APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2016
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IF 8.328
Zhiwang Yang,Xueqing Xu,Xixi Liang,Cheng Lei,Yuhan Cui,Wenhua Wu,Yaoxia Yang,Zhe Zhang,Ziqiang Lei
Photocatalytic synthesis using visible light is a desirable chemical process because of its potential to utilize sunlight. A heterostructured MIL-125/Ag/g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposite was implemented as an efficient bifunctional visible-light response catalyst for the photoreduction of nitrocompounds and the oxidation of alcohols. The photocatalyst was prepared via an accessible method and characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, FT-IR, N 2 adsorption–desorption isotherm, UV–vis DRS, PL and EIS. The reactive efficiency of the photocatalyst depends on two primary factors, one is the light adsorption of catalysts, Ag nanoparticles (NPs) were photodeposited on the surface of g-C 3 N 4 and MIL-125 to increase visible-light absorption via the surface plasmon resonance. And the other is the separation efficiency of the photogenerated charge carrier. As an electron-conduction bridge in the interface between MIL-125 and g-C 3 N 4 , Ag NPs could facilitate the direct migration of photoinduced electrons from g-C 3 N 4 to MIL-125 and retard the recombination of electron-holes. Therefore, the MIL-125/Ag/g-C 3 N 4 sample shows highest photocatalytic activity compared with MIL-125, g-C 3 N 4 , MIL-125/Ag and MIL-125/g-C 3 N 4 . A corresponding photocatalytic mechanism of these reactions was discussed in detail. Moreover, the photoreduction of nitrocompounds and oxidation of the alcohols with superior conversions and selectivities were obtained, and the catalyst can be recycled four times. It is concluded that MIL-125/Ag/g-C 3 N 4 would be a promising visible light photocatalyst in the field of selective organic transformations.
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材料科学
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化学工程
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Journal of Environmental Sciences
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2023
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IF 6.9
Ze Wang,Zhi Huang,Jiang Yu,Xiao Shao,Weidong Peng,Jie Yu,Yinying Jiang
Formaldehyde is a pollutant that significantly affects the indoor air quality. However, conventional remediation approaches can be challenging to deal with low-concentration formaldehyde in an indoor environment . In this study, Photocatalysts of Ag/graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 )/Ni with 3D reticulated coral structure were prepared by thermal polymerization and liquid phase photo-deposition, using nickel foam (NF) as the carrier. Experiments demonstrated that when the Ag concentration was 3%, and the relative humidity was 60%, the Ni/Ag/g-C 3 N 4 showed the maximum degradation rate of formaldehyde at 90.19% under visible light irradiation, and the formaldehyde concentration after degradation was lower than the Hygienic standard stated by the Chinese Government. The porous structure of Ni/Ag/g-C 3 N 4 and the formation of Schottky junctions promoted the Adsorption efficiency and degradation of formaldehyde, while the nickel foam carrier effectively promoted the desorption of degradation products . Meanwhile, the degradation rate was only reduced by 3.4% after 16 recycles, the three-dimensional porous structure extended the lifetime of the photocatalyst. This study provides a new strategy for the degradation of indoor formaldehyde at low concentrations.
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环境科学
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ADVANCED SYNTHESIS & CATALYSIS
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2016
·Vol. 358
·期 16
·2631-2641
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IF 6.453
Lingling Wang,Min Yu,Chaolong Wu,Nan Deng,Chao Wang,Xiaoquan Yao
In this contribution, an Ag/g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposite was synthesized and utilized as highly efficient and green photocatalyst for organic reactions under visible light irradiation. A layered, porous g-C 3 N 4 was synthesized following a modified solvothermal-roasting process by using melamine and cyanuric chloride as precursor. Silver nanoparticles (NPs) were well anchored on g-C 3 N 4 nanosheets, which were prepared by a facile impregnation–roasting method. The inexpensive, stable g-C 3 N 4 coupled with the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect of Ag NPs exhibited high photocatalytic activities toward aerobic oxidative amidation of aromatic aldehydes under visible light irradiation. Good to excellent yields were achieved for various substrates under the light of a 25 W compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb in air. The operationally easy procedure provides an economical, green, and mild alternative for the formation of amide bonds.
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材料科学
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有机化学
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Nano Research
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2021
·Vol. 14
·期 7
·2363-2371
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IF 8.897
Lv Yan,Yue Lin,Khan Imran Mahmood,Zhou You,Cao Wenbo,Niazi Sobia,Wang Zhouping
Herein, we report the fabrication of Fe 3 O 4 @TiO 2 nanosheet/Ag/g-C 3 N 4 (Fe 3 O 4 @ns-TiO 2 /Ag/g-C 3 N 4 ) composite photocatalysts with well-designed hierarchical yolk-shell structure. To endow the composites with fascinating features, multiple functional components are perfectly integrated into the definite structure. The photodegradation experiments of organic pollutants revealed a significant enhancement in photocatalytic activity of developed composites as compared to P25, which is mainly due to the synergetic interaction of the tailored three-dimensional (3D) yolk-shell porous nanostructure, extended sunlight response range, and retarded the recombination probability of photogenerated electrons-holes. More importantly, the hybrid samples exhibited superior magnetic properties due to the magnetic component. The excellent magnetic recyclability and reusability of the photocatalysts are verified by the magnetic hysteresis loop and cyclic photocatalytic degradation experiments, which is significant for the green and sustainable applications of photocatalysts. Considering its remarkable photocatalytic performance and expectant magnetic recyclability, the composite photocatalysts are expected to be a promising candidate to dispose of future environmental issues.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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纳米技术
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2016
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IF 3.15
Zhi Zhu,Xu Tang,Changchang Ma,Minshan Song,Nailing Gao,Youshan Wang,Pengwei Huo,Ziyang Lu,Yongsheng Yan
The ternary conductive Ppy@Ag/g-C 3 N 4 composite photocatalysts was successfully synthesized by polymerization process and surface polymerization technique. And the as-prepared Ppy@Ag/g-C 3 N 4 sample exhibited the higher photocatalytic activity for various pollutant (MO, DM, TC, CIP, GFLX and EH) remove than that of pure g-C 3 N 4 and Ag/g-C 3 N 4 under visible light irradiation. It mainly originated from the Ag nanoparticles anchored between g-C 3 N 4 and Ppy acted as electron transfer mediator that facilitated the charge carrier separation and then expending the lifetime of the carriers. Meanwhile, the obtained Ppy@Ag/g-C 3 N 4 sample also showed a relatively good recycling stability which was the crucial factor for photocatalyst practical application. This work provided a new facile strategy for improving photo-degradation activity of g-C 3 N 4 photocatalyst.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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化学
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2020
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IF 4.3
Yali Song,Shanshan Gao,Jiayu Tian,Hongzhong Zhang
To ensure efficient removal of SIX, Ag/g-C 3 N 4 with uniform-sized Ag nanoparticles was synthesized. With the employment of poly vinylpyrrolidone in synthesis process, Ag sizes were controlled and the photoabsorption ability of Ag/g-C 3 N 4 for visible-light was improved. In comparison with g-C 3 N 4, the degradation kinetic constant of SIX was increased by 1.75 times when Ag content was optimized (5 wt.% in this work, i.e. Ag/g-C 3 N 4 -5). The primary species for SIX degradation by Ag/g-C 3 N 4 -5 were holes and ·O 2 − in the presence of visible radiation. Besides, the intermediate products generated in reaction processes were identified and the transformed pathways were proposed in photocatalytic process of SIX by Ag/g-C 3 N 4 -5, including the rupture of the chemical bond between S and benzene ring, the rupture of S N bond, the hydroxylation and nitration of benzene ring. Finally, the photocatalytic degradation of SIX in two authentic water bodies revealed the efficient removal of SIX can still be realized by Ag/g-C 3 N 4 -5.
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材料科学
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光催化技术
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2024
·Vol. 59
·期 8
·3573-3584
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IF 3.5
Xu Man,Luo Yongping,Zeng Linsheng,Huang Ping,Xu Shunjian,Liu Yike,Wang Yongya,Li Xianchang,xie Yu
In consideration of the increased activity of Pt-based catalysts for methanol oxidation in direct methanol fuel cells, it is necessary to apply an ideal support in the construction of Pt-based catalyst for methanol oxidation. In this study, Ag/g-C 3 N 4 nanosheets (Ag/GCNN) nanocomposites with different Ag contents were synthesized and used as the progressive support to construct Pt/Ag/GCNN catalyst. As a nitrogen-rich polymeric semiconductor, GCNN is easily coordinated with various metals. The introduction of Ag nanoparticles can improve the electrical conductivity of the catalyst and cooperate with Pt for optimizing the performance of electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol. The electrochemical experiment results demonstrated that Pt/Ag/GCNN has higher electrocatalytic activity and stability for methanol oxidation than Pt/GC and Pt/GCNN. The mass activity of Pt/Ag/GCNN-0.6 (18.66 mA mg Pt −1 ) is 7.07, 4.60 and 1.26 times that of Pt/GCNN (4.06 mA mg Pt −1 ), Pt/Ag/GCNN-0.4 (4.06 mA mg Pt −1 ) and Pt/Ag/GCNN-0.8 (14.76 mA mg Pt −1 ) at the forward peak potential. The J f / J b ratio of Pt/Ag/GCNN-0.6 is 3.31, which is bigger than that of Pt/GCCN (2.62), Pt/Ag/GCNN-0.4 (2.69), and Pt/Ag/GCNN-0.8 (2.56). A suitable mechanism was proposed to explain that Ag/GCNN supported Pt catalyst can improve the CO toxicity resistance and electrocatalytic performance. Based on the coordination of GCNN, Ag was first modified to form a support, and then the remaining coordination sites were used to support Pt. It provided a new strategy for the design of catalysts for methanol electrooxidation. Graphical abstract
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材料科学
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电化学
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催化
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纳米技术
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能量转换
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2021
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IF 8.198
Xiuting Li,Hongmei Liu,Ying Chen,Chenjie Gu,Guodong Wei,Jun Zhou,Tao Jiang
Pesticides and additives, extensively used in the raw agriculture samples and processed food, have attracted tremendous interests owing to their latent menace to the surroundings and human health. Herein, a rationally designed multifunctional polymethyl methacrylate-silver/graphite-like carbon nitride/silver (PMMA–Ag/g-C3N4/Ag) hybrid substrate with plasmonic-enhanced intrinsic Raman signals was exploited and served as a recyclable and quantitative surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensor. Especially, the as-prepared flexible substrate with an electromagnetic enhancement factor of 1.64 × 106 could realize the sensitive monitoring and in-situ degradation of thiabendazole (TBZ) and carmine acid (CA) on apple or in applesauce with limits of detection as low as 2.29 × 10–6 and 6.76 × 10–5 mg/mL. Furthermore, heightened linear correlations with coefficients of 0.996 and 0.997 were accurately acquired using the film peak of PMMA as an internal standard. It was proved that the proposed sophisticated substrate may present attractive superior-in-practice multiplexed quantitative monitoring and facile decomposing of harmful molecules. The resulting recovery values distributed from 60.9 to 126% for the deeply processed foods that were decorated by 10–4 to 1 mg/mL CA together with TBZ.
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分析化学
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食品安全
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 6.3
Xiaoyan Ma,Huiting Wang,Yaxian Chen,Longfei Fu,Jie Zhou,Ling Zhang,Zhiqiang Xing,Qian Zhang,Lixin Xia
Utilizing hydrothermal synthesis, TiO 2 and g-C 3 N 4 were grown on cotton fabric. Subsequently, Ag NPs were uniformly deposited on their surfaces to produce a Ag@g-C 3 N 4 /TiO 2 cotton fabric substrate (AGTC) with dual-functionalilites of photocatalytic reusability and SERS signal amplification. The introduction of TiO 2 and g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposites significantly enhances the SERS signal on the AGTC substrate for malachite green (MG) detection. The SERS signal on the AGTC substrate is 2.28 times stronger than that on the bare silver-modified cotton fabric, with a reduced detection limit of 6.74 × 10 −13 M. Additionally, the Local Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) effect induced by Ag NPs facilitates electron transfer among substrate components, markedly enhancing photocatalytic capability for degrading organic pollutants under visible light. Consequently, under visible light, the substrate rapidly degrades pollutants and reverts to a reusable state. Experimental results demonstrate the substrate's capability to continuously detect various concentrations and types of target substances, while maintaining high sensitivity. Leveraging the flexibility of cotton fabric, convenient wipe detection and self-cleaning experiments were conducted on the surfaces of different fish species, validating AGTC's outstanding sensitivity in real sample analysis. Therefore, as a flexible and reusable SERS substrate, AGTC exhibits broad potential applications in both SERS detection and photocatalytic degradation of pollutants.
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环境科学
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分析化学
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2021
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IF 5.909
Shaoru Liu,Weizi Zhang,Peng Zhu,Songlin Zuo,Haian Xia
The study reports a facile synthesis of Ag-g-C 3 N 4 /AC composites with highly photocatalytic activity and good adsorption capacity by an impregnation-thermal polycondensation process. The resulting Ag-g-C 3 N 4 /AC composites were used for treatment of different pollutants in water including Rhodamine B (RhB), Cr(VI) ions and pathogens . When the precursor mass ratio of urea and AC was 2:2, the resultant Ag-g-C 3 N 4 /AC catalyst showed the best photocatalytic performances. In particular, the composite photocatalysts exhibited highly bactericidal efficiency, which could reach 99.9% after 120 min of irradiation. The higher photocatalytic performances of Ag-g-C 3 N 4 /AC composites were attributed to the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) together with the interfacial synergistic effects. Meanwhile, AC not only exhibited excellent adsorption capacity, but also decreased aggregation of g-C 3 N 4 , which could enhance the separation efficiency of photogenerated charge carriers. It was uncovered through Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) and radical scavenger experiments that • OH radicals, • O 2 − and h + participate in the RhB degradation under the visible light. This work shows that the high-efficient and stable Ag-g-C 3 N 4 /AC composites have a great potential in the treatment of organic pollutants , toxic heavy metals and pathogenic bacteria by adsorption/photocatalysis for practical water treatment .
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环境科学
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材料科学
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化学
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水处理
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Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy
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2023
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IF 6
Dong Liang,Xiaoyu Zhang,Yanle Li,Yumiao Zhou,Mengyu Ren,Xiaoyue Zhang,Yongxiang Li,Na Zhu
An energy-saving and friendly process was performed on the Ag/g-C 3 N 4 photocatalyst to achieve the halo-nitro-phenol intermediates with the ipso -nitration of bromophenols and nitrite. As detected by SEM , TEM and XRD , Ag nanoparticles are proved to be located on the surface of g-C 3 N 4 and lead to the improvement of photocatalytic ability by UV–vis, PL spectra and photoelectronic analysis. The substituents of bromophenols could be immediately related to their regioselective conversion. The fluoro-, chloro-, and bromo-substituted bromophenols revealed the higher nucleophilic potential than the alkyl- and alkoxyl-substituted ones. From the inhibition experiment and EPR analysis, the photo-generated superoxide and active holes played crucial roles in photocatalytic nitration through the peroxynitrite way into ·NO 2 radicals. Finally, the electrostatic potentials of all bromophenols were calculated on Gaussian09 W software to explain the distribution of photo-driven nitration products.
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RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
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2022
·Vol. 48
·期 10
·4163-4182
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IF 3.134
Yang Fanger,Zhang Haowen,Tang Qi,Lu Shihui,Zhang Hongsheng,Zheng Xiaohua
Photocatalysis is considered to be one of the possible routes to solve energy crises at a low cost. Graphitic-C 3 N 4 combined with other semiconductors at the nanoscale has demonstrated a promising potential in photocatalysis application owing to the heterojunction configuration. In this study, Ag/g-C 3 N 4 /CuNb 2 O 6 -4 (mass ratio of CuNb 2 O 6 to g-C 3 N 4 = 1:4) composites were prepared by photo-deposition of Ag particles on the hydrothermally synthesized g-C 3 N 4 /CuNb 2 O 6 -4 composites. The microstructure, morphology, and light absorption property of the photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photocatalytic properties of photocatalysts and active species responsible for the degradation of RhB dye under visible light were investigated. After loading Ag particles on the g-C 3 N 4 /CuNb 2 O 6 -4 composites, the resulting Ag/g-C 3 N 4 /CuNb 2 O 6 -4 composites show a bandgap of ~ 2.31 eV and a significant increase in photocatalytic efficiency. In particular, the photocatalytic activity of 11% Ag/g-C 3 N 4 /CuNb 2 O 6 -4 composite (Ag mass fraction = 11%) is nearly seven times that of orthorhombic CuNb 2 O 6 and 3.8 times that of g-C 3 N 4 /CNO-4 composite. The Z-scheme heterojunction has been successfully formed in the Ag/g-C 3 N 4 /CuNb 2 O 6 -4 composites and it enhances the photocatalytic performance significantly with the best degradation efficiency of 88% after 2 h.
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