The unique spontaneous polarization property of ferroelectric material makes it to be a special catalyst in photocatalysis.The spontaneous polarization property can induce the formation of built-in electric field,whic...The unique spontaneous polarization property of ferroelectric material makes it to be a special catalyst in photocatalysis.The spontaneous polarization property can induce the formation of built-in electric field,which can improve the separation of photoelectrons and holes to affect photocatalytic performance.The internal electric field induced by spontaneous polarization can be influenced by multiple factors such as the morphology,the concentration of defect,the type of doped heteroatoms,as well as the composition of heterostructures.Besides,the preparation method,pretreating temperature,the strength of prepolarized external electric field of ferroelectric-based photocatalysts as well as the strength of external mechanical force or external magnetic field in photocatalytic reactions can influence the photocatalytic effectivity via influencing spontaneous polarization-induced internal electric field.Thus,it is urgently to unveil the mystery of structure-activity relationships for ferroelectric materials-based photocatalysts,which is usually uncertain.With this in mind,this review was provided for the role of various complex influencing factors on ferroelectric materials-based photocatalysis based on the latest advancement in the fields of new energy development,environmental remediation.In the beginning,the basic structure and properties of ferroelectric material are given.Then,popular synthesis methods of ferroelectric-based photocatalysts are summarized.After that,two main mechanisms of ferroelectric photocatalysis are discussed.The research progress of ferroelectric photocatalysis is then given emphatically according to the classification of photocatalytic reactions.Finally,the problems existing nowadays and the challenges facing in the future on the application of ferroelectric materials-based photocatalysts are outlined in the summary and outlook section.展开更多
Semiconductor-based photocatalysis by utilizing solar energy for sustainable organic pollutant elimination has been a promising tactic to alleviate environmental issues.Nevertheless,the development of robust and effic...Semiconductor-based photocatalysis by utilizing solar energy for sustainable organic pollutant elimination has been a promising tactic to alleviate environmental issues.Nevertheless,the development of robust and efficient photocatalysts to degrade organic pollutants still faces major challenges because of insufficient charge separation.Here we design and fabricate a heterojunction consisting of copper,carbon-modified TiO_(2),and sulfur-doped g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets(i.e.,S-C_(3)N_(4)/Cu/C-TiO_(2)).The heterostructure affords a remarkable synergistic photocatalysis for tetracycline hydrochloride degradation,achieving an 82.6%removal efficiency within 30 min under visible light irradiation,about 15.4 and 7.3 times higher than that of S-C_(3)N_(4)and C-TiO_(2),respectively.The superior performance is attributed to the synergy between Cu doping and the Z-scheme heterojunction,which not only enhances the interfacial electric field effect,facilitating charge separation,but also boosts the redox capability.The charge carrier transfer between Cu/C-TiO_(2)and S-C_(3)N_(4)follows a Z-scheme,as verified by trapping experiments,electron spin-resonance spectroscopy,and density functional theory calculations.Furthermore,the tetracycline hydrochloride degradation pathways are enunciated by liquid chromatograph mass spectrometry analysis.This work provides an effective approach for constructing high-performance photocatalysts that have potential in environmental remediation.展开更多
Z-Schemc photocatalysts as a research locus pertomi strong redox capability and high photocatalytic peribnnance.WO3/KNbO3 photocatalysts were fabricated by ball milling method,and performed higlier photocatalytic acti...Z-Schemc photocatalysts as a research locus pertomi strong redox capability and high photocatalytic peribnnance.WO3/KNbO3 photocatalysts were fabricated by ball milling method,and performed higlier photocatalytic activity in liquid degradation(rhodamine B,methylene blue and bisphenol A),compared with WO3 or KNbO3 monomer.This is due to that Z-scheme heterojunction is lonned between WO3 and KNbO3,and the holes photo-excited in valence band of KNbO?are quickly combined with the electrons in conduction band of WO3.The electrons accumulated in conduction band of KNbO3 show high reducibility,thereby reducing O2 to·O 2-,and the holes in valence band of WO3 show high oxidative to oxidize H2O to·OH,respectively.Furthermore,it is proved by means of electron spin resonaiice(ESR)spectra,terephthalic acid photolumiiiescence probing technique(TA・PL),and UV-Vis absorption spectra of nitroblue tetrazolium.This work indicates that the iabrication of Z-scheme structure can improve the photocatalytic activity by efficiently separating the photogenerated electrons and holes in the photocatalytic reaction system,which is helpful to deeply understand the migration mechanism of photoexcited cairier(band-band transfer and Z-scheme transfer)in heterojunction photocatalysts.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21927811,22002076,22074082,22106093,22276115)as well as the Excellent Youth Overseas Project of Shandong Province(No.2023HWYQ-075).
文摘The unique spontaneous polarization property of ferroelectric material makes it to be a special catalyst in photocatalysis.The spontaneous polarization property can induce the formation of built-in electric field,which can improve the separation of photoelectrons and holes to affect photocatalytic performance.The internal electric field induced by spontaneous polarization can be influenced by multiple factors such as the morphology,the concentration of defect,the type of doped heteroatoms,as well as the composition of heterostructures.Besides,the preparation method,pretreating temperature,the strength of prepolarized external electric field of ferroelectric-based photocatalysts as well as the strength of external mechanical force or external magnetic field in photocatalytic reactions can influence the photocatalytic effectivity via influencing spontaneous polarization-induced internal electric field.Thus,it is urgently to unveil the mystery of structure-activity relationships for ferroelectric materials-based photocatalysts,which is usually uncertain.With this in mind,this review was provided for the role of various complex influencing factors on ferroelectric materials-based photocatalysis based on the latest advancement in the fields of new energy development,environmental remediation.In the beginning,the basic structure and properties of ferroelectric material are given.Then,popular synthesis methods of ferroelectric-based photocatalysts are summarized.After that,two main mechanisms of ferroelectric photocatalysis are discussed.The research progress of ferroelectric photocatalysis is then given emphatically according to the classification of photocatalytic reactions.Finally,the problems existing nowadays and the challenges facing in the future on the application of ferroelectric materials-based photocatalysts are outlined in the summary and outlook section.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21972010)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC2105900).
文摘Semiconductor-based photocatalysis by utilizing solar energy for sustainable organic pollutant elimination has been a promising tactic to alleviate environmental issues.Nevertheless,the development of robust and efficient photocatalysts to degrade organic pollutants still faces major challenges because of insufficient charge separation.Here we design and fabricate a heterojunction consisting of copper,carbon-modified TiO_(2),and sulfur-doped g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets(i.e.,S-C_(3)N_(4)/Cu/C-TiO_(2)).The heterostructure affords a remarkable synergistic photocatalysis for tetracycline hydrochloride degradation,achieving an 82.6%removal efficiency within 30 min under visible light irradiation,about 15.4 and 7.3 times higher than that of S-C_(3)N_(4)and C-TiO_(2),respectively.The superior performance is attributed to the synergy between Cu doping and the Z-scheme heterojunction,which not only enhances the interfacial electric field effect,facilitating charge separation,but also boosts the redox capability.The charge carrier transfer between Cu/C-TiO_(2)and S-C_(3)N_(4)follows a Z-scheme,as verified by trapping experiments,electron spin-resonance spectroscopy,and density functional theory calculations.Furthermore,the tetracycline hydrochloride degradation pathways are enunciated by liquid chromatograph mass spectrometry analysis.This work provides an effective approach for constructing high-performance photocatalysts that have potential in environmental remediation.
基金supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(973)(2010CB934700)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21173015)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(YWF-11-03-Q-085)Innovation Foundation of BUAA for PhD Graduates,China~~
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(2106700421567008+5 种基金21263005)Project of Jiangxi Province Natural Science Foundation China(20133BAB21003)Training Programs of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates of Jiangxi Province(201310407046)The Landing Project of Science and Technology of Colleges and Universities in Jiangxi Province(KJLD14046)Young Scientist Training Project of Jiangxi Province(20122BCB23015)Yuanhang Engineering of Jiangxi Province~~
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21203189,21321091,21173212,21403224,21573225,21322310)National Key Basic Research Program of China(973)(2013CB834605)+1 种基金Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KGZD-EWT05)the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics,China(ZZ-2014-02)~~
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51472005,51772118 and 21607027)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province,China(No.1608085QB37)+3 种基金the Open Project Program of the State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment,Fuzhou University,China(No.SKLPEE-KF201804)the Natural Science Foundation of Educational Conunittee of Anhui Province,China(Nos.KJ2018A0387 and KJ2019A0601)the Project of Aiiliui Province tor Excellent Young Talents in Universities,Cliina(No.gxyq2019029)the Graduate Innovation Foundation of Huaibei Nonnal University,China(No.ycx201901003)。
文摘Z-Schemc photocatalysts as a research locus pertomi strong redox capability and high photocatalytic peribnnance.WO3/KNbO3 photocatalysts were fabricated by ball milling method,and performed higlier photocatalytic activity in liquid degradation(rhodamine B,methylene blue and bisphenol A),compared with WO3 or KNbO3 monomer.This is due to that Z-scheme heterojunction is lonned between WO3 and KNbO3,and the holes photo-excited in valence band of KNbO?are quickly combined with the electrons in conduction band of WO3.The electrons accumulated in conduction band of KNbO3 show high reducibility,thereby reducing O2 to·O 2-,and the holes in valence band of WO3 show high oxidative to oxidize H2O to·OH,respectively.Furthermore,it is proved by means of electron spin resonaiice(ESR)spectra,terephthalic acid photolumiiiescence probing technique(TA・PL),and UV-Vis absorption spectra of nitroblue tetrazolium.This work indicates that the iabrication of Z-scheme structure can improve the photocatalytic activity by efficiently separating the photogenerated electrons and holes in the photocatalytic reaction system,which is helpful to deeply understand the migration mechanism of photoexcited cairier(band-band transfer and Z-scheme transfer)in heterojunction photocatalysts.
