Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering
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2023
·Vol. 17
·期 11
·1765-1775
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IF 4.5
Xu Jialiang,Jian Jian,Dan Yixiao,Song Jie,Meng Lingxi,Deng Pei,Sun Weijie,Zhang Yusheng,Xiong Jinhua,Yuan Zhengqiu,Zhou Hu
A stable and recyclable of BiOBr/silk fibroin-cellulose acetate composite film was prepared by blending-wet phase transformation and in situ precipitate technology. The cellulose acetate film modified by silk fibroin formed a finger-shaped porous structure, which provided a large space for the uniform growth of BiOBr nanosheets and facilitated the shuttle flow of dyes in film. The morphology, phase structure, and optical properties of the composite films were characterized using various techniques, and their photocatalytic performance for dye wastewater was evaluated under visible light irradiation. Results showed that the BiOBr/SF-CA composite film exhibited efficient photocatalytic activity with 99.9% of rhodamine B degradation rate. Moreover, the composite film maintained high catalytic stability because Bi as the active species deposited on the film showed almost no loss. Finally, the possible photocatalytic mechanisms in the BiOBr/SF-CA composite film were speculated through radical-trapping experiments and electron spin resonance testing.
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JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
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2017
·Vol. 19
·期 2
·1-14
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IF 2.02
Liu Yuling,Wu Qingsheng
The novel BiOBr flower-nanospheres embedded by hexagonal Cu have been synthesized successfully through an ingenious design, by one-step solvothermal process with two kinds of bifunctional reagents, namely, 1-hexadecyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide [C 16 min]Br and ethylene glycol (EG). Pure BiOBr flower-sphere has been synthesized by solvothermal process. In the result of Cu-embedded BiOBr flower-nanospheres, the diameter of the flower-sphere is about 1.5 μm (±0.1) with hexagon copper about 10-nm side length in the petals of BiOBr flower-nanospheres. The Cu-embedded BiOBr composites exhibit high photocatalytic activity than pure BiOBr, which was investigated by the degradation of rhodamine B solution (RhB) and methyl orange solution (MO) under simulative visible-light irradiation. Nearly 100 and 80% of conversion can be achieved from the degradation of RhB and MO after 1.5 h, respectively. The high ability of photocatalysis may be attributed to the narrow-band-gap semiconductor BiOBr, high electron transportation of copper, and the coupling of Cu and BiOBr. It can lead to the strong absorption in the visible region and improve the separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Zhenyu Cai,Jingjing Wang,Hao Fu,Yuehua Pan,Mingyue Ma,Yuqian Zhong,Yuxiang Deng,Yuezhou Wei,Toyohisa Fujita,Xinpeng Wang
The utilization of nuclear energy generates a substantial volume of wastewater containing uranium, posing a significant threat to both aquatic ecosystems and human health. The current photocatalytic materials utilized for uranium extraction commonly exhibit insufficient redox capabilities, inefficient separation of photogenerated carriers, and challenging recovery. Therefore, recyclable TiO 2 /SrTiO 3 /BiOBr (TSB) dual Z-scheme heterojunction fiber membrane materials with dual oxidation sites were successfully synthesized, with advantages of rapid carrier separation and transfer and a broad photo-response range of the dual Z-scheme heterojunctions. Due to the presence of dual oxidation sites, TSB exhibited an exceptional uranium extraction performance, achieving a remarkable 98.9 % extraction rate without the need for sacrificial agents, which was 2.48, 1.79, and 3.34 times of those of ordinary TiO 2 , SrTiO 3 , and BiOBr, respectively. The extraction rate of uranium from TSB was 85 % after five cycles. Optical and photoelectric tests revealed that TSB reduced the bandgap width by 0.25 eV compared to that of TiO 2 , enhanced the fluorescence lifetime by 1.3 ns, lowered the electrical resistance, and higher optical current density, confirming the effective charge transport at the catalyst interfaces. The charge transfer routes in the TSB dual Z-scheme were confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory. The potent oxidizing ·OH generated by TSB played a crucial role in facilitating the conversion of U(VI) into insoluble (UO 2 )O 2 ·2H 2 O. In conclusion, this work provides a novel strategy for the design of dual Z-scheme heterojunctions and offers a new method for practical and recoverable uranium extraction.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2025
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IF 6.9
Dong Chen,Rui Zhang,Jie He,Maoqin Xu,Zixi Li,Yujie Liu,Dongyuan Li
A nitrogen-deficient g-C 3 N 4 -BiOBr-Bi 2 WO 6 /PVDF composite ultrafiltration membrane with high-efficiency retention and degradation capabilities for various dyes and antibiotics was prepared using a simple in situ deposition combined with phase inversion method. Under normal pressure, the membrane achieved a retention rate of over 95 % for multiple dyes, featured numerous hydrophilic sites, and demonstrated an average pollutant flux of 147.6L·m −2 ·h −1 . In a simulated visible solar light flow-circulation device, the composite membrane exhibited excellent efficiency and final degradation performance, achieving a degradation rate of 97.7 % for RhB within 1 h and a final degradation rate of 99.6 %. DFT calculations provided evidence for the potential distribution and interaction forces between nanoparticles and PVDF molecules, supporting the observed results. The in situ synthesized BiOBr nanomaterials grow and embed within the membrane, forming heterojunctions with an internal electric field alongside other materials. The incorporation of heterojunction materials improves the surface and internal physical structure of the PVDF membrane, endowing it with excellent photocatalytic degradation performance, enhanced hydrophilicity, and improved retention capabilities. Additionally, the composite membrane exhibits outstanding self-cleaning properties. This work provides a broad-spectrum and efficient solution for water pollution treatment.
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MOLECULES
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2025
·Vol. 30
·期 6
·1286
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IF 4.6
Yiran Zhang,Boyuan Xuan,Jiekai Wang,Xiang Chen,Changwei Zhao,Lixia Zhao,Jing Kang
The rational design of BiOBr photocatalysts with optimized surface properties and enhanced photooxidative capacities is crucial. This study proposes a synergistic strategy combining hydroxyl-rich solvents with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) surfactants to modulate the structural and electronic properties of BiOBr through a solvothermal approach. The resulting self-assembled microspheres demonstrated exceptional efficiency in degrading ciprofloxacin (CIP), methyl orange (MO), and rhodamine B (RhB). Among the synthesized variants, BiOBr-EG-PVP (fabricated with ethylene glycol and PVP) exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity, achieving near-complete removal of 20 mg/L CIP and RhB within 10 min under visible light irradiation, with degradation rates 60.12–101.73 times higher than pristine BiOBr. The structural characterization revealed that ethylene glycol (EG) not only induced the formation of self-assembled microspheres but also introduced abundant surface hydroxyl groups, which simultaneously enhanced the hole-mediated oxidation capabilities. The incorporation of PVP further promoted the development of hierarchical honeycomb-like microspheres and synergistically enhanced both the hydroxyl group density and photooxidative potential through interfacial engineering. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirmed that the enhanced photooxidative performance originated from an increased surface oxygen content. This work elucidates the synergistic effects of hydroxyl-rich solvents and surfactant modification in the fabrication of advanced BiOBr-based photocatalysts, providing new insights for high-performance photocatalysis for environmental remediation.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2016
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IF 3.299
Meichao Gao,Dafeng Zhang,Xipeng Pu,Huiyan Ma,Changhua Su,Xin Gao,Jianmin Dou
BiPO 4 /BiOBr photocatalysts were successfully prepared via a facile in situ chemical transformation method. The X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, UV–vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, photoluminescence and photocurrent measurements were employed to characterize the crystal structures, morphologies, optical properties, and electron-hole separation efficiency of as-synthesized photocatalysts. BiPO 4 /BiOBr composites exhibited much higher photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B than pure BiOBr under visible light irradiation. The significant enhancement of photocatalytic activity could be mainly ascribed to the formation of heterojunction structure of BiPO 4 /BiOBr composite which can effectively improve electron–hole separation during photocatalytic process. Moreover, the effects of Cl − , SO 4 2− , NO 3 − and HCO 3 − anions on the photodegradation performance were investigated, and the as-synthesized BiPO 4 /BiOBr photocatalysts exhibit excellent photo-stability under visible light irradiation.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2020
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Shuai Fu,Wei Yuan,Xianming Liu,Yunhui Yan,Haiping Liu,Li Li,Fengying Zhao,Jianguo Zhou
In this study, a novel 0D/2D WS 2 /BiOBr heterostructured photocatalyst with rich oxygen vacancies was fabricated by a hydrothermal method. The WS 2 QDs/BiOBr-10 heterostructures exhibited a maximum removal rate of 92% towards ciprofloxacin (CIP) within 100 min under visible-light irradiation, which was 2.63- and 2.02- folds higher activity than that of pristine BiOBr and WS 2 QDs/BiOBr-10 with poor oxygen vacancies, respectively. In addition, the removal efficiencies of this photocatalyst towards various pollutants were 99% (Lanasol Red 5B), 95% (Rhodamine B), 85% (metronidazole), 96% (tetracycline) and 41% (Bisphenol A), respectively. Besides, the simultaneous photocatalytic degradation showed the competitive interactions between these organic contaminants for the active species, decreasing the removal efficiency for CIP. However, the simultaneous photocatalytic oxidation of CIP and reduction of Cr(VI) improved the utilization efficiency of photo-induced electrons and holes, resulting in high removal efficiencies for both CIP and Cr(VI). Three-dimensional excitation-emission matrix fluorescence spectra (3D EEMs) were used to investigate the degradation of CIP molecules. The synergistic effect of heterostructure and oxygen vacancies greatly assisted in the removal of organic pollutants, attributing to the enhanced visible-light harvesting and effective separation of photo-induced electron–hole pairs. Furthermore, trapping experiments and ESR results demonstrated that the CIP removal was dominated by the direct oxidation of holes (h + ), whereas the hydroxyl radicals ( OH) and superoxide radicals ( O 2 − ) acted as auxiliary active species. This study provides a new way to rationally design and construct active 0D/2D pattern heterojunction photocatalysts for environmental remediation.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2023
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IF 6.7
Guanwei Peng,Yanyu Xie,Ying Wang,Qi Yu,Youyi Huang,Shuwu Liu,Limin Lu
Peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-assisted photocatalytic processes are economical and green strategies for the treatment of pesticide pollution. However, its degradation efficiency is severely hindered by the sluggish kinetics of active centers regeneration and low charge-transfer. Herein, S-scheme Bi 2 Fe 4 O 9 /BiOBr heterogeneous material was designed to activate PMS for thiabendazole (TBZ) degradation. Bi 2 Fe 4 O 9 and BiOBr have similar structural unit of [Bi 2 O 2 ] 2+ to share the Bi-O bonds, which is favorable to form asymmetric interface and enhance the polarization. Based on these unique characteristics between Bi 2 Fe 4 O 9 and BiOBr, a robust internal electric field in the S-scheme heterojunction is built, which could provide driving force to boost the electron-transfer process and encourage the sustainable regeneration of Fe 2+ . After optimizing the proportion of Bi 2 Fe 4 O 9 on the composite, it was found that 50 wt% Bi 2 Fe 4 O 9 /BiOBr (BFB-50) exhibits the best TBZ removal efficiency after 30 min visible light irradiation, which is 2.25 and 12 folds compared to Bi 2 Fe 4 O 9 and BiOBr, respectively. Furthermore, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and radical trapping experiments indicate that 1 O 2 and SO 4 •- involving oxidation mechanism impart maximum contribution towards TBZ degradation. The possible pathways of TBZ degradation are reasonably proposed by the HPLC-MS and the toxicity evolution of TBZ is appraised using the ECOSAR software. This study provides an insight into the fabrication of S-scheme heterojunction for environment remediation through the photocatalysis/sulfate-mediated advanced oxidation process.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2021
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IF 10.588
Xianbo Sun,Weiyu He,Xiaodi Hao,Haodong Ji,Wen Liu,Zhengqing Cai
A novel solar active AgBr/BiOBr/TiO 2 catalyst was synthesized by a facile coprecipitation method for solar-driven water remediation . The synthesized material composed of flower-like TiO 2 nanoparticles loaded on BiOBr nanosheets and with homogeneous surface distributed Ag/AgBr nanoparticles. The internal electric field between BiOBr/TiO 2 heterojunction greatly facilitated the charge carrier migration; the introduction of narrow band gap semiconductors (AgBr and BiOBr) promoted the visible light adsorption; and the Ag/AgBr nanoparticles acted as photosensitizer to further improve the light utilization. The new material showed 7.6- and 4.0-times activity of pure TiO 2 and BiOBr under solar light, and the contribution of reactive species on anthracene degradation followed the order of h + > O 2 • − > •OH. The degradation mechanism and pathway were proposed based on intermediates analysis and DFT calculation. The QSAR analysis revealed that the environmental risks of contaminants were greatly reduced during the photocatalysis process but some intermediates were still toxic. The high photocatalytic activity, stability and adaptability all indicated that this new material owns great application potential for cost-effective photocatalytic remediation of persistent organic contaminants under solar light.
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Nanoscale
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2014
·Vol. 7
·期 3
·1116-1126
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IF 6.739
Fa-tang Li,Qing Wang,Jingrun Ran,Ying-juan Hao,Xiao-jing Wang,Dishun Zhao,Shi Zhang Qiao
Heterostructured BiOBr/Bi24O31Br10 nanocomposites with surface oxygen vacancies are constructed by a facile in situ route of one-step self-combustion of ionic liquids. The compositions can be easily controlled by simply adjusting the fuel ratio of urea and 2-bromoethylamine hydrobromide (BTH). BTH serves not only as a fuel, but also as a complexing agent for ionic liquids and a reactant to supply the Br element. The heterojunctions show remarkable adsorptive ability for both the cationic dye of rhodamine B (RhB) and the anionic dye of methylene orange (MO) at high concentrations, which is attributed to the abundant surface oxygen vacancies. The sample containing 75.2% BiOBr and 24.8% Bi24O31Br10 exhibits the highest photocatalytic activity. Its reaction rate constant is 4.0 and 9.0 times that of pure BiOBr in degrading 50 mg L−1 of RhB and 30 mg L−1 of MO under visible-light (λ > 400 nm) irradiation, respectively, which is attributed to the narrow band gap and highly efficient transfer efficiency of charge carriers. Different photocatalytic reaction processes and mechanisms over pure BiOBr and heterojunctions are proposed.
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光催化
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2023
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Bo Yang,Wenjing Wang,Zhenzhong Hu,Boxiong Shen,Sheng-Qi Guo
Developing new photocatalysts to achieve efficient removal of phthalate esters (PAEs) in water is an important research task in environmental science. However, existing modification strategies for photocatalysts often focus on enhancing the efficiency of material photogenerated charge separation, neglecting the degradation characteristics of PAEs. In this work, we proposed an effective strategy for the photodegradation process of PAEs: introducing vacancy pair defects. We developed a BiOBr photocatalyst containing “Bi-Br” vacancy pairs, and confirmed that it has an excellent photocatalytic activity in removing phthalate esters (PAEs). Through a combination of experimental and theoretical calculations, it is proved that “Bi-Br” vacancy pairs can not only improve the charge separation efficiency, but also alter the adsorption configuration of O 2 , thus accelerating the formation and transformation of reactive oxygen species . Moreover, “Bi-Br” vacancy pairs can effectively improve the adsorption and activation of PAEs on the surface of samples, surpassing the effect of O vacancies. This work enriches the design concept of constructing highly active photocatalysts based on defect engineering, and provides a new idea for the treatment of PAEs in water.
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Materials Science and Engineering B-Advanced Functional Solid-State Materials
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2020
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IF 4.706
Hongyu Luo,Ming Yan,Yilin Wu,Xinyu Lin,Yongsheng Yan
Porous TiO 2 nanorods were synthesized by H 2 SO 4 etching method, combined with the synthesis technology of BiOBr-TiO 2 heterojunction and NCQDs to synthesis the ternary NCQDs-BiOBr-TiO 2 photocatalyst. The micromorphology and structural composition of different powder catalysts and photocatalytic composite membranes were studied by means of various characterization methods. The UV–vis DRS results indicated that the formation of BiOBr-TiO 2 heterojunction and the introduction of NCQDs extended the visible light absorption range of photocatalytic materials. The BSA adsorption performances of different composite membranes were investigated, and the results showed that 0.5-NCQDs-BiOBr-TiO 2 /PVDF composite membranes had strong antifouling properties. Moreover, it was found that the 0.5-NCQDs-BiOBr-TiO 2 /PVDF composite membranes exhibited high regeneration stability and easy separation recovery performance. The results showed that the TC degradation rate of 0.5-NCQDs-BiOBr-TiO 2 /PVDF composite membranes reached 77% within 120 min. Moreover, the pseudo first order kinetic apparent rate constant k value of the 0.5-NCQDs-BiOBr-TiO 2 /PVDF composite membranes was 0.01342 min −1 .
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