研究目的
To investigate the preparation and performance of crystal cuprous oxide/reduced graphene oxide composites for photocatalytic CO2 reduction to methanol under visible light irradiation.
研究成果
The Cu2O-rGO-5% composite exhibits superior photocatalytic activity for CO2 reduction to methanol under visible light, with a yield 36 times higher than pristine Cu2O. This is due to enhanced light absorption, reduced electron-hole recombination, better dispersion, and improved stability. The method provides a cost-effective route for artificial photosynthesis, with potential for further optimization in CO2 conversion technologies.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific rGO contents (1%, 5%, 10%) and may not cover optimal ratios beyond this range. The photocatalytic efficiency is relatively low (AQE of 0.724%), and stability over longer periods or under different conditions is not fully explored. The mechanism relies on visible light, which may not be efficient in all environmental conditions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A simple solution-chemistry method was used to synthesize Cu2O-rGO-x composites with varying rGO contents (1%, 5%, 10%). The method involved mixing CuCl2, SDS, and GO, followed by addition of NaOH and NH2OH·HCl, stirring, and drying.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples included pristine Cu2O and Cu2O-rGO-x composites. Graphene oxide was prepared using a modified Hummer's method.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included XRD (PANalytical X’Pert PRO), SEM (JSM-7000F, JEOL), TEM (JEM-1400, JEOL), PL (HR800, HORIBA), XPS (Kratos AXIS Ultra DLD), UV-Vis spectrophotometer (Cary 100, Varian), batch reactor, Xe lamp (Model 66142, Newport), GC (GC-430, Bruker; GC-2010 Plus, Shimadzu). Materials included CuCl2, SDS (Sigma), NaOH, NH2OH·HCl (Alfa Aesar), GO, deionized water, CO2 gas.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Synthesis involved mixing reagents, stirring, centrifugation, and drying. Characterization used XRD, SEM, TEM, PL, XPS, UV-Vis. Photocatalytic tests involved dispersing catalyst in water, saturating with CO2, irradiating with visible light, and analyzing products with GC.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using spectroscopic techniques and GC; band gaps were calculated from UV-Vis spectra, and methanol yields were quantified.
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X-ray diffractometer
X’Pert PRO
PANalytical
Characterization of crystal phases via XRD measurements
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Scanning electron microscope
JSM-7000F
JEOL
Morphology analysis using SEM
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Transmission electron microscope
JEM-1400
JEOL
Morphology and structural analysis using TEM
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Photo-luminescence spectrometer
HR800
HORIBA
Measurement of electron-hole recombination rates via PL
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X-ray photoelectron spectrometer
AXIS Ultra DLD
Kratos
Analysis of elemental composition and chemical states via XPS
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Gas chromatograph
GC-430
Bruker
Analysis of gas products with TCD
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Gas chromatograph
GC-2010 Plus
Shimadzu
Analysis of liquid products with BID
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UV-Vis spectrophotometer
Cary 100
Varian
Diffuse reflectance UV-Vis spectroscopy for optical absorption analysis
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Xe lamp
66142
Newport
Visible light irradiation source for photocatalytic reactions
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Sodium dodecyl sulfate
Sigma
Surfactant used in synthesis
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NH2OH·HCl
Alfa Aesar
Reducing agent used in synthesis
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