ACS Omega
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2023
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Lei Wang,Guangyuan Xie,Xiang Mi,Bin Zhang,Yu Du,Qiuyu Zhu,Zhicheng Yu
The grafted modification TiO2@SiO2 composite was fabricated by a liquid-phase deposition method with Na2SiO3 and a grafting reaction with a silane coupling agent. First, the TiO2@SiO2 composite was prepared, and the effect of deposition rate and silica content on the morphology, particle size, dispersibility, and pigmentary property of TiO2@SiO2 composites was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and ζ-potential. The islandlike TiO2@SiO2 composite had a good particle size and printing performance compared with the dense TiO2@SiO2 composite. The presence of Si was confirmed by EDX elemental analysis and XPS, and a peak at 980 cm–1 belonging to Si–O was observed in the FTIR spectrum, confirming the presence of SiO2 anchored at TiO2 surfaces via Si–O–Ti bonds. Then, the islandlike TiO2@SiO2 composite was modified by grafting with a silane coupling agent. The effect of the silane coupling agent on the hydrophobicity and dispersibility was investigated. The peaks at 2919 and 2846 cm–1 belong to CH2 in the FTIR spectrum, and Si–C in the XPS confirmed the grafting of silane coupling agent to the TiO2@SiO2 composite. The grafted modification of the islandlike TiO2@SiO2 composite using 3-triethoxysilylpropylamine endowed it with weather durability, dispersibility, and good printing performance.
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Catalysis Science & Technology
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2023
·Vol. 13
·期 15
·4525-4533
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IF 5
Qiuyu Zhang,Yajie Chen,Xinyan Yu,Yuejia Yin,Yaxin Ru,Guohui Tian
Fabricating photocatalysts with customizable structure and composition using different metal–organic framework (MOF) building blocks has intriguing implications in chemistry and material science, but it is challenging to do so. Here, a two-step synthetic strategy was designed to prepare MIL-125(Ti)@TiO2 hollow nanodiscs decorated with Co3S4 nanoparticles for CO2 photoreduction. The Co-based zeolite imidazolium ester backbone (ZIF-67) nanolayer was first loaded on the prepared MIL-125(Ti) nanodiscs to form core@shell MIL-125(Ti)@ZIF-67 nanodiscs. The following sulfidation process under solvothermal condition led to the production of MIL-125(Ti)@TiO2 hollow nanodiscs decorated with Co3S4 nanoparticles (MIL-125(Ti)@TiO2\Co3S4). This ternary hybrid catalyst with hollow nanodisc structure possessed a significantly enhanced charge separation efficiency and visible light absorption, along with offering a huge number of active sites. Considering the above advantages, the CO2 photoreduction activity of the optimized MIL-125(Ti)@TiO2\Co3S4 catalyst was significantly increased when compared to single-component catalysts (MIL-125(Ti), TiO2, and Co3S4) and binary hybrid catalysts (MIL-125(Ti)@TiO2 and TiO2\Co3S4) under simulated sunlight irradiation. CO is the main product with a productivity of 587.50 μmol g−1 h−1, which is almost seven times higher than that of pure MIL-125(Ti). The potential photocatalytic mechanism of the hybrid photocatalyst has also been demonstrated. This study presents a simple and effective technique for fabricating MOF-based hybrid catalysts for photocatalytic applications.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2023
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Kai Song,Huilin Hou,Dongdong Zhang,Fang He,Weiyou Yang
Single-atomic catalysts (SACs) have been emerging as one of potential candidates in catalysts, owing to their unique merits with extremely high specific surface area as well as remarkably exposed active sites. Herein, we develop an in-situ gas-phase cation exchange strategy for engineering single-atomic Co on the surface of TiO 2 photoanode toward solar water splitting. It is verified that the atomically-dispersed Co with Co-O coordination could optimize the surface electronic structures, enhance the light absorption, promote the photoinduced charge transfer, lower the reaction barrier and accelerate the reaction kinetics, which consequently enable the overall improved photoelectrochemical (PEC) behaviors for photoanodes. As a proof of concept, the as-constructed TiO 2 -based photoanodes deliver robust stability up to 100 h and a photocurrent density up to 1.47 mA cm −2 at 1.23 V vs. RHE, which are superior to those of pristine TiO 2 , representing their significance for potential applications.
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JOURNAL OF THE CHINESE CHEMICAL SOCIETY
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2023
·Vol. 70
·期 4
·848-856
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IF 1.8
Xiqiang Tian,Yanping Dong,Muhammad Zahid
The excellent photocatalytic hydrogenation of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) with NaBH 4 in the aqueous medium is still a big challenge. Herein, we report a facile one-pot evaporation-induced self-assembly (EISA) method to synthesize a series of CuO/TiO 2 nanocomposites. The as-synthesized CuO/TiO 2 photocatalysts exhibit remarkable catalytic activity under direct sunlight in selective hydrogenation of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) due to the synergistic interaction of guest copper nanoparticles with host titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) species. Especially, 5 wt% CuO/TiO 2 nanocomposite revealed superior reaction rate constant (k) value (0.306 min −1 ) when compared to 3 wt% CuO/TiO 2 (0.192 min −1 ) and 7 wt% CuO/TiO 2 (0.240 min −1 ). Moreover, several characterization techniques (XRD, TEM, N 2 adsorption–desorption isotherm, DRS, and XPS) were executed to deeply investigate the effect of copper content on the bulk and interfacial properties of the catalysts. The characterization results proved that the superior photocatalytic hydrogenation over 5 wt% CuO/TiO 2 catalyst can be ascribed to moderate CuO loading as well as even dispersion of CuO species on the surface of active TiO 2 host, which can largely improve the light absorption ability within visible light region. Besides, the 5 wt% CuO/TiO 2 catalyst exhibits remarkable recyclability and durability, retaining its superior activity (above 95%) up to several repeating cycles, proving its practical applicability for hydrogenation reactions at domestic and industrial levels.
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2023
·Vol. 19
·期 30
·2300770
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Shilin Zhang,Qingjie Wang,Peng Zhang,Jie Wang,Yue Li,Chang Lu,Muhammad Tariq Sarwar,Xiongbo Dong,Qihang Zhao,Aidong Tang,Liangjie Fu,Huaming Yang
To achieve a high separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers in semiconductors, constructing high-quality heterogeneous interfaces as charge flow highways is critical and challenging. This study successfully demonstrates an interfacial chemical bond and internal electric field (IEF) simultaneously modulated 0D/0D/1D-Co 3 O 4 /TiO 2 /sepiolite composite catalyst by exploiting sepiolite surface-interfacial interactions to adjust the Co 2+ /Co 3+ ratio at the Co 3 O 4 /TiO 2 heterointerface. In situ irradiation X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the interfacial Co 2+ O Ti bond (compared to the Co 3+ O Ti bond) plays a major role as an atomic-level charge transport channel at the p-n junction. Co 2+ /Co 3+ ratio increase also enhances the IEF intensity. Therefore, the enhanced IEF cooperates with the interfacial Co 2+ O Ti bond to enhance the photoelectron separation and migration efficiency. A coupled photocatalysis-peroxymonosulfate activation system is used to evaluate the catalytic activity of Co 3 O 4 /TiO 2 /sepiolite. Furthermore, this work demonstrates how efficiently separated photoelectrons facilitate the synergy between photocatalysis and peroxymonosulfate activation to achieve deep pollutant degradation and reduce its ecotoxicity. This study presents a new strategy for constructing high-quality heterogeneous interfaces by consciously modulating interfacial chemical bonds and IEF, and the strategy is expected to extend to this class of spinel-structured semiconductors.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2023
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Hao Xu,Jian Yang,Yang Li,Fan Fu,Kang Da,Shaobo Cao,Wenting Chen,Ximei Fan
Weak visible-light capture ability, ultrahigh charge recombination rate, and poor redox ability are crucial constraints to improve the photocatalytic performance for toluene degradation under visible-light. Hence, a dual Z-scheme of Bi 2 O 3 quantum dots decorated TiO 2 /BiOBr photocatalysts (Bi 2 O 3 QDs@TiO 2 /BiOBr) were prepared by a two-step hydrothermal method . X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were performed to identify the existence of Bi 2 O 3 QDs and TiO 2 that loaded on the surface of BiOBr. The introducing of oxygen vacancies in TiO 2 broadened its light absorption region to the visible-light. The constitutes of Bi 2 O 3 QDs and BiOBr were regulated and the optimized photocatalyst BT1-B10 exhibited 94.1 % of removal rate for gaseous toluene degradation after 150 min irradiation of visible-light (>420 nm) as well as good recoverability and durability. This result was obviously superior to other comparison samples. In-situ DRIFTs spectra and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) were carried out to provide a possible pathway for the toluene degradation. Additionally, a dual-channel electron transfer model based on the Z-scheme was proposed, which presented desirable visible-light response region, efficient charge separation efficiency, and enhanced redox ability. Notably, hydroxyl radicals (•OH) served as the dominant active species was confirmed by electron spin resonance (ESR) and gas-phase capture tests, that was beneficial to the ring-opening of toluene degradation. This dual Z-scheme heterojunction of Bi 2 O 3 QDs@TiO 2 /BiOBr photocatalyst showed great potential for the degradation of toluene under visible-light irradiation.
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Journal of Ocean University of China
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2023
·Vol. 22
·期 2
·469-478
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Mei Xueqiao,Li Chunhu
Photocatalyst Ag/ZnO-TiO 2 was prepared by template method. The catalyst was characterized by XRD, SEM, and UV-vis DRS. Rhodamine B (RhB) and target pollutants were used to evaluate the photocatalytic performance of the catalyst under 40 W UV-lamp. The photocatalytic degradation mechanism of Rhodamine B was discussed through free radical quenching experiment. The experimental results show that hexagonal ZnO-TiO 2 can be successfully prepared by template method, and nano Ag particles are evenly loaded on the catalyst. Under the reaction conditions of 1% catalyst input and 40 W UV-lamp, the catalytic degradation rate of RhB by Ag/ZnO-TiO 2 was 98.28%. The photocatalytic degradation mechanism of Ag/ZnO-TiO 2 was explored by free radical quenching experiment. The experimental results show that H + and ·OH play a major role in the photocatalytic degradation of RhB by Ag/ZnO-TiO 2 .
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2023
·Vol. 30
·期 19
·55044-55056
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Bi Renke,Liu Jialong,Zhou Chutong,Shen Yijie,Liu Zhe,Wang Zhiyu
The construction of heterojunctions between semiconductors is a preferred route to improve overall photocatalytic activity. In this work, a facile and feasible method was innovatively developed to one-step prepare g-C 3 N 4 /TiO 2 heterojunctions via an absorption-calcination process using nitrogen and titanium precursors directly. This method can effectively avoid interfacial defects and establish a tight interfacial connection between g-C 3 N 4 and TiO 2 . The resultant g-C 3 N 4 /TiO 2 composites exhibited prominent photodegradation efficiency for tetracycline hydrochloride (TC-HCl) under visible light and simulated-sunlight irradiation. The optimal g-C 3 N 4 /TiO 2 composite (urea content of 4 g) showed the highest photocatalytic efficiency, which can degrade 90.1% TC-HCl under simulated-sunlight irradiation within 30 min, achieving 3.9 and 2 times increases compared to pure g-C 3 N 4 and TiO 2 , respectively. Besides, photodegradation pathways based on the role of active species ·O 2 − and ·OH were identified, indicating that a direct Z-scheme heterojunction was formed over the g-C 3 N 4 /TiO 2 photocatalyst. The enhanced photocatalytic performance can be attributed to the close-knit interface contact and the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction between g-C 3 N 4 and TiO 2 , which can accelerate the photo-induced charge carrier separation, broaden the spectra absorption range, and retain a higher redox potential. This one-step synthesis method may provide a new strategy for the construction of Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts consisting of g-C 3 N 4 and TiO 2 for environmental remediation and solar energy utilization.
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2023
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Guobo Li,Yaping Zhang,Peng Wu,Kai Shen,Shule Zhang,Shipeng Ding
The synergistic degradation of VOCs and NO x that were emitted from the incineration of municipal and medical wastes by a single catalyst is challenging, due to the poor activity at low temperatures, and the SO 2 poisoning on the active sites. Herein, N-doped TiO 2 (N–TiO 2 ) was used as the support for designing a highly efficient and stable catalyst system for CB/NO x synergistic degradation even in the presence of SO 2 . The prepared SbPdV/N–TiO 2 catalyst, which presented excellent activity and tolerance to SO 2 in the CBCO + SCR process, was investigated by a series of characterizations (such as XRD, TPD, XPS, H 2 -TPR and so on) as well as DFT calculations . The electronic structure of the catalyst was effectively modulated after N doping, resulting in effective charge flow between the catalyst surface and gas molecules. More importantly, the adsorption and deposition of sulfur species and reaction transient intermediates on active centers were restrained, while a new N adsorption center for NO x was provided. Abundant adsorption centers and superior redox properties ensured smooth CB/NO x synergistic degradation. The removal of CB mainly follows the L-H mechanism, while NO x elimination follows both E-R and L-H mechanisms. As a result, N doping provides a new approach to develop more advanced anti-SO 2 poisoning CB/NO x synergistic catalytic removal systems for extensive applications.
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LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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Die Zhao,Chunji Li
Microbial carotenoids and lipids are two groups of versatile biomolecules widely used in the food, fuel, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Rhodotorula glutinis is one of the best-known oleaginous red yeasts that has the remarkable capability to produce an assortment of valuable carotenoids and lipids. Here, the effects of different concentrations of TiO 2 and H 2 O 2 treatments on carotenoid and lipid production in R. glutinis ZHK were investigated. After 120 h of cultivation, the total amount of carotenoids was significantly increased in the TiO 2 (100 mg/L: 23.165 μg/gdw, 750 mg/L: 19.65 μg/gdw) and H 2 O 2 (5 mM: 21.51 μg/gdw, 10 mM: 118.858 μg/gdw) treatments than the control (6.099 μg/gdw). In contrast, as compared to the control, the relative abundance of total lipids was significantly decreased in the TiO 2 (100 mg/L) and H 2 O 2 (10 mM) treatments, respectively. In response to TiO 2 and H 2 O 2 stresses, the increased carotenoids were probably attributed to the down-regulated lipid biosynthesis flux, while the decreased lipids might be ascribed to the down-regulated fatty acid biosynthesis flux. Our results presented herein not only provide an effective strategy for modulating carotenoid and lipid biosynthesis in R. glutinis ZHK but also reveal the molecular foundation to further enhance their bioproductivity by molecular manipulation.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2023
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Xiaoyu Zhong,Linyang Li,Wenhao Xiang,Chuanbao Xiao,Nianbing Zhong,Quanhua Xie,Dengjie Zhong,Yunlan Xu,Haixing Chang,Shih-Hsin Ho
Herein, a highly stable and efficient photoelectrocatalytic system was developed for the rapid degradation of tetracycline . The photoelectrocatalytic system comprised two Ag/N-doped TiO 2 nanotube photoanodes, a bipolar membrane, and a P–Pd cathode. The Ag/N-doped TiO 2 nanotube photoanodes were coupled with a P–Pd cathode to enhance the hydroxyl free radical (·OH) generation at the cathode surface. The bipolar membrane can separate tetracycline pollutants and degradation products from the photoanodes, which can minimize the contamination of the photocatalyst by tetracycline or products, thereby enhancing the repeatability and stability of the photoelectrocatalytic system. photoelectrocatalytic uses ultraviolet–visible light as the input energy for the effective removal of tetracycline and total organic carbon . The initial pH in the cathode and photoanode chambers was 7.0. The Na 2 SO 4 concentration in the photoanode chamber and the addition amount of H 2 O 2 were 0.2 M and 4% (v/v), respectively. Under these conditions, 100 mL of 100 mg/L tetracycline was completely degraded within 60 min, and 82.3% total organic carbon was removed within 5 h. The pseudo-first-order reaction rate constant of the Ag/N-doped TiO 2 nanotube with 0.15 M Ag was 0.0637 min-1, which was 12 times higher than that of N-doped TiO 2 nanotube. The mechanisms underlying·OH generation and the tetracycline degradation pathway were also elucidated. The photoelectrocatalytic system, which is an eco-friendly and low-energy system, exhibits excellent stability and reliability toward tetracycline and total organic carbon degradation and significantly aids the development of wastewater remediation.
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Nanoscale
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2022
·Vol. 15
·期 6
·2911-2923
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Lei Sun,Xuzhuo Chen,Ruiguo Chen,Zhibo Ji,Haizhang Mu,Chun Liu,Jinlan Yu,Jiarong Wang,Rong Xia,Shanyong Zhang,Yin Xu,Kun Ma,Lunguo Xia
The improvement of Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs), in particular, loaded titania nanotubes, includes not only the antibacterial effect but also balancing the side effects from the antibacterial effect and osteogenesis properties, which can lead to an increased success rate of implants. Herein, based on the various needs of the graft to inhibit bacteria at different stages in vivo, we used a special osteogenic honeycomb-like “large tube over small tube” double-layered nanotube structure and created ultra-small-sized silver nanoparticles uniformly loaded on the surface and the interior of double-layer nanotubes by an optimized sputter coating method to ensure the time-dependent controllable release of antibacterial Ag ions from grafts and achieve the balance of the antibacterial effect and osteogenesis properties. The release of Ag+ from DNT-Ag8 was determined by inductively coupled plasma spectrometry. The release rate of Ag was slow; it was 30% on the first day and plateaued by the 19th day. Porphyromonas gingivalis adhesion and live bacteria were less abundant on the surface of DNT-Ag8, reaching an antibacterial efficiency of 55.6% in vitro. DNT-Ag8 shows a significantly higher antibacterial effect in a rat model infected with Staphylococcus aureus. An in vitro study demonstrated that DNT-Ag8 had no adverse effects on the adhesion, viability, proliferation, ALP staining, or activity assays of rat BMSCs. In contrast, it increased the expression of osteogenic genes. In vivo, DNT-Ag8 promoted bone–implant osseointegration in a beagle mandibular tooth loss model. This study demonstrated that the uniform loading of small-diameter silver nanoparticles using a honeycomb bilayer nanotube template structure is a promising method for modifying titanium surfaces to improve both bacteriostasis and osseointegration.
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