In this work we used CdS NWs(nanowires)with vanadium carbide(VC)attached via facile electrostatic self‐assembly and calcination method.The results showed that compared to pristine CdS NWs,the photocatalytic activity ...In this work we used CdS NWs(nanowires)with vanadium carbide(VC)attached via facile electrostatic self‐assembly and calcination method.The results showed that compared to pristine CdS NWs,the photocatalytic activity of CdS NWs loaded with the particular amount of VC was dramatically enhanced.Among them,the VC/CS‐15 indicated the highest enhancement for simultaneous production of H2 with selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol(BO)into benzaldehyde(BD).The highest hydrogen evolution rate of 20.5 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1)was obtained with more than 99%selectivity for BD production under visible light(λ˃420 nm)irradiation for 2 h,which was almost 661 times higher than the pristine CdS NWs.This enhancement of photocatalytic activity is due to the VC,which provides a favorable attraction for BO by lowering the zeta potential,along with the active site for hydrogen production,and retard the recombination of electron‐hole pairs by increasing the conductivity of the photocatalyst.Moreover,the apparent quantum efficiency(AQE)of VC/CS‐15 for BD and H_(2)production at monochromatic 420 nm is about 7.5%.At the end of the hydrogen evolution test,the selective oxidation with more than 99%selectivity was obtained.It hopes this work will prove its future significance and move scientific community toward a more economical way for achieving the commercialization of H_(2) by photocatalysis.展开更多
The coordination nature of a number of substituted sodiumphenoxides to iron (Ⅲ) ion has been studied. The o-nitrosodiumphenoxide was found to have different coordination behaviour from that the sodium salts of sali...The coordination nature of a number of substituted sodiumphenoxides to iron (Ⅲ) ion has been studied. The o-nitrosodiumphenoxide was found to have different coordination behaviour from that the sodium salts of salicylic acid and methylsalicylate showed. The structure of the complexes, the number of the ligands being coordinated to the metal ion, has also been determined by titration, uv-vis spectroscopy, atomic absorption and the flame test. In addition, other sodium phenoxides were also involved in this study for comparison. An electric conductivity study on the resulting complexes was carried out and all complexes were found to be semiconductors.展开更多
Biofabrication of noble monometallic platinum nanoparticles(Pt-NPs) and bimetallic gold–silver nanoparticles(Au Ag-NPs) using aqueous extract of Delonix regia is presented here. Antioxidant activity of biomatrix-load...Biofabrication of noble monometallic platinum nanoparticles(Pt-NPs) and bimetallic gold–silver nanoparticles(Au Ag-NPs) using aqueous extract of Delonix regia is presented here. Antioxidant activity of biomatrix-loaded metallic nanoparticles is estimated for scavenging of two model radicals i.e., 2,2′-Azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt and 1,1′-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl. Broad spectral continuum spanning from visible to ultra-violet region(Pt-NPs: 30 min) and broad high intensity absorption peak around at 500 nm(Au Ag-NPs: 10 min) in two different UV–Visible spectra confirmed the biofabrication. Nanoparticles fabricated with distorted spherical shape and crystalline face-centred-cubic geometry. Strong signal around at 2.10 ke V(pure-phase platinum) and typical X-ray peaks observed at 2.20 and 3 ke V suggested, co-existence and alloying interaction of Au and Ag in Au Ag-NPs. ζ potential(-15.2 mV: Pt-NPs and -13.9 mV: Au Ag-NPs) values suggested surface adsorption of polyphenolic compounds to provide stability. Nanoparticles exhibited pronounced antioxidant activity against free radicals through their electron/hydrogen transfer ability.展开更多
This work includes synthesis of 2,2'-(5,5'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(1,3,4-oxadiazole-5,2diyl))bis(sulfanediyl)dibenzenamine (EOSBE) and 2,2'-(5,5'-methylenebis(1,3,4-oxadiazole-5,2-diyl)bis(sulfanediyl)...This work includes synthesis of 2,2'-(5,5'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(1,3,4-oxadiazole-5,2diyl))bis(sulfanediyl)dibenzenamine (EOSBE) and 2,2'-(5,5'-methylenebis(1,3,4-oxadiazole-5,2-diyl)bis(sulfanediyl))dibenzenamine (MOSBE). All synthesized ligands were characterized by IR, ^1H-NMR, ^13C-NMR, UV-visible spectroscopies and molar conductivity. A series of complexes with a general formula [M2LCl4]. Where M(Ⅱ) = Co, Ni, Cu and Zn; L = EOSBE and MOSBE were synthesized in basic media using KOH solution. In these complexes both ligands are bidentate ligands coordinated through sulfur and nitrogen. All complexes have been characterized by IR-spectra, UV-visiblc spectra, conductivity and magnetic susceptibility.展开更多
The new ligand bis-(1,4-sodium thiolactate) butane (L)-O2CCH3S-(CH2)4SCHCH3CO2- has been prepared from the reaction of disodium salt of thiolactic acid and 1,4-dichlorobutane, while the disodium thiolactate was ...The new ligand bis-(1,4-sodium thiolactate) butane (L)-O2CCH3S-(CH2)4SCHCH3CO2- has been prepared from the reaction of disodium salt of thiolactic acid and 1,4-dichlorobutane, while the disodium thiolactate was prepared instanteously through the reaction of thiolactic acid with NaOH. Mono and dinuclear complexes were obtained by direct reaction of the above ligands with H[AuCI4] in 1 : 1, 2:1, 1:2, 2:2 and 3:1 ligands to metal molar ratio. The prepared complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, spectral studies FTIR (Fourier transform Infrared) and UV-Vis, magnetic measurement, conductivity measurement and IHNMR for the ligand (L) and some of the complexes. The conductance data indicate that the complexes of the formulas Na[Au(SCH3CHCOO)2], Na[Au(SCH3CHCOO)(OOCCHCH3SH)2] and [Au(L)]Cl are 1:1 electrolyte. Electronic spectra and magnetic moment values indicate the presence of square planner geometry around Au(III) ions.展开更多
The photo absorbing, photo transmitting and photoluminescence performances of WiO2 photocatalysts compounded with V2O5 or WO3 were investigated by UV-Vis spectra, transmitting spectra, and PL spectra, respectively. Th...The photo absorbing, photo transmitting and photoluminescence performances of WiO2 photocatalysts compounded with V2O5 or WO3 were investigated by UV-Vis spectra, transmitting spectra, and PL spectra, respectively. The energy band structures of TiO2 photocatalysts were analyzed. The photocatalytic activities of the TiO2 photocatalysts were investigated by splitting of water for 02 evolution. The results indicate that the band gaps of WO3 and V205 are about 2.8 and 2.14 eV, respectively, and the band gap of rutile TiO2 is about 3.08 eV. Speeds of water splitting for 2%WO3-TiO2 and 8%V2O5-TiO2 photocatalysts are 420 and 110 μmol/(L.h), respectively, under UV light irradiation. V2O5 and WO3 compounded with suitable concentration can improve the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 with Fe3+ as electron acceptor.展开更多
Antibacterial activity of boron-doped TiO2(B/TiO2) nano-materials under visible light irradiation and in the dark was investigated. A simple sol-gel method was used to synthesize TiO2 nano-materials. X-ray diffraction...Antibacterial activity of boron-doped TiO2(B/TiO2) nano-materials under visible light irradiation and in the dark was investigated. A simple sol-gel method was used to synthesize TiO2 nano-materials. X-ray diffraction pattern of B/TiO2 nano-materials represents the diffraction peaks relating to the crystal planes of TiO2(anatase and rutile). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy result shows that part of boron ions incorporates into TiO2 lattice to form a possible chemical environment like Ti O B and the rest exist in the form of B2O3. The study on antibacterial effect of B/TiO2 nano-materials on fungal Candida albicans(ATCC10231), Gram-negative Escherichia coli(ATCC25922) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus(ATCC6538) shows that the antibacterial action is more significant on Candida albicans than on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Under visible light irradiation, the antibacterial activity is superior to that in the dark.展开更多
Recently, the photocatalysts have attracted lots of attention and efforts due to their great potential for environmental remediation application. Toxic ions in water are an increasing environmental pollutant with the ...Recently, the photocatalysts have attracted lots of attention and efforts due to their great potential for environmental remediation application. Toxic ions in water are an increasing environmental pollutant with the fast development. Numerous researches have been made to develop photocatalysts to treat ionic pollutants under the illumination of ultraviolet light and visible light. Here, photocatalytic remediation of toxic ionic pollutants has been reviewed. This review summarized and discussed various photocatalysts including TiO〉 modified TiO2, metal oxides, metalsulfides, and nitrides and their recent progress in removing ionic pollutants such as heavy metal ion. The latest achievements and their future prospects of photocatalytic remediation of ion pollutant have also been reviewed.展开更多
Plasmonic bismuth(Bi^0)nanoparticle-decorated flower-like CeO2-δ(Bi^0/CeO2-δ)photocatalysts with abundant oxygen vacancies(OVs)were synthesized via a solvothermal method.The OVs can not only improve the separation o...Plasmonic bismuth(Bi^0)nanoparticle-decorated flower-like CeO2-δ(Bi^0/CeO2-δ)photocatalysts with abundant oxygen vacancies(OVs)were synthesized via a solvothermal method.The OVs can not only improve the separation of electron-hole pairs,but also facilitate the adsorption and activation of gas molecules(NO/O2).In addition,the Bi^0 nanoparticles can enhance the visible light response and prevent the recombination of charge carriers by virtue of the surface plasmon resonance(SPR)effect,achieving an excellent ability for NO elimination and NO2 inhibition under visible light irradiation.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations confirm that the Schottky barrier between Bi^0 and CeO2-δaccompanied with the OVs are pivotal for the migration of photogenerated charge carriers to involve in the photocatalytic NO removal.Trapping experiments and in situ FTIR spectroscopy were conducted to explore the mechanism of the photocatalytic NO removal,suggesting that the photocatalytic NO removal can be significantly enhanced by introducing abundant OVs and the involvement of Bi^0 metal nanoparticles.展开更多
文摘In this work we used CdS NWs(nanowires)with vanadium carbide(VC)attached via facile electrostatic self‐assembly and calcination method.The results showed that compared to pristine CdS NWs,the photocatalytic activity of CdS NWs loaded with the particular amount of VC was dramatically enhanced.Among them,the VC/CS‐15 indicated the highest enhancement for simultaneous production of H2 with selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol(BO)into benzaldehyde(BD).The highest hydrogen evolution rate of 20.5 mmol g^(-1)h^(-1)was obtained with more than 99%selectivity for BD production under visible light(λ˃420 nm)irradiation for 2 h,which was almost 661 times higher than the pristine CdS NWs.This enhancement of photocatalytic activity is due to the VC,which provides a favorable attraction for BO by lowering the zeta potential,along with the active site for hydrogen production,and retard the recombination of electron‐hole pairs by increasing the conductivity of the photocatalyst.Moreover,the apparent quantum efficiency(AQE)of VC/CS‐15 for BD and H_(2)production at monochromatic 420 nm is about 7.5%.At the end of the hydrogen evolution test,the selective oxidation with more than 99%selectivity was obtained.It hopes this work will prove its future significance and move scientific community toward a more economical way for achieving the commercialization of H_(2) by photocatalysis.
文摘The coordination nature of a number of substituted sodiumphenoxides to iron (Ⅲ) ion has been studied. The o-nitrosodiumphenoxide was found to have different coordination behaviour from that the sodium salts of salicylic acid and methylsalicylate showed. The structure of the complexes, the number of the ligands being coordinated to the metal ion, has also been determined by titration, uv-vis spectroscopy, atomic absorption and the flame test. In addition, other sodium phenoxides were also involved in this study for comparison. An electric conductivity study on the resulting complexes was carried out and all complexes were found to be semiconductors.
文摘Biofabrication of noble monometallic platinum nanoparticles(Pt-NPs) and bimetallic gold–silver nanoparticles(Au Ag-NPs) using aqueous extract of Delonix regia is presented here. Antioxidant activity of biomatrix-loaded metallic nanoparticles is estimated for scavenging of two model radicals i.e., 2,2′-Azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt and 1,1′-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl. Broad spectral continuum spanning from visible to ultra-violet region(Pt-NPs: 30 min) and broad high intensity absorption peak around at 500 nm(Au Ag-NPs: 10 min) in two different UV–Visible spectra confirmed the biofabrication. Nanoparticles fabricated with distorted spherical shape and crystalline face-centred-cubic geometry. Strong signal around at 2.10 ke V(pure-phase platinum) and typical X-ray peaks observed at 2.20 and 3 ke V suggested, co-existence and alloying interaction of Au and Ag in Au Ag-NPs. ζ potential(-15.2 mV: Pt-NPs and -13.9 mV: Au Ag-NPs) values suggested surface adsorption of polyphenolic compounds to provide stability. Nanoparticles exhibited pronounced antioxidant activity against free radicals through their electron/hydrogen transfer ability.
文摘This work includes synthesis of 2,2'-(5,5'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(1,3,4-oxadiazole-5,2diyl))bis(sulfanediyl)dibenzenamine (EOSBE) and 2,2'-(5,5'-methylenebis(1,3,4-oxadiazole-5,2-diyl)bis(sulfanediyl))dibenzenamine (MOSBE). All synthesized ligands were characterized by IR, ^1H-NMR, ^13C-NMR, UV-visible spectroscopies and molar conductivity. A series of complexes with a general formula [M2LCl4]. Where M(Ⅱ) = Co, Ni, Cu and Zn; L = EOSBE and MOSBE were synthesized in basic media using KOH solution. In these complexes both ligands are bidentate ligands coordinated through sulfur and nitrogen. All complexes have been characterized by IR-spectra, UV-visiblc spectra, conductivity and magnetic susceptibility.
文摘The new ligand bis-(1,4-sodium thiolactate) butane (L)-O2CCH3S-(CH2)4SCHCH3CO2- has been prepared from the reaction of disodium salt of thiolactic acid and 1,4-dichlorobutane, while the disodium thiolactate was prepared instanteously through the reaction of thiolactic acid with NaOH. Mono and dinuclear complexes were obtained by direct reaction of the above ligands with H[AuCI4] in 1 : 1, 2:1, 1:2, 2:2 and 3:1 ligands to metal molar ratio. The prepared complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, spectral studies FTIR (Fourier transform Infrared) and UV-Vis, magnetic measurement, conductivity measurement and IHNMR for the ligand (L) and some of the complexes. The conductance data indicate that the complexes of the formulas Na[Au(SCH3CHCOO)2], Na[Au(SCH3CHCOO)(OOCCHCH3SH)2] and [Au(L)]Cl are 1:1 electrolyte. Electronic spectra and magnetic moment values indicate the presence of square planner geometry around Au(III) ions.
基金Project(11JJ5010) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, ChinaProject(2011RS4069) supported by the Planned Science and Technology Program of Hunan Province, ChinaProject supported by the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Central South University,China
文摘The photo absorbing, photo transmitting and photoluminescence performances of WiO2 photocatalysts compounded with V2O5 or WO3 were investigated by UV-Vis spectra, transmitting spectra, and PL spectra, respectively. The energy band structures of TiO2 photocatalysts were analyzed. The photocatalytic activities of the TiO2 photocatalysts were investigated by splitting of water for 02 evolution. The results indicate that the band gaps of WO3 and V205 are about 2.8 and 2.14 eV, respectively, and the band gap of rutile TiO2 is about 3.08 eV. Speeds of water splitting for 2%WO3-TiO2 and 8%V2O5-TiO2 photocatalysts are 420 and 110 μmol/(L.h), respectively, under UV light irradiation. V2O5 and WO3 compounded with suitable concentration can improve the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 with Fe3+ as electron acceptor.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51090384)
文摘Antibacterial activity of boron-doped TiO2(B/TiO2) nano-materials under visible light irradiation and in the dark was investigated. A simple sol-gel method was used to synthesize TiO2 nano-materials. X-ray diffraction pattern of B/TiO2 nano-materials represents the diffraction peaks relating to the crystal planes of TiO2(anatase and rutile). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy result shows that part of boron ions incorporates into TiO2 lattice to form a possible chemical environment like Ti O B and the rest exist in the form of B2O3. The study on antibacterial effect of B/TiO2 nano-materials on fungal Candida albicans(ATCC10231), Gram-negative Escherichia coli(ATCC25922) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus(ATCC6538) shows that the antibacterial action is more significant on Candida albicans than on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Under visible light irradiation, the antibacterial activity is superior to that in the dark.
基金supported by Recruitment Program of Global Experts in Chinathe Start-up Funds from Shanghai Jiao Tong University+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51372151,21303103)the Foundation of Shanghai Government(15PJ1404000)
文摘Recently, the photocatalysts have attracted lots of attention and efforts due to their great potential for environmental remediation application. Toxic ions in water are an increasing environmental pollutant with the fast development. Numerous researches have been made to develop photocatalysts to treat ionic pollutants under the illumination of ultraviolet light and visible light. Here, photocatalytic remediation of toxic ionic pollutants has been reviewed. This review summarized and discussed various photocatalysts including TiO〉 modified TiO2, metal oxides, metalsulfides, and nitrides and their recent progress in removing ionic pollutants such as heavy metal ion. The latest achievements and their future prospects of photocatalytic remediation of ion pollutant have also been reviewed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51772183,21673118 and 21972067)the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(2018ZDCXL-SF-02-04)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2019CFB225)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK201903023 and GK201801005)。
文摘Plasmonic bismuth(Bi^0)nanoparticle-decorated flower-like CeO2-δ(Bi^0/CeO2-δ)photocatalysts with abundant oxygen vacancies(OVs)were synthesized via a solvothermal method.The OVs can not only improve the separation of electron-hole pairs,but also facilitate the adsorption and activation of gas molecules(NO/O2).In addition,the Bi^0 nanoparticles can enhance the visible light response and prevent the recombination of charge carriers by virtue of the surface plasmon resonance(SPR)effect,achieving an excellent ability for NO elimination and NO2 inhibition under visible light irradiation.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations confirm that the Schottky barrier between Bi^0 and CeO2-δaccompanied with the OVs are pivotal for the migration of photogenerated charge carriers to involve in the photocatalytic NO removal.Trapping experiments and in situ FTIR spectroscopy were conducted to explore the mechanism of the photocatalytic NO removal,suggesting that the photocatalytic NO removal can be significantly enhanced by introducing abundant OVs and the involvement of Bi^0 metal nanoparticles.