SnS2 nanoflakes were successfully synthesized via a simple hydrothermal process. The as-prepared SnS2 samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), nitrogen adsorption-de...SnS2 nanoflakes were successfully synthesized via a simple hydrothermal process. The as-prepared SnS2 samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(DRS). The photocatalytic activities of the as-prepared SnS2 nanoflakes under visible light irradiation(λ〉420 nm) were evaluated by the degradation of rhodamine B(Rh B). The effect of hydrothermal temperatures on the photocatalytic efficiency of as-prepared SnS2 nanoflakes was investigated. The experimental result showed that SnS2 nanoflakes synthesized at the temprature of 160 o had higher photocatalytic efficiency and good photocatalytic stability.展开更多
The perovskite-type AgTaO3 crystals were prepared by mild hydrothermal method and determined by powder X-ray diffraction. Rietveld refinement indicates that AgTaO3 crystallized in an orthorhombic system with the space...The perovskite-type AgTaO3 crystals were prepared by mild hydrothermal method and determined by powder X-ray diffraction. Rietveld refinement indicates that AgTaO3 crystallized in an orthorhombic system with the space group Pcmn. The lattice parameters are a=5.5822(1) nm, b=7.8522(2) nm and c=5.5347(1) nm, with α=β=γ= 90.0o. The compound was characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), high resolution transmission electron microscopy(HR-TEM) and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectrometry (UV-Vis DRS). The photocatalytic activity of AgTaO3 powder was evaluated by the degradation of Congo red under UV-light irradiation. The result shows that the titled compound has a high photocatalytic activity at room temperature and potential application in photocatalysis.展开更多
Ammonia is an important chemical raw material and non-carbon-based fuel.Photocatalytic ammonia production technology as a mild alternative to the traditional Harbor–Bosch route is carried out at the air,liquid,and so...Ammonia is an important chemical raw material and non-carbon-based fuel.Photocatalytic ammonia production technology as a mild alternative to the traditional Harbor–Bosch route is carried out at the air,liquid,and solid three-phase interface.Promoting the activation of N_(2),depressing hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),and increasing the local N_(2) concentration around the catalyst surface are critical factors in achieving high conversion efficiency.In this paper,we proposed that defective TiO_(2)is surfacemodified by alkyl acids with different carbon chain lengths(C_(2),C_(5),C_(8),C_(11),and C_(14))to tune the catalyst surface properties.The defect sites greatly promote N_(2) adsorption and activation.The wettability of the catalyst can be regulated from hydrophilic to hydrophobic by the length of the alkyl chain.The hydrophobic surface enhances the N_(2) adsorption and increases the local N_(2) concentration due to its aerophile.Meanwhile,it depresses the proton adsorption and HER.Overall,the nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR)is greatly promoted.Among the series of samples,they present a systematic change and have a maximal NRR performance for n-octanoic acid-defective TiO_(2)(C8-Vo-TiO_(2);Vo=oxygen vacancy).The rate of ammonia production can be as high as 392μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1).This work provides a new strategy for efficient ammonia synthesis at the three-phase interface using photocatalyst technology.展开更多
CdS nanowires-nitrogen doped graphene (CdS NWs-NGR) nanocomposites have been fabricated by an electrostatic self-assembly strategy followed by a hydrothermal reduction. The CdS NWs-NGR exhibits higher photoactivity ...CdS nanowires-nitrogen doped graphene (CdS NWs-NGR) nanocomposites have been fabricated by an electrostatic self-assembly strategy followed by a hydrothermal reduction. The CdS NWs-NGR exhibits higher photoactivity for selective reduction of aromatic nitro organics in water under visible light irradiation than blank CdS nanowires (CdS NWs) and CdS nanowires-reduced graphene oxide (CdS NWs-RGO) nanocomposites. The enhanced photoactivity of CdS NWs-NGR can be attributed to the improved electronic conductivity due to the introduc- tion of nitrogen atoms, which thus enhances the separation and transfer of charge carriers photogenerated from CdS NWs. Our work could provide a facile method to synthesize NGR based one-dimensional (1D) semiconductor composites for selective organic transformations, and broaden the potential applications for NGR as a cocatalyst.展开更多
This study employed microwave-assisted hydrothermal method to synthesize Ti-MCM-41,which are mesoporous materials with a high surface area and excellent photocatalytic ability. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy...This study employed microwave-assisted hydrothermal method to synthesize Ti-MCM-41,which are mesoporous materials with a high surface area and excellent photocatalytic ability. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR), X-ray diffraction(XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy(UV–Vis) were employed. The XRD findings showed that Ti-MCM-41 exhibited a peak at 2θ of 2.2°, which was attributed to the hexagonal MCM-41 structure. The BET(Brunauer–Emmett–Teller) results agreed with the TEM findings that Ti-MCM-41 has a pore size of about 3–5 nm and a high surface area of 883 m-2/g. FTIR results illustrated the existence of Si–O–Si and Si–O–Ti bonds in Ti-MCM-41. The appearance of Ti2 p peaks in the XPS results confirmed the FTIR findings that the Ti was successfully doped into the MCM-41 structure. Zeta(ζ)-potential results indicated that the iso-electric point(IEP) of Ti-MCM-41 was at about pH 3.02. In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of oxytetracycline(OTC) at different pH was investigated under Hg lamp irradiation(wavelength 365 nm). The rate constant(K′obs) for OTC degradation was 0.012 min-1at pH 3. Furthermore, TOC(total organic carbon) and high resolution LC–MS(liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry) analyses were conducted to elucidate the possible intermediate products and degradation pathway for OTC. The TOC removal efficiency of OTC degradation was 87.0%, 74.4% and 50.9% at pH 3, 7 and 10, respectively. LC–MS analysis results showed that the degradation products from OTC resulted from the removal of functional groups from the OTC ring.展开更多
TiO2-loaded activated carbon fibers (ACF) were prepared by a hydrothermal method. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR...TiO2-loaded activated carbon fibers (ACF) were prepared by a hydrothermal method. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS). SEM images showed that the TiO2 nanoparticles were deposited on the surface of ACF, and the particle size and loading amount of TiO2 were varied by changing the initial concentration of tetrabutyl titanate (TBOT). The results of an ash experiment showed that the loading amounts of TiO2 were 18.4%, 43.3%, 52.5%, 75.1%, and 91.1% for initial concentrations of TBOT of 0.07,014, 0.21,0.28, and 0.35 tool/L, respectively, Physical interactions played an important role in the formation of TiO2/ACF composite fibers that absorb UV and visible light. Compared with those of ACF, improved adsorption and photocatalytic activity toward Rhodamine B (RhB) were observed for TiO2/ACF composite fiber. The Rhodamine B could be removed efficiently by TiO2/ACF composite fibers, and the TiO2 loading amount had a significant effect on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2/ACF composite fibers.展开更多
Sodium-doped carbon nitride nanotubes (Nax-CNNTs) were prepared by a green and simple two-step method and applied in photocatalytic water splitting for the first time. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) elemen...Sodium-doped carbon nitride nanotubes (Nax-CNNTs) were prepared by a green and simple two-step method and applied in photocatalytic water splitting for the first time. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) element mapping and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements confirm that sodium was successfully introduced in the carbon nitride nanotubes (CNNTs), and the intrinsic structure of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was also maintained in the products. Moreover, the porous structure of the CNNTs leads to relatively large specific surface areas. Photocatalytic tests indicate that the porous tubular structure and Na+ doping can synergistically enhance the hydrogen evolution rate under visible light (λ 〉 420 nm) irradiation in the presence of sacrificial agents, leading to a hydrogen evolution rate as high as 143 μmol·h-1 (20 mg catalyst). Moreover, other alkali metal-doped CNNTs, such as Lix-CNNTs and Kx-CNNTs, were tested; both materials were found to enhance the hydrogen evolution rate, but to a lower extent compared with the Nax-CNNTs. This highlights the general applicability of the present method to prepare alkali metal-doped CNNTs; a preliminary mechanism for the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction in the Nax-CNNTs is also proposed.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1304520)the Education Department of Henan Province(2013GGJS-185)
文摘SnS2 nanoflakes were successfully synthesized via a simple hydrothermal process. The as-prepared SnS2 samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(DRS). The photocatalytic activities of the as-prepared SnS2 nanoflakes under visible light irradiation(λ〉420 nm) were evaluated by the degradation of rhodamine B(Rh B). The effect of hydrothermal temperatures on the photocatalytic efficiency of as-prepared SnS2 nanoflakes was investigated. The experimental result showed that SnS2 nanoflakes synthesized at the temprature of 160 o had higher photocatalytic efficiency and good photocatalytic stability.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Development Planning of Jilin Province, China(Nos.20100116, 201105005)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program(SRFDP) of Higher Education of China(No.20100061120089)+1 种基金the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of China (No.2011-01)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials of China(No.2011-04)
文摘The perovskite-type AgTaO3 crystals were prepared by mild hydrothermal method and determined by powder X-ray diffraction. Rietveld refinement indicates that AgTaO3 crystallized in an orthorhombic system with the space group Pcmn. The lattice parameters are a=5.5822(1) nm, b=7.8522(2) nm and c=5.5347(1) nm, with α=β=γ= 90.0o. The compound was characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), high resolution transmission electron microscopy(HR-TEM) and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectrometry (UV-Vis DRS). The photocatalytic activity of AgTaO3 powder was evaluated by the degradation of Congo red under UV-light irradiation. The result shows that the titled compound has a high photocatalytic activity at room temperature and potential application in photocatalysis.
基金The authors would like to acknowledge the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22272003,22172021,21872022,21573039,and 22202170).
文摘Ammonia is an important chemical raw material and non-carbon-based fuel.Photocatalytic ammonia production technology as a mild alternative to the traditional Harbor–Bosch route is carried out at the air,liquid,and solid three-phase interface.Promoting the activation of N_(2),depressing hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),and increasing the local N_(2) concentration around the catalyst surface are critical factors in achieving high conversion efficiency.In this paper,we proposed that defective TiO_(2)is surfacemodified by alkyl acids with different carbon chain lengths(C_(2),C_(5),C_(8),C_(11),and C_(14))to tune the catalyst surface properties.The defect sites greatly promote N_(2) adsorption and activation.The wettability of the catalyst can be regulated from hydrophilic to hydrophobic by the length of the alkyl chain.The hydrophobic surface enhances the N_(2) adsorption and increases the local N_(2) concentration due to its aerophile.Meanwhile,it depresses the proton adsorption and HER.Overall,the nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR)is greatly promoted.Among the series of samples,they present a systematic change and have a maximal NRR performance for n-octanoic acid-defective TiO_(2)(C8-Vo-TiO_(2);Vo=oxygen vacancy).The rate of ammonia production can be as high as 392μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1).This work provides a new strategy for efficient ammonia synthesis at the three-phase interface using photocatalyst technology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(20903022,20903023,21173045)the Award Program for Minjiang Scholar Professorship+2 种基金the Science and Technology Development of Foundation of Fuzhou University(2009-XQ-10)the Open Fund of Photocatalysis of Fuzhou University(0380038004)the Program for Returned High-Level Overseas Chinese Scholars of Fujian Province
文摘CdS nanowires-nitrogen doped graphene (CdS NWs-NGR) nanocomposites have been fabricated by an electrostatic self-assembly strategy followed by a hydrothermal reduction. The CdS NWs-NGR exhibits higher photoactivity for selective reduction of aromatic nitro organics in water under visible light irradiation than blank CdS nanowires (CdS NWs) and CdS nanowires-reduced graphene oxide (CdS NWs-RGO) nanocomposites. The enhanced photoactivity of CdS NWs-NGR can be attributed to the improved electronic conductivity due to the introduc- tion of nitrogen atoms, which thus enhances the separation and transfer of charge carriers photogenerated from CdS NWs. Our work could provide a facile method to synthesize NGR based one-dimensional (1D) semiconductor composites for selective organic transformations, and broaden the potential applications for NGR as a cocatalyst.
基金financial support provided by the Tunghai University Global Research and Education on Environment and Society (No. 103GREEnS 005-2)
文摘This study employed microwave-assisted hydrothermal method to synthesize Ti-MCM-41,which are mesoporous materials with a high surface area and excellent photocatalytic ability. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR), X-ray diffraction(XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy(UV–Vis) were employed. The XRD findings showed that Ti-MCM-41 exhibited a peak at 2θ of 2.2°, which was attributed to the hexagonal MCM-41 structure. The BET(Brunauer–Emmett–Teller) results agreed with the TEM findings that Ti-MCM-41 has a pore size of about 3–5 nm and a high surface area of 883 m-2/g. FTIR results illustrated the existence of Si–O–Si and Si–O–Ti bonds in Ti-MCM-41. The appearance of Ti2 p peaks in the XPS results confirmed the FTIR findings that the Ti was successfully doped into the MCM-41 structure. Zeta(ζ)-potential results indicated that the iso-electric point(IEP) of Ti-MCM-41 was at about pH 3.02. In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of oxytetracycline(OTC) at different pH was investigated under Hg lamp irradiation(wavelength 365 nm). The rate constant(K′obs) for OTC degradation was 0.012 min-1at pH 3. Furthermore, TOC(total organic carbon) and high resolution LC–MS(liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry) analyses were conducted to elucidate the possible intermediate products and degradation pathway for OTC. The TOC removal efficiency of OTC degradation was 87.0%, 74.4% and 50.9% at pH 3, 7 and 10, respectively. LC–MS analysis results showed that the degradation products from OTC resulted from the removal of functional groups from the OTC ring.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21103017No.51104042)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.110405007)
文摘TiO2-loaded activated carbon fibers (ACF) were prepared by a hydrothermal method. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS). SEM images showed that the TiO2 nanoparticles were deposited on the surface of ACF, and the particle size and loading amount of TiO2 were varied by changing the initial concentration of tetrabutyl titanate (TBOT). The results of an ash experiment showed that the loading amounts of TiO2 were 18.4%, 43.3%, 52.5%, 75.1%, and 91.1% for initial concentrations of TBOT of 0.07,014, 0.21,0.28, and 0.35 tool/L, respectively, Physical interactions played an important role in the formation of TiO2/ACF composite fibers that absorb UV and visible light. Compared with those of ACF, improved adsorption and photocatalytic activity toward Rhodamine B (RhB) were observed for TiO2/ACF composite fiber. The Rhodamine B could be removed efficiently by TiO2/ACF composite fibers, and the TiO2 loading amount had a significant effect on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2/ACF composite fibers.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21833004)Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Provincethe Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2020QA055)。
基金The authors would like to thank the financial support from Sakura Science Program (Japan Science and Technology Agency), National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51627803, 51402348, 11474333, 91433205, 51421002, and 51372270) and the Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Sodium-doped carbon nitride nanotubes (Nax-CNNTs) were prepared by a green and simple two-step method and applied in photocatalytic water splitting for the first time. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) element mapping and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements confirm that sodium was successfully introduced in the carbon nitride nanotubes (CNNTs), and the intrinsic structure of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was also maintained in the products. Moreover, the porous structure of the CNNTs leads to relatively large specific surface areas. Photocatalytic tests indicate that the porous tubular structure and Na+ doping can synergistically enhance the hydrogen evolution rate under visible light (λ 〉 420 nm) irradiation in the presence of sacrificial agents, leading to a hydrogen evolution rate as high as 143 μmol·h-1 (20 mg catalyst). Moreover, other alkali metal-doped CNNTs, such as Lix-CNNTs and Kx-CNNTs, were tested; both materials were found to enhance the hydrogen evolution rate, but to a lower extent compared with the Nax-CNNTs. This highlights the general applicability of the present method to prepare alkali metal-doped CNNTs; a preliminary mechanism for the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction in the Nax-CNNTs is also proposed.