Direct electrospinning method for the construction of Z-scheme TiO_2/g-C_3N_4/RGO ternary heterojunction photocatalysts with remarkably ameliorated photocatalytic performance

A series of Z-scheme TiO2/g-C3N4/RGO ternary heterojunction photocatalysts are successfully constructed via a direct electrospinning technique coupled with an annealing process for the first time. They are investigated comprehensively in terms of crystal structure, morphology, composition, specific surface area, photoelectrochemical properties, photodegradation performance, etc. Compared with binary TiO2/g-C3N4 and single-component photocatalysts, ternary heterojunction photocatalysts show the best photodegradation performance for RhB under stimulated sunlight. This can be attributed to the enlarged specific surface area (111.41 m2/g), the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction, and the high separation migration efficiency of photoexcited charge carriers. A potential Z-scheme mechanism for ternary heterojunction photocatalysts is proposed to elucidate the remarkably ameliorated photocatalytic performance based on active species trapping experiments, PL detection test of hydroxyl radicals, and photoelectrochemical properties.

Construction of ternary heterojunction Agl/C-MoS_(2) nanosheets with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic property and self-cleaning performance

Carbon-molybdenum disulfide(C-MoS_(2))ultrathin nanosheets were prepared by a hydrothermal process,and then Agl/C-MoS_(2) were synthesized via an/n-situ deposition method.This ternary heterojunction composite exhibited better photo-catalytic activity compared with those of one-component(pristine MoS_(2))and bicomponent(Agl/MoS_(2) and C-MoS_(2))materials for the degradation of organic dyes under the visible-light irradiation.In particular,by comparing with Agl/MoS_(2),the significant role of conductive amorphous carbon in Agl/C-MoS_(2) in enhancing the charge transfer during the photocatalytic degradation of dyes was first confirmed by photocurrent response and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).A possible photocatalytic mechanism was proposed based on the capture experiment results.Furthermore,a straightforward and interesting way had been applied to test the recycled/newly-prepared Agl/C-MoS_(2) composite for revealing its distinctive self-cleaning performance and recyclability characteristic besides its good photocatalytic activity.This work could provide a reference for the design of other new ternary heterojunction composite materials with special structures and properties.

Covalently bonded ternary photocatalyst comprising MoSe_(2)/black phosphorus nanosheet/graphitic carbon nitride for efficient moxifloxacin degradation

Covalently bonded bridging between different semiconductors is a remarkable approach to improve the transfer of charge carriers at interfaces.In this study,we designed a ternary heterojunction(MBG)combining of molybdenum diselenide(Mo Se_(2)),black phosphorus nanosheets(Bpn)and graphitic carbon nitride(GCN).Among this MBG of Mo Se_(2)/Bpn/GCN,(i)the covalently bonded bridging effect between Bpn/GCN facilitates directional charge carrier transfer,meanwhile(ii)a Z-scheme heterojunction is formed between Mo Se_(2)/GCN to enhance the separation of photogenerated carriers.Furthermore,(iii)this composite exhibits an increased absorption for visible light.Using this MBG,photocatalytic degradation of over 98%of moxifloxacin is achieved within 20 min,with O_(2)·-confirmed as the primary photocatalytic active species.These findings provide novel insights into the construction of efficient heterojunction by covalently bonded bridging.

Exploring ternary organic photovoltaics for the reduced nonradiative recombination and improved efficiency over 17.23%with a simple large-bandgap small molecular third component

Ternary strategy is one of the most effective methods to further boost the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of organic photovoltaic cells(OPVs).In terms of high-efficiency PM6:Y6 binary systems,there is still room to further reduce energy_(loss)(E_(loss))through regulating molecular packing and aggregation by introducing a third component in the construction of ternary OPVs.Here we introduce a simple molecule BR1 based on an acceptor-donor-acceptor(A-D-A)structure with a wide bandgap and high crystallinity into PM6:Y6-based OPVs.It is proved that BR1 can be selectively dispersed into the donor phase in the PM6:Y6 and reduce disorder in the ternary blends,thus resulting in lower E_(loss,non-rad)and E_(loss).Furthermore,the mechanism study reveals well-develop phase separation morphology and complemented absorption spectra in the ternary blends,leading to higher charge mobility,suppressed recombination,which concurrently contributes to the significantly improved PCE of 17.23%for the ternary system compared with the binary ones(16.21%).This work provides an effective approach to improve the performance of the PM6:Y6-based OPVs by adopting a ternary strategy with a simple molecule as the third component.

Facile synthesis of GO as middle carrier modified flower-like BiOBr and C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets for simultaneous treatment of chromium(Ⅵ)and tetracycline

A novel GO modified g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets/flower-like BiOBr hybrid photocatalyst is fabricated by a facile method.The characterization results reveal that wrinkled GO is deposited between g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets and flower-like BiOBr forming a Z-scheme heterojunction.As a mediator,plicate GO plays a positive role in prompting photogene rated electrons transfe rring through its sizeable 2 D/2 D contact surface area.The g-C3 N4/GO/BiOBr hybrid displays a superior photocatalytic ability to g-C_(3)N_(4) and BiOBr in photodegrading tetracycline(TC),whose removal efficiency could reach 96%within 2 h.Besides,g-C_(3)N_(4)/GO/BiOBr composite can reduce Cr(Ⅵ),and simultaneously treat TC and Cr(Ⅵ)combination contaminant under the visible light The g-C_(3)N_(4)/GO/BiOBr ternary composite also exhibits satisfactory stability and reusability after four cycling experiments.Further,a feasible mechanism related to the photocatalytic process of gC_(3)N_(4)/GO/BiOBr is put forward.This study offers a te rnary hybrid photocatalyst with eco-friendliness and hopeful application in water pollution.