Synthesis of graphene/tourmaline/TiO_2 composites with enhanced activity for photocatalytic degradation of 2-propanol

We report the construction of a graphene/tourmaline/TiO2(G/T/TiO2)composite system with enhanced charge‐carrier separation,and therefore enhanced photocatalytic properties,based on tailoring the surface‐charged state of graphene and/or by introducing an external electric field arising from tourmaline.A simple two‐step hydrothermal method was used to synthesize G/T/TiO2composites and poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride)‐G/T/TiO2composites.In the photocatalytic degradation of2‐propanol(IPA),the catalytic activity of the composite containing negatively charged graphene was higher than of the composite containing positively charged graphene.The highest acetone evolution rate(223?mol/h)was achieved using the ternary composite with the optimum composition,i.e.,G0.5/T5/TiO2(0.5wt%graphene and5wt%tourmaline).The involvement of tourmaline and graphene in the composite is believed to facilitate the separation and transportation of electrons and holes photogenerated in TiO2.This synergetic effect could account for the enhanced photocatalytic activity of the G/T/TiO2composite.A mechanistic study indicated that O2??radicals and holes were the main reactive oxygen species in photocatalytic degradation of IPA.

Confining TiO_2 Nanotubes in PECVD-Enabled Graphene Capsules Toward Ultrafast K-Ion Storage: In Situ TEM/XRD Study and DFT Analysis

Titanium dioxide(TiO2) has gained burgeoning attention for potassium-ion storage because of its large theoretical capacity,wide availability,and environmental benignity.Nevertheless,the inherently poor conductivity gives rise to its sluggish reaction kinetics and inferior rate capability.Here,we report the direct graphene growth over TiO2 nanotubes by virtue of chemical vapor deposition.Such conformal graphene coatings effectively enhance the conductive environment and well accommodate the volume change of TiO2 upon potassiation/depotassiation.When paired with an activated carbon cathode,the graphene-armored TiO2 nanotubes allow the potassium-ion hybrid capacitor full cells to harvest an energy/power density of 81.2 Wh kg-1/3746.6 W kg-1.We further employ in situ transmis sion electron microscopy and ope rando X-ray diffraction to probe the potassium-ion storage behavior.This work offers a viable and versatile solution to the anode design and in situ probing of potassium storage technologies that is readily promising for practical applications.

Catalytic performance and synthesis of a Pt/graphene-TiO_2 catalyst using an environmentally friendly microwave-assisted solvothermal method

A Pt/graphene‐TiO2catalyst was prepared by a microwave‐assisted solvothermal method and was characterized by X‐ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,cyclic voltammetry,and linear sweep voltammetry.The cubic TiO2particles were approximately60nm in size and were distributed on the graphene sheets.The Pt nanoparticles were uniformly distributed between the TiO2particles and the graphene sheet.The catalyst exhibited a significant improvement in activity and stability towards the oxygen reduction reaction compared with Pt/C,which resulted from the high electronic conductivity of graphene and strong metal‐support interactions.

TiO_2/graphene nanocomposites as anode materials for high rate lithium-ion batteries

A simple strategy to prepare a hybrid of nanocomposites of anatase TiO2/graphene nanosheets （GNS） as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries was reported.The morphology and crystal structure were studied by X-ray diffraction （XRD）,field emission scanning electron microscopy （FE-SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）.The electrochemical performance was evaluated by galvanostatic charge-lischarge tests and alternating current （AC） impedance spectroscopy.The results show that the TiO2/GNS electrode exhibit higher electrochemical performance than that of TiO2 electrode regardless of the rate.Even at 500 mA/g,the capacity of TiO2/GNS is 120.3 mAh/g,which is higher than that of TiO2 61.6 mAh/g.The high performance is attributed to the addition of graphene to improve electrical conductivity and reduce polarization.

PBST/TiO_(2)/MgO复合薄膜的制备及性能

采用硅烷偶联剂γ-甲基丙烯酰氧基丙基三甲氧基硅烷(KH-570)对TiO_(2)/MgO NPs改性,采用溶液共混法制备了聚丁二酸-共-对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯(PBST)/TiO_(2)/MgO NPs纳米复合薄膜,并探讨了其在食品包装方面的应用。研究了改性TiO_(2)/MgO NPs对PBST基体机械、阻隔、抗菌和保鲜性能的影响。结果表明:复合膜的抗拉强度和水蒸汽透过率分别为29.39MPa和2.43×10^(-11) g·m/(m^(2)·s·Pa),相较PBST基体抗拉强度提高了24.32%,水蒸汽透过率降低了32.37%,且对金黄色葡萄球菌(S.aures)和大肠杆菌(E.coli)抑菌效果显著,分别达到98.7%和97.2%,并对圣女果有良好的保鲜性能,当改性后的TiO_(2)/MgO NPs质量含量为5%时,复合薄膜的性能最佳。

Engineering two-dimensional pores in freestanding TiO_2/graphene gel film for high performance lithium ion battery

As the key component of electrochemical energy storage devices, an electrode with superior ions transport pores is the important premise for high electrochemical performance. In this paper, we developed a unique solution process to prepare freestanding TiO_2/graphene hydrogel electrode with tunable density and porous structures. By incorporating room temperature ionic liquids（RTILs）, even upon drying, the non-volatile RTILs that remained in the gel film would preserve the efficient ion transport channels and prevent the electrode from closely stacking, to develop dense yet porous structures. As a result, the dense TiO_2/graphene gel film as an electrode for lithium ion battery displayed a good gravimetric electrochemical performance and more importantly a high volumetric performance.

Synthesis and Optimization of TiO_(2)/Graphene with Exposed {001} Facets Based on Response Surface Methodology and Evaluation of Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

Response surface methodology(RSM)was employed to optimize the control parameters of TiO_(2)/graphene with exposed{001}facets during synthesis,and its enhanced photocatalytic activities were evaluated in the photodegradation of toluene.Experimental results were in good agreement with the predicted results obtained using RSM with a correlation coefficient(R^(2))of 0.9345.When 22.06 mg of graphite oxide(GO)and 2.09 mL of hydrofluoric acid(HF)were added and a hydrothermal time of 28 h was used,a maximum efficiency in the degradation of toluene was achieved.X-ray diffraction(XRD),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)were employed to characterize the obtained hybrid photocatalyst.The electron transferred between Ti and C retarded the combination of electron–hole pairs and hastened the transferring of electrons,which enhanced the photocatalytic activity.

Reduction Band Gap Energy of TiO₂Assembled with Graphene Oxide Nanosheets

This research work aims to reduce the band gap of thin layers of titanium oxide by the incorporation of graphene oxide sheets. Thin layers of the TiO2-GO composites were prepared on a glass substrate by the spin-coating technique from GO and an aqueous solution of TiO2. A significant decrease in optical band gap was observed at the TiO2-GO compound compared to that of pure TiO2. Samples as prepared were characterized using XRD, SEM and UV-visible spectra. XRD analysis revealed the amorphous nature of the deposited layers. Scanning electron microscope reveals the dispersion of graphene nanofiles among titanium oxide nanoparticles distributed at the surface with an almost uniform size distribution. The band gap has been calculated and is around 2 eV after incorporation of Graphene oxide. The chemical bond C-Ti between the titanium oxide and graphene sheets is at the origin of this reduction.

Double Hydrothermal Synthesis of Graphene Supported TiO_2(b)Nanosheets as Anode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries

The synthesis of graphene supported TiO2（b） nanosheets by a double hydrother- mal method for lithium storage was reported. The titanate nanosheets synthesized by the first hydrothermal progress and the graphene oxide obtained by the oxidation of graphite were hydrothermally treated together to fabricate the TiO2（b）/graphene composite. The electrochemical measurements illustrate that the graphene supporter obviously improves the cyclic performance of TiO2（b）, which can be attributed to the better dispersion and the decrease of resistance for the TiO2（b） nanosheets in the composite.

Preparation of TiO2 Nanocrystals/Graphene Composite and Its Photocatalytic Performance

TiO2 nanocrystals/graphene （TiO2/GR） composite are prepared by combining flocculation and hydrothermal reduction technology using graphite oxide and TiO2 colloid as precursors. The obtained materials are examined by scanning electron microscopy, transition electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption desorption, and ultraviolet-visible diffuse spectroscopy. The results suggest that the presence of TiO2 nanocrystals with diameter of about 15 nm prevents GR nanosheets from agglomeration. Owing to the uniform distribution of TiO2 nanocrystals on the GR nanosheets, TiO2/GR composite exhibits stronger light absorption in the visible region, higher adsorption capacity to methylene blue and higher efficiency of charge separation and transportation compared with pure TiO2. Moreover, the TiO2/GR composite with a GR content of 30% shows higher photocatalytic removal efficiency of MB from water than that of pure TiO2 and commercial P25 under both UV and sunlight irradiation.

Enhanced Removal of Tetracycline from Aqueous Solution by Graphene Oxide Hydrogel Doped with TiO_2 Nanotubes

The detection on tetracycline( TC) in drinking water poses an environmental issue since TC has been widely used to prevent animal disease and promote their growth. In addition,TC was difficult to remove or biodegrade,which posed a challenge to the conventional techniques. In this work,the batch experiments on TC adsorption in aqueous solution of hydrogel( HG) consisting of graphene oxide( GO) and TiO_2 nanotubes( TN) were successfully conducted. HG composite( HG-TN-GO) was prepared with TN and GO with self-assembly method during the oxidation-reduction reaction,and criogel( CG) with TN and GO was characterized by pH at point of zero charge( pH_(pzc)), transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy( XPS). The adsorption capacity of HG-TN-GO on TC was evaluated by analyzing its isotherms. The maximum adsorption capacity reached 751. 3 mg/g. Besides,the adsorption isotherms were well fitted by the Langmuir model, with the theoretical maximum( q_m) of 797. 0 mg/g. The adsorption process was systematically studied by varying pH during the whole adsorption process. The adsorption occurred probably via π-π interaction and cation-π bonding between TC and the HG-TN-GO surface. The composite could be regenerated in 50% ethanol aqueous solution,without significant capacity loss. After 6 recycles,the decrease of adsorption capacity was less than 10%.

Enhanced Adsorption of Methyl Orange onto Self-assembled Hydrogel with Anatase Titania Nanotube and Graphene

A novel composites hydrogel adsorbent was facilely synthesized for efficient removal of acid dyes from aqueous solution.The composite hydrogel consisting of TiO_2 nanotubes(TN) and graphene oxide(GO)(H-TN-GO) was characterized by BrunauerEmmett-Teller(BET),transmission electron microscope(TEM),scanning electron microscope(SEM),Raman spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectroscope(XPS).Experimental results elucidated that columnar hydrogel could be tunably prepared with self-assembly by adjusting the proportion of GO/TN,mixing time and pH.The properties of adsorption and regeneration on methyl orange(MO)onto H-TN-GO were investigated respectively.The maximal adsorption capacity of H-TN-GO for MO reached 933.8 and 513.7mg/g under the pH of 4.0 and 6.8,respectively.The adsorption capacity of MO reached the maximum when pH was equivalent to4.0,which attributed to increasing electrostatic attraction.Besides,the adsorption behavior was fitted reasonably better with Freundlich isotherm model than Langmuir model;the adsorption speed was rapid and the removal ratio almost reached 99.5% when the concentration of MO was less than 100 mg/L.After the used adsorbent was irradiated with the ultraviolet ray of 500 W for 3 h,its adsorption capacity could be recovered without significant loss.

采用溶胶-水热法合成掺La的TiO_2纳米粒子及其表征

采用溶胶-水热法制备了不同掺杂的二氧化钛纳米粒子,并用表面光电压谱(SPS) 和荧光光谱(PL)等对样品进行了表征,重点考察了La的量和焙烧温度对样品表面光电和光致发光以及光催化活性等的影响,并对它们之间的内在关系进行了探讨.结果表明:在合适的焙烧温度下,适量镧的掺杂能够提高二氧化钛的光催化活性.样品的SPS谱和PL光谱与光催化活性之间存在一定的关系,即SPS和PL信号越强,光生电子和空穴分离效率越高,光催化活性越高.

溶胶-凝胶和浸渍-水热制备方法对TiO_2/AC光催化剂结构和性能的影响

分别采用溶胶-凝胶法和浸渍-水热法制得负载于活性炭(AC)的TiO2催化剂,并用扫描电镜(SEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、拉曼光谱和氮气吸附等方法对催化剂进行了表征.结果表明:溶胶-凝胶法制得的TiO2以不规则碎片形式涂附在载体表面,而浸渍-水热法制得的球形TiO2颗粒呈柱形生长均匀覆盖在载体表面;不同温度处理的浸渍-水热法制得的TiO2/AC光催化剂的中孔和微孔比表面积均大于溶胶-凝胶法制得的样品,负载的TiO2粒径则小于溶胶-凝胶法制得的样品.对甲基橙(MO)溶液的光催化降解测试结果表明,600℃煅烧为两种方法的最佳热处理温度,浸渍-水热法制得的催化剂光催化效果明显强于溶胶-凝胶法的.

纳米复合材料Ag/TiO_2-ZrO_2的制备及其微波增强光催化降解甲基橙

采用EO20PO70EO20(P123)作模板剂,通过溶胶-凝胶-程序升温溶剂热一步法,并经萃取处理制备了具有光催化活性的纳米复合材料Ag/TiO2-ZrO2.用X射线衍射(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、N2吸附-脱附测定和扫描电子显微镜配合X射线能量色谱仪(SEM-EDS)等测试手段对其组成、结构及形貌等进行了表征.结果表明,复合材料Ag/TiO2-ZrO2中Ag以单质形式存在,材料具有双孔结构,颗粒分布较均匀,结构也较规整,平均孔径约为3.6和9.0nm.通过微波增强光催化降解染料甲基橙的实验,对复合材料Ag/TiO2-ZrO2的光催化活性进行了探究.实验结果表明,微波辅助光催化效果优于紫外辐射,并且萃取后的合成产物Ag/TiO2-ZrO2在90min内对甲基橙的降解率可达81.5%,其活性高于市售P25以及TiO2-ZrO2.

溶胶-凝胶-水热法制备Ce-Si/TiO2及其可见光催化性能

以钛酸四正丁酯、正硅酸乙酯、六水硝酸铈为原料,在140℃下通过溶胶-凝胶-水热法水解制备Ce-Si/TiO2.所得样品用X射线衍射、氮吸附、透射电镜、紫外漫反射、傅里叶变换红外光谱、X射线光电子能谱等测试手段分析,结果显示400-600℃条件下焙烧所有样品均为锐钛矿,样品具有较大的比表面积,Si和Ce均被引入到TiO2中.在可见光照射下,以脱色降解罗丹明B为探针反应,研究其可见光催化性能,结果表明,与未掺杂和单一组分掺杂的二氧化钛相比较,共掺杂的二氧化钛具有更高的催化性能,当Ce/Ti和Si/Ti的物质的量比分别为0.010和0.10时,可见光催化性能最好.

TiO_2-SiO_2双组分膜结构与光催化性能的研究

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了不同Si/Ti比的TiO2-SiO2双组分膜.用紫外光照射亚甲基蓝的分解实验比较薄膜的光催化性能.通过XRD、FTIR、HRTEM、FE-SEM、AFM以及UV-VS-NIR分光光度计等分析手段对薄膜的结构和光学性能进行了表征.结果表明:适量SiO2的引入,显著提高了TiO2薄膜的光催化活性,Si/Ti比为0.2时薄膜的光催化活性为最佳. SiO2引入TiO2薄膜后,生成了Ti-O-Si玻璃相和无定形SiO2,这两种物相聚集在TiO2 晶界周围,有效地阻止了TiO2的晶粒长大,提高了锐钛矿相向金红石相的转变温度,使复合薄膜经过500℃热处理后,只有锐钛矿相存在,有利于薄膜的光催化活性的提高.

等离子喷涂纳米Al_2O_3-13%TiO_2涂层组织与性能

采用大气等离子喷涂方法制备了纳米结构Al_2O_3-13%TiO_2(质量分数,下同)涂层,进行了SRV滑动磨损试验,通过扫描电镜对涂层的断口显微组织及磨损表面形貌进行了观察,并测定了涂层的显微硬度。结果表明,该纳米涂层具有独特的显微组织结构特征,层片间具有冶金结合特征的界面较多,界面结合得到明显改善,其显微硬度明显高于微米涂层,具有优良的耐磨性能,其磨损面积仅为常规微米涂层的1/5,界面结合改善是耐磨性提高的主要原因。

ZnO/TiO_2-纳米管光催化剂的制备与表征

采用改进的化学沉积法,用ZnO对TiO2-纳米管进行改性,制备ZnO/TiO2-纳米管的复合半导体材料。用X射线衍射仪、透射电镜、高分辨透射电镜、X射线能谱仪、比表面分析仪,紫外-可见光度计等研究样品的结构、表面形貌和化学组成。通过光降解甲基橙模拟污染物考察其光催化性能,并探讨ZnO粒子表面修饰增强TiO2-纳米管光催化活性的机制。结果表明:n(Zn)-n(Ti)为1-4的ZnO/TiO2-纳米管复合材料具有最佳的光催化活性;Zn和Ti的协同效应改善了复合材料的可见光响应性。

TiO_2光催化降解水中内分泌干扰物17β-雌二醇

以低压汞灯为光源,采用间歇式光氧化反应器,研究了17β-雌二醇(E2)在纳米TiO2(Degussa P-25)悬浆体系中的光催化降解.考察了溶液pH、E2初始浓度、TiO2光催化剂投加量、UV光强、H2O2、O2对E2光催化降解的影响.结果表明,TiO2光催化工艺可以有效地去除水中的E2,E2的光降解过程符合一级反应动力学模型;TiO2投加量为200 mg/L时,在14 W低压汞灯照射下,初始浓度为400μg/L的E2在自来水中的光降解一级反应速率常数为0.018 min-1,E2的光催化降解速率常数与其初始浓度、TiO2光催化剂的用量、溶液的pH值、UV光强等因素有关;外加H2O2、O2可以影响催化剂的光降解效率.