A IAS degradation strain with high resistance, which could take linear alkylbenzene sulphonate (LAS) as only carton origin for growth, was isolated from the drain canal of Hangao Detergent Plant of Xuzhou. The chara...A IAS degradation strain with high resistance, which could take linear alkylbenzene sulphonate (LAS) as only carton origin for growth, was isolated from the drain canal of Hangao Detergent Plant of Xuzhou. The characteristic of its degradation was researched and the results showed that the optimum conditions of this strain for degrading LAS were 30℃, pH 6.0, 150 ml solution in 500 ml triangle vase, 120 r/min, LAS concentration of 200 - 600 mg/L. The growth amount of the bacteria were up to 0. 443 ( OD400 ) and the degrading rate was up to 89.4%. The ability of the bacterium to degrade LAS could be as high as concentration of 1 200 mg/L.展开更多
Bismuth‐based photocatalysts are a class of excellent visible‐light photocatalysts;however,their redox activity is relatively poor and the efficiency of photogenerated carrier separation is low,limiting their develo...Bismuth‐based photocatalysts are a class of excellent visible‐light photocatalysts;however,their redox activity is relatively poor and the efficiency of photogenerated carrier separation is low,limiting their development and application in the field of photocatalysis.To address these issues,a series of polyoxometalate PW_(12)O_(40)^(3–)‐doped Bi_(2)O_(3–x)/Bi Schottky photocatalysts PW_(12)@Bi_(2)O_(3–x)/Bi‐n(PBOB‐n,where n is the amount of NaBH4,i.e.,6,12,18,24,and 48 mg)were prepared by a simple electrospinning/calcination/in‐situ NaBH4 reduction method.In this composite photocatalyst,the doping of PW_(12) could effectively adjust the electronic structure of Bi_(2)O_(3–x) and improve its redox properties.As a shallow electron trap,PW_(12) promoted the separation of the photogenerated carriers.Furthermore,desirable Schottky junction between the metal Bi nanoparticles and PW_(12)@Bi_(2)O_(3–x) further accelerated the separation of the photogenerated carriers.The synergistic effect of the aforementioned factors endowed PBOB‐n with excellent photocatalytic activity.Among the samples,PBOB‐18 exhibited superior photocatalytic activity.Under visible‐light irradiation,93.7%(20 mg catalyst)of 20 ppm tetrabromobisphenol A(TBBPA,20 mL)was degraded in 60 min.Its activity was 4.4 times higher than that of Bi_(2)O_(3).PBOB‐18 also exhibited an ultrahigh photocatalytic performance for the removal of NO.Its removal rate(600 ppb)reached 83.3%in 30 min,making it one of the most active Bi‐based photocatalysts.Furthermore,the photocatalytic mechanisms of PBOB‐18 for TBBPA and NO have been proposed.This work provides a new direction and reference for the design of low‐cost,efficient,stable,and versatile photocatalysts.展开更多
Ag3PO4has good potential for use in photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants.However,the activity and stability of Ag3PO4is hard to sustain because of photocorrosion and the positive potential of the conduct...Ag3PO4has good potential for use in photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants.However,the activity and stability of Ag3PO4is hard to sustain because of photocorrosion and the positive potential of the conduction band of Ag3PO4.In this study,A composite consisting of Bi2WO6nanosheets and Ag3PO4was developed to curb recombination of charge carriers and enhance the activity and stability of the catalyst.Formation of a Ag3PO4/Bi2WO6composite was confirmed using X‐ray diffraction,energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy,and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy.Photoluminescence spectroscopy provided convincing evidence that compositing Bi2WO6with Ag3PO4effectively reduced photocorrosion of Ag3PO4.The Ag3PO4/Bi2WO6composite gave a high photocatalytic performance in photodegradation of methylene blue.A degradation rate of0.61min?1was achieved;this is1.3and6.0times higher than those achieved using Ag3PO4(0.47min?1)and Bi2WO6(0.10min?1),respectively.Reactive species trapping experiments using the Ag3PO4/Bi2WO6composite showed that holes,?OH,and?O2?all played specific roles in the photodegradation process.The photocatalytic mechanism was investigated and a Z‐scheme was proposed as a plausible mechanism.展开更多
Heterogeneous Fenton-like process using fly ash as a catalyst was studied to degrade n-butyl xanthate form aqueous solution. The different reaction parameters on the degradation efficiency of the process were investig...Heterogeneous Fenton-like process using fly ash as a catalyst was studied to degrade n-butyl xanthate form aqueous solution. The different reaction parameters on the degradation efficiency of the process were investigated. The fly ash/H2O2 catalyst possesses a high oxidation activity for n-butyl xanthate degradation in aqueous solution. It is found that both the dosage of catalyst and initial solution pH significantly affect the n-butyl xanthate conversion efficient. The results indicate that by using 1.176 mmol/L H2O2 and 1.0 g/L fly ash catalyst with mass fraction of 4.14% Fe(III) oxide at pH 3.0, almost 96.90% n-butyl xanthate conversion and over 96.66% COD removal can be achieved within 120 min with heterogeneous catalysis by fly ash. CS2 as an intermediate of n-butyl xanthate oxidation. Finally, it is demonstrated that the fly ash/H2O2 catalytic oxidation process can be an efficient method for the treatment of n-butyl xanthate containing wastewater.展开更多
An easy method for preparing CuO nanoparticles incorporated in a mesoporous structure was presented based on the thermal decomposition of a copper complex. The novel copper coordination compound of [Cu(anic)<sub>...An easy method for preparing CuO nanoparticles incorporated in a mesoporous structure was presented based on the thermal decomposition of a copper complex. The novel copper coordination compound of [Cu(anic)<sub>2</sub>]·0.75H<sub>2</sub>O (anic= 2-aminonicotinate) with the microflake morphology was synthesized through the reaction of 2-aminonicotinic acid (Hanic) and copper(II) nitrate. Using elemental analysis and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, the chemical composition of CuC<sub>12</sub>H<sub>11.5</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>4.75</sub> was proposed. Calcination process at 550 °C for 4 h transformed the microflakes into CuO nanoparticles incorporated in a mesoporous structure. The FTIR peaks assigned to 2-aminonicotinate were completely removed after calcination, confirming CuO formation. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis also confirmed the generation of pure and crystalline CuO. SEM showed CuO nanoparticles with the average diameter of 75 nm. The diffuse reflectance spectrum (DRS) of the CuO nanoparticles showed a band gap energy of −1.58 eV. The degradation efficiency toward rhodamine B was almost 100 % after 5 h illumination when both CuO and H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> were utilized. The results show that the product can be used as an efficient photocatalyst for water treatment.展开更多
Recent world events have emphasized the need to develop innovative, functional materials that will safely neutralize chemical warfare (CW) agents in situ to protect military personnel and civilians from dermal expos...Recent world events have emphasized the need to develop innovative, functional materials that will safely neutralize chemical warfare (CW) agents in situ to protect military personnel and civilians from dermal exposure. Here, we demonstrate the efficacy of a novel, proof-of-concept design for a Cu-containing catalyst, chemically bonded to a single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) structural support, to effectively degrade an organophosphate simulant. SWCNTs have high tensile strength and are flexible and light-weight, which make them a desirable structural component for unique, fabric-like materials. This study aims to develop a self-decontaminating, carbon nanotube-derived material that can ultimately be incorporated into a wearable fabric or protective material to minimize dermal exposure to organophosphate nerve agents and to prevent accidental exposure during decontamination procedures. Carboxylated SWCNTs were functionalized with a polymer, which contained Cu-chelating bipyridine groups, and their catalytic activity against an organophosphate simulant was measured over time. The catalytically active, functionalized nanomaterial was characterized using X-ray fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy. Assuming zeroth-order reaction kinetics, the hydrolysis rate of the organophosphate simulant, as monitored by UV-vis absorption in the presence of the catalytically active nanomaterial, was 63 times faster than the uncatalyzed hydrolysis rate for a sample containing only carboxylated SWCNTs or a control sample containing no added nanotube materials.展开更多
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Xuzhou City(X2004424-1)~~
文摘A IAS degradation strain with high resistance, which could take linear alkylbenzene sulphonate (LAS) as only carton origin for growth, was isolated from the drain canal of Hangao Detergent Plant of Xuzhou. The characteristic of its degradation was researched and the results showed that the optimum conditions of this strain for degrading LAS were 30℃, pH 6.0, 150 ml solution in 500 ml triangle vase, 120 r/min, LAS concentration of 200 - 600 mg/L. The growth amount of the bacteria were up to 0. 443 ( OD400 ) and the degrading rate was up to 89.4%. The ability of the bacterium to degrade LAS could be as high as concentration of 1 200 mg/L.
文摘Bismuth‐based photocatalysts are a class of excellent visible‐light photocatalysts;however,their redox activity is relatively poor and the efficiency of photogenerated carrier separation is low,limiting their development and application in the field of photocatalysis.To address these issues,a series of polyoxometalate PW_(12)O_(40)^(3–)‐doped Bi_(2)O_(3–x)/Bi Schottky photocatalysts PW_(12)@Bi_(2)O_(3–x)/Bi‐n(PBOB‐n,where n is the amount of NaBH4,i.e.,6,12,18,24,and 48 mg)were prepared by a simple electrospinning/calcination/in‐situ NaBH4 reduction method.In this composite photocatalyst,the doping of PW_(12) could effectively adjust the electronic structure of Bi_(2)O_(3–x) and improve its redox properties.As a shallow electron trap,PW_(12) promoted the separation of the photogenerated carriers.Furthermore,desirable Schottky junction between the metal Bi nanoparticles and PW_(12)@Bi_(2)O_(3–x) further accelerated the separation of the photogenerated carriers.The synergistic effect of the aforementioned factors endowed PBOB‐n with excellent photocatalytic activity.Among the samples,PBOB‐18 exhibited superior photocatalytic activity.Under visible‐light irradiation,93.7%(20 mg catalyst)of 20 ppm tetrabromobisphenol A(TBBPA,20 mL)was degraded in 60 min.Its activity was 4.4 times higher than that of Bi_(2)O_(3).PBOB‐18 also exhibited an ultrahigh photocatalytic performance for the removal of NO.Its removal rate(600 ppb)reached 83.3%in 30 min,making it one of the most active Bi‐based photocatalysts.Furthermore,the photocatalytic mechanisms of PBOB‐18 for TBBPA and NO have been proposed.This work provides a new direction and reference for the design of low‐cost,efficient,stable,and versatile photocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51572103,51502106)the Foundation for Young Talents in College of Anhui Province(gxyqZD201751)~~
文摘Ag3PO4has good potential for use in photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants.However,the activity and stability of Ag3PO4is hard to sustain because of photocorrosion and the positive potential of the conduction band of Ag3PO4.In this study,A composite consisting of Bi2WO6nanosheets and Ag3PO4was developed to curb recombination of charge carriers and enhance the activity and stability of the catalyst.Formation of a Ag3PO4/Bi2WO6composite was confirmed using X‐ray diffraction,energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy,and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy.Photoluminescence spectroscopy provided convincing evidence that compositing Bi2WO6with Ag3PO4effectively reduced photocorrosion of Ag3PO4.The Ag3PO4/Bi2WO6composite gave a high photocatalytic performance in photodegradation of methylene blue.A degradation rate of0.61min?1was achieved;this is1.3and6.0times higher than those achieved using Ag3PO4(0.47min?1)and Bi2WO6(0.10min?1),respectively.Reactive species trapping experiments using the Ag3PO4/Bi2WO6composite showed that holes,?OH,and?O2?all played specific roles in the photodegradation process.The photocatalytic mechanism was investigated and a Z‐scheme was proposed as a plausible mechanism.
基金Project(CZQ13002)supported by the Special Fund for Basic Scientific Research of Central Universities,China
文摘Heterogeneous Fenton-like process using fly ash as a catalyst was studied to degrade n-butyl xanthate form aqueous solution. The different reaction parameters on the degradation efficiency of the process were investigated. The fly ash/H2O2 catalyst possesses a high oxidation activity for n-butyl xanthate degradation in aqueous solution. It is found that both the dosage of catalyst and initial solution pH significantly affect the n-butyl xanthate conversion efficient. The results indicate that by using 1.176 mmol/L H2O2 and 1.0 g/L fly ash catalyst with mass fraction of 4.14% Fe(III) oxide at pH 3.0, almost 96.90% n-butyl xanthate conversion and over 96.66% COD removal can be achieved within 120 min with heterogeneous catalysis by fly ash. CS2 as an intermediate of n-butyl xanthate oxidation. Finally, it is demonstrated that the fly ash/H2O2 catalytic oxidation process can be an efficient method for the treatment of n-butyl xanthate containing wastewater.
基金Iran University of Science and Technology, the Research Council of Sharif University of Technology and Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council for financial support
文摘An easy method for preparing CuO nanoparticles incorporated in a mesoporous structure was presented based on the thermal decomposition of a copper complex. The novel copper coordination compound of [Cu(anic)<sub>2</sub>]·0.75H<sub>2</sub>O (anic= 2-aminonicotinate) with the microflake morphology was synthesized through the reaction of 2-aminonicotinic acid (Hanic) and copper(II) nitrate. Using elemental analysis and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, the chemical composition of CuC<sub>12</sub>H<sub>11.5</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>4.75</sub> was proposed. Calcination process at 550 °C for 4 h transformed the microflakes into CuO nanoparticles incorporated in a mesoporous structure. The FTIR peaks assigned to 2-aminonicotinate were completely removed after calcination, confirming CuO formation. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis also confirmed the generation of pure and crystalline CuO. SEM showed CuO nanoparticles with the average diameter of 75 nm. The diffuse reflectance spectrum (DRS) of the CuO nanoparticles showed a band gap energy of −1.58 eV. The degradation efficiency toward rhodamine B was almost 100 % after 5 h illumination when both CuO and H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> were utilized. The results show that the product can be used as an efficient photocatalyst for water treatment.
文摘Recent world events have emphasized the need to develop innovative, functional materials that will safely neutralize chemical warfare (CW) agents in situ to protect military personnel and civilians from dermal exposure. Here, we demonstrate the efficacy of a novel, proof-of-concept design for a Cu-containing catalyst, chemically bonded to a single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) structural support, to effectively degrade an organophosphate simulant. SWCNTs have high tensile strength and are flexible and light-weight, which make them a desirable structural component for unique, fabric-like materials. This study aims to develop a self-decontaminating, carbon nanotube-derived material that can ultimately be incorporated into a wearable fabric or protective material to minimize dermal exposure to organophosphate nerve agents and to prevent accidental exposure during decontamination procedures. Carboxylated SWCNTs were functionalized with a polymer, which contained Cu-chelating bipyridine groups, and their catalytic activity against an organophosphate simulant was measured over time. The catalytically active, functionalized nanomaterial was characterized using X-ray fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy. Assuming zeroth-order reaction kinetics, the hydrolysis rate of the organophosphate simulant, as monitored by UV-vis absorption in the presence of the catalytically active nanomaterial, was 63 times faster than the uncatalyzed hydrolysis rate for a sample containing only carboxylated SWCNTs or a control sample containing no added nanotube materials.