NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2019
·Vol. 43
·期 19
·7482-7490
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IF 3.069
Peng Liu,Jianhong Yi,Rui Bao,Dong Fang
Coprecipitation, calcination and photoreduction, in a combined method, were successfully employed to fabricate a flower-like Zn3V2O8 (ZnVO)/nano-precipitated Ag composite powder. XRD, XPS, FESEM, TEM, UV-vis and PL methods were utilized to investigate its microstructure and optical performance. Results showed that the photocatalytic performance was improved due to the expanded absorption edge in the visible light region, narrowed band gap and low recombination rate of electron–hole pairs. Theoretical calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) showed that the band-gap of ZnVO could be narrowed by the hybridization of the O 2p and Zn 3d orbitals of ZnVO–Ag and the formed silver nanoparticles were beneficial for the excitation of the valence band electrons into the conduction band. Furthermore, the electric field distribution simulated by the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method suggested that the separation of electron–hole pairs could be accelerated by the silver SPR effect and the Schottky barrier between silver and ZnVO. Finally, a tentative mechanism of the photodegradation properties was explored based on microstructural and photocatalytic analysis.
研究领域:
材料科学
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环境科学
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LANGMUIR
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2025
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IF 3.9
Lina Jin,Baozhong Li,Xinye Qian,Hexiang Xu
Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are recognized as promising candidates for next-generation high-energy-density energy storage technologies due to their exceptionally high theoretical energy density (2600 Wh kg–1), low cost, and environmental sustainability. However, several challenges, including the polysulfide(LiPS) shuttle effect, the low conductivity of the sulfur cathode, and lithium dendrite growth, have significantly impeded their practical application. In this research, we developed a hierarchical porous Zn3V2O8 (ZVO) modified separator through the high-temperature calcination of a Zn–V-MOF precursor to effectively mitigate LiPS shuttle effects via a dual mechanism. The porous architecture of ZVO facilitates efficient adsorption and rapid conversion of polysulfides through both physical confinement and catalytic activity arising from vanadium’s multivalent states. Additionally, the nitrogen-doped carbon network enhances electrode conductivity while strengthening polysulfide anchoring. The performance of the ZVO-modified separator reveals an initial discharge capacity of 882.9 mAh g–1 at 0.5C with a sulfur loading of 2.8 mg cm–2, demonstrating retention at 541.2 mAh g–1 after 500 cycles-yielding a capacity retention rate of 61.3%. Notably, under commercially viable conditions (5 mg cm–2 sulfur loading and 0.1C), the battery exhibits stable cycling performance, underscoring the potential applicability of ZVO-based separators in practical high-energy-density LSB systems.
研究领域:
储能技术
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材料科学
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电化学
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纳米技术
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电池技术
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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
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2023
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IF 4.6
Debin Zeng,Longtao Wang,Ruian Du,Zhen Wu,Xiting Wang,Chunguang Kuai,Yuzheng Guo,Changlin Yu
CO 2 photoreduction under mild conditions remains challenging, attributing to sluggish kinetics of complex coupling process of multi-electrons-protons and inefficient electron-hole pairs utilization. Herein, with Zn 3 V 2 O 8 as a phase transformation material, we construct an effective Zn 2 V 2 O 7 /Zn 3 V 2 O 8 /ZnO (OVZn) Z-scheme system by partial decomposition of Zn 3 V 2 O 8 into Zn 2 V 2 O 7 and ZnO. Time-resolved fluorescence decay (TRFD) spectra investigation shows that the photogenerated electrons of Zn 2 V 2 O 7 and ZnO recombine with the holes of Zn 3 V 2 O 8 , retaining more reductive electron of Zn 3 V 2 O 8 for CO 2 reduction. Moreover, in-situ Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy suggests that the heterostructure can lower the energy barrier of CO desorption by changing bridge-bonded CO to linear-bonded CO and optimizing the energy barrier of CO production. Moreover, Cu, Ag and Au loading on OVZn greatly enhance light harvesting and promote photoelectric conversion, producing much photogenerated electron-hole pairs for CO 2 reduction. OVZn and metal loaded OVZn have better photocatalytic performance, showing application superiority on CO 2 photoreduction.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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化学
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DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
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2026
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IF 5.2
Jiaqi Yu,Shiwen Wang,Minghong Xie,Qiong Wu,Qing Shu
To overcome rapid charge recombination, a direct Z -scheme Zn 3 V 2 O 8 /g-C 3 N 4 heterojunction was designed, thus boosting photocatalytic performance. A suite of composite photocatalysts, with meticulously tuned Zn 3 V 2 O 8 mass ratios (x = 40, 60, and 80 wt%), were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal route. Comprehensive characterization, including XRD, SEM, UV–Vis DRS, PL spectroscopy, and photo-electro-chemical measurements confirmed the formation of intimate interfacial contact between Zn 3 V 2 O 8 and g-C 3 N 4 . This tailored interfacial architecture effectively promotes visible-light absorption and facilitates the separation and transfer of photo-generated charge carriers. Notably, the Zn 3 V 2 O 8 (60 wt%)/g-C 3 N 4 composite achieved 91% degradation of RhB within 120 min under simulated solar irradiation, substantially outperforming pristine g-C 3 N 4 (57%). Radical trapping experiments and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy identified superoxide radicals ( O 2 − ) and holes (h + ) as the primary active species. Based on these findings, a direct Z -scheme charge transfer mechanism is proposed, wherein photoinduced electrons in the conduction band of Zn 3 V 2 O 8 recombine with holes in the valence band of g-C 3 N 4 . This synergistic recombination pathway preserves the most energetic electrons in g-C 3 N 4 and holes in Zn 3 V 2 O 8 , endowing the system with strong redox capacity for the simultaneous generation of O 2 − and OH radicals, which collaboratively drive the efficient degradation of RhB. This study provides a rational design framework for constructing high-performance g-C 3 N 4 -based Z -scheme photocatalytic systems.
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