研究目的
To investigate the photocatalytic activity of BiOI decorated electrospun SrTiO3 nanofibers (BE) for the degradation of methyl orange dye under visible light irradiation.
研究成果
The synthesis of BiOI-decorated electrospun SrTiO3 fibers with a spiky club configuration was demonstrated using a microwave-assisted solvothermal method. BE heterostructures could be tuned via BiOI decoration to create a p-n junction at the BiOI/SrTiO3 interface. This favorable BE heterojunction could effectively improve the charge separation and the photocatalytic activity for the MO degradation. Visible-light-active 1.2BE exhibited a good photocatalytic performance to degrade MO including a high degradation rate constant of 0.015 min–1, normalized rate constant of 2.46 × 10–3 (kapp/SSA), which was 7.7 times higher than BiOI alone, and degradation level over 94.6% within 3 h under visible light irradiation (> 400 nm).
研究不足
The study focuses on the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange dye under visible light irradiation. The applicability of the BiOI/SrTiO3 composites for other pollutants or under different conditions was not explored. The long-term stability and recyclability of the photocatalyst under continuous operation were not thoroughly investigated.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A rapid microwave-assisted solvothermal method was employed to fabricate BiOI/SrTiO3 heterostructures. The structure and morphology of the BiOI/SrTiO3 samples could be tailored by changing the ratio of BiOI to SrTiO
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The SrTiO3 fibers were synthesized according to a previously reported electrospinning method. Different amounts of Bi(NO3)3 were added into ethylene glycol, followed by the addition of SrTiO3 fibers. Potassium iodide (KI) was then slowly added to the solution with continuous stirring. The solution was then subjected into a microwave reactor at 150 °C for 15 min at a constant power (700 W).
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Titanium(IV) tert-butoxide, strontium acetate, acetic acid, poly(vinylpyrrolidone), ethanol, Bi(NO3)3, potassium iodide, microwave reactor, X-ray diffractometer, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance spectroscopic analysis, zeta potential analyzer.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The as-spun fibers were collected and subsequently heat-treated at 900 °C for 2 h with a ramp rate of 5 °C/min. The yielding products were labeled as ES. To decorate BiOI onto the as-synthesized ES samples, different amounts of Bi(NO3)3 were added into ethylene glycol, followed by the addition of
5:25 g of ES. Potassium iodide (KI) was then slowly added to the solution with continuous stirring. The solution was then subjected into a microwave reactor at 150 °C for 15 min at a constant power (700 W). Data Analysis Methods:
The photocatalytic reactions were conducted using 0.04 g of these samples suspended in 50 mL of methyl orange dye (MO, 1.22 × 10–4 M) by employing a magnetic stirrer inside a reactor. The light source was a 250 W metal halide lamp equipped with an optical filter (cut-off wavelength of 400 nm) to block the UV irradiation. The degradation rate was determined using a UV–Vis spectrometer at a characteristic wavelength of MO (464 nm).
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X-ray diffractometer
Bruker D8 advance
Bruker
Used to identify the crystal structure of the samples.
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Transmission electron microscopy
Hitachi H-7100
Hitachi
Used to investigate the surface morphologies and microstructures of the samples.
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Scanning electron microscopy
Hitachi S-4800 N
Hitachi
Used to investigate the surface morphologies and microstructures of the samples.
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Diffuse reflectance spectroscopic analysis
Hitachi U-3900
Hitachi
Used to examine the samples’ optical absorption properties.
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Zeta potential analyzer
Zetasizer 3000 HSa
Malvern
Used to measure the zeta potential of the samples.
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Titanium(IV) tert-butoxide
Alfa Aesar
Used in the synthesis of SrTiO3 fibers.
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Strontium acetate
Alfa Aesar
Used in the synthesis of SrTiO3 fibers.
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Acetic acid
Alfa Aesar
Used in the synthesis of SrTiO3 fibers.
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Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)
MW = 1,300,000
Alfa Aesar
Used in the synthesis of SrTiO3 fibers.
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Potassium iodide
Alfa Aesar
Used in the decoration of BiOI onto SrTiO3 fibers.
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Microwave reactor
Used for the microwave-assisted solvothermal method.
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N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms
Micromeritics ASAP 2020
Micromeritics
Used to determine the N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms of the samples.
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
VG Scientific ESCALAB 250
VG Scientific
Used to determine the electron binding energy of the samples.
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