研究目的
To develop a novel visible-light-driven photocatalyst, Zn2SnO4 quantum dots decorated Bi2WO6 nanocomposites, for improved photocatalytic removal of gaseous contaminants such as acetone, by enhancing light absorption and charge carrier separation through heterojunction formation.
研究成果
The Zn2SnO4 QDs/Bi2WO6 nanocomposites, especially with 3% Zn2SnO4, exhibit enhanced photocatalytic activity (95.5% acetone degradation) due to improved light absorption and charge separation from heterojunction formation. The catalyst shows good stability, and intermediates were identified via in-situ FTIR. This provides a promising approach for efficient contaminant degradation using solar energy.
研究不足
The study is limited to gaseous acetone degradation under visible light; other VOCs or conditions were not tested. The stability decreased after multiple cycles, and scalability for commercial applications may require further optimization.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A two-step hydrothermal method was used to synthesize Zn2SnO4 QDs decorated Bi2WO6 nanocomposites. The design aimed to create a heterojunction to improve photocatalytic activity under visible light.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Pure Bi2WO6 and Zn2SnO4 QDs/Bi2WO6 composites with different Zn2SnO4 amounts (1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%) were prepared. Acetone was used as the model gaseous contaminant.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Chemicals included ZnCl2, SnCl4·5H2O, NaOH, Bi(NO3)3·5H2O, Na2WO4·2H2O, CH3COOH, all analytical grade from Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co., Ltd. Equipment: scanning electron microscope (JSM-5600LV, Oxford, UK), high transmission electron microscopy (JEOL JEM-2100), powder X-ray diffractometer (Bruker D8, Germany), UV–vis spectrophotometer (UV-2600, Shimadzu, Japan), FTIR spectroscopy (LabSolutions IR, Shimadzu, Japan), CHI660E electrochemistry workstation (Chenhua, Shanghai, China), gas chromatograph (Agilent 7890A, USA), 500 W Xe lamp with cutoff filter.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Synthesis involved hydrothermal reactions at 200°C. Photocatalytic tests were conducted in a quartz reactor with visible light irradiation, monitoring acetone degradation via gas chromatography. In-situ FTIR was used to identify intermediates.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
XRD for crystal structure, SEM/TEM for morphology, UV-Vis DRS for optical properties, PL and SPV for charge separation, photoelectrochemical measurements for current and impedance, kinetic analysis using Langmuir-Hinshelwood model.
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scanning electron microscope
JSM-5600LV
Oxford
To measure the morphology of materials
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high transmission electron microscopy
JEM-2100
JEOL
To analyze the morphology and lattice fringes of materials
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powder X-ray diffractometer
D8
Bruker
To test crystal structures of the powder composites
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UV–vis spectrophotometer
UV-2600
Shimadzu
To measure ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) of the catalysts
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FTIR spectroscopy
LabSolutions IR
Shimadzu
To record Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
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gas chromatograph
7890A
Agilent
To check the concentration of acetone in gas mixture
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electrochemistry workstation
CHI660E
Chenhua
To conduct photoelectrochemical experiments
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Xenon lamp
500 W
To serve as a visible light source for photocatalytic tests
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