研究目的
To develop a facile and green method for synthesizing soluble g-C3N4 nanosheets with high dispersibility and solubility, and to apply them to enhance the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance of conventional g-C3N4.
研究成果
The facile hydrothermal and freeze-drying method successfully produces soluble g-C3N4 nanosheets with enhanced dispersibility and solubility due to hydrophilic groups. These nanosheets significantly improve the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate of conventional g-C3N4 by up to a factor of 2, primarily through better dispersibility and interfacial active sites. This approach offers a green alternative to acid-based methods and has potential applications in energy conversion and environmental protection.
研究不足
The method may require optimization for scalability and cost-effectiveness. The use of specific equipment like hydrothermal reactors and freeze-dryers could be limiting. The study focuses on aqueous systems and may not generalize to other solvents or conditions. Environmental impact of the process is not fully assessed, though it avoids acids.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study uses a hydrothermal treatment followed by vacuum freeze-drying to synthesize soluble g-C3N4 nanosheets, aiming to improve dispersibility without using acids. Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution tests are conducted to evaluate performance.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Bulk g-C3N4 is prepared from melamine precursor. SCN nanosheets are derived from this bulk material. Various SCN/g-C3N4 composites with different SCN weight percentages are prepared.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes a muffle furnace for thermal polycondensation, hydrothermal reactor, centrifuge, vacuum freeze-dryer, ultrasonic disperser, transmission electron microscope (JEM-2100F, JEOL), atomic force microscope (MFP-3D, AR), X-ray diffractometer (D/MAXRBX, Rigaku), UV-vis spectrophotometer (UV-2450, Shimadzu), FTIR spectrophotometer (Nexus, Thermo Nicolet), XPS system (KRATOA XSAM800), thermogravimetric analyzer (STA-449F3, Netzsch), photocatalytic reactor with LEDs, and gas chromatograph (GC-2014C, Shimadzu). Materials include melamine (>99.9%, Alfa Aesar), deionized water, lactic acid, and Pt cocatalyst.
4:9%, Alfa Aesar), deionized water, lactic acid, and Pt cocatalyst. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: Bulk g-C3N4 is synthesized by heating melamine at 550°C for 4 hours. SCN nanosheets are prepared by hydrothermal treatment of bulk g-C3N4 in water at 180°C for 12 hours, followed by centrifugation and vacuum freeze-drying. SCN/g-C3N4 composites are made by ultrasonic dispersion of SCN solution with bulk g-C3N4. Photocatalytic tests involve dispersing 50 mg catalyst in 80 mL lactic acid solution with Pt, purging with N2, irradiating with 420 nm LEDs, and measuring H2 production with GC.
5:Photocatalytic tests involve dispersing 50 mg catalyst in 80 mL lactic acid solution with Pt, purging with N2, irradiating with 420 nm LEDs, and measuring H2 production with GC. Data Analysis Methods:
5. Data Analysis Methods: Characterization techniques (XRD, TEM, AFM, FTIR, XPS, UV-vis, TG-DSC) are used to analyze material properties. Photocatalytic activity is assessed based on H2 evolution rates, with statistical analysis implied from repeated measurements.
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Transmission Electron Microscope
JEM-2100F
JEOL
To observe the morphology of the samples.
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X-ray Diffractometer
D/MAXRBX
Rigaku
To confirm phase compositions of photocatalysts.
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UV-vis Spectrophotometer
UV-2450
Shimadzu
To acquire UV-vis spectra for light absorption analysis.
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FTIR Spectrophotometer
Nexus
Thermo Nicolet
To obtain Fourier transform infrared spectra for functional group analysis.
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Gas Chromatograph
GC-2014C
Shimadzu
To measure the amount of hydrogen gas produced during photocatalysis.
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Atomic Force Microscope
MFP-3D
AR
To measure the thickness and surface topography of nanosheets.
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XPS System
KRATOA XSAM800
Not specified
To perform X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for elemental analysis.
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Thermogravimetric Analyzer
STA-449F3
Netzsch
To conduct thermogravimetric analysis for stability assessment.
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LED Light Source
3-W and 420-nm
Shenzhen Lamplic Science Co. Ltd.
To provide visible-light irradiation for photocatalytic experiments.
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Muffle Furnace
Not specified
Not specified
To perform thermal polycondensation of melamine for bulk g-C3N4 synthesis.
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Hydrothermal Reactor
Not specified
Not specified
To carry out hydrothermal treatment for SCN nanosheet synthesis.
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Vacuum Freeze-Dryer
Not specified
Not specified
To dry the supernatant liquid and obtain SCN nanosheet powder.
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Ultrasonic Disperser
Not specified
Not specified
To disperse samples for composite preparation.
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Centrifuge
Not specified
Not specified
To separate solid residues from supernatant after hydrothermal treatment.
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