JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2014
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IF 2.726
Pin Lv,Wuyou Fu,Yannan Mu,Hairui Sun,Shi Su,Yanli Chen,Huizhen Yao,Dong Ding,Tie Liu,Jun Wang,Haibin Yang
TiO 2 film materials have very wide applications in photovoltaic conversion techniques. And, TiO 2 nanotubes array film with nanowires directly formed on top (denoted as TiO 2 NTWs) was prepared by the anodization method. CdS and PbS quantum dots (QDs) were firstly cosensitized on the TiO 2 NTWs array (denoted as (CdS + PbS)/TiO 2 NTWs) by novel successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (N-SILAR), which only needed a cation mixed solution containing Cd 2+ and Pb 2+ and an anionic solution containing S 2− . This N-SILAR method can not only effectively shorten the experimental time, simplify the experiment procedure and reduce the experiment cost, but also make the material of (CdS + PbS)/TiO 2 NTWs possess the advantages of improving electron transport and reducing chemical erosion. Moreover, the photocurrent of (CdS + PbS)/TiO 2 NTWs was 4.1 mA/cm 2 under an illumination of 100 mW/cm 2 . The most eye-popping part was that the result was 8 times higher than that of the bare TiO 2 NTWs array. The result of photoelectrochemical measurements indicated that this novel material had a potential application in photovoltaic devices.
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材料科学
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光电子学
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 8.6
Wenlan Ji,Weiwei Li,Tian C. Zhang,Yuan Wang,Shaojun Yuan
Arsenic-containing water needs to be purified to reduce the global hazards of arsenic to human health and ecosystems. Herein, successive electrodeposition of SnO 2 and RuO 2 nanoparticles on the TiO 2 nanotube arrays (TNTAs) was performed to synthesize dimensionally stable TNTAs/SnO 2 /RuO 2 anodes for highly efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of As(III) in aqueous solution. Such a TNTAs/SnO 2 /RuO 2 anode possessed fast charge transfer, higher oxygen evolution potential (OEP), larger electrocatalytic active area, and excellent stability, and delivered effectively electrocatalytic oxidation As(III), of which 10 mg/L of As(III) was completely oxidized into As(Ⅴ) with lower toxicity within 20 min owing to the synergistic effect of RuO 2 and SnO 2 . Impressively, the optimized TNTAs/SnO 2 /RuO 2 -10 anode presented an excellent electrochemical stability and longer service lifetime, and its oxidation conversion efficiency of As(III) still could be maintained to be 98% as well as its kinetic reaction constant decreased by only 0.03 even after 11 recycled usage, which was ascribed to the intensified interaction between RuO 2 and TNTAs/SnO 2 . The excellence of the innovative anode was also evidenced through its strong anti-interference ability to coexisting ions and the elucidation of the associated oxidation reaction mechanism of As(III) on the surface of the anode by electron spin resonance and radical scavenger tests. This novel electrode integrates high electrocatalytic activity, high electron transport and high stability, ensures the long-term stable use of the electrode, while realizes efficient and rapid electrocatalytic oxidation of As(III) in aquatic environments. This work provides new ideas for further improving the catalytic performance and stability of dimensionally-stable anode materials.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2020
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IF 3.83
Yuyuan Zhang,Huawen Hu,Wanwen Kang,Guojian Qiu,Ruiyin Liang,Lifang Deng,Haoran Yuan
This study is devoted to the scalable fabrication of a high-performance composite photocatalyst by incorporation of the visible-light-active CdS flowers (with sharp edges exposed) onto a TiO 2 nanotube array (TNA) film on the Ti foil substrate. To evaluate the visible-light-harvesting performance of the prepared hierarchical architecture consisting of the CdS flowers, TNAs, and Ti foil, we subsequently assembled a photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell with membrane electrode assemblies fabricated innovatively by thermocompression. The CdS flowers can efficiently harvest the visible light energy , while TiO 2 collects photoelectrons, effectively separating of the photoexcited electron-hole pairs and hence enhancing the photocatalysis efficiency in the photoelectrochemical conversion and yield of hydrogen production from water splitting. An impressive hydrogen production rate of 22.44 μmol▪h −1 ▪cm −2 was obtained in the PEC cell with the CdS flowers-sensitized TNA film under simulated solar light with an active irradiation area of around 42 cm 2 , thus showing great potential for practical applications.
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材料科学
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能源科学
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Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
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2022
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IF 0
Wei Xue,Bo Han,Haojie Ma,Xueyan Hou,Ji-Jiang Wang,Ran Li,Yuqi Zhang
Novel TiO 2 nanotube arrays (TNAs) involved heterojunctions are widely used as photocatalyst for pollutants, while the residues are usually detected by other method. A device which integrates photocatalytic degradation and enhancing detection signals could increase the atom utilization and decrease detection cost. In this work, a novel TNAs/g-C 3 N 4 /AuNPs heterojunction was prepared and used as photocatalyst and SERS substrate simultaneously. Dye of crystal violet was successfully degraded, and the concentration of residue was detected by Raman spectroscopy. There was a good linear correlation between the Raman intensity and the concentration of crystal violet from 10 −10 M to 10 −6 M, and the limit of detection (LoD) was 8.79 × 10 −11 M. Moreover, the prepared heterojunctions were used on wastewater and biological staining detection. In the applications of photocatalytic degradation and detection, the time-dependent SERS intensities demonstrated the photocatalytic degradation achieved more than 95% in 20 min, and almost completed in 25 min, and the heterojunctions showed good recyclability in at least 10 cycles. For SERS property, the original enhancement factor (EF) was calculated to be 7.43 × 10 6 , then the EF descended slightly and remained with less than 90% attenuation after 10 cycles.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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分析化学
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ACTA MATERIALIA
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2024
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IF 8.3
Wei Cao,Ziwei Chen,Maolin Yang,Hanxi Guan,Xing Cheng,Ming Zhang,Feng Lin,Yinguo Xiao,Min Ling,Chengdu Liang,Jun Chen
Point defect engineering has garnered widespread application for enhancing the dynamic behavior of anode materials and improving electrochemical performance. Herein, a hybrid point defect strategy is proposed in Ti-based oxide materials to achieve N doping induced oxygen vacancies (OVs) and subsequently accelerated electron mobility and perform better diffusion kinetics. This methodology culminates in the fabrication of self-supported nanotube arrays comprising N-doped OVs-rich TiO 2 (denoted as N-TNTs). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and electrochemical characterizations validate that, hybrid point defects lead to high electron mobility and perform better diffusion kinetics, as well as higher Li + /Na + ions adsorption energy barrier and diffusion energy barrier, which in turn improves the rate performance and cycling stability. This research provides a forward-looking and feasible strategy for the application of point defect engineering in anode materials.
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材料科学
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电化学
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JOURNAL OF THE CHINESE CHEMICAL SOCIETY
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2019
·Vol. 66
·期 7
·740-747
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IF 1.188
Chenghao Mo,Huixian Wei,Tongjun Wang
Self-doped TiO 2 nanotube array (DTNA) electrodes were fabricated through anodic oxidation combined with cathodic reduction. The morphology and structural features of pristine TiO 2 nanotube arrays and DTNA electrodes were studied through scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. An accelerated life test was used to test the electrode service lifetime and thus the electrode's stability. The service lifetime of the DTNA electrode prepared at constant 40 V for 6 hr was approximately 338.7 hr at constant 1 mA/cm 2 in a 1 M NaClO 4 solution. Methyl orange (MO) was employed as the degradation probe for measuring electrochemical oxidation performance. The color removal rate of 200 mg/L MO of the DTNA electrode (85.2% at 1 mA/cm 2 ) was greater than that of the Ti/IrO 2 electrode (31.1% at 1 mA/cm 2 ). The larger the surface area of the DTNA electrode is, the more conductive the electrode is for the degradation of organic substances. Organic degradation on the DTNA electrode occurred primarily through an indirect pathway (producing [∙OH]).
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材料科学
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环境工程
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2020
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IF 10.652
Di Pang,Yue Liu,Haiou Song,Duozhe Chen,Weiqing Zhu,Rumeng Liu,Hu Yang,Aimin Li,Shupeng Zhang
A trace Ti 3+ - and N-codoped TiO 2 nanotube array (TiON) anode is fabricated by electrochemical reduction after introducing nitrogen into the TiON. The TiON anode material is characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Electrochemical analyses of TiON, including cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and linear scan voltammetry, are conducted to confirm that the electrochemical performance could be significantly improved by electrochemical reduction and N doping. The achieved TiON anode is applied to the electrocatalytic oxidation of tetracycline (TC) and metronidazole (MNZ). The effect of applied current density, initial solution pH and initial TC/MNZ concentration on the reaction kinetics is systematically evaluated to obtain the optimal conditions. The degradation processes follow an apparent first-order kinetic model in all conditions. After 240 min of reaction time, the TC removal efficiency, chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal rate and total organic carbon (TOC) removal rate are >99%, 92.86% and 74.98%, respectively. The MNZ removal efficiency, COD and TOC removal rate achieved are >99%, 93.03% and 79.30%, respectively, after 240 min of degradation. The excellent removal efficiency of TC and MNZ indicates that this TiON anode is a promising material in the practical application of removing antibiotics from water.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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ChemPhotoChem
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2020
·Vol. 4
·期 5
·366-372
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IF 2.838
Yajun Bi,Jiadong Li,Changchang Dong,Wei Mu,Xiaojun Han
Graphical Clean up, clean up : A new heterostructured photocatalyst, MnCo 2 O 4.5 deposited TiO 2 nanotube arrays, was synthesized via a two-step anodization and chemical bath deposition method. The catalyst exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity in the degradation of tetracycline under visible light irradiation compared with pure TiO 2 nanotube arrays. A novel type of heterostructured photocatalyst, MnCo 2 O 4.5 deposited TiO 2 nanotube arrays (TNAs), was successfully synthesized via a two-step anodization and chemical bath deposition method. The decoration of MnCo 2 O 4.5 nanoparticles on anatase TNAs significantly enhances its photocatalytic degradation activity of tetracycline (TC). The optimized 140MnCo 2 O 4.5 /TiO 2 nanotube arrays (140 M/TNA) catalyst exhibited the highest photocatalytic degradation of TC with an efficiency of 93.1 % after 2 h illumination. Meanwhile, the material showed good stability after a 5 cycle test. The mechanism of increased activity is attributed to the MnCo 2 O 4.5 /TiO 2 heterostructure, which extends the response range to visible light and promotes electron–hole separation. Further radical capture experiment reveals that . O 2 − is vital as an active species for degrading TC in this system. The photocatalyst obtained via this rational synthesis strategy can effectively remove organic pollutants from waste water under visible light irradiation.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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Reaction Chemistry & Engineering
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2022
·Vol. 7
·期 4
·917-928
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IF 5.2
Tongxin Xiao,Ying Chen,Yuning Liang
The conversion of CO2 and water into valuable chemicals under sunlight irradiation is of great significance for solving the widespread problems of both limited energy sources and global warming. In this work, new artificial photosynthesis was established through a photocatalysis process of reducing CO2 to CH4. A photocatalyst compounded from a porphyrin (metalloporphyrin) and TiO2 nanotube arrays (TiO2NTs) was prepared, and its photocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction under Xe lamp irradiation was studied. Compared with the pure TiO2NTs, the photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity of metalloporphyrin-sensitized TiO2NTs is significantly enhanced. The amount of methane produced with the cobalt tetra(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin/TiO2NTs (CoTCPP/TiO2NTs) photocatalyst is about 5.5 times higher than that produced with TiO2NTs alone. The improvement of photocatalytic activity can be ascribed to the enhancement of light absorption ability of CoTCPP/TiO2NTs and the inhibition of electron–hole recombination. Furthermore, according to the results of the photocatalytic and photo(electro)chemical experiments, a probable mechanism for the photoreduction of CO2 over CoTCPP/TiO2NTs is presented.
研究领域:
化学
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环境科学
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材料科学
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MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2021
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IF 4.641
Qiao Lu,Changchang Dong,Feng Wei,Jiadong Li,Zhao Wang,Wei Mu,Xiaojun Han
Photocatalysis shows great potential in pollution degradation without environmental harm. Herein, TiO 2 nanotube arrays (TNTAs) were prepared on titanium mesh by an anodic oxidation method, and Bi 2 WO 6 /TiO 2 nanocomposites (BWO/TNTAs) with different Bi 2 WO 6 contents were synthesized by a hydrothermal method. The Bi 2 WO 6 nanosheets decorated on TNTAs significantly improved the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline (TC). 0.2BWO/TNTAs exhibited the degrading rate of 92.2% within 180 min under visible light. The enhancement of photocatalytic performance was ascribed to the II-type mechanism via Bi 2 WO 6 coupled with TiO 2 , which further extended the visible light absorption range and promoted the charge separation. In addition, •OH is the main active species to dominate the degradation of TC. The possible decomposition mechanism of TC was proposed by gradual loss of hydroxyl groups and C-ring cleavage. It provides a feasible strategy to remove organic pollutants for wastewater treatment.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 8.6
Jianhui Xu,Xin Fu,Yufeng Liu,Yunfei Zhang,Shenggui Chen,Dan Li,Chunhui Zhang,Jiale Gao,Yibo Fu
Electrocatalytic hydrodechlorination technology provides an attractive strategy to effectively eliminate the biotoxicity of halogenated organic pollutants (HOPs). Herein, we demonstrated a highly dispersed Pd loaded on blue TiO 2 nanotube arrays (Pd x -BTNA) cathode that can achieve efficient dechlorination and detoxification toward florfenicol (FLO). Characterization results indicated that strong interaction between Pd and BTNA was achieved through Pd-O bonds, which facilitated the electron transfer rate. Pd x -BTNA significantly outperformed other cathodes (i.e., BTNA, Pd x -TNA and Pd x -Ti) in the electrocatalytic dechlorination of FLO due to enhanced utilization of active H*. The dechlorination performances of FLO well followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic, and the reaction constant rate on Pd x -BTNA cathode (0.035 min −1 ) was 17.5, 1.94, 7.0 times higher than that on BTNA, Pd x -TNA and Pd x -Ti cathodes, respectively. Quenching experiments and electrochemical characterization indicated that both direct electron transfer and indirect reduction process mediated by H* were involved in the dechlorination of FLO. The optimal dechlorination efficiency of 98.79% was obtained by Pd x -BTNA cathode within 120 min at 1 mM PdCl 2 , applied cathode potential of −1.2 V. In addition, Pd x -BTNA exhibited superior stability and durability with almost no Pd leaching (0.0011 mg/L) during five dechlorination cycles. Our research proposed a novel strategy to design low noble Pd-loaded cathode material for efficient dechlorination and detoxification of HOPs.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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电化学
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Journal of Physical Chemistry C
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2022
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IF 4.177
Tongxin Xiao,Ying Chen,Yuning Liang
The photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into hydrocarbon fuels by utilizing abundant solar energy is a promising and eco-friendly approach to address the energy crisis and global warming. In this work, the sensitizer Ni(II) tetra(4-carboxylphenyl)porphyrin (NiTCPP) was successfully combined with TiO2 nanotube arrays (TiO2NTs) by three methods, and their performances in the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 under simulated solar irradiation were studied. The results showed that NiTCPP/TiO2NTs exhibit a greatly ameliorated photocatalytic activity, and the photocatalytic reduction activities of NiTCPP/TiO2NTs prepared by different methods were different. The catalyst prepared by the impregnation method displayed the highest photoreduction efficiency. The reduction rate of CO2 into CH4 was up to 33.89 μmol/cm2/h with a quantum efficiency of 0.65% (at 420 nm), about 5 times that of the bare TiO2NTs. The introduction of NiTCPP not only efficiently expands the light absorption range but also enhances the charge separation efficiency. Furthermore, a possible mechanism of its CO2 photoreduction performances was systematically presented.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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