Recent progress on Sn_(3)O_(4)nanomaterials for photocatalytic applications

Tin(IV)oxide(Sn_(3)O_(4))is layered tin and exhibits mixed valence states.It has emerged as a highly promising visible-light pho-tocatalyst,attracting considerable attention.This comprehensive review is aimed at providing a detailed overview of the latest advance-ments in research,applications,advantages,and challenges associated with Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials.The fundamental con-cepts and principles of Sn_(3)O_(4)are introduced.Sn_(3)O_(4)possesses a unique crystal structure and optoelectronic properties that allow it to ab-sorb visible light efficiently and generate photoexcited charge carriers that drive photocatalytic reactions.Subsequently,strategies for the control and improved performance of Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials are discussed.Morphology control,ion doping,and hetero-structure construction are widely employed in the optimization of the photocatalytic performance of Sn_(3)O_(4)materials.The effective imple-mentation of these strategies improves the photocatalytic activity and stability of Sn_(3)O_(4)nanomaterials.Furthermore,the review explores the diverse applications of Sn_(3)O_(4)photocatalytic nanomaterials in various fields,such as photocatalytic degradation,photocatalytic hydro-gen production,photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide,solar cells,photocatalytic sterilization,and optoelectronic sensors.The discus-sion focuses on the potential of Sn_(3)O_(4)-based nanomaterials in these applications,highlighting their unique attributes and functionalities.Finally,the review provides an outlook on the future development directions in the field and offers guidance for the exploration and de-velopment of novel and efficient Sn_(3)O_(4)-based nanomaterials.Through the identification of emerging research areas and potential avenues for improvement,this review aims to stimulate further advancements in Sn_(3)O_(4)-based photocatalysis and facilitate the translation of this promising technology into practical applications.

Effects of Ni substitution on multiferroic properties in Bi_(5)FeTi_(3)O_(15) ceramics

The single-phase multiferroic Bi_(5)Fe_(1−x)NixTi_(3)O_(15)(BFNT-x,x=0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4,and 0.5)ceramics were synthesized by a sol-gel auto-combustion method,and their microstructures,ferroelectric,magnetic,and dielectric properties were investigated in detail.All samples belong to layer-perovskited Aurivillius phase containing four perovskite units sandwiched between two Bi-O layers.Ni substitution can not only improve ferroelectricity but also enhance the magnetic properties.The BFNT-0.2 sample shows the largest remnant polarization(2Pr∼11.6µC/cm^(2))and the highest remnant magnetization(2Mr∼0.244 emu/g).The enhancement of the magnetic properties may mainly originate from the spin canting of Fe/Ni-O octahedra via Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya(DM)interaction.In order to explore the influence of valance state of magnetic ions on the properties,the x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was carried out.Furthermore,structural,ferroelectric,and magnetic transitions were also investigated.