Sustainable Energy & Fuels
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2020
·Vol. 4
·期 7
·3334-3339
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IF 5.503
You Xu,Tianlun Ren,Shanshan Yu,Hongjie Yu,Shuli Yin,Ziqiang Wang,Xiaonian Li,Liang Wang,Hongjing Wang
The electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) for ammonia (NH3) synthesis is highly desirable yet still challenging. Catalysts, as the core component of electrocatalytic NRR systems, are a specific focus of research. In this work, we demonstrate that NRR active semimetal bismuth (Bi) ultrathin nanosheets (Bi NSs) could be prepared by means of the in situ electrochemical reduction-assisted exfoliation of BiOCl nanoplates (BiOCl NPs). Such a conversion, from semiconductive BiOCl NPs to semimetal Bi NSs, could create enlarged surface areas and bring about abundant under-coordinated Bi sites and accelerated electron transport capability. With these advantageous properties, the as-converted Bi NSs exhibit efficient NRR electrocatalytic activity in 0.1 M Na2SO4, achieving a high faradaic efficiency (14.14%) and NH3 yield (11.11 μg h−1 mgcat.−1) at −0.5 V (vs. reversible hydrogen electrode), as well as high NH3 selectivity.
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KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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2024
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IF 2.9
Zou Sujing,Mao Xiqiang,Wu Lei,Li Yang,Li Jun,Yang Jian,Fan Ximei
Photocatalysis technology is considered as a most promising method to decompose organic pollutant since the inexhaustible solar energy and facile reaction condition. Herein, a series of flower-like Ag/AgCl/BiOCl photocatalysts are successfully synthesized via hydrothermal and photochemical deposition method. All the samples are investigated and characterized by X-Ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscope, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy and Photoluminescence to insight into the microstructures and optical properties. During the photocatalytic degradation of Methyl orange experiments, the optimized Ag/AgCl/BiOCl sample prepared by photoreduction with 40 min exhibits the excellent photocatalytic performance. Under visible-light irradiation for 60 min, degradation rate of Methyl orange reaches 97%, which is 9.7, 6.1 and 4.6 times higher than that of AgCl, Ag/BiOCl and BiOCl, respectively. The UV–vis diffuse reflectance and Photoluminescence spectra of the Ag/AgCl/BiOCl photocatalyst verify that the enhanced photocatalytic activity is ascribed to its extended absorption range to visible-light region and the efficient separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers. In addition, the radical trapping experiment demonstrates that photogenerated hole and superoxide radicals play critical roles in the methyl orange degradation. The corresponding photocatalytic degradation mechanism is proposed that the excellent photocatalytic activity is attributed to the surface plasmon resonance effect of metallic Ag and heterojunction structure of Ag/AgCl/BiOCl photocatalysts.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2019
·Vol. 186
·期 9
·1-7
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IF 5.479
Zhang Bing,Jia Yejing,Wang Jing,Hu Xing,Zhao Zhihuan,Cheng Yan
A sensitive photoelectrochemical (PEC) immunoassay for the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is described that is based on the use of C 3 N 4 -BiOCl semiconductor on an ITO electrode. The photocurrent of the modified electrode was measured under visible light illumination. It increased in presence of L-cysteine due to rapid separation of the photoexcited electrons and holes. A sandwich-type immunoassay in a 96-well microtiter plate format used CuO nanoparticles as label for the secondary antibody. The Cu 2+ is released from the CuO in the sandwich complex by treatment with acid. The free Cu 2+ combined with both the cysteine and the electron receptors of C 3 N 4 and BiOCl. Under optimal conditions, this dual action immensely decreases the photocurrent of the PEC system, and the response is inversely proportional to the CEA concentrations from 0.1 pg mL −1 to 10 ng mL −1 at the working voltage of 0 V (vs. SCE). The detection limit is 0.1 pg mL −1 , and the method is exhibited satisfactory selective, repeatable and stable.
Schematic representation of an immunoassay based on cysteine-assisted C 3 N 4 -BiOCl photoelectrochemical platform. CuO nanoparticles were utilized as labels in immunocomplex to release Cu 2+ in acidic condition. Carcinoembryonic antigen in sample was detected sensitively by dual function of Cu 2+ with cysteine and C 3 N 4 -BiOCl semiconductor.
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LANGMUIR
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2025
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Meiting Li,Bingxin Yuan,Chi Zhang,Jia Li,Xuejiao Wang
Hierarchical BiOCl/BiOI and BiO(Cl,I) photocatalysts were obtained via a solution-phase reaction for visible-light-driven elimination of aqueous pollutants, where the phase/morphology evolution, relationship between energy band/microstructure structure and photocatalytic properties, and photoreaction mechanism can be deciphered in detail. It was well-documented that the R = 8:1 BiOCl/BiOI heterojunctions with a coherent interface of Bi and O atoms showed a relatively strong redox capacity owing to their rapid Z-scheme charge transfer and large interfacial contact and eventually degraded ∼92.52% and 96.57% of rhodamine B (RhB) and tetracycline (TC) molecules under 10 min of visible light irradiation, which was larger than those of bare BiOCl and BiOI. However, their poor photocatalytic stability was proved to be unfavorable to practical applications. The best BiOCl0.88I0.12 solid solutions separately elucidated the optimal RhB and TC removal efficiency of ∼99.97% and 97.54% after 10 and 6 min of illumination, and it still maintained a high photodegradation efficiency toward RhB after five consecutive runs. The exceptional photocatalytic performance is cogoverned by the characteristics of in situ generated oxygen vacancies and defect energy levels.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2019
·Vol. 44
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·79-86
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IF 3.069
Yan Yan,Xu Tang,Changchang Ma,Hai Huang,Kesheng Yu,Yang Liu,Ziyang Lu,Chunxiang Li,Zhi Zhu,Pengwei Huo
In this paper, a two-dimensional (2D) photocatalyst by the BiOCl ultrathin nanosheet modification of biochar (derived from biomass bamboo leaves) was successfully prepared via a facile one-pot hydrothermal process. The synthesized C/BiOCl photocatalysts showed a satisfactory performance on the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC-HCl). The enhanced photocatalytic activity originating from the introduction of biochar facilitated the rapid transfer of electrons generated from the defect states of the BiOCl ultrathin nanosheets. Moreover, the more the photo-electrons transferred in biochar, the more the quantities of active ˙O2− generated during the photocatalytic reaction, which was confirmed from the free radical capture tests. This work can be extended to the modified routes of BiOCl in the further applications of environmental wastewater treatments.
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DALTON TRANSACTIONS
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2024
·Vol. 53
·期 36
·15330-15337
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IF 3.5
Fangzheng Qi,Zengsheng Guo,Yuhan Zhang,Xue-Na Tang,Yiqiang Sun,Bo Xu,Guang-Ning Liu,Cuncheng Li
The stable contact of heterogeneous interfaces and the substantial exposure of active sites are crucial for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of semiconductor catalysts. However, most reported two-dimensional (2D)/2D CsPbBr3 and BiOCl heterostructures are fabricated using electrostatic self-assembly methods, which exhibit significant deficiencies in precise interface quality control and effective active site exposure. In this study, we fabricate a zero-dimensional (0D)/2D CsPbBr3/BiOCl heterojunction via a two-step calcination method, achieving an efficient direct S-scheme configuration. Optimizing interfacial contact and band alignment between CsPbBr3 quantum dots and BiOCl nanosheets enhances cross-plane charge transfer, promoting superior charge separation. This 0D/2D CsPbBr3/BiOCl heterojunction exhibits enhanced carrier mobility and high conversion rates without cocatalysts or sacrificial agents. The mechanism underlying the accelerated S-scheme charge transfer is comprehensively elucidated through a combination of analytical techniques and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. This study offers a novel approach for managing charge carrier segregation and mobility in CO2 reduction photocatalysts.
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Journal of Energy Chemistry
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2023
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IF 13.1
Yuzhu Qian,Hongrui Wang,Xinni Li,Ting Song,Yong Pei,Li Liu,Bei Long,Xiongwei Wu,Xianyou Wang
The development of insertion-type anodes is the key to designing “rocking chair” zinc-ion batteries. However, there is rare report on high mass loading anode with high performances. Here, {001}-oriented BiOCl nanosheets with Sn doping are proposed as a promising insertion-type anode. The designs of cross-linked CNTs conductive network, {001}-oriented nanosheet , and Sn doping significantly enhance ion/electron transport, proved via experimental tests and theoretical calculations (density of states and diffusion barrier). The H + /Zn 2+ synergistic co-insertion mechanism is proved via ex situ XRD, Raman, XPS, and SEM tests. Accordingly, this optimized electrode delivers a high reversible capacity of 194 mA h g −1 at 0.1 A g −1 with a voltage of ≈0.37 V and an impressive cyclability with 128 mA h g −1 over 2500 cycles at 1 A g −1 . It also shows satisfactory performances at an ultrahigh mass loading of 10 mg cm −2 . Moreover, the Sn-BiOCl//MnO 2 full cell displays a reversible capacity of 85 mA h g −1 at 0.2 A g −1 during cyclic test.
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2023
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Jianlu Zheng,Bin Zhao,Ke Wang,Wenlang Liang,Yongxiang Leng
In this study, we present a facile and eco-friendly method to synthesize hierarchical, flower-like bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) microstructures with nanoscale features using bile acids (BAs) as directing agents in an aqueous environment at room temperature. The chirality of BAs significantly influenced the helical stacking of nano- and microplates, resulting in the formation of nanosheet flowers with controllable structures and distinct nanoscale characteristics. Time-dependent X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy studies elucidated the growth process of these nanoscale-influenced nanosheet flower structures, which adhered to the Ostwald ripening process. The as-synthesized BiOCl nanosheet flowers, with their unique nanoscale attributes, exhibited superior photocatalytic performance for the degradation of rhodamine B under visible-light irradiation. Moreover, the incorporation of BiOCl nanosheet flowers with nanoscale features into an agarose/chitosan aerogel formed a monolithic shape that offered high efficiency and easy recyclability for wastewater treatment applications. Our work introduces a promising strategy for designing and creating hierarchical nanosheet structures with significant nanoscale properties using biobased materials, with potential applications in photocatalysis and water treatment.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2012
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Xin Xiao,Rong Hao,Min Liang,Xiaoxi Zuo,Junmin Nan,Laisheng Li,Weide Zhang
Three-dimensional (3D) BiOI/BiOCl composite microspheres with enhanced visible-light photodegradation activity of bisphenol-A (BPA) are synthesized by a simple, one-pot, template-free, solvothermal method using BiI 3 and BiCl 3 as precursors. These 3D hierarchical microspheres with heterojunction structures are composed of 2D nanosheets and have composition-dependent absorption properties in the ultraviolet and visible light regions. The photocatalytic oxidation of BPA over BiOI/BiOCl composites followed pseudo first-order kinetics according to the Langmuir–Hinshelwood model. The highest photodegradation efficiency of BPA, i.e., nearly 100%, was observed with the BiOI/BiOCl composite (containing 90% BiOI) using a catalyst dosage of 1 g L −1 in the BPA solution ( C 0 = 20 mg L −1 , pH = 7.0) under visible light irradiation for 60 min. Under these conditions, the reaction rate constant was more than 4 and 20 times greater than that of pure BiOI and the commercially available Degussa P25, respectively. The superior photocatalytic activity of this composite catalyst is attributed to the suitable band gap energies and the low recombination rate of the photogenerated electron–hole pairs due to the presence of BiOI/BiOCl heterostructures. Only one intermediate at m / z 151 was observed in the photodegradation process of BPA by liquid chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (LC–MS) analysis, and a simple and hole-predominated photodegradation pathway of BPA was subsequently proposed. Furthermore, this photocatalyst exhibited a high mineralization ratio, high stability and easy separation for recycling use, suggesting that it is a promising photocatalyst for the removal of BPA pollutants.
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2022
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Yilin Wang,Qian Fu,Jia Chen,Yueli Lin,Yaqi Yang,Chenxi Wang,Yixi Xie,Pengcheng Zhao,Junjie Fei
Catechol is a phenolic environmental pollutant that is highly toxic to living organisms and is released into the environment, where it is difficult to degrade in the ecosystem, thereby contaminating the environment and groundwater. Here, P(NIPAM-co-BMA)/BiPO 4 /BiOCl/MWCNTs nanocomposites were synthesized, and a temperature-controlled "on/off" electrochemical sensor was constructed. In addition, the P(NIPAM-co-BMA)/BiPO 4 /BiOCl/MWCNTs/GCE sensor shows good thermal sensitivity and electrochemical detection of catechol. Reproducible "on/off" switching on the CVs curve can be achieved by controlling the temperature of the solution. Under optimal conditions, the sensor was able to detect catechol in the linear range of 0.5–86.51 μM with a limit of detection of 0.2 μM (S/N = 3). Satisfactory results were obtained for the detection of natural environmental samples (tap water). In addition, the redox mechanism and electrochemical reaction sites of catechol were investigated by scanning rates. This work demonstrates for the first time the combination of temperature-sensitive polymers, bismuth-based compounds and multi-walled carbon nanotubes as electrochemical sensors for the detection of catechol, opening a new window for the sensitive detection of catechol. At the same time, the constructed switch-like electrochemical sensors can be better applied to different special scenarios.
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RSC Advances
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2022
·Vol. 12
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·35905-35922
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IF 4.036
Liyan Wang,Zhiqiang Miao,Fei Bi,Shanshan Xiao,Li Zhao,Yongtao Li,Lingwei Kong,Yingqi Li,Jingxiu Yang,Xuejian Zhang,Guangqing Gai
BiOCl hierarchical microspheres assembled from nanosheets with exposed {001} facets were successfully synthesized using PEG-2000 as template by a one-pot room-temperature hydrolysis method. The PEG-modified BiOCl photocatalyst exhibits a significantly enhanced RhB photosensitized degradation activity under visible light. After 10 min white LED irradiation, the degradation efficiency of RhB by the PEG-modified BiOCl sample S0.07 reaches 99.5%. The degradation rate constant of the PEG-modified sample S0.07 over RhB is 0.4568 min−1, which is 6.76 times that of the unmodified sample S0 (0.0676 min−1). After 4 min of xenon lamp (λ ≥ 420 nm) irradiation, the degradation rate of RhB by S0.07 is almost 100%. The exposed {001} facets with surface defects contribute to the superior adsorption capacity of BiOCl towards RhB, which immensely accelerates the electron transfer efficiency from the excited RhB into the conduction band of BiOCl, forming superoxide radical (˙O2−) active species to degrade the pollutants. Moreover, the superior RhB-sensitized BiOCl system provides high photocatalytic degradation activity over MO. This work provides a facile and efficient BiOCl synthesis method that is conducive to large-scale production and simultaneously opens up new ideas for the synthesis of other photocatalysts.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2024
·Vol. 48
·期 26
·11794-11801
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IF 2.7
Mingming Du,Anxian Peng,Hongyue Liu,Qiyun Li,Likai Dai,Zheng Fang,Ganning Zeng,Huimei Chen,Rongjun Yan
The photocatalytic conversion of endless solar energy into storable and usable chemical energy, such as photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production, is promising and attractive. However, a satisfactory hydrogen peroxide yield has not been achieved using photocatalysts due to the rapid recombination of photoexcited carriers and the rapid decomposition of H2O2. Herein, a polymer polyethyleneimine (PEI)-assisted Pd metal loading BiOCl nanosheet photocatalyst (Pd/PEI/BOC) is designed to achieve higher photocatalytic activity. Experimental results show that compared to the Pd/BOC catalyst with a Pd loading of only 0.26 wt%, the Pd/PEI/BOC catalyst can achieve a higher Pd loading of 0.45 wt%, which is due to the obvious shifting of the isoelectric point (IEP) of BiOCl from the pH value of 4.1 to 8.4 in the presence of PEI, leading to enhanced immobilization. Furthermore, H2O2 decomposed more slowly for the Pd/BOC catalyst modified by PEI. In addition, Pd can significantly enhance the separation of electrons–holes and light absorption range, especially for visible light. Therefore, under simulated sunlight, this Pd/PEI/BOC catalyst displayed a higher H2O2 production ability of 3700.23 μmol g−1 h−1.
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