CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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Wen Lu,Aimin Wang,Yanyu Zhang,Songyu Ren,Zhongguo Zhang
In this work, an innovative strategy combining vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) and K doping graphite carbon nitride (K-g-C 3 N 4 ) was proposed for antibiotic removal in aqueous. The properties of K-g-C 3 N 4 were systematically characterized by XRD, FT-IR, BET, SEM, UV-vis DRS, and XPS, showing that K-g-C 3 N 4 possessed a larger specific surface and richer functional groups than g-C 3 N 4 . The catalytic efficiency of K-g-C 3 N 4 was investigated for the trimethoprim (TMP) removal under VUV irradiation. Compared with UVC photolysis, VUV photolysis, UVC/g-C 3 N 4 , VUV/g-C 3 N 4 , and UVC/K-g-C 3 N 4 processes, VUV/K-g-C 3 N 4 enhanced the pseudo-first-order reaction rate constant of TMP removal by 2.0–19.7 times and the mineralization rate by 9.0%-38.2%. Electron paramagnetic resonance results and quenching experiments validated that O 2 •- , • OH, 1 O 2 , h + , and e - were engaged in the VUV/K-g-C 3 N 4 process. The fluorescent spectra of O 2 •- -substituted and • OH-substituted products revealed that the K-g-C 3 N 4 greatly enhanced the quantity of O 2 •- and • OH during VUV irradiation. The VUV/K-g-C 3 N 4 system produced marginally more H 2 O 2 and • OH than the UVC/K-g-C 3 N 4 system, confirming that K-g-C 3 N 4 predominantly utilized the UVC and other ultraviolet–visible light emitted by the VUV lamp, with VUV having a minor effect. Furthermore, K-g-C 3 N 4 had exceptional stability and reusability, efficiently degrading various contaminants under VUV irradiation. This work offered a comprehensive insight into VUV/K-g-C 3 N 4 process as a novel approach for antibiotic removal from water.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Yuyan Feng,Dongbo Wang,Qingge Feng,Chenghua Fan,Ying Lu,Wenqiang Yang
Activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) for pollutant degradation via metal-free photocatalysts is an important green wastewater treatment and remediation method, but the pathway for generating ROS via exciton effects in catalysts is often overlooked. In this study, OH/C=O co-modified N-defective rod-shaped carbon nitride (Nv-CN-O) was designed and synthesized by soft template and alkali hydrothermal method. In the Nv-CN-O/PMS/Light system, there was a synergistic degradation of tetracycline (TC) by carriers and excitons, with a degradation rate 2.15 times higher than that of CN/PMS/Light. N vacancies and OH/C=O enhanced the adsorption to PMS, accelerated the charge transfer process, and activated PMS to generate ·O 2 − dominated reactive species. The functional group OH/C=O promoted the production of triplet excitons that through the energy transfer pathway to promote the production of 1 O 2 . Abundant ROS were involved in the TC degradation process, and three possible TC degradation pathways were proposed. Nv-CN-O has strong anti-interference ability in actual water bodies, shows a promoting effect on the degradation of TC, which has practical application potential.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2024
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Yanan Wang,Jiayu Ding,Qi Yin,Cheng Zhang,Yiqing Zeng,Song Xu,Qian Liang,Man Zhou,Zhongyu Li
This study developed a novel Cu@C/NCN-T composite for efficient photothermal catalytic CO 2 reduction. The composite, consisting of carbon-coated Cu (Cu@C) derived from Cu-BTC embedded in three-dimensional graphitic carbon nitride (NCN-T), was immobilized on the surface of carbonized wood (C-wood) floating on water, creating a triphase system (CO 2 , H 2 O, and catalyst). The optimized composite demonstrated remarkable CO 2 photothermal reduction performance, achieving a rate of 31.3 μmol·g −1 ·h −1 . This performance surpassed that of pure NCN-T and Cu@C by 1.6 and 3.8 times, respectively. The combination of Cu and carbon materials endowed Cu@C/NCN-T with excellent light-absorption properties, resulting in a photothermal effect that elevated the surface temperature and facilitated the catalytic reaction . Furthermore, the Schottky junction formed between Cu@C and NCN-T promoted the separation of electron-hole pairs, with Cu@C acting as charge channels. A charge transfer mechanism was proposed to explain these findings. This catalyst engineering approach holds promise for the development of efficient non-noble metal catalysts for rapid CO 2 photothermal reduction.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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Qingling Liu,Zi Yu,Dongmei Liang,Jie Xiong,Tao Gan,Huayu Hu,Zuqiang Huang,Yanjuan Zhang
Internal electric field (IEF) of heterojunction photocatalysts is considered as the potent driving force for efficient charge separation, however, the presence of high energy barrier and poor interfacial stability in nascent heterojunctions hinder interfacial charge separation and migration. In this study, an elemental imprinting-induced interfacial growth strategy was proposed to bridge g-C 3 N 4 (CN) and Bi 2 MoO 6 (BMO) for synthesizing BMO/Bi-CN Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst by creating an essentially connected porous network to enable easy transfer of the guest material to the binding sites. The established interfacial N–Bi–O bonds enhanced the stability of heterojunction and served as rapid channels for charge transfer, effectively promoting the migration rate and separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers. Particularly, the Ohmic contact between the interface significantly reduced the interfacial energy barrier. Experimental and theoretical analyses demonstrate that the interfacial chemical bonds and Ohmic contact reinforced the IEF and significantly enhanced the photocatalytic performance of BMO/Bi-CN, achieving complete degradation of ciprofloxacin with a kinetic rate constant of 0.0481 min −1 . This strategy plays a crucial role in establishing interfacial chemical bonds and optimizing heterogeneous structure of composite photocatalysts.
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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2024
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Yongning Ma,Panpan Li,Peihan Wu,Mingyuan Guo,Yuhao Yang,Xiaolong Li
In photocatalytic anticorrosion perspective, the migration rate of excited electrons from surface layers to substrate steels restricted the performance of g-C 3 N 4 due to the high resistance between interface of g-C 3 N 4 layers and adhesive layers. Herein, an S-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /polyaniline (PANI) heterojunction with face-to-face structure was established by a secondary calcining method. The as-prepared heterojunctions were applied to protect Q235 carbon steel, and the results showed that the anticorrosion performance of S-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /PANI heterojunction is much higher than that of g-C 3 N 4 and PANI coating layers according to salt spray test. Photocurrent intensity indicated that the optimum amounts of g-C 3 N 4 and PANI were 0.06 and 0.09 mL/cm 2 , which are benefit for the transport of excited electrons due to the optimum thickness of coating layers. Furthermore, the S-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /PANI heterojunction can promote the separation rate of charge carriers and suppress the recombination rate at the same time, which are inferred from photocurrent intensity, electrochemical impedance spectra, super-depth-of-field microscope, and photoluminescence investigation. In the last, the enhanced anticorrosion performance of S-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /PANI heterojunction with face-to-face structure was deduced according to mentioned characterization.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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Boxiao Zhao,Wang Gong,Xiaoming Liu,Huiqin Guo,Liushui Yan,Along Gao,Jun Lin
Here, we demonstrate a new type of S and C co-doped g-C 3 N 4 hexagonal ultra-thin tubular composite photocatalyst with extraordinary photocatalytic activity toward H 2 production from H 2 O with visible light irradiation. The S and C co-doped g-C 3 N 4 hexagonal ultra-thin tubular composite photocatalyst was prepared through a precursor calcinating process at 520 °C in a nitrogen atmosphere. The precursor was obtained through a supramolecular self-assembly strategy using melamine and thiolactic acid as raw materials by a crosslinking process of sulfhydryl and carboxyl groups. Benefiting from the synergetic effects of elements doping and the ultra-thin tubular morphology, the obtained S and C co-doped g-C 3 N 4 hexagonal ultra-thin tubular composite photocatalyst exhibits a highly efficient photocatalytic activity toward H 2 production from H 2 O with the irradiation of visible light, which is 24 times higher than that of the pristine g-C 3 N 4 . The optimized apparent quantum yield was demonstrated to be around 9.56 %. A possible photocatalytic mechanism relating to H 2 evolution from H 2 O with visible light irradiation concerning the prepared S and C co-doped g-C 3 N 4 hexagonal ultra-thin tubular composite photocatalyst was proposed. The current study might provide valuable insights for the design and synthesis of highly efficient photocatalysts for hydrogen production using solar energy.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2025
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Yanbing Zhu,Hao Xiu,Gang Xue,Tianyong Lei,Yu Wang,Zhongfang Li,Shuren Cong,Tingting Wei
The piezoelectric properties are closely related to the properties of photocatalytic membrane in water environment. Here, a self-polarized g-C 3 N 4 /MoO 3 /PVDF-TrFE membrane with high piezoelectricity was synthesized using a facile spin-coating strategy. In the presence of a low-speed water flow, a stabilized photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate (538.8 µmol g -1 h −1 ) was obtained for the g-C 3 N 4 /MoO 3 /PVDF-TrFE membrane. Experimental results revealed that the g-C 3 N 4 /MoO 3 induced a reorganization of PVDF-TrFE structure and thereby enlarged the polarization electric field to promote the directional migration of charge carriers and exciton dissociation. Additionally, pressure current test demonstrated that under the same pressure conditions, g-C 3 N 4 /MoO 3 /PVDF-TrFE exhibited a higher response than PVDF-TrFE. This work establishes a new method for the polarization electric field and provides a deeper understanding of the hydrogen evolution mechanism.
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MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2024
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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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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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Ahmed Uddin,Muhammad Bilal,Jinchen Qian,Muhammad Akram,Qingquan He
This study presents a novel ZnO/Oxygen-doped g-C 3 N 4 (ZnO/OCN) nanocomposite photocatalyst for enhanced bisphenol A (BPA) degradation and CO 2 reduction. Synthesized via a facile air calcination-assisted hydrothermal method, the ZnO/OCN heterojunction exhibits significantly improved photocatalytic activity compared to individual ZnO and OCN under visible light irradiation. A remarkable 92.52% BPA degradation was achieved within 180 min using the ZnO/OCN (5%) composites. Additionally, the optimal composite yields CO and CH 4 production of 59.76 and 4.94 μmol⋅g −1 ⋅h −1 , respectively, approximately 6.64 and 2.5 times than those individual catalysts. This enhanced performance stems from the construction of a Z-scheme heterojunction, which facilitates efficient charge separation and transfer and minimizes electron-hole recombination, thereby boosting the overall photocatalytic performance. A Z-scheme mechanism mediated by oxygen vacancy was suggested for charge separation in the heterojunction. This mechanism involves the recombination of photoinduced electrons, trapped at the oxygen defect levels of ZnO, with holes in the valence band of OCN at the heterojunction interface. A comprehensive investigation, integrating radical trapping experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, confirms the critical role of lattice oxygen in the generation of O 2 − and OH. This highly efficient and sustainable photocatalytic system offers a promising solution for the simultaneous remediation of pollutants and mitigation of greenhouse gases.
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Materials Research Express
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2021
·Vol. 8
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Peng She,Chun Yao,Jun Li,Hegang Bao,Xiuquan Xu,Hong Zhou
Co-doping is one of the most facile and efficient strategies for boosting the photocatalytic performance of g-C3N4. Herein, a series of Ti and O co-doped g-C3N4 (Ti/OCN) composites with excellent photocatalytic inactivation activity of Enterobacter cloacae (E. cloacae) were successfully synthesized by simple calcination of urea/formic acid/TiCl4 precursor. The obtained Ti/OCN-3 possessed the optimal photocatalytic capability with complete inactivation of 6.20 log CFU·ml−1 E. cloacae under 60 min of visible light irradiation. The improved photocatalytic disinfection performance was probably attributed to the synergistic effect of Ti and O co-doping, which led to an extended visible light response and accelerated charge transport efficiency. Furthermore, scavenger trapping and electron spin resonance (ESR) experiments revealed that ·O2−, h+ and ·OH were responsible for the enhanced inactivation activity. Overall, this research provided a promising strategy for fabricating g-C3N4-based catalysts to efficiently deal with the hazards of pathogenic microorganisms.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2020
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Guanshu Zhao,Jing Ding,Fanyang Zhou,Xueqi Chen,Liangliang Wei,Qingwei Gao,Kun Wang,Qingliang Zhao
Inefficient utilization of photo-induced charge carriers and low recyclability are limitations for photocatalyst to get access to the practical application. A novel ternary BiVO 4 /g-C 3 N 4 /NiFe 2 O 4 composite with dual Z-scheme heterojunction was successfully developed and constructed to enhance the separation of photo-induced charge carriers and the absorption range of visible light. The structure, composition, morphology, magnetic, and optical properties of this photocatalyst were investigated comprehensively. The photocatalytic performance, mechanism, and pathway of ofloxacin degradation under visible light were studied. Results indicated that the internal interaction between different semiconductors presented the successful fabrication of ternary composite, and its red shift of adsorption range of visible light contributed to an enhancement of photocatalytic ability. The as-prepared ternary composite exhibited highest photocatalytic removal rate constant for ofloxacin, which was 3.8, 16.3 and 71.2 times as much as that of the pure BiVO 4 , pure g-C 3 N 4 and pure NiFe 2 O 4 , respectively. The five successive recycling experiments exhibited the high photocatalytic stability of the as-prepared catalyst, with simple recovery operation due to its magnetic property. The holes and superoxide radicals dominated the photocatalytic degradation process of pollutants. A dual Z-scheme heterojunction other than conventional heterojunction was responsible for the enhancement on redox capacity and the separation of charge carriers. Different transformation products during ofloxacin photocatalytic degradation were identified and transformation pathway was put forward. This study provides a promising strategy on the application of visible-light-driven photocatalysts in water treatment.
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Catalysts
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2020
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Junjiao Zhang,Zhengru Zhu,Junchao Jiang,Hong Li
AgI/MFeO3/g-C3N4(M = Y, Gd, La) nano sheet–sphere–sheet photocatalysts were synthesized by a simple ultrasound-assisted hydrothermal approach. We characterized the microstructure, surface morphology, and optical absorption capacity of the obtained samples. According to the characterization results, AgI/MFeO3/g-C3N4(M = Y, Gd, La) nano sheet–sphere–sheet photocatalysts were successfully obtained. MFeO3nanospheres and AgI nanosheets were dispersed evenly on the surface of g-C3N4nanosheets. AgI/MFeO3/g-C3N4showed remarkable photocatalytic. Especially, 95% of NOF was photodegradated over AgI/LaFeO3/g-C3N4within 3 h and the higher photocatalytic performance still remained after six cycles. Additionally, The N2adsorption–desorption isotherms of AgI/MFeO3/g-C3N4showed that AgI/LaFeO3/g-C3N4possessed the highest specific surface area (79.32 m2/g). The result of scavenging experiment revealed that ·O2−, h+, and ·OH were the main roles in the photodegradation process. Benefitting from the nice energy band matching, MFeO3acted as the center of photogenerated electrons migration and separation provided more direct electron channels. This work proposes an effective approach for the design and configuration of dual Z-scheme photocatalysts to accomplish the removal of organic contaminants based on g-C3N4.
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