INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Hongjiao Song,Binbin Hu,Yulong Zhou,Ye Wu,Jibao Wu,Hongsong Tian,Qifeng Liang,Yongsheng Tan,Zebo Fang,Lirui Yu,Huili Li,Shunhang Wei
Interface engineering has been proven to be a promising strategy for regulating carrier transport. Herein, an interfacial Mo–O–W bond was constructed between Bi2MoO6 nanospheres and WO3 quantum dots. It served as a fast transfer channel for interfacial photogenerated carriers, resulting in the formation of a direct Z-scheme heterojunction. The Z-scheme heterojunction not only maximized the redox ability but also exhibited enhanced separation and transfer efficiency of photogenerated carriers. Thereby, it exhibited excellent degradation activity and reusability for different simulated pollutants (levofloxacin, rhodamine B, and methylene blue) under LED irradiation, and its photocatalytic rate is approximately doubled. Unexpectedly, a considerable amount of H2O2 was formed via a direct one-step two-electron oxygen reduction reaction process, which played a significant role in the photodegradation process, even surpassing the role of electrons/holes as active species. Furthermore, the photodegradation pathway of levofloxacin by the Z-scheme heterojunction was analyzed. This study could provide insights into establishing an interfacial chemical bond, modulating charge transfer, and the photodegradation mechanism.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2024
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IF 5.8
Chenglong Liu,Jiacheng Jin,Fan Dong,Zhipeng Zhang,Daolin Zhou,Mingxin Jin,Haohao Wan,Min Shao,Yushan Wan
This article aims at preparing of Z-scheme heterojunction NiCo-LDH/Bi 2 WO 6 (LDH: layered double hydroxides) via a solvothermal technique, addressing the rapid recombination of electron-hole pairs caused by the narrow bandgap of Bi 2 WO 6 . Successful loading of NiCo-LDH onto Bi 2 WO 6 was confirmed through various characterization techniques, assessing the composite's crystal structure, morphological traits, and performance. Notably, the NiCo-LDH/Bi 2 WO 6 composite exhibited excellent photocatalytic performance in the degradation of tetracycline (TC), achieving an optimal reaction rate of 0.03 min −1 , which is 4.8 times faster than that of Bi 2 WO 6 alone. The findings demonstrate that the formation of the heterojunction structure facilitated the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs by reducing recombination in monomers. Free radical trapping experiments showcased that the decomposition of TC is primarily driven by h + and ∙O 2 − . Additionally, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis identified the degradation products of TC and suggested two potential degradation pathways. The present research provides a novel approach for preparing LDH photocatalytic materials using NiCo-LDH/Bi 2 WO 6 .
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2025
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IF 3.9
Lu Zhang,Jianhao Qiu,Zongpeng Zou,Shengwei Tang,Wenxiang Tang
This work demonstrates the rational design of a Z-scheme CdS/Fe-MOF heterojunction for photo-Fenton processes utilizing in situ generated H2O2 under visible light. The photocatalysts were synthesized by depositing CdS nanoparticles onto MIL-53(Fe), optimizing interfacial charge transfer and light absorption, and ensuring effective spatial segregation of photogenerated carriers, thereby maintaining robust redox potentials. The modified CdS/Fe-MOF exhibited exceptional catalytic performance, achieving 92% degradation of 40 mg·L–1 tetracycline within 15 min, surpassing pure CdS (43%) and MIL-53(Fe) (30%) by factors of 2.3 and 3.3, respectively. Mechanistic studies identified on-site H2O2 generation through two-step oxygen reduction (236 μmol·L–1) and its subsequent activation by Fe3+/Fe2+ cycling to produce ·OH as key pathways, with h+, ·O2–, 1O2, and ·OH collectively driving pollutant degradation. The prepared photocatalysts demonstrated remarkable stability (>90% efficiency after five cycles) and structural integrity, attributed to the robust heterojunction interface. This study provides deep insight into designing Z-scheme photo-Fenton catalysts and advancing sustainable wastewater treatment.
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Reactions
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2025
·Vol. 6
·期 2
·24
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IF 2.2
Kuo Zhang,Xiufei Zhao,Hang Qian,Lihong Chen,Biyu Wu,Xiao Yang,Haonan Zou,Yujiao Hu,Feng Chen,Borong Liao,Hu Zhou,Lei Zhang,Tianyi Ma,Yusheng Zhang
Cu2O, a narrow-bandgap semiconductor with visible light absorption capabilities, faces limitations in photocatalytic applications due to photocorrosion from hole self-oxidation and insufficient light absorption. In this work, a series of novel spherical Cu2O/FePO4Z-scheme heterojunctions were successfully synthesized via self-assembly to overcome these challenges. The photocurrent, electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and photoluminescence (PL) tests showed that Cu2O/1.5FePO4(CF1.5) had excellent electron hole separation efficiency. Subsequently, photocatalytic degradation was utilized as a probing technique to further confirm the above conclusions, with the kinetic reaction constants of CF1.5 being 2.46 and 11.23 times higher than those of Cu2O and FePO4, respectively. After five cycles of experiments and XPS analysis, it was found that the content of Cu(I) in CF1.5 did not significantly decrease after the reaction, indicating that it has superior anti-photocorrosion performance compared to single Cu2O, which is also due to the establishment of a Z-scheme heterojunction. Systematic studies using radical scavenging experiments and ESR tests identified ·OH and ·O2−as the main active species involved in photocatalysis. The formation of a Z-scheme heterojunction not only enhances the photocatalytic activity of the CF1.5 composite but also effectively suppresses the photocorrosion of Cu2O, thereby offering a promising approach for enhancing anti-photocorrosion of Cu2O.
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LANGMUIR
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2025
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Shuo Yang,Kaiyue Li,Wei Feng,Ping Huang,Keyan Liu,Yuquan Zhuo,Wenhui Li,Ziwen Yang,Donglai Han
As the widespread discharge of antibiotics, pesticides, and dyes exacerbates water pollution, the development of efficient photocatalytic materials has become crucial for addressing this challenge. In this study, a new paradigm of n-p-p ternary heterojunction photocatalyst composed of ZnO nanospindle, Ag2CO3, and Ag2O nanoparticles was synthesized via a hydrothermal and coprecipitation method followed by calcination. By adjusting the calcination time, the phase transition from Ag2CO3 to Ag2O was precisely controlled, leading to enhanced charge separation, transition, and improved light absorption properties. The prepared ZnO/Ag2CO3/Ag2O (Z/AC/A) photocatalyst exhibited outstanding photocatalytic performance for the degradation of typical water pollutants, including 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-D), tetracycline (TC), and malachite green (MG) under simulated sunlight irradiation. And the photocatalytic efficiencies reached 90.8, 94.8, and 97.4%, respectively, with the ZnO/Ag2CO3/Ag2O photocatalyst, which was calcined at 195 °C for 12 min, abbreviated as Z/AC/A-3, demonstrating the highest activity. Radical scavenging experiments and electron spin resonance (ESR) tests revealed that superoxide radicals (•O2–) serve as the dominant active species, while holes (h+) and hydroxyl radicals (•OH) play secondary roles in the photocatalytic process. Additionally, the photocatalytic degradation mechanism was confirmed to follow a dual Z-scheme charge transfer pathway, which effectively enhanced the charge separation and photocatalytic performance. The photocatalyst also exhibited excellent structural stability and reusability over five consecutive cycles. These results suggest that the Z/AC/A n-p-p ternary heterojunction holds promising potential for practical photocatalytic applications in environmental remediation.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2024
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Yao Lu,Mengjie Fu,Cheng Cheng,Haocheng Yang,Xinyi Ni,Jiayuan Guo,Shihai Cao
Photocatalytic technology and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) based advanced oxidation technology have been proven to be simple and effective strategies for recalcitrant organic pollutants degradation. In this work, we designed and prepared a coupled photocatalytic and advanced oxidation system for sulfamethazine (SMR) antibiotics degradation. Firstly, a series of Z-scheme Co 9 S 8 /g-C 3 N 4 heterojunction photocatalysts are prepared by a simple two-step method and further work as PMS activators. The prepared Co 9 S 8 /g-C 3 N 4 photocatalysts exhibit a great improvement in electron-hole pairs migration and visible-light response due to heterojunction formation. In addition, the g-C 3 N 4 acts as a substrate to anchor the Co 9 S 8 nanoparticle, which suppresses the Co 9 S 8 leaching and prevents the Co 9 S 8 oxidation. Consequently, the Co 9 S 8 /g-C 3 N 4 /PMS system displayed an improved SMR degradation ability (93 % for Co 9 S 8 /g-C 3 N 4 /PMS vs. 86 % for Co 9 S 8 /g-C 3 N 4 ). After the fourth cyclic degradation experiment, the Co 9 S 8 /g-C 3 N 4 /PMS system still maintained a comparatively high degradation rate. Considering its good properties and better degradation performance, we propose that the synergistic effect of photocatalytic technology and PMS possess a promising prospect for application in environmental treatment.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2025
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IF 8.3
Xu Jia,Zhiqi Song,Jiaqi Zhang,Jiaolong Qiao,Liuxue Zhang,Xiulian Wang,Shuyan Jiao,Guomin Yu
To enhance the hydrogen production efficiency and stability in photocatalysis, a ternary heterojunction composite CdS@Ce-MOF/g-C 3 N 4 was developed by in-situ growth of Ce-MOF and CdS on graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 ). The synthesized composite not only mitigated the photocorrosion of sulfides but also established a stepwise energy-level alignment and built-in electric field within the heterojunction. These structural advantages effectively facilitated the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and suppress their recombination, thereby significantly improving photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance. Under simulated sunlight irradiation, the composite exhibited a hydrogen production rate of 4953.125 μmol g −1 , which is 7 times higher than that of pristine g-C 3 N 4 . Moreover, the hydrogen evolution rate remained stable with negligible degradation after multiple cycling tests, demonstrating excellent durability. The CdS@Ce-MOF/g-C 3 N 4 composite, with its superior hydrogen generation capacity and robust stability in photocatalytic water splitting, provides a promising alternative for advancing research on high-performance photocatalysts.
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JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
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2023
·Vol. 170
·期 1
·016502
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IF 3.9
Chenzhong Yao,Huimin Ren,Bohui Wei,Chunxi Yang,Li Ma
WO3@ZnO core–shell nanoarrays with a Z-scheme heterojunction structure have been fabricated by combining electrodeposition and dropping process and used as photoanodes for the production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The photocurrent density of the WO3@ZnO nanoarray photoanode is 1.57 mAcm−2 at the applied potential of 1.8 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode, which exhibits almost 4 time larger than that of pure ZnO nanoarray photoanode. A high photoconversion efficiency to the production of H2O2 (0.53%) and Faradic efficiency (33%) are also reached by this WO3@ZnO nanoarray photoanode under Air-Mass 1.5 Global (AM 1.5 G, 100 mWcm−2). This work provides an effective approach for the application of Z-scheme heterojunction in the photoelectrochemical synthesis of H2O2.
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ACS Physical Chemistry Au
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2022
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Feng-Kang Shang,Ming-Yu Qi,Chang-Long Tan,Zi-Rong Tang,Yi-Jun Xu
Simultaneously utilizing photogenerated electrons and holes in one photocatalytic system to synthesize value-added chemicals and clean hydrogen (H2) energy meets the development requirements of green chemistry. Herein, we report a binary material of CdS/BiVO4 combining one-dimensional (1D) CdS nanorods (NRs) with two-dimensional (2D) BiVO4 nanosheets (NSs) constructed through a facile electrostatic self-assembly procedure for the selectively photocatalytic oxidation of aromatic alcohols integrated with H2 production, which exhibits significantly enhanced photocatalytic performance. Within 2 h, the conversion of aromatic alcohols over CdS/BiVO4-25 was approximately 9-fold and 40-fold higher than that over pure CdS and BiVO4, respectively. The remarkably improved photoactivity of CdS/BiVO4 hybrids is mainly ascribed to the Z-scheme charge separation mechanism in the 1D/2D heterostructure derived from the interface contact between CdS and BiVO4, which not only facilitates the separation and transfer of charge carriers, but also maintains the strong reducibility of photogenerated electrons and strong oxidizability of photogenerated holes. It is anticipated that this work will further stimulate interest in the rational design of 1D/2D Z-scheme heterostructure photocatalysts for the selective fine chemical synthesis integrated with H2 evolution.
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2024
·Vol. 17
·期 3
·e202401364
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Haixia Li,Dan Li,Chuanqiang Yin,Feigao Xu
Graphical FeP/CdS Z-type heterojunction photocatalysts were successfully prepared by a facile hydrothermal method. Experimental results demonstrated that FeP/CdS composite photocatalysts have excellent performance in the catalytic degradation of TCH with the help of activated H 2 O 2 .The construction of Z-type heterostructures provided an effective photogenerated electron transfer channel, which facilitated its separation and utilization as well as accelerated the cycling of Fe 3+ /Fe 2+ . Photocatalysis is an efficient technology for the degradation of pollutants. However, it still needs to be improved. In this study, magnetic Z-scheme FeP/CdS composites heterojunction photocatalysts were prepared by a facile hydrothermal method, and the structure, morphology, optical, and photocatalytic properties of the prepared composites were investigated in detail. The efficiency of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) removal by FeP/CdS composites was investigated under different reaction conditions (including different FeP and CdS ratios, catalyst dosage, hydrogen peroxide consumption, temperature, and initial pH). FeP/CdS composites exhibited better catalytic performance compared with pure components. The F 1 Cd 1 composite (mass ratio of FeP to CdS is 1:1) achieved 92.7% removal efficiency of TCH; moreover, the F 1 Cd 1 composite still exhibits a high stability after five consecutive cycles. The capture experiments on the active material showed that the removal of TCH by the F 1 Cd 1 composite was mainly dominated by •OH; however, •O 2 − , e − , and h + played a minor role, and the degradation mechanism was revealed by combining various characterization techniques. The introduction of cadmium sulfide formed an effective photogenerated carrier transport channel at the interface with the iron phosphide surface, which could accelerate the transfer and separation of photo-excited e − /h + pairs, thus improving the degradation performance of TCH.
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CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
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2022
·Vol. 38
·期 6
·1387-1393
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IF 2.726
Wu Zhifang,Liang Zhishan,He Ziqian,Wang Tianqi,Xiao Ren,Han Fangjie,Zhao Zhengzheng,Han Dongfang,Han Dongxue,Niu Li
We report a photoelectrochemical(PEC) sensor for selective detection of ascorbic(AA) by introducing Z-scheme Bi 2 S 3 @nitrogen doped graphene quantum dots(Bi 2 S 3 @NGQDs) heterojunctions as efficient photoactive species. The Bi 2 S 3 @NGQDs were successfully prepared by a simple hydrothermal process, and the microstructures and components were investigated by various characterized techniques. The photocurrent of the Bi 2 S 3 @NGQDs-based sensor increased significantly in the presence of AA and showed excellent selectivity and stability for AA detection in the presence of some other antioxidants and small molecules. A wide linear range of 0.1–5 µmol/L and 5–1380 µmol/L was achieved for the AA detection with a detection limit of 36 nmol/L( S / N =3). Moreover, the proposed PEC sensor achieved the determination of AA in real red peppers and commercially available vitamin C tablets samples.
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npj Materials Degradation
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2025
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Tian Jing,Cheng Yuanhang,Zhang Zhenyu,Zhao Zhibo,Xu Zhenxu,Li Jiarun
Metal corrosion and biofouling in marine environments significantly constrain the long-term service performance of marine equipment. Traditional protection strategies suffer from issues such as low efficiency and insufficient environmental friendliness, necessitating the development of novel, highly efficient, and stable anti-corrosion and anti-fouling materials. In this study, a dual-functional WO 3 /Bi 2 WO 6 Z-scheme heterojunction photoelectrode was fabricated via a two-step hydrothermal method. The results of UV–visible diffuse reflectance, Mott-Schottky, as well as density functional theory calculations confirmed the successful construction of the Z-type heterojunction. The construction of the Z-scheme heterojunction not only enhances the separation efficiency of photogenerated charge carriers but also directionally regulates their migration pathway, preserving photogenerated electrons with strong reducing capability and photogenerated holes with strong oxidizing capability, therefore, the potential of 316L stainless steel could be negatively shifted by 200 mV, while the sterilization rate of Pseudomonas aeruginosa reached 100% within 60 min.
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