The application of metalDorganic frameworks(MOFs)is hindered by several crucial factors,including low photocatalytic efficiency,poor stability and challenges in recycling.In this study,MIL-53(Fe)was grown in situ on a...The application of metalDorganic frameworks(MOFs)is hindered by several crucial factors,including low photocatalytic efficiency,poor stability and challenges in recycling.In this study,MIL-53(Fe)was grown in situ on a charcoal sponge(CS)with a large surface area,excellent mechanical properties,and high photocatalytic efficiency using a solvothermal method,thus addressing the above-mentioned shortcomings of MOF materials.Notably,CS/MIL-53(Fe)has an amazing light-harvesting capacity in the visible range,leading to a significant improvement in the utilization of light.The results of the experiments indicate that CS/MIL-53(Fe)displays a higher photocatalytic activity(87%Cr(Ⅵ))when exposed to visible light than CS(58%)or MIL-53(Fe)(27%),attributing to the increased separation of photogenerated carriers.e-is the main reactive radical and dominates the photocatalytic reduction process,rooting from that e-can reduce Cr(Ⅵ)to low-toxicity Cr(Ⅲ).This study presents a novel method for constructing photocatalysts with large surface areas,superior mechanical characteristics,and enhanced photocatalytic performance.Additionally,it achieves the resource utilization of agricultural and forestry waste.展开更多
基金supported by the Key Technologies of Carbonization and Sustainable Utilization of Urban Perishable Waste Driven by Data and Knowledge(No.2022YFE0196000)Zhejiang Province“Three Rural Nine”Science and Technology Cooperation Plan Unveiled the Project(No.2023SNJF075)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22006135 and 22201251)Major Projects for Science and Technology Development of Zhejiang Province(No.2020C01017)the Basic Research Expenses of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology(No.XJ2023004901)。
文摘The application of metalDorganic frameworks(MOFs)is hindered by several crucial factors,including low photocatalytic efficiency,poor stability and challenges in recycling.In this study,MIL-53(Fe)was grown in situ on a charcoal sponge(CS)with a large surface area,excellent mechanical properties,and high photocatalytic efficiency using a solvothermal method,thus addressing the above-mentioned shortcomings of MOF materials.Notably,CS/MIL-53(Fe)has an amazing light-harvesting capacity in the visible range,leading to a significant improvement in the utilization of light.The results of the experiments indicate that CS/MIL-53(Fe)displays a higher photocatalytic activity(87%Cr(Ⅵ))when exposed to visible light than CS(58%)or MIL-53(Fe)(27%),attributing to the increased separation of photogenerated carriers.e-is the main reactive radical and dominates the photocatalytic reduction process,rooting from that e-can reduce Cr(Ⅵ)to low-toxicity Cr(Ⅲ).This study presents a novel method for constructing photocatalysts with large surface areas,superior mechanical characteristics,and enhanced photocatalytic performance.Additionally,it achieves the resource utilization of agricultural and forestry waste.