DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
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2021
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Shen Shen,Jia Jia Fu,Hong Bo Wang
Exploring desirable and photostable homostructured catalysts is an explosive scientific hotspot for energy crisis and wastewater treatment . Efficient pollutants removal from wastewater is an attractive route to sustainable development. We here present an ideal photocatalyst that incorporates both g-C 3 N 4 and TiO 2 sheets (TNs), creating a novel nanomaterial of the type g-C 3 N 4 /TNs catalyst. The obtained photocatalyst can accelerate the interfacial charge transfer rate. Subsequently, we prepared 2:1O − -g-C 3 N 4 /TNs photocatalysts by H 2 treatment, which not only generated more active defects on 2:1O − -g-C 3 N 4 /TNs surface, but also produced oxygen vacancies . As measured by the degradation of CR (CR), the as-prepared g-C 3 N 4 /TNs samples perform outstanding removal properties due to high photocurrent response under visible light irradiation, which are transcend than bulk g-C 3 N 4 or pure TNs separately. Specially, the obtained 2:1O − -g-C 3 N 4 /TNs catalysts exhibit the highest photocatalytic rate for decomposition of CR (86.7%, 2 h), which was 107.5, 7.167, and 1.43 times higher than that of TNs, g-C 3 N 4 , and 2:1 g-C 3 N 4 /TNs. The decisive factor in enhancing the photocatalytic ability of this optimal sample is the richly available reaction sites exposed by hydrogenation process .
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RSC Advances
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2015
·Vol. 5
·期 97
·79342-79347
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IF 3.84
Xingrong Xiao,Hui Yang,Nuoxin Xu,Liang Hu,Qilong Zhang
Ag@TiO2 core–shell nanoparticles were synthesized as fillers using a simple vapor-thermal method. Based on the nanoparticles, the P(VDF-HFP)/Ag@TiO2 hybrid films were first prepared by embedding Ag@TiO2 nanoparticles in a poly(vinylidene fluoride co-hexafluoropropylene) [P(VDF-HFP)] matrix. Microstructural and thermal analysis confirmed that Ag nanoparticles had been successfully coated by TiO2 shells and that the thickness of the shell layer was about 8–10 nm. The Ag@TiO2 nanoparticles act as nucleation sites to promote crystallization of the polymer matrix without changing its structure. The P(VDF-HFP)/Ag@TiO2 composite exhibited enhanced dielectric properties over a wide frequency range, and the dielectric permittivity of the polymer nanocomposites is enhanced by ∼300% over the P(VDF-HFP) matrix at a low filler loading of 10 vol%. Moreover, P(VDF-HFP)/Ag@TiO2 also exhibit a higher dielectric constant than P(VDF-HFP)/Ag, P(VDF-HFP)/TiO2 and P(VDF-HFP)/Ag/TiO2 blend composites while maintaining a low loss tangent (below 0.03 at 1 kHz) to achieve a duplex polarization effect.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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2018
·Vol. 7
·期 2
·210-223
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IF 4.776
Madiha Saeed,M. Zubair Iqbal,Wenzhi Ren,Yuanzhi Xia,Waheed S. Khan,Aiguo Wu
The development of a simplified theranostic system with high-efficiency for multifunctional imaging-guided photodynamic therapy/photothermal therapy (PDT/PTT) is a great challenge. Therefore, a versatile fabrication strategy was introduced to design new Fe3O4-black TiO2 nanocomposites (Fe–Ti NCs). The Fe–Ti NCs exhibit an intense broad light absorption, high photothermal conversion efficiency, inherited phototherapy, and favorable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) properties. The in vitro results demonstrate synergistic PTT and PDT capability of Fe–Ti NCs under 808 nm irradiation at low concentration and power density. Fe–Ti NCs also show superior phototherapy performance (PTT/PDT) under 671 nm laser irradiation. The confocal microscopy analysis demonstrates reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated synergistic phototherapy. Hematological and histological analysis confirms no evident toxicity of Fe–Ti NCs. The in vivo photoinduced tumor ablation capability of Fe–Ti NCs was assessed and monitored, and a rapid increase in temperature (60 ± 2 °C) after being exposed to 808 nm laser at 0.7 W cm−2 for 5 min was observed. Then, the same change in temperature is observed under 671 nm laser at 0.5 W cm−2. Thus, in vitro and in vivo dual-wavelength laser tumor ablation ability of Fe–Ti NCs verified excellent synergistic phototherapy efficacy against tumors. Moreover, Fe–Ti NCs exhibit superparamagnetic behavior, high magnetization value (48 emu g−1), good r2 relaxivity value (38.2 mM−1 s−1), and excellent T2 imaging capability to monitor therapeutic performance.
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Advanced Materials Interfaces
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2021
·Vol. 8
·期 17
·2100889
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IF 6.147
Yeguang Zhang,Yong Qi,Shufen Zhang
Due to its high refractive index, photocatalytic activity, and photoinduced superhydrophilicity, TiO 2 has advantages in photonic crystals (PCs). However, the composite of TiO 2 and PCs needs to be calcined at high temperatures, and the structural stability of the composites is poor. In this study, photoinduced superhydrophilic TiO 2 –poly(hydroxyethyl acrylate)/polystyrene (PHEA/PS) PC composites with strong structural colors and self-cleaning are fabricated by coating triethanolamine-modified anatase TiO 2 nanoparticles-hydroxyethyl acrylate on the surface of PS PCs. The ordered arrays can be retained after the superficial layers of PS PCs are filled with TiO 2 –PHEA, and vivid blue, green, and red composites can be obtained. The water contact angles of the composites can be reduced to 3° in 0.4 s, and superhydrophilicity can be maintained for 180 days in a laboratory environment. The declining superhydrophilicity can be restored under UV irradiation. The composites can degrade the adsorbed methylene blue under UV irradiation. Photocatalytic activity and superhydrophilicity impart self-cleaning ability on the composites. The locking of PS arrays by TiO 2 –PHEA enhances the structural stability of the composites, making them resistant to water soaking and washing. Therefore, the composites show prospects for decoration, fabric coloring, and wearable electronic devices.
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2021
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Jiajie Xu,Shengye Wang,Changyu Yan,Hafiz Mohammad Adeel Sharif,Bo Yang
Advanced oxidation processes based on sulfate radicals are considered as a promising approach for environmental remediation. In this study, TiO 2 @MIL-101(Fe) is successfully fabricated by a facile impregnation method and is used for sodium persulfate (SPS) activation. TiO 2 @MIL-101@SPS combines the advantages of photocatalysis and SPS activation, which shows high removal efficiency for nitrobenzene and methyl orange. In addition, the effect of multiple factors, including light source, SPS amount and catalyst amount, on nitrobenzene degradation have been investigated. Results show that the nitrobenzene degradation efficiency is up to 66.53 % while that of TOC removal is 32.21 % under 4-h visible light irradiation with 30 mg catalyst and 1.6 mM SPS. Moreover, LC-MS have been carried out to study the route of nitrobenzene degradation. Besides, ESR analysis reveals that both ● SO 4 − and ● OH radicals are generated sustainably under visible light irradiation, and more ● OH radicals can be detected owing to the synergic effect of photocatalysis and SPS activation. Interfacial charge transfer effect provides photoinduced electrons for the Fe 3+ /Fe 2+ cycle in MIL-101(Fe), which boosts the SPS activation process, resulting in high photocatalytic activity.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2019
·Vol. 26
·期 12
·12237-12246
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IF 2.914
Yang Mi,Shi Xianyang
Biosynthesized nanocomposites are attracting growing interests because they are environmentally friendly. Ag 2 S nanoparticles (Ag 2 S NPs) are deposited in situ on the surfaces of TiO 2 nanotubes (TNTs) via Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 to form Ag 2 S/TNT nanocomposites. The prepared Ag 2 S/TNTs nanocomposites are characterized using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The results show that Ag 2 S NPs smaller than 8 nm are successfully synthesized and fabricated on the TNT surfaces with relatively uniform distribution. The catalytic performance of the Ag 2 S/TNT nanocomposites is evaluated for catalytic reduction in the presence of NaBH 4 and the photocatalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) under visible light. The Ag 2 S/TNT nanocomposites show excellent catalytic activity and good stability in the 4-NP reduction process. The 4-NP degradation ratio reaches 98.3% in 50 min, and 87% conversion was achieved after eight cycles. The Ag 2 S/TNT nanocomposites also exhibit excellent photocatalytic activity for 4-NP at a rate of 0.69 h −1 , and the complete degradation of 4-NP was observed within 5 h. Therefore, this study offers an environmentally friendly approach to synthesize nanocomposites for practical applications.
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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
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2022
·Vol. 24
·期 22
·13661-13670
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IF 3.945
Si-Yuan Yu,Ying Liu,Hai-Tao Ren,Zhao-Yu Liu,Xu Han
Photooxidation of As(III) by TiO2 is a complicated process in which the oxidation mechanisms are always controversial. In this study, the enhanced photooxidation rates of As(III) with increasing pH values from 8.0 to 11.0 indicate the high photocatalytic reactivity of TiO2 under alkaline conditions. Moreover, As(III) improves the production of H2O2, indicating H-abstraction from As(III) (soluble or adsorbed) for H2O2 production. Although O2˙−, h+, ˙OH and –OOH are always regarded as the reactive oxygen species in the UV-TiO2 system, the superoxo and peroxo species formed on the surface of TiO2 also contribute to As(III) oxidation. The As(III)–O–Ti(IV) surface complexes formed on TiO2, as well as the decreased bandgaps of TiO2 with increasing concentrations of As(III) indicate that the ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT) pathway also contributes to the oxidation of As(III) under alkaline conditions. Electrochemical analyses further reveal that As(III) enhances the electron density on the surface of TiO2, thereby improving the catalytic reactivity of TiO2. We therefore suggest that H-abstraction from As(III) or H2O to the formed superoxo and peroxo species results in the formation of H2O2, accompanied by the oxidation of As(III). This enriches our knowledge on the oxidation of As(III), as well as other contaminants rich in –OH groups during the photocatalytic oxidation processes.
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Current Nanoscience
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2019
·Vol. 15
·期 2
·188-196
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IF 1.586
Xu Chengpeng,Ye Shengying,Cui Xiaolei,Zhang Quan,Liang Yan
Background: Improper storage and raw materials make peanut oil susceptible to Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). The semiconductor TiO2 photocatalysis technology is an effective technology which is widely used in sewage treatment, environmental protection and so on. Moreover, the photocatalytic efficiency
can be improved by doping I. Method: The experiment is divided into two parts. In the first part, supported TiO2 thin film (STF) was prepared on the quartz glass tube (QGT) by the sol-gel and calcination method and the supported iodine doped supported TiO2 thin film (I-STF) was synthesized
using potassium iodate solution. In the second part, the photocatalytic degradation of AFB1 was performed in a self-made photocatalytic reactor. The AFB1 was detected by ELISA kit. Results: The photocatalytic degradation of AFB1 has been proven to follow pseudo first-order reaction kinetics
well (R2 > 0.95). The maximum degradation rate of 81.96%, which was reached at the optimum iodine concentration of 0.1mol/L, was 11.38% higher than that with undoped STF. Conclusion: The doping of iodine reduces the band-gap of TiO2, thereby increasing the photocatalytic response range.
The proportion of Ti4+ in I-STF has decreased, which means that Ti4+ are replaced by I. The I-STF prepared at iodine concentration of 0.1mol/L has good photocatalytic properties.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2018
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IF 4.439
Juan Wang,Guohong Wang,Xianhong Wei,Guo Liu,Jun Li
A ZnO/TiO 2 heterojunction photocatalyst based on ZnO nanoparticles embedded in the hierarchically structured TiO 2 framework containing parallel macroporous channels and thin mesoporous walls has been synthesized by a common calcination treatment using zinc chloride and tetrabutyl titanate as the raw materials. The materials properties of the ZnO/TiO 2 heterojunction photocatalysts have been carefully characterized with SEM/TEM, XRD, FTIR, XPS, BET analyses, UV–Vis absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The photocatalytic performance for decomposition of Rhodamine B (RhB) under UV light irradiation has been systematically investigated in correlation with the materials structures. The apparent RhB degradation rate constant ( k ) has been determined to be 20.7 × 10 −3 min −1 for the optimal hybrid photocatalyst with 5 wt% of ZnO loading, significantly higher that of pure TiO 2 (12.2 × 10 −3 min −1 ) and pure ZnO nanoparticles (5.7 × 10 −3 min −1 ), respectively. Active species trapping experiments reveal that •OH and •O 2 − play the major roles in the photocatalytic reactions. The enhanced performance can be ascribed to the formation of a direct Z-scheme heterojunction structure between ZnO and TiO 2 in contrast to the usual type-II heterojunction.
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JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
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2021
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IF 9.127
Licong Huang,Linchao Zeng,Jianhui Zhu,Lingna Sun,Lei Yao,Libo Deng,Peixin Zhang
Sodium-ion hybrid capacitors (SIHCs) are an emerging energy storage device with various potential applications due to their combined merits of batteries and supercapacitors . However, this device still suffers from the slow kinetics of the anode, which severely restricts the rate performance. Herein, we demonstrate that the rate performance of a carbon-nanofiber-based anode can be remarkably enhanced by coating a thin layer of oxygen-vacancy-rich TiO 2 . The as-prepared material (TiO 2 @PBC) is used as an anode in a sodium-ion battery, which delivers a reversible capacity of 180.2 mA h g −1 at 10 A g −1 with a capacity retention of 110.7% after 20,000 cycles, outperforming those without TiO 2 coating. Furthermore, the TiO 2 @PBC is assembled into a SIHC with activated carbon as the cathode, which shows an energy density of 91.0 W h kg −1 at a power density of 165 W kg −1 and retaining an energy density of 43.4 W h kg −1 at an ultra-high power density of 13 kW kg −1 . The excellent sodium storage performance of TiO 2 @PBC is attributed to the three-dimensionally cross-linked conductive network, the open ion-transportation channels, and more importantly, the TiO 2 coating with high content of oxygen vacancies which expands the lattice and thus enables fast ion transport.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2021
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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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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2022
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IF 6.371
Xiaoxin Lv,Zixiao Deng,Menglian Wang,Jiujun Deng
Transition-metal carbides, carbonitrides , and nitrides (MXene) as an emerging two-dimensional semiconductor has open an ideal pathway for fabricating various TiO 2 -based functional materials . In this work, we demonstrate a simple and one-step heat treatment for the fabrication of Ti 3 C 2 MXene-derived carbon-doped TiO 2 /Fe 2 O 3 composite for superior lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). As an anode, the as-fabricated composite delivers an excellent lithium-ion storage of 538 mA h/g at a current density of 0.1 A/g and superior rate performance of 152.6 mA h/g at a higher current density of 5 A/g, which is 6 times higher than that of C-doped TiO 2 electrode. In addition, a remarkable cyclic stability with 88.46 % capacity retention is also obtained for the composite anode at a current density of 1 A/g after 1000 cycles. Based on various characterizations, the greatly enhanced electrochemical performance can be attributed to the synergistic effects of carbon doping, layered structures of TiO 2 , and the anchoring of Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles , which effectively promote the charge transport kinetics. This study will broaden the Ti 3 C 2 MXene application in LIBs and meanwhile provide an alternative method for synthesizing more efficient anode materials .
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