APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2023
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IF 22.1
Yi Zhong,Chenglin Wu,Daimei Chen,Jinzhong Zhang,Yanmei Feng,Kang Xu,Weichang Hao,Hao Ding,Guocheng Lv,Yi Du,Lianzhou Wang
As 2D heterojunction photocatalysts, lateral heterojunctions (LHs) formed based on chemical bonding generally exhibit much higher photocarrier separation efficiency than vertical heterojunctions (VHs) formed by van der Waals bonds. However, little is known about the different detailed interfacial structures and photocarrier separation mechanisms of the two heterojunctions. Herein, 2D BiOCl and Bi 4 O 5 I 2 were selected as model building blocks to construct BiOCl/Bi 4 O 5 I 2 VHs and LHs. The LHs with direct charge carrier transport channels show stronger interfacial electric field and higher charge transfer efficiency than the VHs. The photogenerated charge carrier migration pathway in the LHs follows a Z-scheme model, while the VHs fits a type II model. As a result, the BiOCl/Bi 4 O 5 I 2 LHs exhibited higher redox performance than the VHs, which is 1.55, 1.56 and 2.1 times better for H 2 production, Cr(VI) photoreduction and phenol photodegradation , respectively. This study demonstrates a new approach to constructing highly efficient facet-dependent 2D heterojunction photocatalysts.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 9.4
Hua Lv,Chayuan Zhou,Qinhui Shen,Yuanfang Kong,Baoliang Wan,Zhiyun Suo,Gongke Wang,Guangtao Wang,Yumin Liu
Developing effective photocatalysts to achieve stable and efficient solar-induced hydrogen production remains a significant challenge due to rapid photocarrier recombination and sluggish hydrogen evolution kinetics. Here, a multi-interfacial engineering strategy involving the decoration of metallic Ni 3 C onto CaTiO 3 /Mn 0.5 Cd 0.5 S was proposed to create an S-scheme/Schottky hybrid heterostructure with multiple carrier transport paths for effective photocatalytic H 2 production. Exploiting the synergy between S-scheme heterojunction and Schottky barrier, the engineered ternary CaTiO 3 /Mn 0.5 Cd 0.5 S/Ni 3 C hybrid heterojunction exhibits outstanding photostability and significantly enhanced hydrogen evolution activity of 79.1 mmol g -1 h −1 , which was about 4.55, 3.22 and 2.59 times greater than Mn 0.5 Cd 0.5 S, Mn 0.5 Cd 0.5 S/Ni 3 C, and CaTiO 3 /Mn 0.5 Cd 0.5 S, respectively. By creating an S-scheme heterojunction between CaTiO 3 and Mn 0.5 Cd 0.5 S, accompanied by a robust internal electric field (IEF), spatial charge separation can be effectively accelerated while ensuring the simultaneous preservation of highly active electrons and holes. Meanwhile, Ni 3 C nanoparticles, acting as a Schottky-junction H 2 generation cocatalyst, can efficiently trap the photoinduced electrons to establish multiple charge transfer channels and supply ample active sites for photoreduction reaction, thereby further optimizing the hydrogen generation kinetics. The integration of a Schottky barrier and S-scheme heterojunction in this research is expected to offer new perspectives for designing other highly effective hybrid catalysts for solar-to-hydrogen fuel conversion.
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催化化学
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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
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2017
·Vol. 19
·期 6
·4507-4515
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IF 4.123
Cai-He Wang,Dong-Dong Qin,Duo-Liang Shan,Jing Gu,Yong Yan,Jing Chen,Qiu-Hong Wang,Cai-Hua He,Yang Li,Jing-Jing Quan,Xiao-Quan Lu
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has been widely studied as a metal-free photocatalyst, leading to some excellent results; however, the rapid recombination of photogenerated charge carriers substantially limits its performance. Here, we establish two types of g-C3N4-based heterojunction (type II and nonmediator assisted Z-scheme) photoanodes on a transparent conducting substrate via coupling with rod-like and nanoparticulate WO3, respectively. In these composites, g-C3N4 film grown by electrophoretic deposition of exfoliated g-C3N4 serves as the host or guest material. The optimized type II WO3/g-C3N4 composite exhibits an enhanced photocurrent of 0.82 mA cm−2 at 1.23 V vs. RHE and an incident photo-to-current conversion efficiency (IPCE) of 33% as compared with pure WO3 nanorods (0.22 mA cm−2 for photocurrent and 15% for IPCE). Relative to pure g-C3N4 film (with a photocurrent of several microampere and an IPCE of 2%), a largely improved photocurrent of 0.22 mA cm−2 and an IPCE of 20% were acquired for the Z-scheme g-C3N4/WO3 composite. The enhancement can be attributed to accelerated charge separation in the heterointerface because of the suitably aligned band gap between WO3 and g-C3N4, as confirmed by optical spectroscopy and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) analysis. The photocatalytic process and mechanism of the g-C3N4-based heterojunctions are proposed herein, which potentially explain the origin of the enhanced photoelectrochemical performance. This achievement and the fundamental information supplied here indicate the importance of rationally designing heterojunction photoelectrodes to improve the performance of semiconductors. This is particularly important for materials such as pure g-C3N4 and WO3, as their photoactivities are strongly restricted by high recombination rates.
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半导体物理
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能源化学
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纳米材料
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电化学
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2021
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IF 7.312
Zhijia Zhu,Chenmiao Zhu,Ruiying Yang,Lingfeng Yan,Chunyan Hu,Baojiang Liu
Exploring the efficient and sustainable photocatalysts is the key pot for the improvement of photocatalytic efficiency. In this work, a series of Bi 5 O 7 I/BiOIO 3 composite materials were successfully prepared via a mild hydrothermal method to make layered BiOIO 3 nanosheets uniformly grown in-situ on the smooth surface of Bi 5 O 7 I microrods. The electronic channel at the interface constructed by the in-situ growth could drastically shorten the distance of electron transmission to accelerate the electron transfer. The formation of Bi 5 O 7 I/BiOIO 3 heterojunction was determined via the characterization of the composition and photochemical analysis. Benefited from this structure, the Bi 5 O 7 I/BiOIO 3 with the mass ratio of 1:1 exhibited over 90% efficiency in degradation of 4 different antibiotics after irradiation for 120 min. After that, 5 cycles proved that Bi 5 O 7 I/BiOIO 3 has excellent stability and reusability, which can guarantee the application in the practical process. Finally, the electron migration path and photocatalytic mechanism of the catalyst are inferred base on the capture experiment and ESR test, which proposed that h + and ·O 2 - were the primary active species in the photocatalytic process and confirmed the formation of Z-type heterojunctions between Bi 5 O 7 I and BiOIO 3 . The heterostructure with well-matched band structure enhances the separation and migration of photogenerated charges, which contributes to improve the photocatalytic activity. The design of novel photocatalyst with high efficiency and low-toxicity provides a new approach to achieve full utilization of solar energy and efficient environmental purification.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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IF 13.2
Xingping Fu,Qianqian Chen,Ye Zhang,Feng Yu,Junjie Pan,Xiaobing Yang
The overuse of antibiotics, coupled with inadequate wastewater treatment, has led to widespread environmental contamination, posing significant risks to ecosystems and public health. In this study, a novel BiOCl/Bi 2 MoO 6 /MIL-125(Ti) heterojunction catalyst featuring a Z -scheme and II-type dual-functional junctions was prepared via a two-step solvothermal method and employed for the degradation of tetracycline (TC). The synthesized samples were thoroughly characterized by XRD, SEM, BET, TEM, and UV–vis spectroscopy. The results indicate that the incorporation of BiOCl and Bi 2 MoO 6 effectively tunes the band structure of MIL-125(Ti), enhancing its visible-light absorption. Moreover, the formation of the heterojunction interfaces significantly suppresses recombination of photogenerated charge carriers, thereby improving photocatalytic performance. Under visible-light irradiation, the BiOCl/Bi 2 MoO 6 /MIL-125(Ti) catalyst generates reactive radicals (·OH and ·O₂ − ), enabling efficient degradation of TC with a removal efficiency of 95.71 %. The synergistic effect of the Z -scheme and II-type heterojunctions plays a crucial role in the efficient photocatalytic degradation of TC. This study provides new insights into the degradation mechanisms of bifunctional heterojunctions and presents a promising strategy for designing high-performance photocatalysts for tetracycline degradation.
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环境科学
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材料化学
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光催化
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环境污染治理
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纳米材料
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药物降解
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Processes
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2025
·Vol. 13
·期 1
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IF 2.8
Sitong Liu,Shicheng Liu,Letao Li,Letong Yang,Xiaodong Wu,Zhichun Si,Rui Ran,Hui Wu
In this study, a combination of calcination and hydrothermal methods was employed to synthesize a honeycomb-like ZnO/g-C3N5(ZCN) heterojunction in situ. The ZCN heterojunction photocatalyst exhibits remarkable photocatalytic degradation performance, achieving a 97% methyl blue (MB) degradation rate with the rate constant of 0.0433 min−1(almost twice that of ZnO). Optical performance tests reveal that the ZCN heterojunction broadens the absorption edge to 710 nm and enhances the charge carrier separation. The presence of abundant oxygen vacancies, as revealed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis, effectively suppresses the recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs. Furthermore, density functional theory simulations indicate that the combination of ZnO and g-C3N5creates an internal electric field due to their differing work functions. This leads to the formation of a Z-scheme heterojunction that effectively suppresses charge carrier recombination and preserves the strong redox capabilities of ZnO and g-C3N5. Finally, electron spin resonance results indicate thatO2−and OH are the primary active radicals involved in the degradation process. This study introduces a potential approach for the development of highly efficient Z-scheme photocatalysts for water treatment applications.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2019
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IF 5.107
Tao Jiang,Ling Cheng,Yingchun Han,Jun Feng,Jingdong Zhang
A p-n heterojunction film of Bi 2 O 3 -WO 3 with enhanced photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) activity was successfully constructed by a facile one-pot hydrothermal synthesis. The as-prepared Bi 2 O 3 -WO 3 heterojunction film exhibited flower-like microstructures. Compared with pristine Bi 2 O 3 and WO 3 films, the Bi 2 O 3 -WO 3 composite film exhibited enhanced absorption in the visible region. The formation of Bi 2 O 3 -WO 3 p-n heterojunction facilitates the interfacial transfer of electrons as well as the separation of charge carries. As a result, the Bi 2 O 3 -WO 3 film showed high photocurrent response under visible light illumination. Furthermore, the enhanced visible light PEC performance of Bi 2 O 3 -WO 3 film was evaluated by the decoloration of Rhodamine B. When the Bi 2 O 3 -WO 3 film was applied to norfloxacin removal, the degradation efficiency reached 88.4% after 6 h PEC process under visible light illumination. According to nine intermediates identified by liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometric analysis, a possible PEC degradation mechanism for norfloxacin was proposed.
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Colloid and Interface Science Communications
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2021
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IF 4.914
Xueqin Wang,Helong Xu,Xiaohang Luo,Ming Li,Man Dai,Qihui Chen,Hua Song
Herein, CeO 2 /TiO 2 heterostructures are synthesized adopt a simple and profitable sol-gel technique. The nanostructures comprised of ultrafine and well-distributed CeO 2 nanoparticles on the TiO 2 surface. The obtained catalysts were characterized via X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption , Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy , photoluminescence spectroscopy, and ultraviolet (UV)-visible spectroscopy tests. The as-prepared heterostructures exhibited a visibly enhanced photodegradation performance using phenol(38 ppm) as the model of organic pollutants . The achieved degradation efficiency was 99.1% under UV-light irradiation for 120 min and the TOC removal was 81.31% when using CeO 2 /TiO 2 as catalyst with the CeO 2 loading of 0.5%. The enhanced property was ascribed to the formation of a heterojunction after coupling CeO 2 with TiO 2 , which could capture the phenol molecules and improve the adsorption properties of the materials. Meanwhile, the heterostructures inhibited photogenic carriers recombination, thereby extending the optical response range. Furthermore, the as-prepared catalysts possessed favorable cycle performances and were reutilized for four cycles with insignificantly reduced property, the degradation rate were decreased slightly to 94.0% with a inappreciable decline in Ce and Ti leaching, suggesting it's preeminent stability and recyclability in the process of photocatalytic .
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2024
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IF 5.3
Xingrui Tong,Jinling Bao,Danfeng Chang,Dapeng Wang,Haibo Chang,Liquan Jing
Designing an efficient hole–electron separation method is essential to improving the photocatalytic efficiency of photocatalysts. Herein, we constructed a 3D MoS2/MgIn2S4 S-scheme heterojunction material using a solvothermal method. The built-in electric field formed by the interaction between MoS2 and MgIn2S4 promoted the separation of electrons and holes, significantly improving the photocatalytic activity of 3D MoS2/MgIn2S4. The 3% MoS2/MgIn2S4 composite photocatalyst successfully achieved a 100% reduction of Cr(VI) within 90 min and demonstrated good hydrogen production efficiency without using a sacrificial agent. Theoretical calculations confirmed the formation of S-scheme heterojunctions. Malondialdehyde and dehydrogenase tests showed that the Cr(VI) solution after reduction was not harmful to plant growth. Furthermore, we systematically investigated the effects of different Cr(VI) concentrations, catalyst dosages, ions, pH values, and organic acids on photocatalytic efficiency. The design of the S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts provided a promising strategy for the photoreduction of Cr(VI).
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化学工程
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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Zeshuang Kong,Jixian Dong,Jiahui Yu,Jinghao Cao,Xin liu,Dafeng Zhang,Junchang Liu,Peiqing Cai,Xipeng Pu
Easily recyclable photocatalysts hold great potential in the field of photocatalysis. Guided by rational theoretical predictions, this study designs a novel tetrapod-like Cd 0.9 Zn 0.1 S/NiCoB (CZS/NCB) Schottky heterojunction with magnetic and photothermal properties, and demonstrates its excellent photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance. Under the combined effects of the photothermal properties and the Schottky heterojunction, the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate extraordinarily reaches 108.39 mmol g −1 h −1 after 3 h of visible light irradiation, which is 4.69 times that of pure CZS. Additionally, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution tests conducted using infrared thermography and alternating visible and visible plus infrared light irradiation have confirmed the material’s outstanding photothermal properties. In-depth density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal potential charge transfer pathways and confirm the formation of the Schottky heterojunction. This work provides guidance for the rational construction of magnetic recoverable photocatalysts with practical application.
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能源化学
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理论计算
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2023
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IF 7.7
Chengdeng Yang,Sheng Feng,Changchang Ma,Yun Zhou,Xiaojun Dai,Zhiwei Ye,Yang Wang
A series of Bi 2 Sn 2 O 7 /UiO-66-NH 2 nanoparticles were synthesized by in-situ solvothermal method as efficient adsorption and visible-light-driven photocatalysts for the removal of tetracycline（TC）. Among them, the BUN16 presents excellent adsorption and degradation ability for the TC, which is more than 3.6 times that of monomers . The adsorption-enhanced degradation mechanism of BUN16 nanomaterials was revealed via BET, XPS, Zeta potential , FT-IR, EPR, EIS and kinetic analysis, meanwhile the performance of removing TC decreased slightly after five cycles. The excellent catalytic performance can be attributed to its excellent adsorption capacity and the synergistic effect of the Z-type heterojunction charge transfer mechanism. This work provides a basic principle for the scientific construction of Z-type heterojunction materials with adsorption catalytic function to remove TC in actual wastewater.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2021
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IF 7.46
Lixiang Zhang,Luping Feng,Jiatian Jiang,Pan Li,Xi Chen,Sheng Zhang,Yuan Gao,Ruoxi Hong,Guofu Chen,Guojiang Mao,Hua Wang
A highly sensitive and visible-light-driven photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor has been constructed for the quantitative assay of organophosphorus pesticides like chlorpyrifos (Chlo) using hollow Co 9 S 8 @CdS heterostructures . The Co 9 S 8 @CdS heterostructures were created by growing CdS onto Co 9 S 8 surface via one-step oil-bath route, of which Co 9 S 8 was fabricated with hollow tubular structures through the Co(CO 3 ) 0.35 Cl 0.2 (OH) 1.1 -templated solvothermal method . It was discovered that the so-obtained Co 9 S 8 @CdS with direct Z-scheme heterojunctions could exhibit larger photocurrents than the Co 9 S 8 or CdS because of the greatly enhanced separation efficiency of photo-generated carriers. What’s more, the photocurrent signal of Co 9 S 8 @CdS-based PEC sensor could be selectively inhibited with the addition of Chlo through the specific chelation between the N and S atoms of Chlo with C N and P S groups and Co sites of Co 9 S 8 @CdS so as to suppress the carriers transferring. The developed PEC sensor could exhibit a linear response for Chlo ranging from 0.050 to 1000 ppb, with the detection limit value down to 0.015 ppb, which was far below than those of currently reported PEC sensors. Besides, the proposed routes may provide guidelines for designing various direct Z-scheme heterojunction-based PEC analysis platforms for determining environmental pollutants like Chlo.
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