PMC9267654 DOI: 10.3390/ma15134629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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In this review, the most recent advances in the field of magnetic composite photocatalysts with integrated plasmonic silver (Ag) is presented, with an overview of their synthesis techniques, properties and photocatalytic pollutant removal applications. Magnetic attributes combined with plasmonic properties in these composites result in enhancements for light absorption, charge-pair generation-separation-transfer and photocatalytic efficiency with the additional advantage of their facile magnetic separation from water solutions after treatment, neutralizing the issue of silver’s inherent toxicity. A detailed overview of the currently utilized synthesis methods and techniques for the preparation of magnetic silver-integrated composites is presented. Furthermore, an extended critical review of the most recent pollutant removal applications of these composites via green photocatalysis technology is presented. From this survey, the potential of magnetic composites integrated with plasmonic metals is highlighted for light-induced water treatment and purification. Highlights: (1) Perspective of magnetic properties combined with plasmon metal attributes; (2) Overview of recent methods for magnetic silver-integrated composite synthesis; (3) Critical view of recent applications for photocatalytic pollutant removal.
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- George V. Belessiotis
- National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 15310 Athens, Greece; (G.V.B.); (I.I.)
- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece;
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- National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 15310 Athens, Greece; (G.V.B.); (I.I.)
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 15310 Athens, Greece; (G.V.B.); (I.I.)
- Department of Physics, School of Applied Mathematical and Physical Sciences, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Eriochrome Black T Dye by ZnO Nanoparticles Using Multivariate Factorial, Kinetics and Isotherm Models. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02293-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Karim AV, Krishnan S, Shriwastav A. An overview of heterogeneous photocatalysis for the degradation of organic compounds: A special emphasis on photocorrosion and reusability. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Bio-inspired Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: The Key Role of Phytochemicals. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02276-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Zhang C. Combined Experimental and Theoretical Investigation on Formation of Size-Controlled Silver Nanoclusters under Gas Phase. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12050282. [PMID: 35624583 PMCID: PMC9139024 DOI: 10.3390/bios12050282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Metallic nanoclusters (NCs) have been predicted to achieve the best Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) due to the controllable amount of atoms and structures in NCs. The Local Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) effect on silver metal NCs (Agn) enables it to be a promising candidate for manipulating the LSPR peak by controlling the size of NCs, which in turn demands a full understanding of the formation mechanism of Agn. Here, we apply an extended Smoluchowski rate equation coupled with a fragmentation scheme to investigate the growth of size-selected silver NCs generated via a modulated pulsed power magnetron sputtering (MPP-MSP). A temperature-dependent fragmentation coefficient D is proposed and integrated into the rate equations. The consistency between the computational and experimental results shows that in relative low peak power (Pp≤800 W), the recombination of cation and anion species are the dominant mechanism for NC growth. However, in the higher Pp region (≥800 W), the fragmentation mechanism becomes more impactful, leading to the formation of smaller NCs. The scanning electron microscopy observation shows the Ag36 is successfully soft-landed and immobilized on a strontium titanate crystal, which facilitates the application of the Agn/STO to the SERS research.
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- Chuhang Zhang
- Physics Department, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, 318 Liuhe Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310008, China
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Xu M, Cai Y, Chen G, Li B, Chen Z, Hu B, Wang X. Efficient Selective Removal of Radionuclides by Sorption and Catalytic Reduction Using Nanomaterials. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:1443. [PMID: 35564151 PMCID: PMC9100083 DOI: 10.3390/nano12091443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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With the fast development of industry and nuclear energy, large amounts of different radionuclides are inevitably released into the environment. The efficient solidification or elimination of radionuclides is thereby crucial to environmental pollution and human health because of the radioactive hazardous of long-lived radionuclides. The properties of negatively or positively charged radionuclides are quite different, which informs the difficulty of simultaneous elimination of the radionuclides. Herein, we summarized recent works about the selective sorption or catalytic reduction of target radionuclides using different kinds of nanomaterials, such as carbon-based nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks, and covalent organic frameworks, and their interaction mechanisms are discussed in detail on the basis of batch sorption results, spectroscopy analysis and computational calculations. The sorption-photocatalytic/electrocatalytic reduction of radionuclides from high valent to low valent is an efficient strategy for in situ solidification/immobilization of radionuclides. The special functional groups for the high complexation of target radionuclides and the controlled structures of nanomaterials can selectively bind radionuclides from complicated systems. The challenges and future perspective are finally described, summarized, and discussed.
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- Min Xu
- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Huancheng West Road 508, Shaoxing 312000, China; (M.X.); (Y.C.); (B.H.)
- Zhejiang Zhongguangheng Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Shaoxing 311899, China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Huancheng West Road 508, Shaoxing 312000, China; (M.X.); (Y.C.); (B.H.)
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Huancheng West Road 508, Shaoxing 312000, China; (M.X.); (Y.C.); (B.H.)
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- Power China Sichuan Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd., Chengdu 610041, China;
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China;
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Huancheng West Road 508, Shaoxing 312000, China; (M.X.); (Y.C.); (B.H.)
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Huancheng West Road 508, Shaoxing 312000, China; (M.X.); (Y.C.); (B.H.)
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China;
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Deposition of Size-Selected Gold Nanoclusters onto Strontium Titanate Crystals for Water Splitting under Visible Light. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12040367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Using a modulated pulse power magnetron sputtering (MPP-MSP) coupled with a quadrupole mass spectrometer (Q-MS), intensive size-selected gold nanoclusters (Aun) ranging from n = 5 to 40 in size are synthesized and soft landed onto a strontium titanate (STO) crystal surface as a co-catalyst for photocatalytic water splitting. The photocatalytic reactivity of the Aun/STO is investigated by measuring the photocurrent density of the sample under visible light radiation. It is found that the Aun co-catalysts enable the visible light response of the Aun/STO photocatalyst. The photocurrent density is sensitively dependent on the size of the Aun on the STO, and Au16 exhibits its maximum photocurrent under visible light. The underlying physics of the size-specific photocurrent are explained in terms of the size-dependent electron affinity of Aun.
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Usability, durability and regeneration of Ag/ZnO coated microreactor for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.132003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Liu Z, Ling Q, Cai Y, Xu L, Su J, Yu K, Wu X, Xu J, Hu B, Wang X. Synthesis of carbon-based nanomaterials and their application in pollution management. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:1246-1262. [PMID: 36133685 PMCID: PMC9419251 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00843a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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With the fast development of industry, large amounts of organic and inorganic pollutants are inevitably released into the natural environment, which results in the pollution of the environment and are thereby dangerous to human health. The efficient elimination of these pollutants is crucial to environment protection and human health. The high sorption capacity of carbon-based materials and high photocatalytic ability of carbon-based composites result in the application of carbon-based materials in environmental pollution cleanup. In this review article, we summarized recent studies on the synthesis of carbon-based materials, and their application in the sorption of organic and inorganic pollutants, the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, and the in situ photocatalytic reduction-solidification of heavy metal ions. The sorption method is useful to remove pollutants from aqueous solutions. The sorption-photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants is applicable, especially at low concentrations, whereas the catalytic reduction of metal ions is the best method for the in situ immobilization of high valent metal ions under complicated conditions. The interaction mechanism is discussed using advanced spectroscopy analysis and theoretical calculations, and at the end the challenges in the future are described.
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- Zhixin Liu
- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University Huancheng West Road 508 Shaoxing 312000 China
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Lv Z, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Li K, Ye X, Fang M, Tan X, Kong M, Wang X. Selective and efficient removal of radioactive ions from water with well-dispersed metal oxide nanoparticles@N-doped carbon. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Fadillah G, Saleh TA, Munawaroh H, Wahyuningsih S, Ramelan AH. Flow photocatalysis system-based functionalized graphene oxide-ZnO nanoflowers for degradation of a natural humic acid. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:9883-9891. [PMID: 34508317 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-16333-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The functionalized graphene oxide-ZnO (fGO/ZnO) nanoflower composites have been studied as a photocatalyst material for flow photodegradation of humic acid (HA) in real samples. The fGO/ZnO nanoflower was prepared via hydrothermal methods. The chemical and physical properties of the synthesized photocatalyst have been carried out by several techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope-energy-dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The photocatalytic study of degradation of HA by flow system is reported. The optimum condition for degradation was found at pH 4.0, a flow rate of 1 mL min-1, and a light intensity of 400 mW cm-2. The degradation efficiency of HA also was influenced by several anion or cation concentration ratios on the system. This method was applied for the degradation of HA in extracted natural HA from the soil, and the efficiency achieved at 98.5%. Therefore, this research provides a low-cost, fast, and reusability method for HA degradation in the environment.
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- Ganjar Fadillah
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, 55584, Indonesia
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- Chemistry Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Inorganic Material Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia
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- Inorganic Material Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia
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- Inorganic Material Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia
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Gravity-driven Fe-doped CoTiO3/SiO2 fiber membrane with open catalytic network: Activation of peroxymonosulfate and efficient pollutants removal. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Liu L, Lin J, Owens G, Chen Z. New insights on removal mechanism of 17α-estradiol based on adsorption and Fenton-like oxidation by FeNPs/rGO. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Yu S, Pang H, Huang S, Tang H, Wang S, Qiu M, Chen Z, Yang H, Song G, Fu D, Hu B, Wang X. Recent advances in metal-organic framework membranes for water treatment: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 800:149662. [PMID: 34426309 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 271] [Impact Index Per Article: 90.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Among many separation membranes reported to date, the favorable polymer affinity and unique physio-chemical performances of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) including ultra-high surface area, regular and highly controlled porosity have drawn widespread attention in industrial and academic communities. In this comprehensive review, the developmental timeline of MOF containing membranes for water treatment were clarified. The removal efficiencies, elimination mechanisms, as well as possible influencing factors of various MOF containing membranes that applied to water treatment were systematically summarized. The excellent removal performances of MOF containing membranes for various pollutants were determined by the size-exclusion, π-π stacking interaction, electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bonding and so on. Since the progress of engineered MOF containing membranes for practical wastewater treatment applications lags, we further analyzed the potential environmental application of MOF containing membranes from four aspects (stability of MOFs, antifouling performance of membranes, compatibility between MOF fillers and polymer matrix, dispersity of MOF nanoparticles in matrix), hoping to provide some meaningful insights.
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- Shujun Yu
- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, PR China; MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, PR China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, PR China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, PR China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, PR China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, PR China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Hebei Key Lab of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, PR China.
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- Hebei Key Lab of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, PR China.
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Wu L, Wang W, Zhang S, Mo D, Li X. Fabrication and Characterization of Co-Doped Fe 2O 3 Spindles for the Enhanced Photo-Fenton Catalytic Degradation of Tetracycline. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:33717-33727. [PMID: 34926920 PMCID: PMC8674998 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c04950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Co-doped Fe2O3 spindles with different Co contents were successfully fabricated by a facile one-step hydrothermal method. The crystalline structure, morphology, optical properties, and chemical state of the as-prepared catalysts before and after photo-Fenton reaction were characterized. Co2+ incorporated into the Fe2O3 lattice was confirmed by the above characterizations. Also, the photocatalytic and photo-Fenton catalytic performances of the samples were evaluated by the degradation of tetracycline (TC) under visible light irradiation in the absence/presence of H2O2. The results demonstrated that Co-doped Fe2O3 spindles exhibited better catalytic degradation performance in comparison with single Fe2O3 spindles, and the sample of Co(5%)-Fe2O3 spindles displayed the highest activity and best stability. The improvement of photo-Fenton activity might be attributed to two reasons: On the one hand, Co-doped Fe2O3 spindles not only formed the Fe vacancies to reduce the band gap but also could build up an internal electric field, which inhibits electron/hole pair recombination and facilitates the transfer of photoexcited charge carriers. On the other hand, the intrinsic Co2+/Co3+ redox cycling can accelerate the circulation between Fe2+ and Fe3+ in Co(5%)-Fe2O3 spindles to facilitate H2O2 consumption and produce more ·OH radicals for TC degradation.
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- Liangpeng Wu
- Advanced
Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou 516000, China
- Guangzhou
Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School
of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University
of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou
Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Advanced
Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory, Huizhou 516000, China
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- Guangzhou
Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Alshorifi FT, Alswat AA, Mannaa MA, Alotaibi MT, El-Bahy SM, Salama RS. Facile and Green Synthesis of Silver Quantum Dots Immobilized onto a Polymeric CTS-PEO Blend for the Photocatalytic Degradation of p-Nitrophenol. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:30432-30441. [PMID: 34805673 PMCID: PMC8600520 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c03735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Immobilization of inorganic metal quantum dots (especially, noble transition metals) onto organic polymers to synthesize nanometal-polymer composites (NMPCs) has attracted considerable attention because of their advanced optical, electrical, catalytic/photocatalytic, and biological properties. Herein, novel, highly efficient, stable, and visible light-active NMPC photocatalysts consisting of silver quantum dots (Ag QDs) immobilized onto polymeric chitosan-polyethylene oxide (CTS-PEO) blend sheets have been successfully prepared by an in situ self-assembly facile casting method as a facile and green approach. The CTS-PEO blend polymer acts as a reducing and a stabilizing agent for Ag QDs which does not generate any environmental chemical pollutant. The prepared x wt % Ag QDs/CTS-PEO composites were fully characterized through X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis, and UV/visible spectroscopy. The characterization results indicated the successful synthesis of the Ag QDs/CTS-PEO composites by the interactions and complexation between x wt % Ag QDs and CTS-PEO blend sheets. TEM images revealed small granules randomly distributed onto the CTS-PEO blend sheets, indicating the immobilization of Ag QDs onto CTS-PEO composites. The presence of a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band and the shifting of the absorption edge toward higher wavelengths in the UV/vis spectra indicated the formation of x wt % Ag QDs/CTS-PEO composites. The Ag QDs in the polymeric blend matrix led to remarkable enhancement in the optical, thermal, electrical, and photocatalytic properties of x wt % Ag QDs/CTS-PEO composites. The photocatalytic efficiency of the prepared composites was evaluated by the photodegradation of p-nitrophenol (PNP) under simulated sunlight. The maximum photocatalytic degradation reached 91.1% efficiency within 3 h for the 12.0 wt % Ag QDs/CTS-PEO photocatalyst. Generally, the Ag QDs immobilized onto CTS-PEO blend composites significantly enhance the SPR effect and the synergistic effect and reduce the band gap, leading to a high photocatalytic activity.
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- Fares T. Alshorifi
- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Sheba
Region University, Sanaa 15452, Yemen
- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Sana’a
University, Sanaa 15452, Yemen
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- Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Education and Applied Science, Arhab Sana’a University, Sanaa 15452, Yemen
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- Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Applied Science, Sa’ada University, Sanaa 15452, Yemen
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- Department
of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Basic
Science
Department, Faculty of Engineering, Delta
University for Science and Technology, Gamasa 11152, Egypt
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Singh A, Yadav RK, Yadav U, Kim TW. Highly Efficient Flower-Like Graphene Quantum Dots-Based Fuschin Photocatalyst for Selective NAD(P)H Cofactor Regeneration Under Solar Light Irradiation. Photochem Photobiol 2021; 98:412-420. [PMID: 34519058 DOI: 10.1111/php.13515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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To meet the energy demands artificial photosynthesis is playing the most promising role these days. Using sunlight directly in a manner that can provide useful chemicals is a sustainable means of generating energy. Studies are going on in this context to make better and effective photocatalyst. In this paper, we study the synthesis of flower-like graphene quantum dots-based fuschin (GQDF) photocatalyst from lemon, which is created by a green and sustainable process that is effective and environment friendly. The UV-visible spectra of prepared GQDF showed a high molar extinction coefficient. A flower-like GQDF photocatalyst has better catalytic efficiency for the selective creation and regeneration of the NAD(P)H cofactor. A newly designed flower-like GQDF photocatalyst is used as one of its most effective photocatalysts as they have several additional applications in the removal of CO2 and aqueous contaminants like heavy metals.
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- Anjita Singh
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Amity School of Applied Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Amity School of Applied Sciences, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Mokpo National University, Muan-gun Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea
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