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A novel Z-scheme Ag3VO4/BiVO4 heterojunction photocatalyst: Study on the excellent photocatalytic performance and photocatalytic mechanism
摘要： A novel three-dimensional microspheres mediator-free Z-scheme Ag3VO4/BiVO4 heterojunction photocatalyst was successfully obtained for the first time. The photocatalytic performance of the as-prepared photocatalyst was systematically examined via the photocatalytic reduction of Cr6+ and oxidation of Bisphenol S under visible-light irradiation. Among these samples, 0.24-Ag3VO4/BiVO4 exhibits the highest photocatalytic performances, the photocatalytic reduction and oxidation efficiency of 74.9 and 94.8 %, respectively, can be achieved. The enhanced photocatalytic performance is attributed to the build-in electric field assisted charge transfer between the Ag3VO4 and BiVO4, and the increasing lifetime of the charge carrier confirmed by the results of time-resolved fluorescence spectra and photoelectrochemical measures. Moreover, based on the results of free radical scavenging activity test, and EPR experiments, it has been verified that the Ag3VO4/BiVO4 heterostructures follow a typical Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism rather than conventional type-II heterojunction charge transfer mechanism. Furthermore, the theoretical understanding of the underlying mechanism was also supported, while the energy band structure, and Fermi level were systematically calculated using the density functional theory approach. The results show that a built-in electric field directed from Ag3VO4 to BiVO4 surface was established as an equalized Fermi level was reached, which benefits the separation of photogenerated charge carriers in the way of a Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism. The strategy to form the three-dimensional microspheres Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst may offer new insight into the Z-scheme charge transfer mechanism for applications in the field of solar energy conversion.
关键词： Bismuth Vanadate,Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst,photocatalytic reduction and oxidation.
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Revealing the role of kapok fibre as bio-template for In-situ construction of C-doped g-C3N4@C, N co-doped TiO2 core-shell heterojunction photocatalyst and its photocatalytic hydrogen production performance
摘要： For the first time, C-doped g-C3N4@C, N co-doped TiO2 core-shell heterojunction photocatalyst was successfully prepared by an in-situ one-pot hydrothermal bio-template approach, assisted by calcination treatment at 500?°C. Kapok fibre was used as a bio-templates and in-situ C doping in g-C3N4 and TiO2 during the formation of core-shell heterojunction photocatalyst. Moreover, the used of urea as g-C3N4-precursor also contribute to band-gap narrowing by an in-situ carbon and nitrogen doping in TiO2. Various characterisation techniques were employed to understand the effect TiO2 precursor concentration on the evolution of core-shell nanostructure heterojunction photocatalyst that can affect and boost the catalytic activity. The detailed understanding of the concurrent growth of C-doped g-C3N4 (CCN) and C, N co-doped TiO2 mechanism, as well as the formation of core-shell nanostructures heterojunction formation, are also proposed in this study. Our finding indicated that the bio-template core-shell nanostructure heterojunction photocatalysts showed a dramatic increase in photoinduced electron-hole separation efficiency as demonstrated by the photoelectrochemical and photoluminescence analyses. The enhancement in photogenerated charge carrier separation and narrower band gap resulted in superior photocatalytic activities with the highest rate of hydrogen production was recorded by CCN/T-1.5 sample (625.5 μmol h-1 g-1) in methanol aqueous solution. The well-developed interconnected heterojunction formation with appropriate CCN and TiO2 contents in core-shell nanoarchitectures system is a prime factor for the future design of a highly efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst.
关键词： Bio-template,Heterojunction photocatalyst,Core-shell,Co-doping,Photocatalytic hydrogen production,Visible light
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Perspective on construction of heterojunction photocatalysts and the complete utilization of photogenerated charge carriers
摘要： Semiconductor photocatalysis has received tremendous attention as a promising way for solving the worldwide energy and environment issues. Many efforts have been devoted to developing distinctive morphology and various semiconductor-based composite photocatalysts for enhancing photocatalytic activity in recent years. However, it is still a great challenge and imperative to profoundly understand the transfer mechanisms and to realize complete utilization of photoexcited charge carriers. This perspective for the first time highlights the inner impetus of the photogenerated charge carrier migration (band-band and Z-scheme transfers) over composite photocatalysts. The notion of relative p-n junction for photocatalysis and the corresponding design principle of Z-scheme photocatalysts are introduced first. Then, simultaneous utilization of photogenerated electrons and holes for photocatalytic selective redox syntheses in one reaction system is recommended. The proposed reaction systems have characteristics of the environmentally friendly, atom economy, synergistic effect and high efficiency. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of photocatalysis are outlined and a perspective is given. We hope that the perspective review could give an inspiration for the fundamental research and guide the research direction of photocatalysis.
关键词： Z-scheme,Inner impetus,Photocatalytic redox,Heterojunction photocatalyst,Relative p-n junction
更新于2025-09-19 17:15:36