N-doped graphene quantum dot-decorated N-TiO2/P-doped porous hollow g-C_(3)N_(4) nanotube composite photocatalysts for antibiotic photodegradation and H2 production

Exclusive responsiveness to ultraviolet light (~3.2 eV) and high photogenerated charge recombination rate are the two primary drawbacks of pure TiO_(2). We combined N-doped graphene quantum dots (N-GQDs), morphology regulation, and heterojunction construction strategies to synthesize N-GQD/N-doped TiO_(2)/P-doped porous hollow g-C_(3)N_(4) nanotube (PCN) composite photocatalysts (denoted as G-TPCN). The optimal sample (G-TPCN doped with 0.1wt% N-GQD, denoted as 0.1% G-TPCN) exhibits significantly enhanced photoabsorption, which is attributed to the change in bandgap caused by elemental doping (P and N), the improved light-harvesting resulting from the tube structure, and the upconversion effect of N-GQDs. In addition, the internal charge separation and transfer capability of0.1% G-TPCN are dramatically boosted, and its carrier concentration is 3.7, 2.3, and 1.9 times that of N-TiO_(2), PCN, and N-TiO_(2)/PCN(TPCN-1), respectively. This phenomenon is attributed to the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction between N-TiO_(2) and PCNs, the excellent electron conduction ability of N-GQDs, and the short transfer distance caused by the porous nanotube structure. Compared with those of N-TiO_(2), PCNs, and TPCN-1, the H2 production activity of 0.1%G-TPCN under visible light is enhanced by 12.4, 2.3, and 1.4times, respectively, and its ciprofloxacin (CIP) degradation rate is increased by 7.9, 5.7, and 2.9 times, respectively. The optimized performance benefits from excellent photoresponsiveness and improved carrier separation and migration efficiencies. Finally, the photocatalytic mechanism of 0.1% G-TPCN and five possible degradation pathways of CIP are proposed. This study clarifies the mechanism of multiple modification strategies to synergistically improve the photocatalytic performance of 0.1% G-TPCN and provides a potential strategy for rationally designing novel photocatalysts for environmental remediation and solar energy conversion.

多孔碳基TiO2纳米复合微粒制备及其降解罗丹明B的研究

以杨絮纤维和硼酸钙(CaB)为模板,以聚多巴胺(PDA)为联结剂及模板制备二氧化钛(TiO2)纳米复合微粒(Catkin/CaB/PDA/TiO2 )。在惰性气氛(Ar)下烧结、腐蚀制备多孔碳基TiO2纳米复合微粒。利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、同步热分析(TGA)考察样品结构。利用 Belsorp-max物理吸附仪研究样品比表面积。利用紫外可见分光光度计和光致发光光谱(PL)测定样品光降解效率和荧光强度。研究所制备纳米微粒对罗丹明B(RhB)的催化降解性能,发现TiO2的含量、烧结温度、聚多巴胺、硼酸盐等对RhB光降解能力均有影响。所制备复合微粒在40 min内对RhB的降解率可达94.92%。烧结促使杨絮纤维和PDA碳化,所形成的管状碳材料和多孔结构为光生电子向碳化飞絮富集并与活性物种发生氧化还原反应和TiO2纳米粒子的附着和分散提供了保障进一步促进光解效果提升。

Hollow tubes constructed by carbon nanotubes self-assembly for CO_(2) capture

Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)have garnered significant attention in the fields of science,engineering,and medicine due to their numerous advantages.The initial step towards harnessing the potential of CNTs involves their macroscopic assembly.The present study employed a gentle and direct self-assembly technique,wherein controlled growth of CNT sheaths occurred on the metal wire’s surface,followed by etching of the remaining metal to obtain the hollow tubes composed of CNTs.By controlling the growth time and temperature,it is possible to alter the thickness of the CNTs sheath.After immersing in a solution containing 1 g/L of CNTs at 60℃ for 24 h,the resulting CNTs layer achieved a thickness of up to 60μm.These hollow CNTs tubes with varying inner diameters were prepared through surface reinforcement using polymers and sacrificing metal wires,thereby exhibiting exceptional attributes such as robustness,flexibility,air tightness,and high adsorption capacity that effectively capture CO_(2) from the gas mixture.

Morphology Control of TiO_(2)Nanotubes towards High-Efficient Electrodes for Supercapacitor

This article studies the role of electrochemical parameters in controlling the morphology of oxidized TiO_(2)nanotubes and the electrochemical performance of modified TiO_(2)nanotubes.Humidity is a key factor for fabricating TiO_(2)nanotubes.When the relative humidity belows 70%,the TiO_(2)nanotubes can be successfully prepared.What's more,by changing the anodization voltage and time,the diameter and the length of TiO_(2)nanotubes can be adjusted.In addition,the TiO_(2)nanotubes are modified through electrochemical self-doping and loading Pt metal particles on the surface of the nanotubes,which promotes the performance of the supercapacitor.The sample anodized at 100 V for 3 h has a specific capacity of up to 2.576 mF/cm~2 at a scan rate of 100 mV/s after self-doping,and its capacity retention rate still remains at 89.55%after 5000 cycles,demonstrating excellent cycling stability.The Pt-modified sample has a specific capacity of up to 3.486 mF/cm~2 at the same scan rate,exhibiting more outstanding electrochemical performance.

TiO2纳米管的制备及其光电性能研究

采用水热法成功地制备了厚度为1 nm,直径为15 nm的TiO_(2)纳米管。利用差热-热重分析、X射线衍射、透射电镜及紫外-可见漫反射光谱对产物的结构进行了表征,并通过TiO_(2)纳米管对甲基橙的降解效果对其光催化活性进行评价。结果表明:制备的TiO_(2)纳米管有锐钛矿和金红石两种晶型,反应时间对样品的组织结构和光催化活性有较大影响,金红石相比例随着反应时间的增长而减少。反应时间为12 h时,TiO_(2)纳米管具有更佳的晶型比例及形貌结构,光催化性能最好。通过对TiO_(2)纳米管的形成机理研究发现:TiO_(2)前驱体先在强碱的作用下形成片状结构的碱金属钛盐,然后,该片状结构在表面静电作用和弹性形变等多因素诱导下转变成更稳定的纳米管状结构。

One-Pot Green Synthesis of 1, 4-Dihydropyridine Derivatives Using Polyindole TiO2 Nanocatalyst by Solvent Free Method

This study used a Polyindole in combination with TiO2 nanocatalyst as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst to carry out a multi-component Hantzsch reaction involving different aromatic aldehydes with methyl acetoacetate, and aqueous ammonium to create 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives under solvent free condition at ambient temperature. A broad range of aldehydes and methyl acetoacetates, ranging from heteroaromatic to polyaromatic one, with high level of functional group tolerance can be used to provide the desired products possessing relevant medicinal moiety in high yields. This technology has prospective advantages over current protocols, including the utilization of a cheap, stable, recyclable, and safe catalyst, quicker reaction times with higher yields and simple product isolation.

黑色TiO2纳米材料的改性策略研究进展

与传统TiO2相比,黑色TiO2具有独特的结构和性能,表现出更强的光催化活性,并已广泛应用于环境和能源领域,涉及有机污染物的光降解、光电水解制氢、锂电池、燃料电池、超级电容器等。为进一步提高黑色TiO2催化剂光催化性能,研究人员对黑色TiO2进行了改性研究。本文概述了黑色TiO2性能特征;对黑色TiO2的改性手段进行归类,包括形貌设计、结构调控、材料复合、晶相与晶面调控和贵金属沉积。系统阐述了不同改性方法对黑色TiO2光催化性能的影,最后对黑色TiO2的改性策略进行了总结与展望。

TiO2/Fe-ZSM-5光催化降解印染废水

印染废水非常难处理。随着氧化降解的大量发展,各种先进的氧化技术,包括光催化、臭氧分解、声催化光芬顿、光电芬顿技术等已经成为破坏顽固化合物的技术的一。迄今为止,已经深入研究了各种预期应用中的TiO2光催化性能的研究,即掺杂剂添加、合成技术改性和异质复合材料结构。在本研究中,TiO2/Fe-ZSM-5复合材料的光催化活性将成为光催化剂,并且将确定最佳操作参数。本实验在pH值为9,RhB浓度为5 ppm,光强度为538 w/m2,TiO2/Fe-ZSM-5添加量为0.5 g/L时,有最佳降解效率。

Formation Mechanistism Study of TiO2 Film Comprising Nanotubes and Nanoparticles

A novel titanium dioxide （TiO2） film comprising both nanotubes and nanopaticles was fabricated by an anodization process of the modified titanium. The local electric field at the anodized surface was simulated and its influence on the morphology of the TiO2 film was discussed. The results show that the electric field strength is enhanced by the covering. The growth rate of TiO2 increases with the assist of the local electric field. However, TiO2 dissolution is hindered since the local electric field prevents [TiF6]6- from diffusing. It means that the balance condition for the formation of nanotubes is broken, and TiO2 nanoparticles are formed. Moreover, the crystal structure of the TiO2 film was confirmed using X-ray diffraction and Raman analysis. The anatase is a main phase for the proposed film.

Two-dimensional ultrathin MoS2-modified black Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes for enhanced photocatalytic water splitting hydrogen production

Two-dimensional (2D) ultrathin MoS2-modified black Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes were fabricated using an electrospinning-hydrothermal treatment-reduction method.Bare TiO2 nanotubes were fabricated via electrospinning.Then,2D MoS2 lamellae were grown on the surface of the nanotubes and Ti^3+/Ov ions were introduced by reduction.The photocatalytic performance of the 2D MoS2/Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes was^15 times better than that of TiO2.The HER enhancement of the MoS2/Ti^3+-TiO2 nanotubes can be attributed to the Pt-like behavior of 2D MoS2 and the presence of Ti^3+-ions,which facilitated the quick diffusion of the photogenerated electrons to water,reducing the H2 activation barrier.The presence of Ov ions in the nanotubes and their hollow structure increased their solar utilization.

BiVO4/TiO2(N2) Nanotubes Heterojunction Photoanode for Highly Efficient Photoelectrocatalytic Applications

We report the development of a novel visible response BiVO_4/TiO_2(N_2) nanotubes photoanode for photoelectrocatalytic applications. The nitrogen-treated TiO_2 nanotube shows a high carrier concentration rate, thus resulting in a high efficient charge transportation and low electron–hole recombination in the TiO_2–BiVO_4. Therefore, the BiVO_4/TiO_2(N_2) NTs photoanode enabled with a significantly enhanced photocurrent of 2.73 mA cm^(-2)(at 1 V vs. Ag/Ag Cl) and a degradation efficiency in the oxidation of dyes under visible light. Field emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer, and UV–Vis absorption spectrum were conducted to characterize the photoanode and demonstrated the presence of both metal oxides as a junction composite.

Supporting IrO2 and IrRuOx nanoparticles on TiO2 and Nb-doped TiO2 nanotubes as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction

IrO2 and IrRuOx(Ir:Ru 60:40 at%),supported by 50 wt%onto titania nanotubes(TNTs)and(3 at%Nb)Nb-doped titania nanotubes(Nb-TNTs),as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction(OER),were synthesized and characterized by means of structural,surface analytical and electrochemical techniques.Nb doping of titania significantly increased the surface area of the support from 145(TNTs)to 260 m2g-1(Nb-TNTs),which was significantly higher than those of the Nb-doped titania supports previously reported in the literature.The surface analytical techniques showed good dispersion of the catalysts onto the supports.The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses showed that Nb was mainly in the form of Nb(IV)species,the suitable form to behave as a donor introducing free electrons to the conduction band of titania.The redox transitions of the cyclic voltammograms,in agreement with the XPS results,were found to be reversible.Despite the supported materials presented bigger crystallite sizes than the unsupported ones,the total number of active sites of the former was also higher due to their better catalyst dispersion.Considering the outer and the total charges of the cyclic voltammograms in the range 0.1–1.4 V,stability and electrode potentials at given current densities,the preferred catalyst was Ir O2 supported on the Nb-TNTs.The electrode potentials corresponding to given current densities were between the smallest ones given in the literature despite the small oxide loading used in this work and its Nb doping,thus making the Nb-TNTs-supported IrO2 catalyst a promising candidate for the OER.The good dispersion of IrO2,high specific surface area of the Nb-doped supports,accessibility of the electroactive centers,increased stability due to Nb doping and electron donor properties of the Nb(IV)oxide species were considered the main reasons for its good performance.

Nitrogen-doped carbon encapsulated in mesoporous TiO2 nanotubes for fast capacitive sodium storage

Controllable synthesis of insertion-type anode materials with beneficial micro-and nanostructures is a promising approach for the synthesis of sodium-ion storage devices with high-reactivity and excellent electrochemical performance.In this study,we developed a sacrificial-templating route to synthesize TiO_(2)@N-doped carbon nanotubes(TiO_(2)@NC-NTs)with excellent electrochemical performance.The asprepared mesoporous TiO_(2)@NC-NTs with tiny nanocrystals of anatase TiO_(2) wrapped in N-doped carbon layers showed a well-defined tube structure with a large specific surface area of 198 m^(2) g^(-1) and a large pore size of~5 nm.The TiO_(2)@NC-NTs delivered high reversible capacities of 158 m A h g^(-1) at 2 C(1 C=335 m A g^(-1))for 2200 cycles and 146 m A h g^(-1) at 5 C for 4000 cycles,as well as an ultrahigh rate capability of up to 40 C with a capacity of 98 m A h g^(-1).Even at a high current density of 10 C,a capacity of 138 m A h g^(-1) could be delivered over 10,000 cycles.Thus,the synthesis of mesoporous TiO_(2)@NC-NTs was demonstrated to be an efficient approach for developing electrode materials with high sodium storage and long cycle life.

聚苯胺-TiO2复合膜对316L不锈钢耐蚀性能的影响

以苯胺单体和纳米TiO2胶体溶液为电解液,采用电化学聚合法在316L不锈钢表面合成了聚苯胺(PANI)膜和PANI-TiO2复合膜,并利用扫描电镜、X射线衍射等检测手段对PANI-TiO2复合膜的316L不锈钢表面进行了表征,用循环伏安法和动电位极化曲线研究不同pH值下苯胺聚合的效果及不同TiO2含量对316L不锈钢耐蚀性能的影响。结果表明,在pH为2.5的条件下,聚苯胺的聚合效果最好;相比于单一聚苯胺膜,PANI-TiO2复合膜对316L不锈钢具有更好的保护性能。当TiO2添加量为1.5 g时,制备的复合膜对提高316L不锈钢的耐蚀性效果最佳,其腐蚀电位为-0.55 V。

Photocatalytic Oxidation of Low Molecular Weight Hydrocarbon Gases over Pt-TiO2 Nanotubes

Pt-TiO2 nanotubes with tube diameter of -120 nm and uniformly dispersed Pt particles（size of -2 nm） were successfully synthesized via a carbon nanotube（CNT） templating method followed by a photo-deposition processing of Pt nanoparticles. The as-obtained Pt-TiO2 NTs possess both enhanced visible light absorption and reduced recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes. These merits boost the Pt-TiO2 NTs an excellent photocatalytic material toward photooxidation of a variety of low molecular hydrocarbons under atmospheric environment.

Photothermal Therapy Using TiO2 Nanotubes in Combination with Near-Infrared Laser

We report the in vitro cell test and in vivo animal test results of titanium oxide nanotubes (TiO2 NTs) as a potential therapeutic agent used for cancer thermotherapy in combination with near-infrared (NIR) laser. The in vitro cell test results show that both the cells exposed to NIR laser without TiO2 NTs treatment and the cells treated with TiO2 NTs but not with NIR irradiation had cell viabilities higher than 96%. Combination of these two techniques, however, shows cell viability less than 1%. The cell death rate strongly depended on the concentration of TiO2 NTs. Also, the cell deaths were mostly due to necrosis but partly due to late apoptosis. The in vivo animal test results show that tumor cells can be completely destroyed without nearly giving damage to surrounding healthy cells by an injection of an adequate amount of TiO2 NTs/NaCl suspension and a subsequent single continuous laser treatment at a moderately low laser illumina-tion intensity for the exposure time optimized for the tumor size. These results suggest that TiO2 NTs can be effectively utilized as a therapeutic agent for cancer thermotherapy due to their excellent photothermal property and high bio-compatibility.

Preparation and Characterization of TiO2 Nanotubes Decorated by CuO and CeO2 Particles

A novel catalyst,TiO2 nanotubes(TiO2 NTs)composite decorated by CuO and CeO2 particles,was prepared by a simple and cost-effective method.The TiO2 NTs were fabricated by the hydrothermal method,and CuO and CeO2 particles loaded onto TiO2 NTs(CuO/CeO2@TiO2 NTs)were prepared by the water bath heating method.The CuO/CeO2@TiO2 NTs were investigated and characterized by transmission electron microscope(TEM),energy dispersive spectrometer(EDS),photoluminescence(PL),X-ray diffractometer(XRD)and ultraviolet-visible light diffuse reflectance spectrum(UV-Vis DRS).Both the p-n heterojunction formed at the p-CuO and n-TiO2 interfaces and the highly induced electron transfer of CeO2 can greatly promote the separation of electrons-holes.Therefore,CuO/CeO2@TiO2 NTs show enhanced absorption and have potential applications in photocatalysis.

豆芽模板合成TiO2材料及其光催化还原Cr(Ⅵ)的性能研究

以廉价易得的豆芽为模板,通过将豆芽简单浸泡在钛前驱液中制备得到了保留豆芽形貌的多孔TiO2材料,通过XRD、N2吸附-脱附、SEM、TEM、XPS、UV-vis和荧光光谱进行表征,并对其紫外光下光催化还原Cr(Ⅵ)的性能进行探究。结果表明,在以甲酸为空穴牺牲剂的条件下,以豆芽茎为模板的TiO2(BSS-TiO2)效果最佳,光催化还原率为60 min达到100%,比无模板TiO2的光催化活性提高了22%,且该材料表现出较好的稳定性。

Experimental and computational study of visible light-induced photocatalytic ability of nitrogen ions-implanted TiO2 nanotubes

Nitrogen-doped TiO2 nanotubes(TNTs)were prepared by ion implantation and anodic oxidation.The prepared samples were applied in photocatalytic(PC)oxidation of methyl blue,rhodamine B,and bisphenol A under light irradiation.To explore the influence of doped ions on the band and electronic structure of TiO2,computer simulations were performed using the VASP code implementing spin-polarized density functional theory(DFT).Both substitutional and interstitial nitrogen atoms were considered.The experimental and computational results propose that the electronic structure of TiO2 was modified because of the emergence of impurity states in the band gap by introducing nitrogen into the lattice,leading to the absorption of visible light.The synergy effects of tubular structures and doped nitrogen ions were responsible for highly efficient and stable PC activities induced by visible and ultraviolet(UV)light.