Realizing efficient charge separation and directional transfer is a challenge for single-component semiconductors.The spatial electric field generated by dipole moment could promote charge separation.Here,three-dimens...Realizing efficient charge separation and directional transfer is a challenge for single-component semiconductors.The spatial electric field generated by dipole moment could promote charge separation.Here,three-dimensional hierarchical Cu Co_(2)S_(4)microspheres with lattice distortion were prepared,and lattice distortion was modulated by changing feed Co/Cu molar ratios in synthesis.Cu Co_(2)S_(4)showed asymmetric crystal structure,leading to generation of dipole moment.The charge separation efficiency of Cu Co_(2)S_(4)was related to lattice distortion,and lattice expansion was in favor for charge separation.The Cu Co_(2)S_(4)with feed Cu/Co molar ratio of 1:4 (CCS-4) showed the maximum lattice expansion and exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity,which was attributable to the highest charge separation efficiency and the largest specific surface area.CCS-4 can remove 95.4%of tetracycline hydrochloride within 40 min photocatalysis,and effectively improve the biodegradability of pharmaceutical wastewater.Importantly,this study provides a new vision for constructing single-component photocatalysts with high photocatalytic performance.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51978324, 51720105001, 51938007)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province (Nos. 20213BCJL22053, 20192ACBL20043, 20192ACBL21047)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province, China (No. 20212BAB204045)Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle (Nanchang Hangkong University) (No. ES202002077)。
文摘Realizing efficient charge separation and directional transfer is a challenge for single-component semiconductors.The spatial electric field generated by dipole moment could promote charge separation.Here,three-dimensional hierarchical Cu Co_(2)S_(4)microspheres with lattice distortion were prepared,and lattice distortion was modulated by changing feed Co/Cu molar ratios in synthesis.Cu Co_(2)S_(4)showed asymmetric crystal structure,leading to generation of dipole moment.The charge separation efficiency of Cu Co_(2)S_(4)was related to lattice distortion,and lattice expansion was in favor for charge separation.The Cu Co_(2)S_(4)with feed Cu/Co molar ratio of 1:4 (CCS-4) showed the maximum lattice expansion and exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity,which was attributable to the highest charge separation efficiency and the largest specific surface area.CCS-4 can remove 95.4%of tetracycline hydrochloride within 40 min photocatalysis,and effectively improve the biodegradability of pharmaceutical wastewater.Importantly,this study provides a new vision for constructing single-component photocatalysts with high photocatalytic performance.
