Willow branch-shaped MoS2/CdS heterojunctions are successfully synthesized for the first time by a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectr...Willow branch-shaped MoS2/CdS heterojunctions are successfully synthesized for the first time by a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and photoelectrochemical and photoluminescence spectroscopy tests. The photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activities of the samples were evaluated under visible light irradiation. The resulting MoS2/CdS heterojunctions exhibit a much improved photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity than that obtained with CdS and MoS2. In particular, the optimized MC-5 (5 at.% MoS2/CdS) photocatalyst achieved the highest hydrogen production rate of 250.8 μmol h–1, which is 28 times higher than that of pristine CdS. The apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) at 420 nm was 3.66%. Further detailed characterizations revealed that the enhanced photocatalytic activity of the MoS2/CdS heterojunctions could be attributed to the efficient transfer and separation of photogenerated charge carriers resulting from the core-shell structure and the close contact between MoS2 nanosheets and CdS single-crystal nanorods, as well as to increased visible light absorption. A tentative mechanism for photocatalytic H2 evolution by MoS2/CdS heterojunctions was proposed. This work will open up new opportunities for developing more efficient photocatalysts for water splitting.展开更多
Considerable research efforts have been devoted to developing novel photocatalysts with increased performances by hybridizing inorganic nanomaterials with carbon nanotubes.In this work,one-dimensional coaxial core-she...Considerable research efforts have been devoted to developing novel photocatalysts with increased performances by hybridizing inorganic nanomaterials with carbon nanotubes.In this work,one-dimensional coaxial core-shell carbon nanotubes@SiC nanotubes were successfully synthesized via in situ growth of SiC coatings on carbon nanotubes by a vapor-solid reaction between silicon vapor and carbon nanotubes.High-resolution transmission electron microscope images show that SiC and carbon nanotubes link to form a robust heterojunction with intrinsic atomic contact,which results in efficient separation of the photogenerated electron-hole pairs on SiC and electron transfer from SiC to carbon nanotubes.Compared with those of similar materials such as pure SiC nanocrystals and SiC nanotubes,the metal-free carbon nanotubes@SiC exhibits an enhanced photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution,which is attributed to the enhanced light absorption and the efficient interfacial charge transfer/separation brought about by their one-dimensional coaxial nanoheterostructures.Moreover,the photocatalytic stability of the metal-free carbon nanotubes@SiC was tested for over 20 h without any obvious decay.展开更多
Semiconductor photocatalysis has been considered as a potential technology for the removal of organic dyes from wastewater.The development of photocatalysts with high stability and strong catalytic activity is the mos...Semiconductor photocatalysis has been considered as a potential technology for the removal of organic dyes from wastewater.The development of photocatalysts with high stability and strong catalytic activity is the most important in application.Visible-light-induced NiCo_(2)O_(4)@Co_(3)O_(4) core/shell heterojunctions were synthesized via a sol-gel method in this paper.Compared to bare NiCo_(2)O_(4) and Co_(3)O_(4),NiCo_(2)O_(4)@Co_(3)O_(4) showed a remarkably enhanced removal rate towards congo red(CR)degradation with 98.4%of the removal rate to CR at 120 min under irradiation.The excellent performance of NiCo_(2)O_(4)@Co_(3)O_(4) benefits from the effective separation of photogenerated electron-holes by forming a heterojunction,and the rapid transfer efficiency of photo-generated charge carriers results from the core/shell architectures.A mechanism that NiCo_(2)O_(4)@Co_(3)O_(4) degrades CR to harmless inorganic substances by h^(+),•O-2 and•OH during the photocatalytic process was proposed.展开更多
The careful design of nano-architectures and smart hybridization of expected active materials can lead to more advanced properties. Here we have engineered a novel hierarchical branching Cu/Cu2O/CuO heteronanostructur...The careful design of nano-architectures and smart hybridization of expected active materials can lead to more advanced properties. Here we have engineered a novel hierarchical branching Cu/Cu2O/CuO heteronanostructure by combining a facile hydrothermal method and subsequent controlled oxidation process. The fine structure and epitaxial relationship between the branches and backbone are investigated by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Moreover, the evolution of the branch growth has also been observed during the gradual oxidation of the Cu nanowire surface. The experimental results suggest that the surface oxidation needs to be performed via a two-step exposure process to varying humidity in order to achieve optimized formation of a core-shell structured branching architecture. Finally, a proof-of-concept of the function of such a hierarchical framework as the anode material in lithium-ion batteries is demonstrated. The branching core-shell heterostructure improves battery performance by several means： （i） The epitaxially grown branches provide a high surface area for enhanced electrolyte accessibility and high resistance to volume change induced by Li^＋ intercalation/extraction; （ii） the core-shell structure with its well-defined heterojunction increases the contact area which facilitates effective charge transport during lithiation; （iii） the copper core acts as a current collector as well as providing structural reinforcement.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51502155,51572152,21673127,21671119)the Research Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Education(D20151203)the State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry,Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter,Chinese Academy of Sciences(20170020)~~
文摘Willow branch-shaped MoS2/CdS heterojunctions are successfully synthesized for the first time by a facile one-pot hydrothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption measurements, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and photoelectrochemical and photoluminescence spectroscopy tests. The photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activities of the samples were evaluated under visible light irradiation. The resulting MoS2/CdS heterojunctions exhibit a much improved photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity than that obtained with CdS and MoS2. In particular, the optimized MC-5 (5 at.% MoS2/CdS) photocatalyst achieved the highest hydrogen production rate of 250.8 μmol h–1, which is 28 times higher than that of pristine CdS. The apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) at 420 nm was 3.66%. Further detailed characterizations revealed that the enhanced photocatalytic activity of the MoS2/CdS heterojunctions could be attributed to the efficient transfer and separation of photogenerated charge carriers resulting from the core-shell structure and the close contact between MoS2 nanosheets and CdS single-crystal nanorods, as well as to increased visible light absorption. A tentative mechanism for photocatalytic H2 evolution by MoS2/CdS heterojunctions was proposed. This work will open up new opportunities for developing more efficient photocatalysts for water splitting.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21673083,21802046)the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Project(2017A030313090,2014A030310427)~~
文摘Considerable research efforts have been devoted to developing novel photocatalysts with increased performances by hybridizing inorganic nanomaterials with carbon nanotubes.In this work,one-dimensional coaxial core-shell carbon nanotubes@SiC nanotubes were successfully synthesized via in situ growth of SiC coatings on carbon nanotubes by a vapor-solid reaction between silicon vapor and carbon nanotubes.High-resolution transmission electron microscope images show that SiC and carbon nanotubes link to form a robust heterojunction with intrinsic atomic contact,which results in efficient separation of the photogenerated electron-hole pairs on SiC and electron transfer from SiC to carbon nanotubes.Compared with those of similar materials such as pure SiC nanocrystals and SiC nanotubes,the metal-free carbon nanotubes@SiC exhibits an enhanced photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution,which is attributed to the enhanced light absorption and the efficient interfacial charge transfer/separation brought about by their one-dimensional coaxial nanoheterostructures.Moreover,the photocatalytic stability of the metal-free carbon nanotubes@SiC was tested for over 20 h without any obvious decay.
基金Project(2017TP1031)supported by the Hunan Key Laboratory for Rare Earth Functional Materials,ChinaProject(2020JJ4735)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China+1 种基金Project(2018GK4001)supported by Science and Technology Department of Hunan Province Tackling Key Scientific and Technological Problems and Transformation of Major Scientific and Technological Achievements,ChinaProject(CSUZC202126)supported by the Open Sharing Fund for the Large-scale Instruments and Equipments of Central South University,China。
文摘Semiconductor photocatalysis has been considered as a potential technology for the removal of organic dyes from wastewater.The development of photocatalysts with high stability and strong catalytic activity is the most important in application.Visible-light-induced NiCo_(2)O_(4)@Co_(3)O_(4) core/shell heterojunctions were synthesized via a sol-gel method in this paper.Compared to bare NiCo_(2)O_(4) and Co_(3)O_(4),NiCo_(2)O_(4)@Co_(3)O_(4) showed a remarkably enhanced removal rate towards congo red(CR)degradation with 98.4%of the removal rate to CR at 120 min under irradiation.The excellent performance of NiCo_(2)O_(4)@Co_(3)O_(4) benefits from the effective separation of photogenerated electron-holes by forming a heterojunction,and the rapid transfer efficiency of photo-generated charge carriers results from the core/shell architectures.A mechanism that NiCo_(2)O_(4)@Co_(3)O_(4) degrades CR to harmless inorganic substances by h^(+),•O-2 and•OH during the photocatalytic process was proposed.
基金We thank Prof. Mingbo Wu （State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum） for his help in experiments. This work was finandally supported by the Key Joint Foundation of PetroChina, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Nos. 51271215, U1362202, and 21106185） and the PetroChina Key Programs on Oil Refinery Catalysts （No. 2010E-1908 and 2010E-1903）.
文摘The careful design of nano-architectures and smart hybridization of expected active materials can lead to more advanced properties. Here we have engineered a novel hierarchical branching Cu/Cu2O/CuO heteronanostructure by combining a facile hydrothermal method and subsequent controlled oxidation process. The fine structure and epitaxial relationship between the branches and backbone are investigated by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Moreover, the evolution of the branch growth has also been observed during the gradual oxidation of the Cu nanowire surface. The experimental results suggest that the surface oxidation needs to be performed via a two-step exposure process to varying humidity in order to achieve optimized formation of a core-shell structured branching architecture. Finally, a proof-of-concept of the function of such a hierarchical framework as the anode material in lithium-ion batteries is demonstrated. The branching core-shell heterostructure improves battery performance by several means： （i） The epitaxially grown branches provide a high surface area for enhanced electrolyte accessibility and high resistance to volume change induced by Li^＋ intercalation/extraction; （ii） the core-shell structure with its well-defined heterojunction increases the contact area which facilitates effective charge transport during lithiation; （iii） the copper core acts as a current collector as well as providing structural reinforcement.
