ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2018
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Zhong-Shuai Zhu,Jin Qu,Shu-Meng Hao,Shuang Han,Kun-Le Jia,Zhong-Zhen Yu
High activity and long-term stability are particularly important for peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-based degradation processes in wastewater treatment, especially under a flowing state. However, if the highly active nanomaterials are in a powder form, they could disperse well in water but would not be convenient for application under varied flow rates. A metal oxide/bacterial cellulose hybrid membrane fixed in a flowing bed is expected to solve these problems. Herein, α-Fe2O3 nanodisk/bacterial cellulose hybrid membranes as high-performance sulfate-radical-based visible light photocatalysts are synthesized for the first time. The bacterial cellulose with excellent mechanical stability and film-forming feature not only benefits the formation of a stable membrane to avoid the separation and recycling problems but also helps disperse and accommodate α-Fe2O3 nanodisks and thus enhances the visible light absorption performances, leading to an excellent PMS-based visible light degradation efficiency under both stirring and flowing states. Particularly, the optimized hybrid membrane photocatalyzes both cationic and anionic organic dyes under a flowing bed state for at least 84 h with the catalytic efficiency up to 100% and can be easily separated after the reaction, confirming its remarkable catalytic performance and long-term stability. Even under varied flow rates during the continuous process, it efficiently degrades rhodamine B and orange II from 3 to 16 mL h–1. When the flow rate goes back from high to low, the hybrid membrane quickly recovers its original performance, demonstrating the high activity and stability of the α-Fe2O3/bacterial cellulose membrane.
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2018
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IF 3.235
Xianjiu Liao,Jianjun Luo,Jing Wu,Taotao Fan,Yao Yao,Fenglei Gao,Yong Qian
In this work, a sensitive DNAzyme-based electrochemical sensor had been developed for Pb 2+ detection with platinum nanoparticles decorated TiO 2 /α-Fe 2 O 3 composite as signal labels. The morphological and compositional properties of the PtNPs/TiO 2 /α-Fe 2 O 3 were examined by using transmission electron microscopy , X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The result showed that the shape of α-Fe 2 O 3 nanocrystals were the cubic, the average length ranged from 150 to 300 nm, and the PtNPs with about 3–4 nm in diameter were well dispersed on the surface of TiO 2 /α-Fe 2 O 3 . TiO 2 /α-Fe 2 O 3 were used as a “carrier” to load the PtNPs tracers as well as for Apt3 immobilization. In turn, the DNAzyme structure of Apt1 and Apt2 was immobilized on the gold electrode surface as the capture probes. Subsequently, DNAzyme modified electrodes reacted with target Pb 2+ and the Apt3/PtNPs/TiO 2 /α-Fe 2 O 3 composite were deposited on the electrode surface. The performance of the DNAzyme-based electrochemical sensor was tested by recording the electrocatalytic reduction current toward H 2 O 2 . Enhanced sensitivity was achieved by TiO 2 /α-Fe 2 O 3 nanocomposites as a nanocarrier in order to PtNPs at a high ratio. The DNAzyme-based electrochemical sensor described here exhibited excellent sensitivity and specificity for target ion. This work represented a promising potential for on-site testing Pb 2+ in real drinking water and serum sample analysis.
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JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
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2018
·Vol. 133
·期 2
·859-867
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He Yu,Zhang Nan,Yuan Yanping,Cao Xiaoling,Sun Liangliang,Song Yanlin
In this study, iron oxide nanoparticles (α-Fe 2 O 3 ) have been firstly used as a nucleating agent, which simultaneously reduces the supercooling degree of sodium acetate trihydrate (SAT) and improves its thermal conductivity. A series of SAT composite phase change materials (PCMs) for potential latent heat thermal energy storage applications were prepared by a ball milling method using carboxymethyl cellulose as a thickening agent and sodium dodecyl sulfonate as a dispersant. In order to investigate the effect of the mass ratio of α-Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles on the supercooling degree of SAT, various α-Fe 2 O 3 contents (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 mass%) were added into the SAT matrix. It was found that the supercooling degree of the SAT composite PCM was reduced to 0 °C at a α-Fe 2 O 3 content of 0.8 mass%. Furthermore, no chemical reaction between SAT and α-Fe 2 O 3 occurred, and the presence of α-Fe 2 O 3 had no effect on the energy storage capability of SAT. The thermal conductivity of the SAT composite PCM was improved by 22.5% due to the addition of 0.8 mass% α-Fe 2 O 3 . After 60 melting–freezing cycles, the composite PCMs retained excellent stability with a small reduction in the phase change temperature (0.33 °C) and low latent heat loss rate (0.796%).
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Nanomaterials
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·Vol. 15
·期 2
·146
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Ying Liu,Zhipeng Zhang,Yuling Wu,Huan Yang,Jiao Qu,Xiaolin Zhu
The disinfection of drinking water is essential for eliminating pathogens and preventing waterborne diseases. However, this process generates various disinfection byproducts (DBPs), which toxicological research indicates can have detrimental effects on living organisms. Moreover, the safety of these DBPs has not been sufficiently assessed, underscoring the need for a comprehensive evaluation of their toxic effects and associated health risks. Compared to traditional methods for studying the toxicity of pollutants, emerging electrochemical sensing technologies offer advantages such as simplicity, speed, and sensitivity, presenting an effective means for toxicity research on pollutants. However, challenges remain in this field, including the need to improve electrode sensitivity and reduce electrode costs. In this study, a pencil graphite electrode (PGE) was modified with carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-COOH) and nano-iron (III) oxide (α-Fe2O3) to fabricate a low-cost electrode with excellent electrocatalytic performance for cell-active substances. Subsequently, a novel cellular electrochemical sensor was constructed for the sensitive detection of the toxicity of three drinking water DBPs. The half inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of 2-chlorophenylacetonitrile (2-CPAN), 3-chlorophenylacetonitrile (3-CPAN), and 4-chlorophenylacetonitrile (4-CPAN) for HepG2 cells were 660.69, 831.76, and 812.83 µM, respectively. This study provides technical support and scientific evidence for the toxicity detection and safety assessment of emerging contaminants.
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IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT
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2024
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Luheng Wang,Maoyuan Nan,Xisi Long
To realize the simultaneous measurement of gap and gas concentration between narrow curved surfaces, in this article, a flexible spiral sensing element based on $\alpha $ -Fe2O3-doped multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) (mass ratio is 100) coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is prepared by spraying and spin coating technology using polyimide (PI) film as the substrate. The spiral structure has eddy current effect under ac excitation, which is sensitive to the change in the gap between the sensing element and metal target. Meanwhile, the $\alpha $ -Fe2O3-doped MWCNTs can respond to gas. The experimental results indicate that the gas response values of impedance amplitude, impedance angle, and resistance are 0.509%, 0.216%, and 1.376% at ethanol vapor concentration of 5000 ppm when the curvature radius is 50 mm with a gap of 0.5 mm, respectively. The absolute/relative sensitivities of impedance amplitude and impedance angle to the gap are 175 $711.54~\pm ~1424.85~\Omega \cdot \text { mm}^{-1}$ /11.347% $\pm ~0.095{\%}\cdot \text { mm}^{-1}$ and $2.614^{\circ }~\pm ~0.015^{\circ }\cdot \text { mm}^{-1}$ /5.307% $\pm ~0.033{\%}\cdot \text { mm}^{-1}$ in the gap range of 0–0.5 mm, respectively. In addition, according to impedance complex plane diagram of the sensing element, a signal processing method based on R–X is proposed, and the ability of flexible spiral sensing element to simultaneously measure the gap and gas concentration between narrow curved surfaces is preliminarily verified.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2022
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Xufei Li,Yanling Qiu,Zhiliang Zhu,Ting Chen,Hua Zhang,Daqiang Yin
Insufficient photocatalytic activity and poor recyclability are considered as two main factors that limit the further application of photocatalysts in environmental remediation. Herein, a new magnetic g-C 3 N 4 /α-Fe 2 O 3 /Bi 3 TaO 7 (CN/FO/BTO) heterojunction with dual Z-scheme system was first synthesized via an ultrasound-assisted calcination process. The results showed that the removal efficiency of ciprofloxacin (CIP) by optimized CN/FO/BTO heterojunction could reach 95.6% within 120 min illumination of visible light, which was 6.1, 15.9, 5.2, 3.7 and 2.3 times as much as that of single CN, FO, BTO, binary CN/FO and CN/BTO, respectively. Characterization analysis indicated that the improved photocatalytic activity derived from the synergistic effects of the three components, including the dispersion of FO and BTO by CN sheet, the enhanced light absorption of CN by addition of FO and BTO, and the reduced photogenerated charge recombination by their intimate contact. Further mechanism study revealed that the dual Z-scheme system of CN/FO/BTO leaded to efficient photoexcited carrier separation and strong redox capacity, in which •O 2 – and •OH were main radicals during photocatalytic process. Meanwhile, CN/FO/BTO possessed supreme adaptability to pH as well as co-existing matters, favorable magnetic separation property and excellent stability, making it a potential candidate for environmental remediation applications.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2023
·Vol. 30
·期 27
·70260-70276
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Yang Guoliang,Jiang Yan,Yin Bingjie,Liu Guocheng,Ma Dong,Zhang Guangshan,Zhang Guodong,Xin Yanjun,Chen Qinghua
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil have potential harm on human health. However, remediation of PAH-contaminated soils through photocatalytic technology remains a challenge. Therefore, the photocatalyst g-C 3 N 4 /α-Fe 2 O 3 was synthesized and applied to photocatalytic degradation of fluoranthene in soil. The physicochemical properties of g-C 3 N 4 /α-Fe 2 O 3 and various degradation parameters, such as catalyst dosage, the ratio of water/soil, and initial pH, were investigated in detail. In soil slurry reaction system (water/soil=10:1, w/w), the optimal degradation efficiency on fluoranthene was 88.7% after simulated sunlight irradiation for 12 h (contaminated soil=2 g, initial fluoranthene concentration=36 mg/kg, catalyst dosage=5%, and pH=6.8), and the photocatalytic degradation followed pseudo-first-order kinetics. The degradation efficiency of g-C 3 N 4 /α-Fe 2 O 3 was higher compared with P25. Degradation mechanism analysis showed that •O 2 - and h + are the main active species in photocatalytic degradation process of fluoranthene by g-C 3 N 4 /α-Fe 2 O 3 . Coupling g-C 3 N 4 and α-Fe 2 O 3 enhances the interfacial charge transport capacity via Z-scheme charge transfer route and inhibits the recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes of g-C 3 N 4 and α-Fe 2 O 3 , then significantly improves the production of active species and photocatalytic activity. Results showed that photocatalytic treatment of soil by g-C 3 N 4 /α-Fe 2 O 3 is an effective strategy for remediation of soils contaminated by PAHs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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2023
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Chunyan Hu,Jinke He,Jianjun Liang,Tao Lin,Qiuliang Liu
A novel photo-Fenton catalyst α-Fe 2 O 3 @g-C 3 N 4 @NH 2 -MIL-101(Fe) (FGN) with dual Z-scheme heterojunction was successfully prepared by hydrothermal method to degrade tetracycline (TC). The preparation conditions were optimized by orthogonal test, and the successful synthesis was confirmed by characterization analyses. The prepared FGN showed better light absorption performance, higher photoelectrons-holes separation efficiency, lower photoelectrons transfer resistance, and higher specific surface area and pore capacity compared with α-Fe 2 O 3 @g-C 3 N 4 and α-Fe 2 O 3 . The effects of experimental conditions on the catalytic degradation of TC were investigated. The degradation rate of 10 mg/L TC could reach 98.33% within 2 h when the dosage of FGN was 200 mg/L, and the degradation rate could remain 92.27% after 5 times of reuse. Furthermore, the XRD spectra and XPS spectra of FGN before and after reuse were compared to explore the structural stability and catalytic active sites of FGN, respectively. According to the identification of oxidation intermediates, three degradation pathways of TC were proposed. Through H 2 O 2 consumption experiment, radical-scavenging experiments, EPR results, the mechanism of the dual Z-scheme heterojunction was proved. The improved performance of FGN was attributed to the dual Z-Scheme heterojunction effectively promoting the separation of photogenerated electrons from the holes and accelerating the electrons transfer , and the increase of the specific surface area.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2021
·Vol. 33
·期 9
·095601
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IF 3.874
Lulu Yu,Min Liu,Yanling Zhang,Yun Ni,Shaobo Wu,Ruijiang Liu
A magnetically induced self-assembly DNAzyme electrochemical biosensor based on gold-modified α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4 heterogeneous nanoparticles was successfully fabricated to detect Nickel(II) (Ni2+). The phase composition and magnetic properties of α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4 heterogeneous nanoparticles controllably prepared by the citric acid (CA) sol–gel method were investigated in detail. The α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4 heterogeneous nanoparticles were modified by using trisodium citrate as reducing agent, and the magnetically induced self-assembly α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4–Au nanocomposites were obtained. The designed Ni2+-dependent DNAzyme consisted of the catalytic chain modified with the thiol group (S1-SH) and the substrate chain modified with methylene blue (S2-MB). The MGCE/α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4–Au/S1/BSA/S2 electrochemical sensing platform was constructed and differential pulse voltammetry was applied for electrochemical detection. Under the optimum experimental parameters, the detection range of the biosensor was 100 pM–10 μM (R2 = 0.9978) with the limit of detection of 55 pM. The biosensor had high selectivity, acceptable stability, and reproducibility (RSD = 4.03%).
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PHYSICA E-LOW-DIMENSIONAL SYSTEMS & NANOSTRUCTURES
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2023
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Xueying Wang,Qian Ma,Qi Zhang,Yi Wang,Lingyu Li,Dongheng Zhao,Zhiqiang Liu
Porous double-channel α-Fe 2 O 3 /SnO 2 heterostructures with tunable surface/interface transport mechanism have been originally fabricated by the electrospinning and subsequent calcination process. With the increase of Sn content from 0 to 5 mol%, the morphology of α-Fe 2 O 3 -based materials changed from porous fibers to ribbons with both sides curled inward. Double-channel structure can provide more active sites and enhanced adsorption capacity with the large specific surface areas of 233.2 m 2 /g. The optimal α-Fe 2 O 3 /SnO 2 composites exhibit the highest response value (32.38) and fastest response/recovery times (33/58 s) than those of other samples to 100 ppm N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) at 360 °C. Meanwhile, good cycling and long-term stability and high gas selectivity of the composites are conductive to the feasible detection to DMF under high temperature (≥360 °C) condition. The enhanced gas-sensitive properties of α-Fe 2 O 3 /SnO 2 composites at high temperature are closely related to phase composition, unique morphology, efficient n-n heterojunction and accelerated surface/interface charge transfer process. Significantly, the porous double-channel α-Fe 2 O 3 /SnO 2 composite is expected to be a potential candidate for DMF vapor detection in the dye or pesticide industry to prevent DMF explosion under high temperature conditions in the future.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2021
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Fu Yang,Liuzhu Zhou,Xuexue Dong,Wanyu Zhang,Shuying Gao,Xuyu Wang,Lulu Li,Chao Yu,Qian Wang,Aihua Yuan,Jin Chen
Visible-light-driven environmental contaminants control using 2D photocatalytic nanomaterials with an unconfined reaction–diffusion path is advantageous for public health. Here, cost-effective siliceous composite microsheets (FeSiO-MS) combined with two distinct refined α-Fe2O3 nanospecies as photofunctional catalysts were constructed via a one-pot synthesis approach. Through precise control of Fe2+ precursor addition, specially configured α-Fe2O3 nanofibers combined with FeOx cluster-functionalized siliceous microsheets of ∼15 nm gradually evolved from the iron oxide-bearing molecular sieve, endowing a superior light-response characteristic of the formed nanocomposite. The catalytic experiment along with the ESR study demonstrated that the produced FeSiO-MS showed reinforced photo-Fenton reactivity, which was effective for rapid phenol degradation under visible light radiation. Moreover, the phenol removal process was found to be regulated by the specially configured types and concentrations of iron oxides. Notably, the obtained composites exhibited a considerable visible-light-induced bactericidal effect against E. coli. The constructed FeSiO-MS nanocomposites as integrated and eco-friendly photocatalysts exhibit enormous potentials for environmental and hygienic application.
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JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
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2019
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Adel Baimoldina,Konstantinos Papadikis,Elena Yu. Konysheva
The feasibility of α-Fe 2 O 3 catalyst addition in the in-situ catalytic fast pyrolysis of Pinewood was considered with the focus on the variation in its shape: nano-sized non-ideal spheres, nanotubes, hollow nano/microtubes, and octadecahedral crystals. Nano-sized spheres strongly promoted the formation of acetaldehyde, something that was also observed for the octadecahedral crystals. The formation of acids was primarily facilitated through the addition of nanotube catalysts and octadecahedral crystals. Newly formed alicyclic ketonic compounds were promoted through the addition of nano-sized spheres, hollow nano/microtubes, and octadecahedral crystals. The latter two catalysts also showed a moderate selectivity in the formation of furfural. All applied catalysts showed loss of activity, though at different degrees, on the formation of lignin derived phenolic compounds, which can be primarily attributed to favoring the formation of char with simultaneous release of CO 2 . All used α-Fe 2 O 3 catalysts with different shapes maintained their original morphology after the rapid heating with the rate of 20 K/ms followed by catalytic fast pyrolysis at 500 °C, indicating that nanomaterials with targeted dimensions can be applied as catalysts in the catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass to enhance conversion of undesired oxygenated compounds to higher quality bio-oil and valuable chemicals.
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