Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2022
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IF 7.968
Lei Li,Jian Yang,Lei Yang,Fan Fu,Hao Xu,Ximei Fan
As one of the typical volatile organic compounds, toluene is harmful to human health and challenging to decompose effectively with traditional photocatalysts, such as TiO 2 or ZnO. Here, a trace Fe 3+ doped TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 composite photocatalyst with abundant oxygen vacancies was successfully synthesized via a hydrothermal method and subsequently impregnation treatment. The Fe 3+ doped TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 were optimized by adjusting the molar ration of TiO 2 and Bi 2 WO 6 , and the optimal molar ratio was found to be TiO 2 :Bi 2 WO 6 = 1:2. The obtained Fe (0.1) -TB 2 with only 0.1 wt% Fe 3+ dopant exhibited superior photocatalytic activity with over 90% toluene removal efficiency after 180 min under visible light irradiation. A series of characterizations reveal that the improved photocatalytic activity of Fe 3+ doped TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 can be attributed to synergistic effects between the extension of photogenerated carrier lifetime and the increase of visible light absorption range by narrowing the energy bandgap (shortened about 0.32 eV) and the formation of oxygen vacancies. Furthermore, hydroxyl radicals and holes as the key reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the photodegradation reaction were confirmed by electron spin resonance (ESR) experiments. Therefore, introducing Fe-ions into TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 photocatalysts is an effective way to enhance the photocatalytic activities, and the modified catalysts can be considered as a promising material for decomposing toluene and other VOCs.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2021
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IF 5.316
Lizhe Ma,Jieli Duan,Bang Ji,Yunfeng Liu,Chengjie Li,Can Li,Wenfeng Zhao,Zhou Yang
Overuse of antibiotics threatens water security, and photocatalysis is a potential technology to alleviate this problem. In this study, the TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 /rGO nanocomposite materials were prepared by a solvothermal process, and a series of characterizations were carefully examined. Then, the removal of norfloxacin from water under visible light irradiation was investigated to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 /rGO. The TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 /rGO composite catalyst has higher photocatalytic activity than TiO 2 and TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 under visible light, and the optimal addition content for rGO is 0.5%. After 60 min of visible light irradiation, the degradation rate of norfloxacin on TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 /rGO-0.5% reached 87.79%. Furthermore, the UV–Vis of the complex suggests that the ligand-metal electron transfer mechanism enhances the catalytic activity of TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 /rGO. Finally, the mechanism of photocatalytic degradation of norfloxacin by TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 /rGO composite catalyst was proposed.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2016
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IF 7.145
Yanan Jia,Sihui Zhan,Shuanglong Ma,Qixing Zhou
TiO2–Bi2WO6 binanosheet (TBWO), synthesized by a facile two-step hydrothermal method, was used as an effective visible-light-driven photocatalyst for the inactivation of E. coli and was characterized by TEM, SEM, XRD, FTIR, XPS, and BET. A series of TBWOs with different doping ratios of TiO2 loading from 10 to 55 wt % were synthesized. Among all of the TBWOs, 40% TBWO exhibited the best bacteria disinfection efficiency, and the quantity of viable bacteria could reach 10° with 40% TBWO (100 μg/mL) after being illuminated for 4 h. Furthermore, the confocal fluorescent-based cell live/dead test and the SEM technology were applied to verify the photocatalytically lethal effect toward E. coli and the rupture of bacterial membranes. The leak of bacterial contents, including the bacterial genome represented by relevant 16srDNA, and total protein were detected by PCR and bicinchoninic acid assay. In this work, the antibacterial mechanism was studied by employing photoelectrochemical techniques, electron spin resonance (ESR), and scavengers of different reactive species, revealing the pivotal roles of electron hole (h+) and electron (e–) in the photocatalytic process. In addition, the •O2– and •OH radicals were also detected in the TBWOs system by ESR. It was found that the adsorption of visible light and separation of photogenerated carriers within TiO2 have been largely promoted after being coupled with Bi2WO6, which should be responsible for the improved bactericidal effect.
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微生物学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2025
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IF 8.2
Hong Qian,Binxia Yuan,Yuhao Liu,Rui Zhu,Chengxi Zhang,Hexing Li
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction to renewable fuels presents a promising strategy to mitigate greenhouse effects, yet challenges persist in achieving high efficiency due to CO2’s thermodynamic stability and competitive H2O adsorption. Herein, we develop a superhydrophobic photochromic TiO2/Bi2Wo6 (TBW-2O) nanocomposite that synergistically enhances visible-light-driven CO2 reduction. Dynamic charge management via reversible W6+↔W5+ transitions not only suppresses charge recombination but also facilitates electron transfer for CO2 activation, as evidenced by in situ XPS and EPR. The superhydrophobic surface designed with sodium oleate (water contact angle >150°) selectively enriches CO2 at the active sites compared to H2O (ΔGCO2 = −2.88 eV vs ΔGH2O = −1.17 eV). Dual heterojunction effects (Type II + Z-scheme) between TiO2 and Bi2WO6 optimize light absorption and redox potentials. The optimized TBW-2O achieves exceptional CH4 and CO production rates of 48.09 and 37.40 μmol·g–1·h–1, respectively, representing 19.7- and 6.6-fold enhancements over pure TiO2. Notably, it attains an apparent quantum yield (AQY) of 0.35% (CH4) and 0.32% (CO) at 350 nm without sacrificial agents or noble metals. Combined experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that the W6+/W5+ redox cycle and hydrophobic interface collaboratively promote COOH/CHO intermediate formation, steering the reaction pathway toward CH4. This work provides a design blueprint for multifunctional photocatalysts integrating photochromism and surface wettability control.
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化学工程
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纳米技术
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催化
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物理化学
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2022
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IF 6.633
Kejie Jin,Mian Qin,Xinyi Li,Rui Wang,Yang Zhao,Huan Wang
Semiconductor photocatalysis can be regarded as one of effective strategies to overcome the great challenges encountered with conventional technologies for environmental remediation. In this research, Z-scheme heterostructure composed of core–shell Au@TiO 2 nanoparticles and flower-like Bi 2 WO 6 nanosheets has been successfully prepared through the reverse micelle sol–gel method followed by a hydrothermal process. The structural characteristics, chemical compositions and photoelectrochemical properties of this ternary composite photocatalyst (Au@TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 ) were further investigated in detail. Benefitted from the synergy of the heterojunction construction and metallic surface plasmon resonance effect, the Au@TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 with an optimal mass ratio of Au@TiO 2 to Bi 2 WO 6 exhibited the significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity for degradation of antibiotics under visible-light irradiation, in which the degradation efficiency of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) could be up to 96.9% and 95.0% within 75 min, respectively. The reaction rate constant for SMX and TC degradation was calculated to be around 0.0425 min −1 and 0.0314 min −1 , which has 7.2 times and 1.9 times enhancement compared with single Bi 2 WO 6 , respectively. In addition, the cyclic stability and photocatalytic mechanism of Au@TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 were further verified. Our primary results provide a feasible strategy to develop core–shell heterostructured photocatalysts with superior performance for the efficient removal of low-concentration antibiotics in water.
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2024
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Youzhun Fan,Jinxia Zhai,Zhengao Wang,Zhaoyi Yin,Haoyan Chen,Maofei Ran,Zurong Zhu,Yubin Ma,Chengyun Ning,Peng Yu,Chuanbin Mao
Heterojunctions are widely used in energy conversion, environmental remediation, and photodetection, but have not been fully explored in regenerative medicine. In particular, piezoelectric heterojunctions have never been examined in tissue regeneration. Here the development of piezoelectric heterojunctions is shown to promote bone regeneration while eradicating pathogenic bacteria through light-cellular force-electric coupling. Specifically, an array of heterojunctions (TiO 2 /Bi 2 WO 6 ), made of piezoelectric nanocrystals (Bi 2 WO 6 ) decorating TiO 2 nanowires, is fabricated as a biocompatible implant. Upon exposure to near-infrared light, the piezoelectric heterojunctions generate reactive oxygen species and heat to kill bacteria through photodynamic and photothermal therapy, respectively. Meanwhile, the mechanical forces of the stem cells grown on the implant trigger the heterojunctions to produce electric fields that further promote osteogenesis to achieve osteointegration. The heterojunctions effectively suppress postoperative recurrent infections while promoting osseointegration through the local electric fields induced by cells. Therefore, the piezoelectric heterojunctions represent a promising antibacterial tissue-regenerative implant.
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再生医学
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 9
Wei Liu,Daoyin Liu,Hongjian Tang,Zhenkun Sun,Lunbo Duan
Synthesis of efficient photocatalysts is essential for the removal of antibiotic-based contaminants from wastewater. In this work, novel Z-scheme (SiO 2 /TiO 2 )/Bi 2 WO 6 (SiTiBi) heterojunction photocatalysts are synthesized by atomic layer deposition and hydrothermal methods, and the photocatalytic performance is improved by constructing oxygen vacancies and internal electric field (IEF). 15-SiTiBi (15 wt% SiO 2 /TiO 2 ) exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity, with 89 % LVF degradation in 30 min and a degradation kinetic constant of 0.072 min −1 . In addition, based on free radical trapping, electron spin resonance, photoelectrochemical tests, and DFT calculations, show that oxygen vacancies enhance the light absorption, and IEF strengthens the separation and migration of photogenerated carriers. Finally, the degradation intermediates and degradation pathways of LVF are predicted using LC-MS and first-principles. This work provides an effective method for constructing interfacial structures that facilitate the separation of photogenerated carriers and promote antibiotic degradation.
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2022
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IF 5.304
Huiqin Chang,Meng Jiang,Qiying Zhu,Anqi Liu,Yuyin Wu,Canguo Li,Xiangyue Ji,Li Gong,Shanshan Li,Zhiwei Chen,Ling Kong,Lei Han
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) is a cluster of β coronaviruses. The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by SARS-COV-2 is emerging as a global pandemic. Thus, early diagnosis of SARS-COV-2 is essential to prevent severe outbreaks of the disease. In this experiment, a novel label-free photoelectrochemical (PEC) immunosensor was obtained based on silver sulfide (Ag 2 S) sensitized titanium dioxide@bismuth tungstate (TiO 2 @Bi 2 WO 6 ) nanocomposite for quantitative detection of SARS-COV-2 nucleocapsid protein. The constructed TiO 2 @Bi 2 WO 6 hollow microspheres had large specific surface area and could produce high photocurrent intensity under visible light illumination. Ag 2 S was in-situ grown on the surface of thioglycolic acid (TGA) modified TiO 2 @Bi 2 WO 6 . In particular, TiO 2 @Bi 2 WO 6 and Ag 2 S formed a good energy level match, which could effectively enhance the photocurrent conversion efficiency and strength the photocurrent response. Ascorbic acid (AA) acted as an effective electron donor to effectively eliminate photogenerated holes. Under optimal experimental conditions, the constructed immunosensor presented a supersensitive response to SARS-COV-2 nucleocapsid protein, with a desirable linear relationship ranged from 0.001 to 50 ng/mL for nucleocapsid protein and a lower detection limit of 0.38 pg/mL. The fabricated sensor exhibited a wide linear range, excellent selectivity, specificity and stability, which provided a valuable referential idea for the detection of SARS-COV-2.
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病毒学
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