ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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IF 8.3
Yanxia Shen,Haibo Zhu,Liya Deng,Liu Yang,Yajing Shen,Qiangwen Fan,Zhanggao Le,Zongbo Xie
Improving the transmission and separation efficiency of light carriers is considered an effective method to enhance the catalytic performance of semiconductor photocatalysis. Herein, we report the synthesis and application of g-C3N4/Bi2WO6 heterostructure nanosheets for the photocatalytic coupling of thiols to disulfides under visible light irradiation. The heterojunction exhibits significant photocatalytic performance compared to the bare catalyst, which dramatically enhances the separation and transfer of photogenerated charge carriers due to the remarkable hole-trapping ability of g-C3N4. Various functional symmetrical and asymmetrical disulfides have been effectively prepared by employing this heterostructure photocatalytic system, which features excellent photocatalytic activity and cycling stability. The outstanding photocatalytic activity of the semiconductor heterojunction catalyst provides an economical, sustainable, and thus green process for producing disulfides.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2017
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IF 9.446
Jiajia Wang,Lin Tang,Guangming Zeng,Yaocheng Deng,Yani Liu,Longlu Wang,Yaoyu Zhou,Zhi Guo,Jingjing Wang,Chen Zhang
Although photocatalytic degradation is an ideal strategy for cleaning environmental pollution, it remains challenging to construct a highly efficient photocatalytic system by steering the charge flow in a precise manner. In this study, a novel atomic scale g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 heterojunction (UTCB) constructed by ultrathin g-C 3 N 4 nanosheets (ug-CN) and monolayer Bi 2 WO 6 nanosheets (m-BWO) was successfully prepared by hydrothermal reaction. The UTCB heterojunctions were characterized by various techniques including XRD, TEM, AFM, BET measurements, UV–vis spectrometry, and XPS. The results indicated that UTCB heterojunctions were assembly of m-BWO on ug-CN and presented high separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers. Under visible light irradiation, the optimum molar ratio of ug-CN/m-BWO (1:4, UTCB-25) reached almost 96.1% removal efficiency of IBF within 1 h, which was about 2.7 times as that of pure m-BWO. The photocatalytic mechanisms of UTCB-25 were revealed, suggesting that the synergistic effect of UTCB-25 heterojunction with strong interfacial interaction promoted the photoinduced charge separation. According to the LC–MS/MS, five photodegradation pathways of IBF under visible light irradiation were proposed. This study could open new opportunities for the rational design and a better understanding of atomic scale two dimensions/two dimensions (2D/2D) heterojunctions in environmental or other applications.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
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2023
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IF 5.5
Yajing Huang,Dingren Ma,Jing Cao,Zhuoyun Tang,Lingling Hu,Yexing Zhang,Huinan Zhao,Dehua Xia,Chun He,Po Keung Wong
A simple hydrothermal method was applied to synthesize a 2D/2D g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 (CN/BWO) composite photocatalyst for the photocatalytic removal of gaseous methyl mercaptan (CH 3 SH). The layered structure of CN/BWO and the C-O-Bi bonds at the interlayer interface were confirmed by thorough characterization techniques. The C-O-Bi bonds were demonstrated to reduce interlayer charge transfer resistance and inhibit photogenerated electron/hole pairs recombination. Therefore, 0.1-CN/BWO exhibited the highest photocatalytic efficiency for CH 3 SH removal, which was 1.4 times higher than 0.1-CN/BWONF with nanoflower structure, and 5.1 and 1.9 times higher than that of pure g-C 3 N 4 and Bi 2 WO 6 . The photocatalytic oxidation pathway and mechanism for CH 3 SH removal were revealed based on reactive species trapping, electron spin resonance (ESR), and in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (in situ DRIFTS) tests. This work provides new insights into the design of photocatalysts with high photocatalytic performance and stability for the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2022
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IF 9.136
Juanqin Xue,Long Shi,Peng Wang,Wen Cheng,Mingyang Long,Mengjiao Sheng,Qiang Bi
The coal chemical industry generates large quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and solid wastes. Within this work, porous semi-coke activated carbon (SAC) was produced from solid waste semi-coke (SC) powder. Through loading high performance photocatalysts onto SAC to efficiently degrade VOCs using synergistic effects of adsorption and photocatalysis, acheiving the resourcefulness of solid waste. The specific surface area of the prepared SAC can reach 619.27 m 2 .g −1 , which was effective against the adsorption of VOCs. An one-step hydrothermal method was used to load a 2D Z-scheme g-C 3 N 4 -Bi 2 WO 6 (NB) photocatalyst on a semi-coke activated carbon. The 50 wt% NB/SAC material degraded formaldehyde, benzene and toluene up to 93.6%, 84.4% and 78.8% in 130 min under visible light irradiation, being 6.09, 4.55 and 4.75 times higher than that of a single photocatalyst, respectively. The capture experiments showed that hydroxyl radicals (⋅OH) and superoxide radicals (⋅O 2 – ) were the active species in the degradation pathway. The material maintained a high degradation performance of 84.8%, 79.6% and 74.0% even after five cycles. In this study, the mechanism of using SAC as a substrate to enhance performance in photocatalytic degradation was described. The results of this study offered new insights into the resourcefulness of solid waste and the effective degradation of VOCs. It also offered a promising theoretical foundation for the exploitation and utilization of high-performance photocatalysts.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2018
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IF 4.439
Gaoyuan Long,Jiafeng Ding,Lihong Xie,Runze Sun,Mengxia Chen,Yanfang Zhou,Xiuying Huang,Gaorui Han,Yajun Li,Weirong Zhao
Chlorophenols (CPs) have been considered as a kind of priority environmental pollutants for their potential detrimental effects, and photocatalytic reduction dechlorination tend to be a promising approach to CPs’ removal. In this work, 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) was adopted as the model pollutant of CPs, and a simple mixing and heating method was employed to prepare graphitic carbon nitride and bismuth tungstate (g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 ) binary photocatalysts. Under UV–vis light irradiation and anoxic atmosphere, the g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 samples exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activities. The optimal dechlorination rate constant of 2,4-DCP over g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 (weight ratio 3:7) was 1.13 h −1 , 7.6 and 8.9 times higher than that of pristine g-C 3 N 4 and Bi 2 WO 6 respectively. The enhanced activities originated from the effective suppression of charge recombination and extended spectrum absorption range. Kinetic studies revealed that the dechlorination processes followed the pseudo-first-order model. The photocatalytic mechanism of 2,4-DCP over g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 was discussed in detail, and based on which, a mediator-free Z-scheme mechanism was proposed. This work extends the application range of g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 photocatalyst and provides a new insight into environmental remediation.
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Journal of Water Process Engineering
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2024
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IF 6.3
Chuangbin Hong,Jiehang Zhou,Wenguang Wang,Liangpeng Wu,Shimin Long,Wentao Zhou,Yuxi Guo
Catalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) is one of the important research areas in the development of advanced oxidation technology for wastewater treatment. At present, the development of high-performance catalysts for PMS activation has become a research hotspot. Herein, (Cu + decorated g-C 3 N 4 )/Bi 2 WO 6 ((Cu + /g-C 3 N 4 )/Bi 2 WO 6 ) composite was prepared successively by calcination and solvothermal method, which was used in visible light-assisted PMS activation for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB). The construction of S-scheme heterojunctions between Cu + decorated g-C 3 N 4 and Bi 2 WO 6 facilitated the activation of PMS, leading to a RhB degradation ratio of 98.46 % within 50 min. The corresponding reaction kinetic was significantly improved by a factor of 2.32 and 7.94 compared with that of CCN and BWO, respectively. The enhanced performance of the (Cu + /g-C 3 N 4 )/Bi 2 WO 6 can be attributed to the successful construction of S-scheme heterojunction, which facilitates the separation of photogenerated carriers and accelerates the PMS activation to produce abundant active species. Furthermore, the (Cu + /g-C 3 N 4 )/Bi 2 WO 6 composites exhibit strong stability and reusability following three cycles. In addition, the intermediates produced during the RhB degradation process were investigated by liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer (LC-MS). This study provides a new insight into the preparation of S-scheme photocatalysts for the photocatalytic-PMS activation system that will achieve efficient removal of dyes from wastewater.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2022
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IF 16.744
Yingshan Zeng,Qiao Yin,Zhi Liu,Hao Dong
The rational utilization of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 ) and quantum dots (QDs) semiconductors to highlight their merits as efficient photocatalysts remains attractive and challenging. Targeted integration of g-C 3 N 4 and QDs with expanded interfacial contact and multi-channel electron transfer is an effective means to boost the transfer efficiency of photogenerated electrons and achieve prominent photocatalytic activity. In this article, novel attapulgite (ATP)-interpenetrated Bi 2 WO 6 QDs/g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposites (BWQ/g-C 3 N 4 /ATP, designated as BCAs) are successfully fabricated through a simple and effective in situ hydrothermal growth method. The nanorod-structured ATP acts as numerous bridges to intercalate into the interlayers and expands inner space of g-C 3 N 4 . Theoretical calculation results indicate that an interfacial internal electric field (IEF) is formed where electrons transfer from g-C 3 N 4 to Bi 2 WO 6 . Originating from the intact interfacial contact of the expanded g-C 3 N 4 and highly dispersed BWQ with reinforcing electronic transferability of ATP, the optimal sample of BCA5 with higher specific surface area, more active sites and electron transfer channels, and stronger light harvestability, exhibits a nearly-100% degradation of organic contaminant of 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole in water, 35-, 17- and 3-fold rate constant higher than that the pristine g-C 3 N 4 , BWQ and Bi 2 WO 6 /g-C 3 N 4 counterparts, respectively. Various characterization techniques are employed to put forward the mechanisms in depth on MBT degradation route and IEF-induced photocatalytic Z-scheme over the BCA5 under photoexcitation.
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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2022
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IF 4.614
Xudong Yin,Xiaojie Sun,Dehao Li,Wenyu Xie,Yufeng Mao,Zhenghui Liu,Zhisen Liu
Bi2WO6-based heterojunction photocatalyst for antibiotic degradation has been a research hotspot, but its photocatalytic performance needs to be further improved. Therefore, 2D/2D P-doped g-C3N4/Bi2WO6direct Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts with different composition ratios were prepared through three strategies of phosphorus (P) element doping, morphology regulation, and heterojunction, and the efficiency of its degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC-HCl) under visible light was studied. Their structural, optical, and electronic properties were evaluated, and their photocatalytic efficiency for TC-HCl degradation was explored with a detailed assessment of the active species, degradation pathways, and effects of humic acid, different anions and cations, and water sources. The 30% P-doped g-C3N4/Bi2WO6had the best photocatalytic performance for TC-HCl degradation. Its photocatalytic rate was 4.5-, 2.2-, and 1.9-times greater than that of g-C3N4, P-doped g-C3N4, and Bi2WO6, respectively. The improved photocatalytic efficiency was attributed to the synergistic effect of P doping and 2D/2D direct Z-scheme heterojunction construction. The stability and reusability of the 30% P-doped C3N4/Bi2WO6were confirmed by cyclic degradation experiments. Radical scavenging experiments and electron spin resonance spectroscopy showed that the main active species were •O2−and h+. This work provides a new strategy for the preparation of direct Z-scheme heterojunction catalysts with high catalytic performance.Keywords:P-doped g-C3N4;Bi2WO6;2D/2D direct Z-scheme heterojunction;photocatalytic degradation;tetracycline hydrochloride
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光催化
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2026
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Huimin Zhang,Zhangjian Qian,Zhiling Qiu,Ziyang Chen,Yongtao Miao,Xin Xiao,Xiangmei Wang
With the advancement of industrialization, the contamination of aquatic environments by organic pollutants has become increasingly severe, highlighting the urgent need for efficient and stable visible light-driven photocatalysts. In this study, g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 composite photocatalysts were synthesized via hydrothermal synthesis method. Experimental results show that the g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 composite achieves degradation efficiencies of 95.7% for Rhodamine B and 86.5% for ciprofloxacin, with reaction rate constants enhanced by factors of 1.98 to 12.8 compared to the individual components. Furthermore, the catalyst retains high activity after three consecutive cycles, indicating excellent recyclability and structural stability. Combined theoretical calculations and experimental characterizations reveal that a built-in electric field at the heterojunction interface, in synergy with interfacial orbital hybridization, promotes a direct Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism. This mechanism not only reduces the band gap, extending visible-light absorption, but also enables efficient separation of photogenerated carriers while preserving strong redox capabilities. This work establishes a robust theoretical and experimental foundation for the rational design of high-performance visible-light-responsive photocatalytic materials.
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MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2024
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IF 5.3
Qingmei Qiao,Yunlan Xu,Dengjie Zhong,Xihong Ke,Yuqin Yang,Hanlu Zeng
In order to enhance the carrier separation efficiency and redox ability of photoanode, a dual Z-scheme heterojunction Ce-UiO-66/g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 /Ti photoanode was prepared and assembled with Cu cathode to form PFC. The characterization results show that Ce-UiO-66/g-C 3 N 4 /Bi 2 WO 6 uniformly distributed on the Ti substrate, with average crystallite size of 9.04 nm and average particle size of 33.05 nm, which provides sufficient reactive active sites for RhB degradation. The RhB degradation rate, P max , J sc , V oc and FF of the PFC were 90.9 % (90 min), 7.53 µW cm -2 , 0.152 mA cm -2 , 0.37 V and 0.134, respectively. The turnover frequency (TOF) for RhB degradation by the PFC reached 0.98 h -1 . Fermi energy level analysis shows that a double-Z heterojunction is formed between Bi 2 WO 6 and g-C 3 N 4 , and between Bi 2 WO 6 and Ce-UiO-66, which not only effectively separates photogenerated e - - h + , but also retains the high redox ability of the composite. Moreover, with the introduction of Ce-UiO-66, the composite photoanode has larger specific surface area and wider visible light absorption range. In addition, because of the built-in electric field, the photogenerated electrons can migrate to the surface of composite particles more easily and react with dissolved oxygen to generate more •O 2 - to participate in the degradation of RhB. This work provides a valuable reference for developing PFC photoanode with high efficiency and visible light response.
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