SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2019
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IF 5.107
Hongbin Yu,Danyang Wang,Bin Zhao,Ying Lu,Xinhong Wang,Suiyi Zhu,Weichao Qin,Mingxin Huo
A ternary dual Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst composed of Ag 3 PO 4 , AgBr and g-C 3 N 4 was prepared by a facile chemical deposition method. Scanning electron microscope equipped with energy-dispersive X-ray, X-ray diffraction, diffusive reflective spectrophotometry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were carried out to characterize the morphology, element and structure properties of the photocatalysts. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by the photoelectrochemical tests and the degradation of tetracycline (TC). The results indicated that the composite Ag 3 PO 4 /AgBr-20%g-C 3 N 4 exhibited the best photocatalytic activity in terms of the photocurrent response and the degradation of TC under visible light irradiation. The degradation rate of TC over the ternary photocatalyst was 0.12 min −1 , which was 2.55 and 3.24 times faster than that over Ag 3 PO 4 /AgBr and Ag 3 PO 4 , respectively. During photocatalysis, metallic Ag could be formed and served as the electron transfer mediator to build the dual Z-scheme heterojunction by bridging the recombination of electrons and holes. By this manner, more efficient separation of photo-generated carriers and better redox ability could be obtained, consequently promoting the photocatalytic activity. Additionally, the trapping experiments verified that O 2 − and h + played prominent roles in the photocatalytic processes, while the impact of OH on the removal efficiency was relatively small.
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2022
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IF 5.518
Xintong Yao,Haoran Zhen,Dafeng Zhang,Junchang Liu,Xipeng Pu,Peiqing Cai
Constructing full spectrum photocatalyst is an effective strategy to improve the conversion efficiency of solar energy. In this work, BiOI:Yb 3+ ,Er 3+ /Bi 2 O 4 (BYE/BO) direct Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts were successfully synthesized by a fast and simple microwave-assisted hydrothermal method . XRD , XPS , FE-SEM, TEM , PL , DRS, and BET were used to investigate the physical and chemical properties of samples. Compared to pure BYE and BO, as-synthesized BYE/BO samples had significantly improved photocatalytic activity in the degradation of Ciprofloxacin and Rhodamine B when exposed to visible or near infrared light (NIR) light. Among them, 20% -BYE/BO has the best photocatalytic activity , and its NIR-light degradation ratio of Ciprofloxacin is as high as 66 and 103 times that of BO and BYE, respectively. The enhanced photoactivity of as-synthesized BYE/BO heterojunction is attributed to synergistic effects of the upconversion and the direct Z heterojunction . Moreover, capture experiment showed that the·O 2 - and h + were main active species, and the directive Z-scheme mechanism was proposed.
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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
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2022
·Vol. 24
·期 37
·22987-22997
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Long Shi,Juanqin Xue,Wen Xiao,Peng Wang,Mingyang Long,Qiang Bi
The coal chemical industry generates large amounts of solid waste and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In this study, the solid waste semi-coke powder obtained in the semi-coke production process was used as a raw material to prepare high-specific surface area semi-coke activated carbon (SAC) by a carbonization and activation process, and a ternary z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst with high catalytic performance was loaded for synergistic treatment by adsorption and photodegradation to achieve waste treatment with waste. The prepared semi-coke activated carbon has a specific surface area of 619.27 m2 g−1, which can achieve effective adsorption of VOCs. The ternary z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst BiPO4–BiVO4–g-C3N4 (PVCN) was supported on a semi-coke activated carbon substrate by a one-step sol–gel method. Based on the synergistic effect of adsorption and photocatalysis, the obtained PVCN/SAC material can degrade toluene by 85.6% within 130 minutes under simulated sunlight irradiation, which is 2.43 times that of pure photocatalyst. The rate of degrading toluene can be increased by 4.43 times. Capture experiments showed that superoxide radicals (˙O2−) and hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) were the key active species in the degradation pathway. Even after five cycles, the material maintained 81.6% of the degradation performance. In this work, we deeply investigate the mechanism of semi-coke activated carbon as a matrix for enhancing photocatalytic degradation performance. The findings of this work provide new insights into the efficient degradation of VOCs and provide a good theoretical basis for the development of high-performance photocatalysts.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2025
·Vol. 36
·期 32
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Wenyuan Li,Yuling Chen,Xiaolin Feng,Yanguang Chen,Xuanchun Hu,Caibai Yang,Yong Ye
Photocatalytic degradation is increasingly recognized as a highly effective approach for the removal of organic pollutants and pathogenic microorganisms from wastewater. Nevertheless, conventional unit catalysts often fall short of practical requirements, primarily due to their limited efficiency in photoinduced electron-hole transfer and the scarcity of active sites. In this work, three-dimensional porous material pg-C3N4 was synthesized utilizing the hard template method, employing dendritic mesoporous silica as the templating agent. And the nanoparticles of BiVO4/pg-C3N4 direct Z-heterojunction composite (BCN) were successfully constructed by using pg-C3N4 as growth template and BiVO4 in situ directed growth. The heterogeneous surface morphology of pg-C3N4 markedly enhances its capacity for visible light absorption and increases the availability of catalytic active sites. BCN demonstrates the ability to degrade 98% of Rhodamine B under simulated solar irradiation within 120 min and effectively inactivates 2 × 107 cfu ml−1 of E. coli under similar conditions within 60 min. Notably, after five cycles of use, the structural integrity and functional properties of the material remain largely unaltered. The superior photocatalytic degradation and photodynamic sterilization performance of BCN can be primarily attributed to its narrower band gap width of 2.34 eV, reduced electrochemical impedance, and enhanced separation and transfer rate of photogenerated carriers. Collectively, these properties facilitate the effective degradation of organic pollutants and the robust inactivation of bacteria by BCN under visible light irradiation. The successful implementation of this research offers a theoretical foundation and experimental insights for the future development of advanced Z-type photocatalysts.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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LuLu Cao,Xianqiang Gao,Yunlei Zhou,Shugang Zhang,Miao Zhang,Huanshun Yin
The advanced structural design of semiconductor photoactive materials is the core element to improve the performance of photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensors. By constructing a BiOIO 3 @Bi 4 O 5 Br 2 Z-Scheme heterojunction with abundant oxygen vacancies to significantly improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency, a sensitively PEC biosensor for MBD2 detection was designed by combining DNA isothermal cycle double amplification technology. Specifically, the chitosan-modified BiOIO 3 @Bi 4 O 5 Br 2 was modified on the surface of ITO electrode. Methylene blue (MB)-DNA was immobilized on due to the covalent reaction of its carboxyl group with the amino group of chitosan, and the excess amino group was blocked with acetaldehyde. In the absence of MBD2, the cleavage activity of HpaII is inhibited due to the retention of cytosine methylation. which triggers ISDPR and large amounts of single-stranded DNA complementary to MB-DNA was produced. After MB-DNA hybridization, Exo III was triggered to assist the MB-DNA hydrolysis cycle, resulting in the drop of MB, causing a decrease in the photoelectric signal. Conversely, in the presence of MBD2, it removed cytosine methylation, triggering HpaII hydrolysis and inhibiting subsequent reactions, so that the MB connected to the electrode is retained and the photoelectric signal is enhanced. The sensor had a detection range from 0.07 to 500 ng/mL with a detection limit of 0.018 ng/mL (3σ). The study also explores the effects of environmental pollutants on MBD2 activity and validated with molecular docking models, offering insights into epigenetic regulation and environmental health assessments. This work underscores the potential of advanced photoactive materials and heterojunction designs in biosensor applications.
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2025
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Jinmei Xu,Senqi Xu,Shangqing Tang,Luyao Wang,Kui Wan,Chuqiao Wang
The widespread use and release of 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol (TCP) poses a significant risk to water bodies and ecosystems. Designing efficient and stable catalysts for photocatalytic degradation of TCP remains a great challenge. In this paper, a Z-scheme α-MnO 2 /Bi 2 S 3 (Mn/Bi) composite enriched with oxygen (O Vs ) and sulfur (S Vs ) vacancies is designed for photocatalytic degradation of TCP. 60-Mn/Bi achieved 88 % degradation efficiency for 20 mg/L TCP solution. The reaction rate ( k ) of 60-Mn/Bi is 6.46 and 4.41 times higher than that of α-MnO 2 and Bi 2 S 3 , respectively. The catalyst exhibited high catalytic activity in a wide pH range and high resistance to anion. In addition, the cycling performance of 60-Mn/Bi is relatively stable, and the ion leaching rate is low. The Z-scheme mechanism is confirmed by characterization and DFT, which effectively retained the strong redox capacity. The abundant vacancy structure enhances the adsorption of TCP and promotes the migration of photogenerated carriers. In addition, the rod-shaped Bi 2 S 3 provides a carrier for α-MnO 2 nanoparticles, which effectively alleviates agglomeration and thus exposes more active sites. Three possible degradation pathways were explored by LC-MS and DFT. This study provides a facile method and guidance for the preparation of Z-scheme catalysts to improve photocatalytic degradation performance.
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PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
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2025
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Huiyang Xv,Huixiang Yan,Wei Li,Yongyi Li,Shuanglong Li,Xiaorui Huang,Bo Wang,Shichao Jiao,Di Lin,Wenxu Zhang
Amidst global energy transition priorities and environmental remediation imperatives, heterointerface-engineered photocatalysts emerge as strategic foci in advanced materials development. In this study, SnS 2 @C 3 N 5 composite with Z-scheme heterojunction structure were prepared using a synergistic strategy of hydrothermal synthesis and electrostatic self-assembly. Systematic characterization and performance tests show its unique energy band matching and interfacial charge transport mechanism promote photogenerated carrier separation thus potentiate the catalytic performance under luminous incidence. The material demonstrates robust photocatalytic performance. In hydrogen production tests, the value reaches 7546 μmol g −1 h −1 , demonstrating an 8.43-fold increase compared to pristine C 3 N 5 . For methyl orange degradation, it achieves 89.7 % removal efficiency within 120 min, being 2.2 times more effective than C 3 N 5 and 4 times higher than SnS 2 . Combined with transient photocurrent , fluorescence spectroscopy and theoretical calculations reveal the charge transfer pathways and reaction kinetics in Z-scheme heterojunctions . These findings provide both theoretical guidance and practical strategies for developing multifunctional photocatalytic materials.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2015
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IF 7.435
Yuanzhi Hong,Yinhua Jiang,Changsheng Li,Weiqiang Fan,Xu Yan,Ming Yan,Weidong Shi
The constructing of direct solid-state Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalytic system has received much attention in environmental purification and hydrogen generation from water. In this study, a novel direct solid-state Z-scheme V 2 O 5 /g-C 3 N 4 heterojunctions were synthesized via a facile in-situ growth strategy for the first time. The photocatalytic performance was evaluated by the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) and tetracycline (TC) under visible light irradiation ( λ > 420 nm). Results show that the as-synthesized heterojunctions can significantly enhance photocatalytic activity in comparison with pure g-C 3 N 4 and V 2 O 5 . The optimum photocatalytic efficiency of VC1.0% sample for the degradation RhB was about 7.3 and 13.0 times higher than that of individual g-C 3 N 4 and V 2 O 5 , respectively. In addition, the VC1.0% sample as well as can efficiently degrade methyl orange (MO) and methylene blue (MB) under visible light. By further experimental study, the possible for the enhancing photocatalytic mechanism was found to be a direct solid-state Z-scheme heterojunction system based on the active species trapping and electron spin resonance (ESR) experiments, which not only can improve the photogenerated electron–hole pair’s separation but also exhibit a strong oxidation and reduction ability for efficiency degradation of organic pollutants. This work will be useful for the design of other direct solid-state Z-scheme photocatalytic systems for application in energy conversion and environmental remediation.
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Nanoscale
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2026
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Limeili Tian,Miaomiao Yang,Jing Wang,Shuai Yang,Chunxu Han,Yangyang Huang,Qingqiang Meng,Aiping Wu
Photocatalytic degradation is an eco-friendly method for decomposing tetracycline hydrochloride (TC), yet it faces challenges such as slow photogenerated carrier transfer, poor separation efficiency, and limited active sites. Semiconductor composites offer a promising solution to enhance catalytic efficiency. In this context, a novel 0D/2D BiOCl 0.7 I 0.3 /Bi 2 MoO 6 (BOCI-BMO) direct Z-scheme photocatalyst was synthesized via a solvothermal method, featuring 0D BiOCl 0.7 I 0.3 quantum dots anchored on 2D Bi 2 MoO 6 nanosheet. The composite photocatalyst with an optimal BOCI to BMO mass ratio of 7:3 (50 mg), achieved over 94% removal of TC (10 ppm) in 40 minutes, demonstrating excellent cyclic stability and broad applicability. Both theoretical calculations and experimental results confirm that the photogenerated carrier transport between semiconductors follows a Z-scheme mechanism, significantly enhancing carrier separation efficiency while preserving strong redox capabilities. Moreover, the unique 0D and 2D structures provide a large specific surface area, offering abundant active sites and reducing carrier transport distance, thereby boosting photocatalytic performance. This study provides theoretical and experimental insights for designing and synthesizing novel visible light-responsive photocatalysts.
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POLYHEDRON
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2026
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Meng Lan,Yubo Zhang,Xiaoli Dong,Nan Zheng
The development of flexible membrane-shaped photocatalysts with superior catalytic activity for the treatment of heavy metals in wastewater is of great significance, but it remains an extremely large challenge. In this work, atom co-sharing BiOBr/Bi 2 S 3 Z-scheme heterostructures were constructed in situ on flexible carbon fiber cloth substrate by combining solvothermal and ion exchange method. The prepared CFC/BiOBr/Bi 2 S 3 membrane-shaped photocatalyst exhibits good flexibility, water permeability and retrievability. After adsorption for 1 h and visible-light irradiation for 60 min, controllable and optimized synthesized CFC/BiOBr/Bi 2 S 3 –2 shows exceptional activity towards hexavalent chromium with the removal efficiency of 91%. The excellent reduction performance is attributed to the individual charge transport path of Z-scheme, which provides the driving force for photocarriers transport and excellent redox ability. In addition, the tight interfacial contact between BiOBr and Bi 2 S 3 by sharing bismuth atoms allows for rapid charge transfer and accelerates photogenerated carrier separation. This study provides some constructive insights for developing an immobilized membrane-shaped photocatalyst with excellent photocatalytic activity and easy recovery to treat chrome-containing wastewater, which has a promising application in the field of water remediation.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2024
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Yue Li,Junhao Zhou,Xiaoping He,Youzhou He,Jiajia Jing,Xingyan Liu,Siqi Li,Siping Wei
Under the global dual-carbon goal, photocatalysis technology is being employed as a green technology for NO removal and hydrogen production . However, the application of photocatalysts is often limited by the weak response to visible light and the low separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers. In this paper, we designed a simple and efficient photocatalyst Au@NM-125/PdTCPP for NO removal and hydrogen evolution . By adding PdTCPP molecule with excellent light absorption ability combine with MIL-125-NH 2 (Ti), the introduction of PdTCPP expands the absorption range of visible light. On the other hand, the introduction of Au NPs with surface plasmon resonance effect promotes electron transport between PdTCPP and MIL-125-NH 2 (Ti), thus greatly improving the photocatalytic performance. Compared with the NO removal efficiency of the original NM-125 (22.06 %), the NO removal rate of NM-125/PdTCPP was 63.72 %, while the NO removal rate of Au@NM-125/PdTCPP was the highest, reaching 73.23 %. What’s more, Au@NM-125/PdTCPP also demonstrated excellent hydrogen evolution performance (12.659 mmol/g, in 4 h), with a hydrogen evolution effect 2.14 times that of NM-125/PdTCPP (5.911 mmol/g, in 4 h) and 6.85 times that of the initial material NM-125 (1.848 mmol/g, in 4 h). Based on the results of UV-Vis spectroscopy, Mott-Schottky and XPS spectrum, we proposed a possible photocatalytic mechanism, the suitable band gap value of MIL-125-NH 2 (Ti) and PdTCPP makes them form a Z-scheme heterojunction , where electrons flow from PdTCPP to MIL-125-NH 2 (Ti), and Au NPs acts as an electron bridge to promote more electron transfer, thus improving the photocatalytic performance. It is a practicable strategy to achieve excellent photocatalytic performance by combining metalloporphyrin molecules as semiconductors directly with MOFs to form heterojunctions and adding Au NPs as electronic bridges, which is also valuable for environmental remediation and energy production.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2022
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Yi Wang,Jixiang Xu,Jun Wan,Jing Wang,Lei Wang
Developing a photocatalyst for efficient reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) is a long-term goal to address global climate change. In this work, a tube-like indium oxide@indium phosphide/cuprous oxide ( In 2 O 3 @InP/Cu 2 O) photocatalyst was prepared by annealing-phosphidation of In-Materials of Institute Lavoisier-68 (In-MIL-68) followed by electrodeposition of Cu 2 O, which was used to reduce CO 2 with water under light irradiation . Partial phosphidation of In 2 O 3 endowed In 2 O 3 @InP/Cu 2 O with strong light-harvesting ability. The In 2 O 3 @InP heterojunction combined with in situ loaded Cu 2 O provided a dual Z-scheme heterojunction for efficient electrons-holes separation. Under the synergisms of each component, the optimized In 2 O 3 @InP 60 /Cu 2 O-1 exhibited strong adsorption of CO 2 and excellent photocatalytic performance in CO 2 reduction. The yields of CO and CH 4 were 13.7 and 38.8 μmol g −1 , respectively, after 5 h simulated light illumination, higher than the corresponding yields with In 2 O 3 (CO: 7.2 μmol g −1 , CH 4 : 13.2 μmol g −1 ). This study may provide some insights into the design of specific ternary photocatalysts with dual Z-scheme charge transfer mode for CO 2 reduction.
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