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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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Photocatalysis as an advanced reduction process (ARP): the reduction of 4-nitrophenol using titania nanotubes-ferrite nanocomposites
摘要： TiO2 photocatalysis is an advanced process, employed worldwide for the oxidation of organic compounds, that leads to significant technological applications in the fields of health and environment. The use of the photocatalytic approach in reduction reactions seems very promising and can open new horizons for green chemistry synthesis. For this purpose, titanium dioxide nanotubes (TNTs) were developed in autoclave conditions using TiO2 P25 as a precursor material. Based on these nanotubular substrates, TiO2/CoFe2O4 (TCF) nanocomposites were further obtained by wet impregnation method. The materials were thoroughly characterized and their structural, textural, vibrational, optoelectronic and magnetic properties were determined. The composite materials combine absorbance in the visible optical range and high BET surface area values (~100 m2/g), showing extremely high yield in the photocatalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), exceeding 94% within short illumination time (only 35 min). The developed nanocomposites were successfully reused in consecutive photocatalytic experiments and were easily removed from the reaction medium using magnets. Both remarkable recycling ability and high-performance stability in the photocatalytic reduction of nitrophenol were observed, thus justifying the significant economic potential and industrial perspectives for this advanced reduction process.
关键词： Cobalt ferrite,4-nitrophenol reduction.,Nanocomposite photocatalyst,TiO2 nanotubes
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Efficient near-infrared photocatalysts based on NaYF4:Yb3+,Tm3+@NaYF4:Yb3+,Nd3+@TiO2 core@shell nanoparticles
摘要： In this work, we fabricated NaYF4:Yb3+,Tm3+@NaYF4:Yb3+,Nd3+@TiO2 (Tm@Nd@TiO2) core@shell nanoparticles and investigated their near-infrared (NIR) photocatalytic activities. Comparing to traditional TiO2 based upconversion (UC) photocatalysts (i.e., NaYF4:Yb3+,Tm3+@TiO2, named Tm@TiO2), Tm@Nd@TiO2 exhibits enhanced photocatalytic activity under NIR light irradiation. The photocatalytic activity of Tm@Nd@TiO2 under 980, 808, and 980+808 nm laser irradiation is 4.40, 5.84, and 9.83 times as high as that of Tm@TiO2 under only 980 nm irradiation, respectively. The ethylene degradation rate of Tm@Nd@TiO2 under 980+808 nm laser irradiation is 6.4 times as that of Tm@TiO2. The photocatalytic activity of Tm@Nd@TiO2 under visible+NIR irradiation is even comparable with (~2/3) that under UV light irradiation during Rhodamine B (RhB) degradation. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of Tm@Nd@TiO2 can be attributed to the stronger light absorption in NIR region ascribed to Nd3+, lower water absorption and the enhanced UC emission of Tm@Nd with unique core@shell nanostructures. This work can provide a possible route to improve the NIR photocatalytic activity and stimulate the applications in many other fields.
关键词： upconversion,near-infrared irradiation,photocatalyst,core@shell structure
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Efficient photocatalytic debromination of 2,2?,4,4?-tetrabromodiphenyl ether by Ag-loaded CdS particles under visible light
摘要： Highly active and visible light-driven Ag-loaded CdS photocatalysts were prepared via a hydrothermal synthesis and photodeposition method. The removal and debromination of 2,2?,4,4?-tetrabromodiphenyl ether was achieved efficiently using this Ag-loaded CdS under visible light, with a removal efficiency of 100% and a debromination ratio of 44.3% being achieved within 30 min. Both the reaction solvent and the water content were found to have a strong influence on the removal efficiency and the debromination ratio. In addition, the stepwise debromination preference was ortho > para, thereby indicating that the main debromination pathway was electron reduction. The stability and efficiency of these Ag-loaded CdS photocatalysts for the removal of BDE47 were satisfactory, and so our results confirmed the development of a promising visible light-driven catalyst for the removal of polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
关键词： Debromination ratio,Visible light-driven,Ag-loaded CdS,Photocatalyst,Removal efficiency
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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H2 production by the water splitting reaction using photocatalysts derived from calcined ZnAl LDH
摘要： Photocatalysts based on calcined ZnAl layered double hydroxides were obtained by coprecipitation and the subsequent thermal treatments at different temperatures. The calcined materials were characterized and its photocatalytic behavior was evaluated in the water splitting reaction in presence of UV irradiation. According to the XRD analysis, there was detected the presence of Zn as hexagonal ZnO in all the samples, as well as Al forming ZnAl2O4 and Zn6Al2O9, depending on the temperature of calcination employed. H2 yield was higher as the annealing temperature was increased due to the formation of the heterojunctions of ZnO with the Zn6Al2O9 and ZnAl2O4 oxides, reaching the maximum value in the sample annealed at 600 °C. Some decay in the activity was observed in the sample calcined at 700 °C, probably due to the higher recombination rate of the photo-generated charge carriers in that heterojunction in comparison with that obtained at 600 °C.
关键词： Hydrogen,Calcined LDH,ZnAl mixed oxides,Photocatalyst,Heterojunction,Water splitting
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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2D MOFs enriched g-C3N4 nanosheets for highly efficient charge separation and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water
摘要： Here we report a D-2D heterostructure of g-C3N4/UMOFNs photocatalysts via mechanical grinding two kinds of two-dimensional nanosheets of g-C3N4 nanosheets and UMOFNs, which exhibits enhanced H2 evolution from water with simulated solar irradiation. g-C3N4 nanosheets are in close contact with UMOFNs, and there is a certain interaction between them, showing the effect of superimposition on the two-dimensional layer. The 2D-2D heterostructure offers a maximal photocatalytic hydrogen production activity of 1909.02 mmol g-1 h-1 with 3 wt% of UMOFNs, which is 3-fold higher than that of g-C3N4 nanosheets (628.76 mmol g-1 h-1) and 15-fold higher than that of bulk g-C3N4 (124.30 mmol g-1 h-1). The significant increasement of photocatalysis is due to 2D-2D heterostructure possessing a short charge transfer distance and large contact area between g-C3N4 and UMOFNs. The highly dispersed Ni-O, Co-O and p-p bonds in UMOFNs of 2D-2D structure also promote charge transfer and enhance the photocatalytic activity.
关键词： H2 evolution,Photocatalyst,g-C3N4,2D-2D heterostructure,UMOFNs
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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A new insight for photocatalytic hydrogen production by a Cu/Ni based cyanide bridged polymer as a co-catalyst on titania support in glycerol water mixture
摘要： A two dimensional Cu/Ni based coordination polymer (CP-1) $0.7(C2H6O2)$1.6(H2O) (4,4?-dipy ? 1,3-di(4-pyridyl)propane) has been demonstrated as a potential co-catalyst on TiO2 support for hydrogen evolution under UV light. CP-1/TiO2 composite exhibits considerable hydrogen production in comparison with the pristine CP-1 and TiO2 (P25), highlighting that the photocatalytic performance is significantly related with the good separation of photo generated e-/h+ pairs. Different wt. % (2.5, 5 and 7.5%) of CP-1 in CP-1/TiO2 composites were tested for photocatalytic hydrogen production in 5 vol % glycerol/water mixture. The 5 wt % CP-1/TiO2 composite displayed the greatest hydrogen production of 9.2 mmol h-1 g-1. The concealed mechanism is divulged on the behalf of results obtained by cyclic voltammetry, photoluminescence and diffused reflectance/UV-visible studies which demonstrate that upon irradiation of UV light, electrons transfer from TiO2 conduction band to CP-1. CP-1 not only grabs the conduction band electrons of titania but also performes as a co-catalyst to reduce the protons into hydrogen. These results are anticipated to direct the forthcoming advancement in creating proficient, cheap semiconductor photocatalysts for solar hydrogen production.
关键词： Hydrogen,Coordination polymer,Co-catalyst,Photocatalyst,Titanium dioxide
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Optimizing one-dimensional TiO2 for photocatalytic hydrogen production from a water-ethanol mixture and other electron donors
摘要： This work is focused on synthesizing and employing one-dimensional (1D) titanium dioxide (TiO2) for hydrogen (H2) production. Based on using electron donors (EDs) (ethanol, methanol, formic acid and 1,2,3 propanetriol), the increased H2 production, when compared to P25 TiO2 nanoparticles, was due to the large specific surface area (SSA) and enhanced electron mobility of 1D TiO2. The impact of the 1D TiO2 synthesis reaction conditions (temperature, NaOH concentration and the TiO2 precursor concentration) on the photocatalytic H2 production rate was evaluated using a 3-factor 3-level Box Behnken design (BBD). The BBD model demonstrated that the temperature and the NaOH concentration significantly affected the 1D TiO2 phase structure, crystal size, SSA, bandgap and the photocatalytic H2 production rate. The phase structure and crystal size of 1D TiO2 were key factors affecting the H2 production rate. 1D TiO2 containing an anatase phase with a mean crystal size of 20.1±0.2 nm was synthesized at 126oC, 15 M NaOH and 49 g·L-1 TiO2. The maximum H2 production rate of 475±12 μmol·h-1 (quantum efficiency (ε) = 20.2±0.5%) for the 1D TiO2 sample was significantly enhanced when compared to commercial TiO2 P25. The H2 production rate for the optimized 1D TiO2 was significantly enhanced by decorating the structure with Pt and Au. Hydrothermal synthesized of 1D TiO2 provided an efficient and low cost method for producing H2 from ethanol, methanol, formic acid and 1,2,3 propanetriol.
关键词： hydrogen production,hydrothermal,1D titanium dioxide,TiO2-B,anatase,photocatalyst,quantum yield
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene Oxide/Zinc Oxide (GO/ZnO) Nanocomposite and Its Utilization for Photocatalytic Degradation of Basic Fuchsin Dye
摘要： In this study, graphene oxide/zinc oxide (GO/ZnO) nanocomposite was prepared by the decoration of expanded and chemically oxidized graphite oxide nanosheets with zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles synthesized via two-step sol-gel deposition method and used as an effective photocatalyst for degradation of basic fuchsin (BF) dye. Structural properties of GO/ZnO nanocomposite were characterized with X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) methods, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area measurement. It was found that the GO/ZnO nanocomposite formed a two-dimensional (2D) structure having a composition of 0.54GO/0.46ZnO (w/w) and average ZnO particle size of 25–30 nm. The band gap of ZnO nanoparticles onto GO nanosheets was found to be 3.25 eV while that of bulk ZnO nanoparticles was determined as 3.70 eV. Photocatalytic degradation works were performed into a UV-chamber by following the concentration of BF dye. Degradation reaction was modeled with the Langmuir-Hinshelwood pseudo first-order kinetic model. GO/ZnO nanocomposite increased the apparent reaction rate constant (k) about three times compared to bulk ZnO nanoparticles under UV light.
关键词： Nanocomposite,Photocatalyst,Graphene oxide,Zinc oxide
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Facile green synthesis and antimicrobial performance of Cu2O nanospheres decorated g-C3N4 nanocomposite
摘要： In recent years, biosynthesis and green chemistry are the novel approach for the fabrication of nanoparticles. Cu2O nanospheres decorated graphitic carbonitride (g-C3N4) nanocomposite have been synthesized by hydrothermal method using extracts of Citrus limon leaves which acts as reducing and stabilizing elements for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles. The comparative antimicrobial assay of different mass percentage(1%,5%,10%) of Cu content in the nanocomposites revealed that the CuCN10 has the more effective zone of inhibition due to their average particle size range 2–10nm. The addition of g-C3N4 as a support for the Cu2O photocatalyst helps in enhancing the charge transfer and improving photocatalytic degradation of contaminants and microorganisms. Moreover, the synthesized composite showed good antibacterial properties against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial strains.
关键词： biosynthesis,zone of inhibition.,green chemistry,Citrus limon,photocatalyst,antimicrobial activity
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52