In this work, novel CaCO3/Ag2CO3/AgI/Ag plasmonic photocatalysts were successfully synthesized by a two-step in situ ion exchange process and their photocatalytic properties were studied. The morphology, crystal struc...In this work, novel CaCO3/Ag2CO3/AgI/Ag plasmonic photocatalysts were successfully synthesized by a two-step in situ ion exchange process and their photocatalytic properties were studied. The morphology, crystal structure and optical properties of the as-prepared CaCO3/Ag2CO3/AgI/Ag nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, X- Ray diffraction （XRD）, and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of the obtained nanocomposites was evaluated by the photodegradation of methyl orange （MO） under visible light irradiation. It was found that the as-prepared CaCO3/Ag2CO3/AgI/Ag plasmonic photocatalyst exhibits high visible light photocatalytic activity. With an optimized composition, MO dye can be decomposed by more than 94% within 15 min under visible light irradiation. Moreover, the photocatalytic stability could be greatly improved upon the addition of Na2CO3 into the photocatalytic system. From the proposed photocatalytic mechanism, the strong surface plasmon resonance effect of Ag nanoparticles and the efficient separation of photogenerated electrons and holes can effectively enhance the photocatalytic performance of the CaCO3/Ag2COj AgI/Ag composites.展开更多
Among the many novel photocatalytic systems developed in very recent years,plasmonic photocatalytic composites possess great potential for use in applications and are one of the most intensively investigated photocata...Among the many novel photocatalytic systems developed in very recent years,plasmonic photocatalytic composites possess great potential for use in applications and are one of the most intensively investigated photocatalytic systems owing to their high solar energy utilization efficiency.In these composites,the plasmonic nanoparticles(PNPs)efficiently absorb solar light through localized surface plasmon resonance and convert it into energetic electrons and holes in the nearby semiconductor.This energy transfer from PNPs to semiconductors plays a decisive role in the overall photocatalytic performance.Thus,the underlying physical mechanism is of great scientific and technological importance and is one of the hottest topics in the area of plasmonic photocatalysts.In this review,we examine the very recent advances in understanding the energy transfer process in plasmonic photocatalytic composites,describing both the theoretical basis of this process and experimental demonstrations.The factors that affect the energy transfer efficiencies and how to improve the efficiencies to yield better photocatalytic performance are also discussed.Furthermore,comparisons are made between the various energy transfer processes,emphasizing their limitations/benefits for efficient operation of plasmonic photocatalysts.展开更多
The development of full-spectrum photocatalysts active in the near-infrared(NIR)region has gained increasing attention for deleterious pollutant removal.The integration of plasmonic metals with semico nductors is an e...The development of full-spectrum photocatalysts active in the near-infrared(NIR)region has gained increasing attention for deleterious pollutant removal.The integration of plasmonic metals with semico nductors is an effective way to widen the light re sponse range of photocatalysts due to the strong light absorption and fast plasmonic energy transfer of the localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR).In this work,the full-spectrum responsive Bi@SrTiO_(3) was prepared via facile solvothermal chemical reduction.The optimal Bi@SrTiO_(3) achieves exceptional photocatalytic Cr(VI)reduction efficiency and tetracycline degradation,realizing bi-directional promotion effects on redox reaction.According to density functional theory(DFT)simulations,the extraordinary photocatalytic performance is attributed to the tunable builtin electric field(IEF)of the Ohmic contact.The favorable adaptability in real water and high stability of BSTO-25 were proved by experime ntal results.And the po ssible photocatalytic mechanism was proposed based on theoretical calculation and experimental results.Furthermore,the non-toxicity of the BSTO-25 was evaluated by E.coli cultivation,which further proves the feasibility of treating wastewater with BSTO-25.This work provides a new perspective on constructing full-spectrum-driven photocatalysts for applications dealing with environmental remediation.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21275136)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province,China(Grant No.201215090)
文摘In this work, novel CaCO3/Ag2CO3/AgI/Ag plasmonic photocatalysts were successfully synthesized by a two-step in situ ion exchange process and their photocatalytic properties were studied. The morphology, crystal structure and optical properties of the as-prepared CaCO3/Ag2CO3/AgI/Ag nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, X- Ray diffraction （XRD）, and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of the obtained nanocomposites was evaluated by the photodegradation of methyl orange （MO） under visible light irradiation. It was found that the as-prepared CaCO3/Ag2CO3/AgI/Ag plasmonic photocatalyst exhibits high visible light photocatalytic activity. With an optimized composition, MO dye can be decomposed by more than 94% within 15 min under visible light irradiation. Moreover, the photocatalytic stability could be greatly improved upon the addition of Na2CO3 into the photocatalytic system. From the proposed photocatalytic mechanism, the strong surface plasmon resonance effect of Ag nanoparticles and the efficient separation of photogenerated electrons and holes can effectively enhance the photocatalytic performance of the CaCO3/Ag2COj AgI/Ag composites.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 program,2013CB632401)the National Science Foundation of China(Grant NOs 11374190 and 21333006)the Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong and 111 Project B13029.
文摘Among the many novel photocatalytic systems developed in very recent years,plasmonic photocatalytic composites possess great potential for use in applications and are one of the most intensively investigated photocatalytic systems owing to their high solar energy utilization efficiency.In these composites,the plasmonic nanoparticles(PNPs)efficiently absorb solar light through localized surface plasmon resonance and convert it into energetic electrons and holes in the nearby semiconductor.This energy transfer from PNPs to semiconductors plays a decisive role in the overall photocatalytic performance.Thus,the underlying physical mechanism is of great scientific and technological importance and is one of the hottest topics in the area of plasmonic photocatalysts.In this review,we examine the very recent advances in understanding the energy transfer process in plasmonic photocatalytic composites,describing both the theoretical basis of this process and experimental demonstrations.The factors that affect the energy transfer efficiencies and how to improve the efficiencies to yield better photocatalytic performance are also discussed.Furthermore,comparisons are made between the various energy transfer processes,emphasizing their limitations/benefits for efficient operation of plasmonic photocatalysts.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFF1100804)Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(2022D01C456)+4 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515011736)Guangdong Province Scientific Research Platform Project(2022ZDZX4046,2023ZDZX4052)Guangdong Province Specialized Scientific Research Fund Projects(20192019B121201004)High Level Talents Introduction Project of"Pearl River Talent Plan"in Guangdong Province(2019CX01L308)Guangdong Province of Young Innovative Talents Program of Colleges and Universities(2022KQNCX077)。
文摘The development of full-spectrum photocatalysts active in the near-infrared(NIR)region has gained increasing attention for deleterious pollutant removal.The integration of plasmonic metals with semico nductors is an effective way to widen the light re sponse range of photocatalysts due to the strong light absorption and fast plasmonic energy transfer of the localized surface plasmon resonance(LSPR).In this work,the full-spectrum responsive Bi@SrTiO_(3) was prepared via facile solvothermal chemical reduction.The optimal Bi@SrTiO_(3) achieves exceptional photocatalytic Cr(VI)reduction efficiency and tetracycline degradation,realizing bi-directional promotion effects on redox reaction.According to density functional theory(DFT)simulations,the extraordinary photocatalytic performance is attributed to the tunable builtin electric field(IEF)of the Ohmic contact.The favorable adaptability in real water and high stability of BSTO-25 were proved by experime ntal results.And the po ssible photocatalytic mechanism was proposed based on theoretical calculation and experimental results.Furthermore,the non-toxicity of the BSTO-25 was evaluated by E.coli cultivation,which further proves the feasibility of treating wastewater with BSTO-25.This work provides a new perspective on constructing full-spectrum-driven photocatalysts for applications dealing with environmental remediation.
