Photocatalysis driven by near-infrared(NIR)light is of scientific and technological interest for ex-ploiting solar energy.In this study,we demonstrate a facile hydrothermal process to synthesize core-shell nanoparti...Photocatalysis driven by near-infrared(NIR)light is of scientific and technological interest for ex-ploiting solar energy.In this study,we demonstrate a facile hydrothermal process to synthesize core-shell nanoparticles combining upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)and alloyed ZnxCwhich can be excited using NIR or visible light.Morphologies,phase,and chemical composition have been investigated using field-emission scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron mi-croscopy,X-ray diffraction analysis,and atomic absorption spectroscopy.Moreover,we found that amorphous TiO2 layers existing in the final samples play an important role in formation ofyolk-shell nanoparticles,which bind the as-prepared ZnxCnanoparticlescan be tuna-ble by adjusting the amount of the Cd and Zn source compounds.The photochemical reduction of Cr(Ⅵ)in water has been performed to study the photocatalytic performance under irradiation by NIR light or a simulated solar light,showing efficient photoreduction and Cr(Ⅵ)removal over the/TiO2 yolk-shell nanoparticles.The as-prepared UCNPs@ZnxC/TiO2 nanoparticles show excellent production of hydroxyl radicals,which are responsible for the photochemical reduction of Cr(Ⅵ)to Cr(Ⅲ).This study will provide an alternative strategy for en-vironmental wastewater treatment,making full use of solar energy.展开更多
Yolk‐shell structured nanoparticles are of immense scientific and technological interests because of their unique architecture and myriad of applications.This review summarizes recent progresses in the use of yolk‐s...Yolk‐shell structured nanoparticles are of immense scientific and technological interests because of their unique architecture and myriad of applications.This review summarizes recent progresses in the use of yolk‐shell structured nanoparticles as nanoreactors for various chemical reactions.A very brief overview of synthetic strategies is provided with emphasis on recent research progress in the last five years.Catalytic applications of these yolk‐shell structured nanoreactors are then discussed by covering photocatalysis,methane reforming and electrochemical conversion.The state of the art research and perspective in future development are also highlighted.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21471043, 51603059, 31501576)~~
文摘Photocatalysis driven by near-infrared(NIR)light is of scientific and technological interest for ex-ploiting solar energy.In this study,we demonstrate a facile hydrothermal process to synthesize core-shell nanoparticles combining upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs)and alloyed ZnxCwhich can be excited using NIR or visible light.Morphologies,phase,and chemical composition have been investigated using field-emission scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron mi-croscopy,X-ray diffraction analysis,and atomic absorption spectroscopy.Moreover,we found that amorphous TiO2 layers existing in the final samples play an important role in formation ofyolk-shell nanoparticles,which bind the as-prepared ZnxCnanoparticlescan be tuna-ble by adjusting the amount of the Cd and Zn source compounds.The photochemical reduction of Cr(Ⅵ)in water has been performed to study the photocatalytic performance under irradiation by NIR light or a simulated solar light,showing efficient photoreduction and Cr(Ⅵ)removal over the/TiO2 yolk-shell nanoparticles.The as-prepared UCNPs@ZnxC/TiO2 nanoparticles show excellent production of hydroxyl radicals,which are responsible for the photochemical reduction of Cr(Ⅵ)to Cr(Ⅲ).This study will provide an alternative strategy for en-vironmental wastewater treatment,making full use of solar energy.
文摘Yolk‐shell structured nanoparticles are of immense scientific and technological interests because of their unique architecture and myriad of applications.This review summarizes recent progresses in the use of yolk‐shell structured nanoparticles as nanoreactors for various chemical reactions.A very brief overview of synthetic strategies is provided with emphasis on recent research progress in the last five years.Catalytic applications of these yolk‐shell structured nanoreactors are then discussed by covering photocatalysis,methane reforming and electrochemical conversion.The state of the art research and perspective in future development are also highlighted.