NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2024
·Vol. 48
·期 43
·18558-18568
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IF 2.7
Ali Baqaei,Ali Asghar Sabbagh Alvani,Hassan Sameie,Federico Rosei
We designed and fabricated a photocatalyst made of reduced titanium dioxide nanorods (TiO2−x NRs) that incorporates silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets, to narrow the band gap and improve the photoinduced degradation of methylene blue (MB). The morphological characterization showed that Ag NPs and rGO sheets were well-deposited on both the top surface and the outer walls of vertically oriented 1D TiO2−x NRs. Energy dispersive spectroscopy and specific surface area analyses confirmed the presence of both Ag NPs and rGO sheets and the as-obtained TiO2−x/Ag/rGO sample exhibited a large specific surface area (153.7 m2 g−1). Moreover, X-ray diffraction patterns contained peaks characteristic of tetragonal rutile TiO2 and confirmed that there is no phase change after reduction treatment. The optical investigation revealed that the formation of Ti3+ ions, surface defects and oxygen vacancies were considered as major reasons for the red shift of the absorption edge towards the visible region (546 nm) compared with pristine TiO2 NRs. The incorporation of Ag NPs and rGO with TiO2−x NRs improved the light absorbance and the narrowing of the TiO2−x bandgap energy (from 2.95 to 1.97 eV) as a result of the SPR effect of Ag NPs and the reduced light reflection in the presence of rGO. Therefore, among the various as-prepared photocatalysts, the TiO2−x/Ag/rGO (2% wt) photocatalyst showed the best performance, degrading almost 100% of MB under 120 min visible light irradiation. Kinetic studies confirmed that degradation reactions over all photocatalysts followed first order kinetics. The photodegradation rate toward MB over TiO2−x/Ag/rGO (2% wt) is 6.45, 1.85, and 1.6 times higher compared to that of pristine TiO2 NRs, TiO2−x and TiO2−x/Ag, respectively. The TiO2−x/Ag/rGO composite proves to be an exceptionally efficient photocatalyst for water treatment.
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SENSORS
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2024
·Vol. 24
·期 13
·4142
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IF 3.4
Ling Zhang,Chu Chen,Hongyan Zhang
TiO2is a typical semiconductor material, and it has attracted much attention in the field of humidity sensors. Doping is an efficient way to enhance the humidity response of TiO2. Eu-doped TiO2material was investigated in both theoretical simulations and experiments. In a simulation based on density functional theory, a doped Eu atom can increase the performance of humidity sensors by producing more oxygen vacancies than undoped TiO2. In these experiments, Eu-doped TiO2nanorods were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis, and the results also confirm the theoretical prediction. When the doping mole ratio is 5 mol%, the response of the humidity sensor reaches 23,997.0, the wet hysteresis is 2.3% and the response/recovery time is 3/13.1 s. This study not only improves the basis for preparation of high-performance TiO2humidity sensors, but also fills the research gap on rare earth Eu-doped TiO2as a humidity-sensitive material.
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2024
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IF 8
Chen Yang,Hongyan Zhang
In this paper, a high-performance impedance humidity sensor based on defect control TiO 2 /CdS heterostructure was synthesized by hydrothermal method , and the influence of surface vacancy defects on sensing performance was analyzed by first principles based on density functional theory (DFT). Calculation results show that a large number of surface oxygen and sulfur vacancies appear on the surface of TiO 2 and CdS, resulting in a great enhancement of the physical/chemical adsorption energy of TiO 2 and CdS on water molecules, which is conducive to TiO 2 /CdS to capture more water molecules and improving the humidity sensitivity performance of the sensor. Experiments show that the regulation of surface vacancy defects of composite materials can effectively improves responsivity , linearity and hysteresis of TiO 2 /CdS humidity sensor. Compared with TiO 2 and CdS, the TiO 2 /CdS humidity sensor exhibits high sensitivity (63459), fast response/recovery time (7/5 s), low hysteresis (∼3.5 %), good repeatability and long-term stability in a range of 11–95 % RH. This study not only provides an idea for designing defective TiO 2 /CdS high-performance humidity sensors, but proposes a new understanding for exploring the underlying mechanism of sensor performance.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
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2024
·Vol. 25
·期 19
·10253
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IF 4.9
Wei Chen,Qi Yan,Junjiao Yang
Titanium dioxide thin films on the inner wall of quartz tubes were prepared in situ by the sol–gel method. Meanwhile, copper and cerium were loaded onto the surface of the titanium dioxide thin films to enhance photocatalytic activity and broaden the range of light absorption. X-ray diffractometer, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectrum, N2gas adsorption, UV diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, photoluminescene spectroscopy, and so on were used to characterize the structure, morphology, chemical composition, and optical properties of the prepared photocatalyst. Methylene blue (MB) was used as a simulated organic pollutant to study the photocatalytic performance of the photocatalyst, which was a translucent, structurally stable, and reusable high-efficiency photocatalytic catalyst. Under UV lamp irradiation, the MB photodegradation efficiency was 94.5%, which reached 91.2% after multiple cycles.
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OPTICAL MATERIALS
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2024
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Bo Zhang,Hui Wang,Zhuohua Liu,Naiye Zhao,Qiquan Zou,Yuanyuan Tian
Amorphous Bi–TiO 2 films with improved electrochromic properties have been successfully fabricated by a facile sol-gel spin-coating technology. The influence of dopant bismuth (Bi) content and sol amount on the electrochromic performance of Bi–TiO 2 films was studied. The optimized Bi–TiO 2 films show outstanding electrochromic properties, including wide transmittance modulation (ΔT = 74.26 % at 640 nm), short switching times (2.6 s/3 s for bleaching and coloring), and large coloration efficiency (52.77 cm 2 C −1 ). A proton-based electrochromic device was prepared by the amorphous Bi–TiO 2 film as the electrochromic film and Cu sheet as the counter electrode. The prepared device has a small operating potential range (1.0 V) in aqueous electrolyte due to the excellent electrochromic performance and high proton activity for the amorphous Bi–TiO 2 film. In addition, the device shows excellent performance (ΔT = 67.41 %, 2.5 s/3.9 s for bleaching and coloring), providing an important reference value for the development of high-efficiency electrochromic device.
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THIN SOLID FILMS
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2024
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Tran Dung Hoang,Thuy Chinh Nguyen,Thanh Tung Doan,Thanh Dung Ngo,Thi Yen Nguyen,Ba Thanh Ngo,Thanh Thuy Tran,Trong Lu Le
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a widely used polymer in the electrospinning technique. It is water-soluble, which limits the application of electrospun PVA matrix. In this study, chitosan (CS) and biosynthesized TiO 2 @Ag nanoparticles were incorporated into PVA to enhance its antibacterial properties and photocatalysis. The PVA/CS/TiO 2 @Ag nanofiber mat was prepared using the electrospinning method with a voltage of 20 kV, a needle-collector distance of 15 cm, and a flow rate of 0.5 mL. h − 1 . The concentrations of the PVA and CS solutions were 10% and 2%, respectively. The TiO 2 @Ag nanoparticles were synthesized using AgNO 3 solution, TiO 2 nanoparticles as precursors, and Cleistocalyx operculatus leaf extract as a reducing agent. The morphology and structure of the PVA/CS/TiO 2 @Ag nanofiber mat were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. The PVA/CS/TiO 2 @Ag nanofibers exhibited an average fibril diameter of 116.4 nm. Additionally, the antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) and Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus ), as well as the photocatalytic properties of these mats, were assessed. The results indicated that the addition of CS and TiO 2 @Ag led to changes in the hydrophilic properties and antibacterial efficacy of PVA. The inhibition zones of the PVA/CS/TiO 2 @Ag nanofiber mat against E. coli and S. aureus were measured at 5 and 4 mm, respectively. The water contact angle of PVA/CS/TiO 2 @Ag nanofiber mat showed a significant increase. The PVA/CS/TiO 2 @Ag nanofibers were able to degrade 94.56 ± 0.57% and 98.17 ± 0.11% of methylene blue dye under sunlight irradiation after 10 and 20 min of exposure, respectively. These findings suggest that the PVA/CS/TiO 2 @Ag nanofiber mat has the potential for applications in the textile industry or medicinal field as antibacterial and photocatalytic coatings.
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PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
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2024
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IF 6.5
Le Zhang,Rui Li,Hao Ding,Daimei Chen,Xuan Wang
Coatings with superamphiphobicity and photocatalytic degradation properties to achieve excellent self-cleaning performance have received extensive attention. Herein, TiO 2 -SiO 2 composite particles with micro-/nanoscale hierarchical structures were fabricated by hydrophobic agglomeration. The TiO 2 -SiO 2 was modified with 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane (PFDTS), and then it was sprayed onto the surfaces of substrates to obtain TiO 2 -SiO 2 /PFDTS coatings. The coating surface exhibited superamphiphobicity and low adhesion properties. The contact angles (CAs) of water, ethylene glycol, glycerol, and hexadecane on the coating surface were 163.5°, 154.6°, 157.3°, and 150.2°, respectively. The slide angles (SAs) of the above droplets on the coating surface were 0.4°, 2.7°, 1.6°, and 11.1°, respectively. In addition, 80.9 % methyl orange solution (10 ppm) was degraded by the TiO 2 -SiO 2 /PFDTS under UV irradiation in 60 min, demonstrating an excellent photocatalytic degradation performance. It also had good adaptability to different substrates, liquids with different properties, and outdoor environments. The results of a mechanistic study showed that SiO 2 and TiO 2 were connected by the carbon chains of modifiers. PFDTS and TiO 2 -SiO 2 might be combined by chemical bonds or surface carbon chains. The hierarchical structure of TiO 2 -SiO 2 and the low surface energy of PFDTS resulted in the superamphiphobic property of the TiO 2 -SiO 2 /PFDTS coating.
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Journal of Environmental Sciences
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2024
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Chunying Li,Yu Zhang,Mengfei Tian,Naveed Ahmad,Kaitao Jia,Zidan Luo,Bin Qiao,Jiabo Cheng,Chunjian Zhao
Porphyrinic hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (porph-HOFs) have emerged as highly promising materials in the realm of photocatalysis due to their remarkable attributes, including low density, high surface area, efficient visible light absorption, and notable chemical stability. However, the rapid recombination of photogenerated charges remains a significant concern. In this work, a novel HOF-based photocatalyst, PFC-72/TiO 2 was successfully designed with visible light response and high electron transfer capability. This involved bonding TiO 2 nanoparticles to the PFC-72 framework synthesized using cobalt porphyrin as organic ligand and introducing bridging molecules 4-mercaptopyridine (4-PySH). Moreover, sulfadiazine (SDZ), a highly prevalent antibiotic, was effectively degraded from wastewater using PFC-72/TiO 2 . The high specific surface area of PFC-72 significantly improved the dispersion of TiO 2 in PFC-72/TiO 2 , providing more active sites and improving the ability to adsorb SDZ. Characterizations and density functional theory analysis further confirmed that the photosensitization effect of porph-HOF extended the response range of TiO 2 in PFC-72/TiO 2 and reduced the recombination efficiency of photogenerated charges, consequently enhancing photocatalytic performance. Additionally, due to significantly improved robustness of PFC-72 and its axial coordination interaction with 4-PySH, PFC-72/TiO 2 displayed excellent stability and recyclability. Consequently, optimized PFC-72/TiO 2 exhibited a remarkable SDZ removal efficiency of 93.73% within 120 min, maintaining consistent photoactivity even after undergoing four cycles. Furthermore, intermediate products and degradation pathways were proposed based on UPLC-MS/MS.
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Food Packaging and Shelf Life
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2024
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Kai Cheng,Jin Du,Fengfeng Xu,Zengkai Wang,Liwei Zhang,Mengqi Bai,Xueqin Wang,Jun Liu
Environmentally-friendly active packaging films provide a novel approach for food preservation, addressing the major challenge of plastic pollution. In this study, we developed a zein-based flexible film incorporating TiO 2 nanotube arrays (TNTAs). We conducted a comprehensive investigation into the microstructure, spectroscopic properties, water resistance, mechanical strength, and antimicrobial activity of the film. The incorporation of TNTAs with varying tube lengths (ranging from 700 nm to 5.2 µm) resulted in their uniform dispersion within the zein matrix and significantly enhanced the mechanical robustness and water resistance of the composite films. XRD, FT-IR, and XPS analyses revealed intermolecular hydrogen bonding between zein matrix and TNTAs. Moreover, under low-power density (1600 mW/cm 2 ) UV irradiation, Zein/TNTAs films exhibited remarkable antimicrobial efficacy against E.coli . These findings highlight the potential application of Zein/TNTAs composite films in active food packaging.
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Sustainable Materials and Technologies
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2025
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Dong Wang,Hongyu Zhang,Ping Yang,Xiao Zhang
A novel approach is developed to construct Z -scheme heterojunctions via growing SnO 2 nanoparticles on Pt decorated hollow TiO 2 bowl nanoarrays (TBN) towards efficient photogenerated charge carrier separation and transfer to enhance the redox ability of resulting catalysts. Namely, sample TBN was fabricated using hollow carbon spheres as templates, in which highly crystalline TiO 2 nanoparticles (less than 10 nm) were assembled into nanoarray to construct hollow bowl spheres. Homogeneously distributed small Pt nanoparticles in TBN govern the growth of SnO 2 nanoparticles via a solvent thermal route and finally to create Z -scheme TiO 2 /Pt/SnO 2 heterojunctions. Pt loading between SnO 2 and TBN components improved photogenerated charge carrier separation and transfer efficiencies and enhanced photocatalytic performance. TiO 2 /Pt/SnO 2 heterostructure samples exhibited improved performance for tetracycline hydrochloride removal with a pseudo-first-order kinetic reaction constant of k = 0.080 min −1 which were 3.8 and 6.7 times of those of TBN (k = 0.012 min −1 ) and TBN/SnO 2 composites (sample TS, k = 0.021 min −1 ), respectively. Moreover, the photocatalytic hydrogen generation rate of TiO 2 /Pt/SnO 2 heterostructures without using co-catalyst was 3511.9 μmol·g −1 ·h −1 which was 2.3 times of that of sample TS using Pt as co-catalyst. These results provided new sights for synthesis of photocatalysts especially for the removal of antibiotic pollutants.
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2024
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Shuying Yang,Fan Zhang,Jinping Zhao,Haijiao Kang,Qing Ke
Silver/titanium dioxide (Ag/TiO 2 ) nanoparticles, renowned as effective inorganic antibacterial agents with a wide spectrum of activity and minimal resistance induction, encounter challenges when incorporated into organic substrates. This integration often leads to particle aggregation, resulting in a substantial reduction in antibacterial efficacy. This study devised a novel approach involving loading Ag/TiO 2 nanoparticles onto polyurea microcapsules (PUMC), forming hybrid-shelled microcapsules (Ag/TiO 2 -PUMC) using silane coupling agents. The preparation of polyurea microcapsules offers the advantages of rapid synthesis and mild reaction conditions, facilitating industrial-scale production. Additionally, loading Ag/TiO 2 nanoparticles onto polyurea microcapsules helps alleviate the aggregation issue, and the organic nature of polyurea microcapsules enhances compatibility with organic substrates. Characterization techniques, including SEM, TEM, FTIR, XRD, UV–visible absorption spectroscopy, EPR and thermogravimetric analysis, were employed to confirm the successful grafting of Ag/TiO 2 nanoparticles onto the PUMC. A comparative analysis between the two silane coupling agents, KH550 and KH792, revealed that the dual amino-functional silane coupling agent, KH792, played a pivotal role in chain extension during the microcapsule self-polymerization process. The antibacterial activity of the Ag/TiO 2 -PUMC was evaluated against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus . Remarkably, the hybrid-shelled microcapsules exhibited outstanding antibacterial efficacy, achieving a 99.99% antibacterial rate within just 0.5 hours. This performance surpassed unmodified Ag/TiO 2 nanoparticles, highlighting the enhanced antibacterial efficacy of the hybrid-shelled microcapsule structure. This study presents a successful synthesis strategy for inorganic/organic hybrid-shelled antibacterial microcapsules and provides valuable insights for refining inorganic antibacterial agents. The demonstrated approach holds substantial promise for advancing the field of organic antibacterial materials.
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LAB ON A CHIP
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2024
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Ziran Ye,Ping Lu,Yiben Chen,Zhixian Xu,Haixia Huang,Mingjia Zhi,Zi Ang Chen,Bo Yan
We present an efficient approach for the consecutive synthesis of Au–TiO2 nanocomposites with controlled morphologies in a microfluidic chip. The seed-mediated growth method was employed to synthesize Au nanorods as the core, and TiO2 layers of varying thicknesses were deposited on the surface or tip of the Au nanorods. Au–TiO2 nanocomposites with core–shell, dumbbell, and dandelion-like structures can be precisely synthesized in a one-step manner within the microfluidic chip by finely tuning the flow rate of NaHCO3 and the amount of hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide. Furthermore, we have investigated the photocatalytic activity of the synthesized nanocomposites, and it was found that Au NR–TiO2 core–shell nanostructure with a thin TiO2 shell exhibits superior catalytic performance. This work provides an effective and controlled method for the microscale preparation and photocatalytic application of various Au–TiO2 nanocomposite structures.
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