研究目的
To investigate the interfacial coupling effects in g-C3N4/SrTiO3 nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light irradiation.
研究成果
The g-C3N4/SrTiO3 nanocomposites, particularly with 5% SrTiO3 content, exhibit enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution due to improved visible light absorption, faster charge transfer, and reduced recombination rates, attributed to a built-in electric field at the interface. This work provides insights into designing efficient visible-light photocatalysts for energy applications.
研究不足
The study is limited to laboratory-scale synthesis and testing; scalability and real-world application under varying environmental conditions were not addressed. The nanocomposites may have stability issues over long-term use, and the specific mechanisms of interfacial interactions require further validation.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved synthesizing g-C3N4/SrTiO3 nanocomposites via a two-step mechanically milling and calcination process to explore interfacial interactions and photocatalytic performance. Theoretical models included DFT calculations for electronic structure analysis.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples included pure g-C3N4, SrTiO3, and nanocomposites with 3%, 5%, and 10% SrTiO3 content, prepared using analytical grade chemicals like urea and SrCO
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a muffle furnace for calcination, high energy mill machine for milling, XRD (Philips X'Pert Pro), SEM (Hitachi S-4800), TEM (JEM-2100), XPS (PHI 5000 VersaProbe), BET surface area analyzer (Micrometrics ASAP-2020), FT-IR spectrometer (Nicolet 5700), UV-vis DRS (Shimadzu UV-2401), PL spectrophotometer (Fluoromax-4), electrochemical workstation (CHI660A), and photocatalytic reactor (Ceaulight CEL-SPH2N-D). Materials included urea, SrCO3, rutile, NaCl, KCl, triethanolamine, H2PtCl6, and Nafion.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Synthesis involved calcining urea to make g-C3N4, mixing with SrTiO3 via ball milling, and calcining. Characterization included structural, morphological, and optical analyses. Photocatalytic tests measured H2 evolution under visible light with a Xe lamp and cut-off filter, using triethanolamine as a sacrificial agent and Pt as a co-catalyst.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using XRD for crystal structure, SEM/TEM for morphology, XPS for electronic structure, BET for surface area, UV-vis DRS for optical properties, PL for charge recombination, photoelectrochemical measurements for charge separation, and DFT calculations for charge density differences.
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Scanning electron microscope
Hitachi S-4800
Hitachi
Obtain SEM images of catalysts
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Transmission electron microscope
JEM-2100
JEOL
Obtain TEM images of samples
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HAADF-STEM-EDS elemental mapping analyzer
Titan? cubed G2 60-300 S/TEM
FEI
Perform elemental mapping analysis
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FT-IR spectrometer
Nicolet 5700
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Measure FT-IR spectra
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UV-vis spectrophotometer
Shimadzu UV-2401
Shimadzu
Record UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy
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X-ray diffractometer
Philips X'Pert Pro
Philips
Record crystal structures of samples
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X-ray photoelectron spectrometer
PHI 5000 VersaProbe
ULVAC-PHI
Perform XPS analysis
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BET surface area analyzer
Micrometrics ASAP-2020
Micromeritics
Examine surface area by nitrogen adsorption
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Fluorescence spectrophotometer
Fluoromax-4
Horiba
Determine PL spectra
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Electrochemical workstation
CHI660A
Shanghai Chenhua Instrument
Carry out electrochemical measurements
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Photocatalytic reactor
Ceaulight CEL-SPH2N-D
Ceaulight
Carry out photocatalytic H2 generation testing
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Gas chromatograph
Determine amount of generated hydrogen
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High energy mill machine
Mechanically mill samples
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Muffle furnace
Calcinate samples
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