JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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2022
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Xiaotong Feng,Lifen Gu,Naiyu Wang,Qiaosheng Pu,Guangli Liu
Carbon-based adsorption and TiO 2 -based photocatalysis are both safe and low-cost ways of pollutant purification. Constructing C-TiO 2 architectures can effectively improve removal efficiency. However, most of those carbon frames only acted as supporting substrates, exhibiting rather limited synergistic action from TiO 2 and carbon. Herein, Fe/N co-doped nano-TiO 2 wrapped on mesoporous carbon spheres with a core-shell structure was designed. The Fe, N co-doped carbon sphere with a hierarchical structure improved the synergy of adsorption and transfer during the photocatalytic process. Without extra dopant, the Fe and N partly exposed on the surface realized the in-situ migrating into the TiO 2 shell to enhance the interface effect, which significantly promoted the photocatalytic efficiency of the composite. Furthermore, the photocatalytic efficiency of the composite was investigated through two typical pollutants under visible-light irradiation. The degradation efficiencies for rhodamine B and paraxylene were 96.2% in 60 min and 94.1% in 20 min, respectively, with the apparent rate constant of 0.045 min –1 and 0.049 min –1 , 8.3 and 11.4 times of that for bare TiO 2 . The composite is likely advantageous for treating diverse environmental pollutants.
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Polymers
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2023
·Vol. 15
·期 13
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Cheng Tang,Tao Hu,Chengzhen Du,Ziqin Liao,Wenyan Cheng,Fen Wang,Xiaoli Hu,Kunpeng Song
A Fe-N conjugated organic polymer (SMP-Fr-Py) was prepared from ferrocene and pyrrole using a Scholl coupling reaction, which significantly improved the performance of Cr(VI) removal compared to the polymer (HCP-Fr-Py) prepared by adding the cross-linker formaldehyde dimethyl acetal (FDA). The results showed that at a pH of 2 and at 25 °C, the removal of Cr(VI) reached 90% for SMP-Fr-Py and only 58% for HCP-Fr-Py after 20 min of reaction. Subsequently, 99% and 78% were achieved after 120 min of reaction, respectively. The test results showed that the removal reaction followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The removal efficiency decreased with increasing solution pH and initial Cr(VI) concentration, but increased with increasing SMP-Fr-Py dosage, reaching three cycles. The characterization of the reaction complexes and measurements of Cr species conversion revealed the near absence of Cr(VI) species in the solution. Approximately 38% of Cr(VI) was found to be adsorbed on the material surface, with another fraction present in solution (24%) and on the material surface (38%) in the form of Cr(III). The overall study showed that the direct connection of ferrocene and pyrrole in SMP-Fr-Py through C-C bonding increased the conjugated structure of the polymer backbone, which facilitated electron transfer and transport. Furthermore, the Fe-N elements worked synergistically with each other more easily, which improved the removal performance of Cr(VI) and provided a reference for the subsequent work.Keywords:organic polymers;Fe-N co-doping;Cr(VI) removal;conjugate structure
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JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
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2023
·Vol. 25
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Cui Wei,Fang Jiahui,Wan Yuanyuan,Tao Xueyu,Guo Litong,Feng Qiyan
In this study, Fe–N co-doped carbon nanotubes (Fe–N-CNTs) were prepared and used to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for advanced oxidation removal of Rhodamine B (RhB). The XRD, XPS, SEM and EDS results revealed that the Fe, N, O co-doped carbon nanotubes (Fe–N-CNTS) coated with FeO(OH) nanosheets were successfully synthesized by a simple pyrolyzing process. The large BET specific surface area (286.42 m 2 /g) and hybrid pore structure of micropores and mesopores (3–10 nm) of the Fe–N-CNTS ensured its good RhB degradation performance (98% in 30 min) by activatting PMS. The Fe–N-CNTS-1.5 had the best degradation performance, which could be attributed to the synergy effect between FeO(OH) nanosheets and Fe–N-CNTS. The 1 O 2 , O 2 •, •OH and SO 4 −• were formed during the PMS activating process and involved in the RhB degradation. The reaction constant of 0.5483 min −1 could be obtained by adding 1.5 mM PMS, which is about 12 and 24 times of the reaction constant of PMS only (0.0458 min −1 ) and FeN-CNTS only (0.0226 min −1 ), respectively. This work provides new insight into the mechanism of PMS activation by carbon-based catalysts for the efficient degradation of RhB.
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2018
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Tao Zeng,Shuqi Li,Jianan Hua,Zhiqiao He,Xiaole Zhang,Hongru Feng,Shuang Song
Nanocarbon materials are emerging as alternative activators of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for organics decomposition. However, the relatively low activity and complex syntheses hindered their practical application and innovation with respect to rational design of carbocatalysts is highly desired. Herein, an in situ replication and transformation strategy was employed to facilely convert porous Fe 3 O 4 microspheres into novel Fe/N codoped large-pore mesoporous carbon spheres (M‑Fe/NC) as Fenton-like catalysts for PMS activation . Benefiting from the abundance of active sites induced by dual heteroatom doping, the enhanced active site exposure due to the unique mesoporous structure, and the high stability of carbon component, the derived M‑Fe/NC was superior to the pristine Fe 3 O 4 for PMS activation to degrade various organics and was efficient over a wide pH range (2–9). Compared with the proposed mechanisms of previous reports, both radical (surface-bound SO 4 − and OH) and nonradical ( 1 O 2 and direct oxidation) pathways are involved in the M‑Fe/NC/PMS system. Furthermore, experimental observations in combination with DFT calculations reveal that graphitic N and Fe N 4 sites serve as dual reaction centers in the catalysis. This research opened an avenue for development of novel multi-doped carbocatalysts used to activate PMS for sustainable remediation.
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ACS Applied Energy Materials
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2018
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Nan Jia,Qiaozhen Xu,Fengqi Zhao,Hong-Xu Gao,Jiaxin Song,Pei Chen,Zhongwei An,Xinbing Chen,Yu Chen
The electrochemical kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) determines the energy conversion efficiency of fuel cells and metal–air batteries. Thus, developing efficient and low-cost electrocatalysts for the ORR has attracted mounting attention. Herein, a facile synthetic route is presented to achieve atomic dispersion of Fe–Nx species in N doped porous carbon nanocages, resulting in a single-atom ORR electrocatalyst. The obtained Fe/N codoped carbon nanocages exhibit a comparable half-wave potential (0.82 V) and higher limiting current density compared to the commercial Pt/C electrocatalyst. In addition, by using it as air electrode electrocatalyst, the assembled Zn–air battery device shows a specific capacity of 705 mAh g–1 at 5 mA cm–2 and a negligible voltage loss after continuous operation for 67 h. The superior performance of Fe/N codoped carbon nanocages is attributed to the porous structure and the synergetic effect of atomically dispersed Fe–Nx species and N doping.
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2018
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Yong Liu,Shenshen Li,Xiying Li,Liqun Mao,Fujian Liu
Development of efficient catalysts with low cost for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) plays an important role in the commercialization of fuel cells. Herein, we reported a facile method to synthesize Fe–N co-doped porous carbon (Fe–N/C) by using green media ionic liquids 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrachloridoferrate ([Bmim][FeCl4]) as precursor of C, N, and Fe, and spherical silica as a template through one-step pyrolysis. Electrochemical measurements show that Fe–N/C800 possesses excellent ORR catalytic activity. The onset potential and half-wave potential are 0.964 and 0.821 V, respectively, which is close to those on the commercial Pt/C catalyst. Moreover, it exhibits better methanol tolerance and durability in comparison with the Pt/C catalyst. Good performance of Fe–N/C800 in ORR is attributed to its abundant porous structure, large BET surface area, and the synergism of Fe and N dopants.
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RSC Advances
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2022
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·期 46
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IF 4.036
Haoming Ning,Zhi Zhang,Chunhai Shi,Xiaolei Ma,Jian Li,Hongyi Zhu,Jiawei Hu
In this study, Fe/N codoped porous graphitic carbon derived from macadamia shells was prepared at different temperatures as cathodic catalysts for microbial fuel cells (MFCs), with K2FeO4 as a bifunctional catalyst for porosity and graphitization. The catalyst prepared at 750 °C (referred to as MSAC-750) showed a large specific surface area (1670.3 m2 g−1), graphite structure, and high pyridine-N and Fe-NX contents. Through the electrochemical workstation test, MSAC-750 shows excellent oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity, with an onset potential of 0.172 V and a half-wave potential of −0.028 V (vs. Ag/AgCl) in a neutral medium, and the ORR electron transfer number is 3.89. When applied to the MFCs as cathodic catalysts, a higher maximum power density and voltage of 378.68 mW m−2 and 0.425 V were achieved with the MSAC-750 catalyst and is superior to that of the Pt/C catalyst (300.85 mW m−2 and 0.402 V). In this case, a promising method is hereby established for the preparation of an excellent electrochemical catalyst for microbial fuel cells using inexpensive and easily available macadamia shells.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2022
·Vol. 57
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Chen Dongli,Zhu Ming,Zhan Wenwei,Long Lei,Yu Lu,Zhu Tao,Kang Peibin,Yang Xiaoping,Sui Gang
Abstract Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries have been considered as a promising substitute for lithium-ion batteries because of their high theoretical specific capacity, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, the further practical application of Li–S batteries is greatly limited by the intrinsic insulation of sulfur, the shuttle effects of polysulfides and sluggish kinetics of the redox reaction. Herein, a well-designed Fe, N co-doped mesoporous carbon sphere (Fe-N-MCS) was fabricated to modify separator for absorbing and reutilizing polysulfides in high-performance Li–S batteries using cost-effective S cathode. The obtained Fe-N-MCS was not only acted as a physical barrier layer to block polysulfides, but also as trapper to capture and anchor polysulfides due to its highly porous structure and N dopants in the carbon frameworks. Furthermore, the high-conductive Fe-N-MCS barrier layer can facilitate electron and ion transfer to improve the electrochemical reutilization of polysulfide trapped therein, because the Fe-N-MCSs exhibited high catalytic activity for enormously boosting the redox kinetics of polysulfides. In consequence, the Li–S batteries with Fe-N-MCS modified separator exhibited high reversible capacity, superior rate capability and impressively cycling stability. The construction of non-precious metal barrier layer with catalyst activity is a promising pathway for the development of high-energy–density Li–S batteries. Graphical abstract The polysulfides were anchored and reutilized by the Fe-N-MCS layer for high-performance lithium sulfur battery.
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CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
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2022
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Jing Zhang,Ye Chen,Miao Tian,Tianfang Yang,Fengxian Zhang,Guangrui Jia,Xupo Liu
Fe-N x sites have been identified as core descriptors for Fe-N/C based oxygen reduction reaction catalysts. However, the low density and less utilization of Fe-N x sites render these catalysts with inefficient catalytic performance. Herein, we develop an organic carboxylate-assisted engineering to construct Fe, N co-doped porous carbon interlinked carbon nanotubes (Fe/N-CCNTs) with high-density and sufficiently exposed Fe-N x sites based on self-catalyzed effect. The existing forms of Fe include Fe-imidazole configuration and coordination with unsaturated Zn sites via organic carboxylate as linkers, leading to high-density Fe-N x sites after pyrolysis. Besides, hexatomic carbon rings of organic carboxylate lower cyclization energy barrier for CNT formation, resulting in CNTs interlinked with separated active sites through “active point-conductive line-active point” connections. The optimal sample (Fe-BOAc-PNC) exhibits the onset potential of 0.93 V ( vs. RHE) and half-wave potential of 0.84 V in alkaline solution. The liquid-state Zn-air battery (ZAB) employing Fe-BOAc-PNC generates large power density (160 mW/cm 2 ) and stability over 160 h. Moreover, the assembled flexible ZAB displays superb power density of 93 mW/cm 2 with robust flexibility. This work provides an insightful perspective for designing Fe-N/C catalysts with high-density and sufficiently exposed active sites for energy storage application.
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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2025
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Feijin Zhou,Wenying Cui,Chenggang Liu,Cheng Yao,Chan Song
The excessive presence of S 2− poses siganificant risks to human health and the environment. Therefore, the development of novel S 2− sensing methods remains crucial in daily life. Herein, Fe–N hollow mesoporous carbon nanospheres (Fe–N HMCNSs), characterized by a high specific surface area and excellent stability, were successfully prepared. Further investigation revealed that the colorimetric substrates such as 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonate) (ABTS), o-phenylenediamine (OPD), and 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), can be effectively oxidized by Fe–N HMCNSs into colored products. Based on the oxidase-like activity of Fe–N HMCNSs, a facile colorimetric method for S 2− assay was constructed for the first time. The recognition of S 2− could be fulfilled by recording the absorbance intensity and observing color changes in nanozymes-based catalytic systems. This method is simple, cost-effective, and environment-friendly, offering a wide linear range (0.25–25 µM) and a low detection limit (42.2 nM) for S 2− assay. Furthermore, integration of smartphone-based RGB analysis enabled the portable and convenient S 2− sensing using the developed colorimetric sensor. The remarkable stability of Fe–N HMCNSs under harsh conditions endows their potential applications in the fields of food safety and environmental protection.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2023
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Zilong Zhao,Yatao Ren,Shuyu Qi,Zigong Ning,Xing Wang,Wenyi Dong,Hongjie Wang
Heavy metal complexes pose a challenge in terms of their resistance to removal due to their stable and intricate structure. In this study, we explored the utilization of Fe and N co-doped biochar derived from rice husk (Fe-N-RHBC) as catalytic particle electrodes in a three-dimensional electro-Fenton (3D-EF) system for the decomplexation and removal of a model pollutant, Ni-EDTA. The characterization analysis and comparison of catalytic activities confirmed the beneficial effects of Fe and N co-doping on various aspects, such as the types of active sites, interfacial electron transfer properties, and H 2 O 2 decomposition capacity. Compared to other investigated oxidation systems, the 3D-EF process demonstrated rapid removal of Ni-EDTA within the initial minute, with a maximum H 2 O 2 utilization of 99.1% after 30 min. The prepared catalytic particle electrodes exhibited high stability and catalytic capacity even after three consecutive cycles. Throughout the reaction, several processes, including anode oxidation, particle electrode polarization, catalysis, and adsorption of Fe-N-RHBC, as well as cathodic electro-deposition, synergistically contributed to the treatment of Ni-EDTA. The surface-bound O 2 − radicals and 1 O 2 generated by the Fe-N-RHBC catalytic particle electrode played a crucial role in the decomplexation and removal of Ni-EDTA. Building upon these findings, we further proposed potential mechanisms for the removal of Ni-EDTA in the 3D-EF system using the Fe-N-RHBC catalytic particle electrode.
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Journal of Physical Chemistry C
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Caiyi Jiang,Ming Hou,Li Yang,Shenghui Guo,Guo Yang,Bo Xing,Yi Wang,Dongzheng Wang,Xiaolin Shi
Fe–N co-doped carbon catalyst has received increasing attention in the field of organic wastewater treatment because of its unique structure and outstanding activity. However, the reusability, catalytic activity, and pH working range are still a great challenge for future application. Herein, a novel αFe-HM@C-T catalyst was prepared by pyrolyzing a mixture of starch and heme and was analyzed by TEM, H2-TPR, XRD, BET, XPS, FTIR, and Raman spectrum. Meanwhile, αFe-HM@C-T catalysts show the highest catalytic performance due to abundant porous structure, higher redox property, and unique Fe–Nx configuration. The rhodamine B (RhB) could be almost completely degraded within 30 min on the 5Fe-HM@C-850, and recovery rates of catalytic activity of 96% and 91.8% were achieved in peroxydisulfate (PDS) and H2O2 systems with an extensive buffer pH range. Furthermore, mechanistic insights by quenching experiments and EPR verified the high removal efficiency of RhB mainly attributed to indirect oxidation of SO4•–, •OH, and 1O2 in both systems, and the potential mechanism was proposed.
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