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Surface decoration of BiOCl with BiVO<sub>4</sub> particles towards enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance
摘要： BiVO4/BiOCl p-n junctioned photocatalysts were synthesized by surface replacement of pre-synthesized BiOCl with BiVO4 via a hydrothermal route. BiVO4 particles were decorated on the surface of BiOCl, the structures of which were favored of maximizing absorption of visible light. The photocatalytic activity of the heterojunctioned composites were evaluated by degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye under visible light illumination. The results indicated that the composites exhibited superior efficiencies for RhB photodegradation in comparison with pure BiOCl, BiVO4 and BiOCl/BiVO4 with similar compositions. The 30% BiVO4/BiOCl exhibited an optimal photocatalytic activity due to the combinative effects of large visible-light absorbance and carrier separation. Experiments on scavenging active intermediates demonstrated that the enhanced photoactivity was primarily attributed to the formation of p-n junction. An effective built-in electric field was formed by the interface between p-type BiOCl and n-type BiVO4, which promoted the efficient separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs.
关键词： visible light absorption,BiVO4 decorated BiOCl,surface replacement,heterostructures,charge carrier separation
更新于2025-11-14 17:04:02
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Ultraviolet patterns of flowers revealed in polymer replica – caused by surface architecture
摘要： Angiosperms and their pollinators are adapted in a close co-evolution. For both the plants and pollinators, the functioning of the visual signaling system is highly relevant for survival. As the frequency range of visual perception in many insects extends into the ultraviolet (UV) region, UV-patterns of plants play an important role in the flower–pollinator interaction. It is well known that many flowers contain UV-absorbing pigments in their petal cells, which are localized in vacuoles. However, the contribution of the petal surface microarchitecture to UV-reflection remains uncertain. The correlation between the surface structure and its reflective properties is also relevant for biomimetic applications, for example, in the field of photovoltaics. Based on previous work, we selected three model species with distinct UV-patterns to explore the possible contribution of the surface architecture to the UV-signaling. Using a replication technique, we transferred the petal surface structure onto a transparent polymer. Upon illumination with UV-light, we observed structural-based patterns in the replicas that were surprisingly comparable to those of the original petals. For the first time, this experiment has shown that the parameters of the surface structure lead to an enhancement in the amount of absorbed UV-radiation. Spectrophotometric measurements revealed up to 50% less reflection in the UV-absorbing regions than in the UV-reflecting areas. A comparative characterization of the micromorphology of the UV-reflecting and UV-absorbing areas showed that, in principle, a hierarchical surface structure results in more absorption. Therefore, the results of our experiments demonstrate the structural-based amplification of UV-reflection and provide a starting point for the design of bioinspired antireflective and respectively strongly absorbing surfaces.
关键词： hierarchical structures,biomimetics,light absorption,light harvesting,light reflection
更新于2025-10-22 19:40:53
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Enhancing light absorption by colloidal metal chalcogenide quantum dots <i>via</i> chalcogenol(ate) surface ligands
摘要： Chemical species at the surface (ligands) of colloidal inorganic semiconductor nanocrystals (QDs) markedly impact the optoelectronic properties of the resulting systems. Here, post-synthesis surface chemistry modification of colloidal metal chalcogenide QDs is demonstrated to induce both broadband absorption enhancement and band gap reduction. A comprehensive library of chalcogenol(ate) ligands is exploited to infer the role of surface chemistry on the QD optical absorption: the ligand chalcogenol(ate) binding group mainly determines the narrowing of the optical band gap, which is attributed to the np occupied orbital contribution to the valence band edge, and mediates the absorption enhancement, which is related to the π-conjugation of the ligand pendant moiety, with further contribution from electron donor substituents. These findings point to a description of colloidal QDs that may conceive ligands as part of the overall QD electronic structure, beyond models derived from analogies with core/shell heterostructures, which consider ligands as mere perturbation to the core properties. The enhanced light absorption achieved via surface chemistry modification may be exploited for QD-based applications in which an efficient light-harvesting initiates charge carrier separation or redox processes.
关键词： colloidal metal chalcogenide quantum dots,light absorption,optoelectronic properties,surface ligands,band gap reduction
更新于2025-10-22 19:40:53
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To the Theory of the Polarized Radiation Absorption in a Semiconductor (001) Quantum Well
摘要： The paper considers absorption of linearly polarized radiation in a semiconductor size-quantized well related to optical transitions both between the branches of light and heavy holes and between the size-quantized subbands. Main features of the light absorption in an infinitely deep symmetric well are elucidated. These features are characterized by intraband absorption of light and associated with the direct optical transitions of holes between the subbands of the semiconductor valence band formed due to the size quantization.
关键词： optical transition,semiconductor,size quantization,light absorption coefficient,polarized light,holes
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Regulating Charge-Transfer in Conjugated Microporous Polymer for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution
摘要： Band gap engineering in donor-acceptor conjugated microporous polymers is a potential way to increase the solar energy harvesting towards photochemical water splitting. Herein, we report design and synthesis of a series of donor-acceptor CMPs [tetraphenylethylene (TPE) = donor and 9-fluorenone (F) = acceptor], F0.1CMP, F0.5CMP and F2.0CMP which exhibit tunable band gaps and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water. The donor-acceptor CMPs exhibit intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) absorption in the visible region (λmax=480 nm) and their band gap is finely tuned from 2.8 eV to 2.1 eV by increasing the 9-fluorenone content. Interestingly, they also show charge transfer emissions (in 540 -580 nm range), assisted by the energy transfer from the other TPE segments (not involved in CT interaction) as evidenced from fluorescence lifetime decay analysis. By increasing the 9-fluorenone content the emission color of the polymer is also tuned from green to red. Photocatalytic activities of the donor-acceptor CMPs (F0.1CMP, F0.5CMP and F2.0CMP) are greatly enhanced compared to the 9-fluorenone free polymer (F0.0CMP) which is essentially due to improved visible light absorption and low band gap of donor-acceptor CMPs. Among all the polymers F0.5CMP with an optimum band gap (2.3 eV) shows highest H2 evolution under visible light irradiation. Moreover, all the polymers show excellent dispersibility in organic solvents and also they are easily processed onto solid substrates.
关键词： Visible-light absorption,Conjugated polymers,Photocatalysis,Charge transfer,Energy transfer
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Fabrication and characterisation of viscose fibre with photoinduced heat-generating properties
摘要： In the field of functional textile research, heat-generating fibres to maintain body temperature without unsustainable energy input are of interest. Here, we propose a photoinduced heat-generating viscose fibre fabricated by adding zirconium carbide (ZrC) to the viscose solution. Viscose nonwoven fabrics comprising ZrC-doped viscose fibres were irradiated by infrared (IR) light to measure their surface temperatures, thereby determining their light-to-heat conversion effects. The results show that the surface temperature of the viscose fabric doped with 4% ZrC was increased by almost 40 °C, as verified by ultraviolet–visible–near-IR (NIR) spectroscopy, indicating that the ZrC-doped viscose fibre was significantly increased in photon absorption in the visible-light and NIR regions. The cross-sectional morphology of the viscose fibre was observed using a scanning electron microscope. In addition, thermogravimetric analysis was used to determine the thermal decomposition behaviour of the doped viscose fibres. Moreover, it is noticed that the ZrC-doped viscose fibre has lower moisture regain, potentially increasing the wet strength of the viscose fibre.
关键词： Zirconium carbide,Photoinduced heat-generation,Viscose fibre,Light absorption
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Determination of Pigments in Virgin and Extra-Virgin Olive Oils: A Comparison between Two Near UV-Vis Spectroscopic Techniques
摘要： The colour of olive oil is due to the presence of natural pigments belonging to the class of carotenoids, chlorophylls, and their derivatives. These substances, other than being responsible for the colour, an important qualitative feature of the oil, have antioxidant and, more generally, nutraceutical properties and their quantification can be related to the product’s quality and authenticity. In this work, we have quantified the total amount of carotenoids and chlorophylls’ derivatives in several virgin and extra-virgin olive oils produced in Italy, by using two different methods that are based on near-ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy. The first method defines two indexes, K670 and K470, related to absorbance values of oil at wavelengths of 670 and 470 nm, respectively. The second method is based on the mathematical deconvolution of the whole absorption spectrum of the oil to obtain the concentrations of four main pigments present in olive oils: β-carotene, lutein, pheophytin A, and pheophytin B. The concentrations of the total carotenoids and total chlorophylls’ derivatives, as obtained by the two spectroscopic methods, are compared and the results are discussed in view of the practical usefulness of spectroscopic techniques for a fast determination of pigments in olive oil.
关键词： EVOO,colour,ultraviolet-visible light,extra-virgin olive oil,chlorophylls,pigments,carotenoids,spectroscopy,quality,light absorption
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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A Corrugated Plate Photocatalytic Reactor for Degradation of Waterborne Organic Contaminants
摘要： A UV-C/titanium dioxide (TiO2) plate coated photocatalytic reactor using a corrugated frame system was designed for water borne organic contaminant degradation. The anticipated advantages of using the corrugated layout include a larger photocatalytic surface area per unit volume and improved photocatalytic activity. The water distribution system was designed to assist effective interactions among the water pollutant, photocatalyst, and photons. The degradation of a methylene blue solution, as a model water contaminant, was carried out at room temperature (22 °C) at different concentrations and flowrates. With an 11 mg/L methylene blue solution, 70 % was degraded within the first 10 min using TiO2 coated corrugated plates, whereas under the same conditions the degradation rate was only 12 % for a corrugated reactor without a catalyst coating, and 4 % for a no-plate reactor. The methylene blue degradation was described by the Langmuir-Hinshelwood model, and the apparent photonic efficiency of the corrugated arrangement was found to be in the range of 1.53–2.83 % when half the initial concentration was degraded. The local area specific rate of energy absorption (LASREA) profile over the plates was determined from a model developed based on UV-C light irradiation distribution and plate configuration. Light intensity measurements were carried out and were found to correlate with this model. A set of corrugated plate photocatalytic reactors with different geometries, but with the same coated area, were then analyzed and absorbed UV light intensities were integrated to determine the best geometry.
关键词： corrugated photocatalytic reactor,light absorption modelling,reaction modelling
更新于2025-09-23 15:22:29
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CuO/ZnO Heterojunction Nanoarrays for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation
摘要： Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting offers a promising route for producing chemical energy from abundant solar energy, but a bottleneck remains for PEC practical applications because of the lack of efficient, stable and earth-abundant photoelectrodes. Here, we report simultaneous improvements in carrier separation and light harvesting by constructing p-n heterojunctions in CuO/ZnO nanorod arrays. The novelty of this work is developing a new strategy for preparing a CuO/ZnO p-n heterojunction photoanode for PEC water splitting, in which Cu(OH)2/ZnO is first prepared by a chemical solution strategy and then transformed into CuO/ZnO by annealing. The CuO/ZnO heterojunction photoanode exhibited a significant negative shift of 150 mV for the onset potential and an approximately 4-fold enhancement in the photocurrent at 1.23 V vs reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) compared with those of pristine ZnO NRs. This work offers a facile strategy for preparing oxide-based p-n heterojunction photoanodes for enhanced PEC water splitting.
关键词： Water Splitting,Light Absorption,Photoelectrochemical (PEC),Heterojunction,Photoanode,P-N Junction
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:21
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Improved Color Purity of Monolithic Full Color Micro-LEDs Using Distributed Bragg Reflector and Blue Light Absorption Material
摘要： In this study, CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum dots (QDs) with various dimensions were used as the color conversion materials. QDs with dimensions of 3 nm and 5 nm were excited by gallium nitride (GaN)-based blue micro-light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) with a size of 30 μm × 30 μm to respectively form the green and red lights. The hybrid Bragg re?ector (HBR) with high re?ectivity at the regions of the blue, green, and red lights was fabricated on the bottom side of the micro-LEDs to re?ect the downward light. This could enhance the intensity of the green and red lights for the green and red QDs/micro-LEDs to 11% and 10%. The distributed Bragg re?ector (DBR) was fabricated on the QDs color conversion layers to re?ect the non-absorbed blue light that was not absorbed by the QDs, which could increase the probability of the QDs excited by the re?ected blue light. The blue light absorption material was deposited on the DBR to absorb the blue light that escaped from the DBR, which could enhance the color purity of the resulting green and red QDs/micro-LEDs to 90.9% and 90.3%, respectively.
关键词： micro-light-emitting diodes,color conversion layer,distributed Bragg re?ector,quantum dots,hybrid Bragg re?ector,blue light absorption material
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01