Journal of Physical Chemistry C
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2018
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IF 4.484
Peng Zhao,Yanlu Li,Lili Li,Shulin Bu,Weiliu Fan
Here, we report oxygen vacancy (VO)-modified B/N-codoped ZnGa2O4 (VO-B/N-ZGO) nanospheres, showing excellent photocatalytic H2 production even without a Pt cocatalyst, which is better than that obtained with VO-modified B-doped ZnGa2O4 (VO-B-ZGO) or N-doped ZnGa2O4 (N-ZGO) and as high as about three times of that achieved with the undoped ZnGa2O4 (ZGO) photocatalyst. The dramatically enhanced photocatalytic activity of VO-B/N-ZGO predominately originates from the improvement of charge separation and surface activation. Experimental characterization combined with the theoretical calculation method demonstrates that VO-B/N-ZGO can show effective charge compensation more easily through the interaction of oxygen vacancies, interstitial boron, and substitutional nitrogen; especially for the formation of a B–N bond, it avoids the presence of semioccupied states as new recombination centers in a doped photocatalyst. In addition, VO-B/N-ZGO rich in reactive sites is generated by oxygen vacancy-modified B/N-codoping, which overcomes the limitation for most semiconductors without high H2 evolution activities in the absence of a cocatalyst and provides a potentially new photocatalytic H2 generation research.
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ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology
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2013
·Vol. 2
·期 9
·R196
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IF 0
Yi-Fei Wang,Lihong Liu,Rong-Jun Xie,Qing Huang
Eu2+ doped BaMgAl10O17:Eu2+ (BAM) phosphors suffer from serious instability, although they have been widely used in various lighting and display applications. In this paper, high thermally stable Si–N-codoped BAM phosphors have been prepared by the microwave assisted sintering method at a relatively low temperature of 1450°C, and they were synthesized at 1550°C by the conventional solid-state reaction method for comparison. The microwave assisted sintering could reduce the activation energy and thus enhance the diffusion rate, and greatly improve the substitution amount of Si–N pairs for Al–O ones in the BAM host lattice. The Si–N doping significantly increased both the photoluminescence and the thermal stability of the BAM phosphors under ultraviolet (UV) and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) excitations, comparable to the samples prepared by the conventional solid state reaction method. The proposed method is expected to be potentially applicable to other phosphors with higher photoluminescence and stability.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2024
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Lu Luo,Jianping Deng,Qianqian Zhang,Yuling Lan,Guanben Du,Mizi Fan,Weigang Zhao
B/N co-doped porous carbons (BNCs) with abundant micropores were developed by a microwave-introduced heating and activator-free strategy. The thermal decomposition of the dopant NH 4 B 5 O 8 ·4 H 2 O) creates well-developed micropore architecture in BNC-180, achieving a remarkable specific surface area of 891 m 2 g −1 and a pore volume of 0.46 cm 3 g −1 , significantly surpassing the non-doped sample C-180 (605 m 2 g −1 ). Additionally, incorporating high levels of B and N into the carbon skeleton modified the functional group species and electron distribution, enhanced electrical conductivity, and boosted electrochemical performance. Compared with C-180 (93.0 F g −1 ), the as-prepared BNC-180 manifests a specific capacitance of 219.0 F g −1 at 0.5 A g −1 in a three-electrode configuration with a striking rate performance of 83.8 % at 10 A g −1 , implying that the porosity and surface chemical functional groups play a crucial role. Furthermore, the as-built symmetric supercapacitor shows a pronounced energy density of 13.4 Wh kg −1 at 375 W kg −1 , and still remained 10 Wh kg −1 at 7500 W kg −1 . The excellent durability was demonstrated by the outstanding cycling stability with a specific capacitance retention of 87.84 % after 20,000 cycles.
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DESALINATION
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2025
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Fei Yu,Haoyuan Yin,Jie Li,Tianjie Chen,Liping Sun,Jie Ma
Developing bismuth-carbon composites that can alleviate the stress concentration and volume expansion problems during the Bi/BiOCl conversion reaction is crucial for electrochemical desalination, especially Cl − removal technology, but it is still a great challenge. Here, we report a B/N co-doped bismuth encapsulated in carbon tubes. Using CAU-17 as a template, a carbon tubular material with multiple carbon layer structures was successfully synthesized by co-pyrolysis with BCN nanosheets, which achieved effective encapsulation of Bi. As the pyrolysis temperature increased, the continuous evaporation of Bi prompted the transformation of the carbon tube structure from a soft carbon to a hard carbon structure interconnected by multi-layered short graphene flakes. This alleviated the instability of the electrode caused by the volume expansion during the Bi/BiOCl transformation reaction and also provided additional ion storage capacity. When applied to the CDI dechlorination anode, Bi@BCN-900 exhibited a high desalination capacity of 145.96 mg g −1 and low energy consumption of 0.53 kWh kg −1 NaCl at an applied voltage of 1.2 V. Moreover, Bi@BCN-900 showed good stability over long-term cycling tests. This work expands the application of CAU-17 and offers new research insights for the design of bismuth-based materials for CDI dechlorination anodes.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2018
·Vol. 53
·期 17
·12374-12387
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IF 2.993
Ye Zhengqing,Wang Feijun,Jia Chao,Shao Ziqiang
Three-dimensional (3D) O, N-codoped activated carbon aerogels with ultramicropores were prepared via oxidation polymerization, freeze-drying, and carbonization/activation of aniline and sodium alginate. All the O, N-codoped activated carbon aerogels exhibit 3D interconnected hierarchical porous network structures with high specific surface areas (1337–1695 m 2 g −1 ), ultramicropores (0.52–0.54 nm), and rich O (12.68–18.48%) and N (1.18–3.59%) doping. A typical 3D O, N-codoped activated carbon aerogel (ACA700) obtained at the activation of 700 °C exhibits excellent electrochemical performance. When ACA700 is utilized as electrode materials for supercapacitor, the highest specific capacitance of 342 F g −1 at a current density of 2 A g −1 in 3 M H 2 SO 4 electrolyte is achieved. Furthermore, ACA700//ACA700 all-solid-state supercapacitor device displays acceptable energy density (3.8 Wh kg −1 ) at a power density of 246.0 W kg −1 , extraordinary coulombic efficiency (95.8%), and good rate capability. Therefore, the sustainable 3D O, N-codoped activated carbon aerogels with ultramicropores demonstrate tremendous potential for energy storage devices.
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2017
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Jiaojiao Jiang,Zipeng Xing,Meng Li,Zhenzi Li,Xiaoyan Wu,Mengqiao Hu,Jiafeng Wan,Nan Wang,Alexey Sergeevich Besov,Wei Zhou
In situ Ti3+/N-codoped 3D urchinlike black TiO2 (b-N-TiO2) is synthesized via hydrothermal treatment with an in situ solid-state chemical reduction method, followed by annealing at 350 °C in argon. The results indicate that N and Ti3+ was codoped into the lattice of anatase TiO2. The prepared b-N-TiO2, with a narrow bandgap of ∼2.43 eV, possesses a three-dimensional (3D) urchinlike nanostructure, which is composed of fiberlike architecture with a length of 200–400 nm and a width of 25 nm. The visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation rate of Methyl Orange and hydrogen evolution rate for b-N-TiO2 are 95.2% and 178 μmol h–1 g–1, respectively, which are ∼3 and ∼8 times higher than those of pristine TiO2. The excellent photocatalytic activity is mainly attributed to synergistic effect of the N and Ti3+ codoping narrowing the bandgap, and unique 3D urchinlike architecture favors the separation and transport of photogenerated charge carriers and offers more surface-active sites.
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MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2016
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Honghong Liu,Hong Gong,Mingming Zou,Heng Jiang,Rasaki Sefiu Abolaji,Ayesha Khan Tareen,Branislav Viliam Hakala,Minghui Yang
Mo-N-co-doped mesoporous TiO 2 microspheres were synthesized via a solvothermal method, followed by nitriding treatment under ammonia gas flow. The efficiency of the samples was investigated by monitoring the degradation of Rhodamine-B under visible light irradiation. The experimental results revealed that Mo-N-co-doped mesoporous TiO 2 microspheres showed better performances than Mo-TiO 2 microspheres. It was observed that; 0.1% molar quantity of Mo doped on TiO 2 at 500 °C for 2 h under nitriding conditions gave highest photocatalytic activities. The nitridation under ammonia gas of Mo-TiO 2 samples created oxygen vacant sites and led to incorporation of substitutional and interstitial Nitrogen. The enhanced visible light photocatalytic activities of Mo-N-co-doped TiO 2 photocatalyst was attributed to the large surface areas, narrow band gap and intense light absorbance in visible region. This study may create a promising and eco-friendly method towards synthesis of metal and non-metals co-doped on semiconductor materials to improve their photocatalytic activities and applications.
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RSC Advances
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2017
·Vol. 7
·期 22
·13325-13330
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IF 3.108
Zhenlong Zhang,Junfeng Li,Xiaoli Wang,Jianqing Qin,Wenjia Shi,Yuefeng Liu,Huiping Gao,Yanli Mao
In this paper, Zr and N co-doped TiO2 (Zr/N–TiO2) nanorod arrays were synthesized using a hydrothermal method and perovskite solar cells were fabricated using them as an electron transfer layer. The solar cells based on Zr/N–TiO2 presented an enhanced performance compared with those based on un-doped TiO2. The solar cell performance was optimized by changing the Zr doping content. The efficiency of solar cells based on Zr/N–TiO2 with a Zr doping content of 1% (Zr/Ti, atomic ratio) has been achieved at 12.6%, which was 31.6% higher than that of solar cells based on un-doped TiO2. To get an insight into the enhancement, some investigations were carried out. The results indicate that the larger open voltage (Voc) could be due to the larger conduction band offset resulting from the smaller energy band gap for Zr/N–TiO2, and the enlarged short current (Isc) could be attributed to the faster electron transfer and reduced recombination rate for Zr/N–TiO2 NRs. These induce the enhancement of solar cell efficiency.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2024
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Shumin Xie,Mang Niu,Xingyun Li,Yang Lei,Huanfang Zhang,Shuai Xu,Deyu Wang,Sameh M. Osman,Zhi Peng,Yusuke Yamauchi
The development of high-performance electrocatalysts that rival Pt catalysts is crucial for efficiently driving the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) to produce H2. Herein, we engineer sophisticated interfacial modulation of the Ru catalysts by constructing B, N co-doped porous carbon confined ultra-small MoC quantum dots (MoC@BNC) as an advanced catalyst carrier and stimulator. Combined experimental and theoretical calculations prove enhanced electron interaction between the Ru catalysts and the MoC quantum dots. Additionally, the B, N co-doped carbon substrate further refines the electronic structure of MoC, reinforcing the modulation of Ru catalysts. The Ru/MoC@BNC catalyst embodies a boosted H2O dissociation ability with a lowered H bonding strength, which promises an outstanding HER performance with an overpotential of 14 mV at 10 mA cm−2 in an alkaline solvent. Furthermore, robust catalytic stability is achieved with almost zero deterioration after the cycling test. This result exemplifies the importance of interfacial manipulation of the Ru catalysts to promote HER catalytic performance.
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JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
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2023
·Vol. 25
·期 8
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IF 2.5
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 Materials & Interfaces
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2019
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Chengzhang Zhu,Yuting Wang,Zhifeng Jiang,Annai Liu,Yu Pu,Qiming Xian,Weixin Zou,Cheng Sun
Bi3TaO7 is a potential photocatalyst because of its high chemical stability, defective fluorite-type structure, and superior mobility of photoinduced holes. However, few studies have focused on the interfacial effects of Bi3TaO7-based photocatalysts. In this work, 0D Bi3TaO7 nanodot-hybridized 3D V and N codoped TiO2 nanoblock (B/VNT) composites were first synthesized for the photocatalytic removal of oxytetracycline hydrochloride, 2,4,6-trichlorophenol, and tetrabromobisphenol A. The fabricated B/VNT had a photocatalytic performance superior to that of pristine components, and probable degradation pathways were proposed according to the primary intermediates identified by a gas chromatography–mass spectrometer. Interestingly, on B/VNT, the transfer of interfacial electrons was observed from V/N–TiO2 to Bi3TaO7, and the formed built-in electronic field led to a direct Z-scheme structure, rather than type II, as confirmed by the generated •OH and •O2– radicals and band structures from the density functional theory calculation. Therefore, the strong interfacial electronic interaction on the B/VNT was significant, which drove faster photogenerated charge transfer, more visible-light adsorption, and active •OH and •O2– generation, thus improving the photocatalytic activity.
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