JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
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2021
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IF 3.196
Congcong Piao,Jianhe Tang,Yitong Lin,Zhiyu Liu,Xueke Liu,Dawei Fang,Jun Wang
A high-efficiency Z-scheme photocatalyst, Er 3+ :YAlO 3 @(Au/SrTiO 3 )-Au-WO 3 , is fabricated successfully via hydrothermal and photo-deposition methods. All as-prepared samples are characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, FT-IR, EDX, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, PL and DRS. The activity of the prepared Z-scheme Er 3+ :YAlO 3 @(Au/SrTiO 3 )-Au-WO 3 photocatalyst is evaluated through photocatalytic conversion of Cr(VI) under simulated solar light irradiation. The meaningful influencing factors such as simulated solar light irradiation time, light intensity, sacrificial agents and cycling times are investigated. The results displayed that the existence of Er 3+ :YAlO 3 can improve the utilization ratio of solar light for wide band-gap SrTiO 3 . Moreover, the formation of Z-scheme SrTiO 3 /WO 3 photocatalytic system and the introduction of Au nanoparticles as electron mediator and co-catalyst can promote the separation of photo-induced electron and hole to obtain much high photocatalytic activity . Finally, the mechanism on conversion of Cr(VI) caused by Z-scheme Er 3+ :YAlO 3 @(Au/SrTiO 3 )-Au-WO 3 photocatalyst is put forward. © 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2017
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IF 6.216
Yidi Wang,Bowen Li,Guanshu Li,Xue Ma,Hongbo Zhang,Yingying Huang,Guowei Wang,Jun Wang,Youtao Song
Z-scheme structure is an effectively construction to improve the photocatalytic activity due to the excellent photo-generated electron-hole pairs separation efficiency. In this paper, the Er 3+ :YAlO 3 @(PdS/BiPO 4 )/(Au/rGO), (Au/rGO)/CdS and modified Z-scheme Er 3+ :YAlO 3 @(PdS/BiPO 4 )/(Au/rGO)/CdS photocatalysts were prepared by hydrothermal, ultrasonic dispersion, deposition-precipitation and ultrasonic-assisted methods. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS), fourier transform infrared spectra (FT-IR), raman spectra and photoluminescence (PL) spectra. The photocatalytic activity of prepared samples were evaluated via photocatalytic conversion rate of nitrite under ultraviolet-light and simulated solar-light irradiations. Due to the enhanced separation efficiency of electron-hole pairs, the Er 3+ :YAlO 3 @(PdS/BiPO 4 )/(Au/rGO)/CdS exhibited excellent performance under both ultraviolet-light and simulated solar-light irradiation, reaching 94.59% and 91.25% conversion rates, respectively. Meanwhile, the effects of simulated solar-light irradiation time and corresponding reaction kinetics on photocatalytic conversion of nitrite were studied. Subsequently, the effects of electron and hole scavengers were investigated to further elaborate the possible mechanism. In addition, the study of used times showed that the prepared modified Z-scheme Er 3+ :YAlO 3 @(PdS/BiPO 4 )/(Au/rGO)/CdS nanocomposites can be effectively recycled without an apparent inactivation on photocatalytic activity. This research may provide a potential way by utilizing solar energy efficiently for converting nitrite and other contaminants released into the environment.
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化学
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光催化
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2018
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IF 5.667
Nianbing Zhong,Ming Chen,Haixing Chang,Tianheng Zhang,Zhengkun Wang,Xin Xin
We present a high-selectivity photochemical fiber-optic sensor in which a plastic optical fiber (POF), TiO 2 -based composite, and polymer membrane are coupled for detection of phenol concentrations in water. A thinned POF is coated with TiO 2 -based composite, which is composed of Er 3+ :YAlO 3 /SiO 2 /TiO 2 (EYST) and acts as the sensing region. The EYST coating shows good light-inducing capacity at the core–coating interface and high photocatalytic activity in the visible light region. The polymer membrane is synthesized using PEBA2533 doped with β-cyclodextrin and shows high phenol selectivity and permeability; thus, phenol molecules can freely permeate the membrane and are then transferred, become attached to the surface of TiO 2 nanoparticles, and are photocatalytically degraded. Photocatalytic degradation of phenol improves the refractive index (RI) and absorbance of the solution because of the photocatalytic byproducts; consequently, the transmitted output light intensity of the sensor changes, and the phenol concentration is accurately detected by measuring the change in the light intensity. Experimental results indicate that the prepared device detects phenol in water with high selectivity and pH independence; in phenol detection, the novel sensor shows a sensitivity of −0.195 × 10 −3 (mg/L) −1 and a low limit of detection of 40 μg/L.
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分析化学
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International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
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2023
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IF 2.1
Xinzhu Gan,Bin Tian,Zhigang Wang,Yong Xu,Ling Li,Lin Wang,Chonghe Xu
This study aimed to prepare YAlO 3 fibers doped with 2 mol% Er 3+ using electrospinning and a carbon-free sol system as the precursor. X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetry and differential thermal analysis, and Fourier transform infrared were employed to characterize the thermal behavior and crystallization process of the precursor fibers. Scanning electron microscope analysis showed that the Er 3+ :YAlO 3 fibers had a uniform diameter of 1 μm, a dense and crack-free surface, and a non-porous cross-section. Upon excitation at 450 and 488 nm, upconverted luminescence spectra were obtained from the Er 3+ :YAlO 3 fibers. This observation indicates their potential as upconversion luminescent agents capable of converting visible light into ultraviolet light. These properties make the Er 3+ :YAlO 3 fibers promising candidates for various upconversion luminescence applications.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2018
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IF 6.735
Nianbing Zhong,Ming Chen,Yihao Luo,Zhengkun Wang,Xin Xin,Bruce E. Rittmann
We present a novel UV–visible-light photocatalytic optical hollow-fiber in which a hollow optical fiber (HOF) and TiO 2 -based composite are coupled for enhancement of photocatalytic activity toward degradation of 4-chlorophenol (4-CP). A HOF was coated with a TiO 2 -based composite composed of Er 3+ :YAlO 3 /SiO 2 /TiO 2 (EYST) and acting as the photocatalytic element. The EYST coating showed good light-inducing capacity at the fiber-coating interface and high photocatalytic activity driven by UV–visible light. The photocatalytic activity of the fabricated photocatalytic HOFs was investigated for degradation of 4-CP in aqueous solution in the wavelength spectrum of 360–780 nm. Examined were the effects of the EYST coating gradient and reactor operating conditions (pH and temperature) on the degradation of 4-CP. The EYST-coated HOF significantly enhanced the 4-CP degradation, dechlorination, and mineralization, compared to pure TiO 2 -coated HOF and EYST-coated solid optical fibers. Specifically, high photocatalytic activity was obtained when the EYST coating thicknesses at the HOF’s incident end and HOF’s hemispherical end were 10 and 160 μm, the pH was 6.0, and temperature was 55 °C.
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JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
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2017
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IF 4.421
Bowen Li,Yidi Wang,Fangyuan Tian,Guanshu Li,Zhaohong Zhang,Jun Wang,Youtao Song
In order to expand the light response range of wide band-gap semiconductor photocatalyst (NaTaO 3 ) for effective photocatalytic conversion of Cr(VI), an up-conversion luminescence agent (Er 3+ :YAlO 3 ) is combined with NaTaO 3 and a visible-light driven photocatalyst, NaTaO 3 /Er 3+ :YAlO 3 , is prepared. Moreover, several conduction band co-catalysts (Ag, Au and Pt) are deposited the surface of NaTaO 3 /Er 3+ :YAlO 3 , respectively, to facilitate the transfer rate of photo-generated electrons. X-ray diffractometer (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses are employed to confirm the morphology, microstructure and composition of the prepared photocatalysts. In addition, UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra are determined to explore the visible-light absorption properties of Er 3+ :YAlO 3 , NaTaO 3 , NaTaO 3 /Er 3+ :YAlO 3 and X/NaTaO 3 /Er 3+ :YAlO 3 (X = Ag, Au and Pt). Photoluminescence (PL) spectra are used to estimate the recombination rate of electron–hole pairs. The effects of irradiation time, photosource kind, solution acidity and used times on the photocatalytic capabilities of NaTaO 3 /Er 3+ :YAlO 3 and X/NaTaO 3 /Er 3+ :YAlO 3 (X = Ag, Au and Pt) are investigated in detail. The results show that the uses of up-conversion luminescence agent (Er 3+ :YAlO 3 ) and co-catalysts (Ag, Au and Pt) can promote NaTaO 3 to utilize visible-light to carry out the photocatalytic conversion of Cr(VI). Particularly, the prepared Au/NaTaO 3 /Er 3+ :YAlO 3 nanocomposite with 1.0 wt% Au and 0.3:1.0 molar ratio of Er 3+ :YAlO 3 and NaTaO 3 shows the highest photocatalytic activity in conversion of Cr(VI).
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