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Ran M, Du B, Liu W, Liang Z, Liang L, Zhang Y, Zeng L, Xing M. Dynamic defects boost in-situ H 2O 2 piezocatalysis for water cleanup. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2317435121. [PMID: 38377211 PMCID: PMC10907254 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2317435121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Creating efficient catalysts for simultaneous H2O2 generation and pollutant degradation is vital. Piezocatalytic H2O2 synthesis offers a promising alternative to traditional methods but faces challenges like sacrificial reagents, harsh conditions, and low activity. In this study, we introduce a cobalt-loaded ZnO (CZO) piezocatalyst that efficiently generates H2O2 from H2O and O2 under ultrasonic (US) treatment in ambient aqueous conditions. The catalyst demonstrates exceptional performance with ~50.9% TOC removal of phenol and in situ generation of 1.3 mM H2O2, significantly outperforming pure ZnO. Notably, the CZO piezocatalyst maintains its H2O2 generation capability even after multiple cycles, showing continuous improvement (from 1.3 mM to 1.8 mM). This is attributed to the piezoelectric electrons promoting the generation of dynamic defects under US conditions, which in turn promotes the adsorption and activation of oxygen, thereby facilitating efficient H2O2 production, as confirmed by EPR spectrometry, XPS analysis, and DFT calculations. Moreover, the CZO piezocatalysts maintain outstanding performance in pollutant degradation and H2O2 production even after long periods of inactivity, and the deactivated catalyst due to metal ion dissolution could be rejuvenated by pH adjustment, offering a sustainable solution for wastewater purification.
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- Maoxi Ran
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou511443, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Institute of Fine Chemicals, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Institute of Fine Chemicals, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, Guangzhou511443, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang X, Zhou M. Electro-Fenton water treatment technology for selective pollutant degradation and resourcization. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023; 68:2151-2154. [PMID: 37634990 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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- Xiuwu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Advanced Water Treatment Technology International Joint Research Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Technology for Complex Trans-Media Pollution, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China; Tianjin Advanced Water Treatment Technology International Joint Research Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Liang S, Chen T, Zhao Y, Ren Y, Li M, Lu D, Wang J, Dai Y, Guo Y. Revealing the intrinsic peroxidase-like catalytic mechanism of O-doped CoS 2 nanoparticles. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:13666-13674. [PMID: 37551931 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02496b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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CoS2 nanoparticles (NPs) have shown promise as potential peroxidase (POD)-like catalysts, but the catalytic molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. Moreover, no study has adequately explored the influence of O-doping induced by the inevitable oxidation of CoS2 on their POD-like activity. Here, O-doped CoS2 NPs were prepared by a one-step method, and their intrinsic POD-like catalytic mechanism was investigated with a combined experimental and theoretical approach. The hydroxyl radical (˙OH) and the superoxide radical (O2˙-) have been found to play significant roles in the POD-like activity, and ˙OH is the major radical. The O-doping could reduce the transition-state energy barrier of H2O2 dissociation, thus promoting the decomposition of H2O2 to ˙OH and inducing the formation of O2˙-. Therefore, O-doping is an effective method for enhancing the catalytic activity of CoS2 NPs. Furthermore, due to the excellent oxidation property of ˙OH and O2˙-, this nanozyme exhibited efficient catalytic activity towards the degradation of organic dyes with H2O2. This manuscript provides a new inspiration for designing more promising anion-defective transition-metal sulfide nanozymes for different applications.
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- Shufeng Liang
- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030013, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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- Institute of Crystalline Materials, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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Zong Y, Chen L, Zeng Y, Xu J, Zhang H, Zhang X, Liu W, Wu D. Do We Appropriately Detect and Understand Singlet Oxygen Possibly Generated in Advanced Oxidation Processes by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023. [PMID: 37311080 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c01553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy using sterically hindered amine is extensively applied to detect singlet oxygen (1O2) possibly generated in advanced oxidation processes. However, EPR-detectable 1O2 signals were observed in not only the 1O2-dominated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)/hypochlorite (NaClO) reaction but surprisingly also the 1O2-absent Fe(II)/H2O2, UV/H2O2, and ferrate [Fe(VI)] process with even stronger intensities. By taking advantage of the characteristic reaction between 1O2 and 9,10-diphenyl-anthracene and near-infrared phosphorescent emission of 1O2, 1O2 was excluded in the Fe(II)/H2O2, UV/H2O2, and Fe(VI) process. The false detection of 1O2 was ascribed to the direct oxidation of hindered amine to piperidyl radical by reactive species [e.g., •OH and Fe(VI)/Fe(V)/Fe(IV)] via hydrogen transfer, followed by molecular oxygen addition (forming a piperidylperoxyl radical) and back reaction with piperidyl radical to generate a nitroxide radical, as evidenced by the successful identification of a piperidyl radical intermediate at 100 K and theoretical calculations. Moreover, compared to the highly oxidative species (e.g., •OH and high-valence Fe), the much lower reactivity of 1O2 and the profound nonradiative relaxation of 1O2 in H2O resulted it too selective and inefficient in organic contaminant destruction. This study demonstrated that EPR-based 1O2 detection could be remarkably misled by common oxidative species and thereby jeopardize the understandings on 1O2.
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- Yang Zong
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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Liu T, Xiao S, Li N, Chen J, Zhou X, Qian Y, Huang CH, Zhang Y. Water decontamination via nonradical process by nanoconfined Fenton-like catalysts. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2881. [PMID: 37208339 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38677-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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There is an urgent need to develop effective and sustainable solutions to reduce water pollution. Heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysts are frequently used to eliminate contaminants from water. However, the applicability of these catalysts is limited due to low availability of the reactive species (RS). Herein, nanoconfinement strategy was applied to encapsulate short-lived RS at nanoscale to boost the utilization efficiency of the RS in Fenton-like reactions. The nanoconfined catalyst was fabricated by assembling Co3O4 nanoparticles in carbon nanotube nanochannels to achieve exceptional reaction rate and excellent selectivity. Experiments collectively suggested that the degradation of contaminants was attributed to singlet oxygen (1O2). Density functional theory calculations demonstrated the nanoconfined space contributes to quantum mutation and alters the transition state to lower activation energy barriers. Simulation results revealed that the enrichment of contaminant on the catalyst reduced the migration distance and enhanced the utilization of 1O2. The synergy between the shell layer and core-shell structure further improved the selectivity of 1O2 towards contaminant oxidation in real waters. The nanoconfined catalyst is expected to provide a viable strategy for water pollution control.
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- Tongcai Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China.
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Huang C, Liu H, Sun C, Wang P, Tian Z, Cheng H, Huang S, Yang X, Wang M, Liu Z. Peroxymonosulfate activation by graphene oxide-supported 3D-MoS 2/FeCo 2O 4 sponge for highly efficient organic pollutants degradation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 325:121391. [PMID: 36871747 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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To address conventional powder catalysts' recovery and aggregation issues that greatly restrain their practical application, a recoverable graphene oxide (GO)-supported 3D-MoS2/FeCo2O4 sponge (SFCMG) was developed through a simple impregnation pyrolysis method. SFCMG can efficiently activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to produce reactive species for rapid degradation of rhodamine B (RhB), with 95.0% and 100% of RhB being removed within 2 min and 10 min, respectively. The presence of GO enhances the electron transfer performance of the sponge, and the three-dimensional melamine sponge serves as a substrate to provide a highly dispersed carrier for FeCo2O4 and MoS2/GO hybrid sheets. SFCMG exhibits a synergistic catalytic effect of Fe and Co, and facilitates the redox cycles of Fe(III)/Fe(II) and Co(III)/Co(II) by MoS2 co-catalysis, which enhances its catalytic activity. Electron paramagnetic resonance results demonstrate that SO4•-, ·O2- and 1O2 are all involved in SFCMG/PMS system, and 1O2 played a prominent role in RhB degradation. The system has good resistance to anions (Cl-, SO42-, and H2PO4-) and humic acid and excellent performance for many typical contaminants degradation. Additionally, it works efficiently over a wide pH range (3-9) and possesses high stability and reusability with the metal leaching far below the safety standards. The present study extends the practical application of metal co-catalysis and offers a promising Fenton-like catalyst for the treatment of organic wastewater.
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- Chao Huang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China; Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- School of Business Administration, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, 430073, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- Department of Biology, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM, 88130, USA
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Sheng B, Deng C, Li Y, Xie S, Wang Z, Sheng H, Zhao J. In Situ Hydroxylation of a Single-Atom Iron Catalyst for Preferential 1O 2 Production from H 2O 2. ACS Catal 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.2c04484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Bo Sheng
- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration, School of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai200241, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemistry, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P.R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P.R. China
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A novel 3D Co/Mo co-catalyzed graphene sponge-mediated peroxymonosulfate activation for the highly efficient pollutants degradation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Lu L, Shu Q, Zhang G, Zhang Q, Du P, Zhu X. Mechanism in chlorine‐enhanced Pd catalyst for
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in‐situ synthesis in
electro‐Fenton
system. AIChE J 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.17787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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- Linhui Lu
- Department of Chemical Engineering East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai China
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- Technical Centre for Soil, Agriculture and Rural Ecology and Environment Ministry of Ecology and Environment Beijing China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai China
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Qi L, Wang M, Xue J, Zhang Q, Chen F, Liu Q, Li W, Li X. Simultaneous Tuning Band Gaps of Cu 2 O and TiO 2 to Form S-Scheme Hetero-Photocatalyst. Chemistry 2021; 27:14638-14644. [PMID: 34382276 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202102120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Photocatalytic Z or S scheme merits higher redox potentials and faster charge separation. However, heterostructure photocatalysts with band gaps of bulk materials often have a type I band structure leading to poor photocatalytic activity. In view of this, we report simultaneous tuning of band gaps of Cu2 O and TiO2 , where quantum dot Cu2 O nanoparticles were formed on doped TiO2 with Ti3+ . The reduced size of Cu2 O made its conduction band more negative, whereas the introduction of Ti3+ made the absorption edge red shift to the visible light region. The as-formed heterostructure enabled an S-Scheme mechanism with remarkable activity and stability for visible light photodegradation of 4-chlorophenol (4-CP). The as-obtained photocatalysts' activity demonstrated ca. 510-fold increase as compared to individual ones and a mechanical blend. The as-obtained photocatalysts maintained over 80 % for 5 cycles and 2 months exposure to O2 did not decrease the degradation rate. ESR characterization and scavenger experiments proved the S-Scheme mechanism.
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- Lei Qi
- The State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Suzhou Research Institute of LICP, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Suzhou Research Institute of LICP, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Suzhou Research Institute of LICP, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, P. R. China
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- The State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis and Selective Oxidation, Suzhou Research Institute of LICP, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics (LICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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Abdelfatah A, Fawzy M, Eltaweil AS, El-Khouly ME. Green Synthesis of Nano-Zero-Valent Iron Using Ricinus Communis Seeds Extract: Characterization and Application in the Treatment of Methylene Blue-Polluted Water. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:25397-25411. [PMID: 34632198 PMCID: PMC8495865 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c03355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In this study, the removal of methylene blue dye (MB) from aqueous solution was examined using a novel green adsorbent to overcome the obstacles encountered in chemical methods. Ricinus communis (RC) aqueous seeds extract was herein used as a reducing and capping agent to synthesize a novel nano-zero-valent iron (RC-nZVI) for the adsorption of harmful MB. Structural and morphological characterization of the synthesized RC-nZVI were performed using several techniques, e.g., steady-state absorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and zeta potential. The maximum efficiency of the removal was 96.8% at pH 6 and 25 °C. According to the kinetics study results, the adsorption process obeys the pseudo-first-order model. The experimental equilibrium data were fitted to the Freundlich isotherm model, the maximum adsorption capacity reached was 61.37 mg·g-1, and the equilibrium parameters were determined. The synthesized RC-nZVI possesses good reusability and can be considered as a potential economic and environmentally friendly adsorbent.
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- Ahmed
M. Abdelfatah
- Green
Technology Group, Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt
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- Green
Technology Group, Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Alexandria
University, Alexandria 21321, Egypt
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- Institute
of Basic and Applied Sciences, Egypt-Japan University of Science and
Technology (E-JUST), New Borg
El-Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt
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Zhang L, Jiang X, Zhong Z, Tian L, Sun Q, Cui Y, Lu X, Zou J, Luo S. Carbon Nitride Supported High‐Loading Fe Single‐Atom Catalyst for Activation of Peroxymonosulfate to Generate
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with 100 % Selectivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202109488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Long‐Shuai Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang Jiangxi 330063 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang Jiangxi 330063 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang Jiangxi 330063 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang Jiangxi 330063 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang Jiangxi 330063 P. R. China
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- SANKA High Technology Co. Ltd. 90-1 Kurimachi, Shingu-machi, Tatsuno Hyogo 679-5155 Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surface Xiamen University Xiamen Fujian 361005 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang Jiangxi 330063 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle Nanchang Hangkong University Nanchang Jiangxi 330063 P. R. China
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Zhang LS, Jiang XH, Zhong ZA, Tian L, Sun Q, Cui YT, Lu X, Zou JP, Luo SL. Carbon Nitride Supported High-Loading Fe Single-Atom Catalyst for Activating of Peroxymonosulfate to Generate 1 O 2 with 100 % Selectivity. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:21751-21755. [PMID: 34346139 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202109488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 71.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Singlet oxygen (1 O2 ) is an excellent active species for the selective degradation of organic pollutions. However, it is difficult to achieve high efficiency and selectivity for the generation of 1 O2 . In this work, we develop a graphitic carbon nitride supported Fe single-atoms catalyst (Fe1 /CN) containing highly uniform Fe-N4 active sites with a high Fe loading of 11.2 wt %. The Fe1 /CN achieves generation of 100 % 1 O2 by activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS), which shows an ultrahigh p-chlorophenol degradation efficiency. Density functional theory calculations results demonstrate that in contrast to Co and Ni single-atom sites, the Fe-N4 sites in Fe1 /CN adsorb the terminal O of PMS, which can facilitate the oxidization of PMS to form SO5 .- , and thereafter efficiently generate 1 O2 with 100 % selectivity. In addition, the Fe1 /CN exhibits strong resistance to inorganic ions, natural organic matter, and pH value during the degradation of organic pollutants in the presence of PMS. This work develops a novel catalyst for the 100 % selective production of 1 O2 for highly selective and efficient degradation of pollutants.
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- Long-Shuai Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, P. R. China
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- SANKA High Technology Co. Ltd. 90-1, Kurimachi, Shingu-machi, Tatsuno, Hyogo, 679-5155, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surface, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330063, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Wang J, Teng W, Hung CT, Zhai Y, Shen D, Li W. Ultrahigh Adsorption Capacity and Kinetics of Vertically Oriented Mesoporous Coatings for Removal of Organic Pollutants. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2101363. [PMID: 34216424 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202101363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Highly efficient removal of organic pollutants currently is a main worldwide concern in water treatment, and highly challenging. Here, vertically oriented mesoporous coatings (MCs) with tunable surface properties and pore sizes have been developed via the single-micelle directing assembly strategy, which show good adsorption performances toward a wide range of organic pollutants. The micelle size and structure can be precisely regulated by oil molecules based on their n-octanol/water partition coefficients (Log P) in the oil-water diphase assembly system, which are critical to the pore size and pore surface property of the MCs. The affinity and steric effects of the MCs can be on-demand adjusted, as a result, the MCs show a ultrahigh adsorption capacity (263 mg g-1 ), surface occupancy ratio (≈41.92%), and adsorption rate (≈10.85 mg g-1 min-1 ) for microcystin-LR, which is among the best performances up to date. The MCs also show an excellent universality to remove organic pollutants with different properties. Moreover, overcoming the challenges proposed by particulate absorbents, the MCs are stable and can be easily regenerated and reused without secondary contamination. This work paves a new route to the synthesis of high-quality MCs for water purification.
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- Yupu Liu
- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iChEM and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iChEM and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iChEM and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iChEM and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, P. R. China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, iChEM and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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Preparation, Characterization of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Photo-Catalytic Nanocomposites and Their Application in Wastewater Remediation: A Review. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11070723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Energy crisis and environmental pollution are the major problems of human survival and development. Photocatalytic technology can effectively use solar energy and is prospective to solve the above-mentioned problems. Carbon nitride is a two-dimensional polymer material with a graphite-like structure. It has good physical and chemical stabilities, unique chemical and electronic energy band structures, and is widely used in the field of photocatalysis. Graphitic carbon nitride has a conjugated large π bond structure, which is easier to be modified with other compounds. thereby the surface area and visible light absorption range of carbon nitride-based photocatalytic composites can be insignificantly increased, and interface electron transmission and corresponding photogenerated carriers separation of streams are simultaneously promoted. Therefore, the present study systematically introduced the basic catalytic principles, preparation and modification methods, characterization and calculation simulation of carbon nitride-based photocatalytic composite materials, and their application in wastewater treatment. We also summarized their application in wastewater treatment with the aid of artificial intelligence tools. This review summarized the frontier technology and future development prospects of graphite phase carbon nitride photocatalytic composites, which provide a theoretical reference for wastewater purification.
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Zuo S, Li D, Yang F, Xu H, Huang M, Guan Z, Xia D. Copper oxide/graphitic carbon nitride composite for bisphenol a degradation by boosted peroxymonosulfate activation: Mechanism of Cu-O covalency governs. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 603:85-93. [PMID: 34186413 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.06.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Surface structure can govern heterogeneous catalysis, resulting in its critical role in nonradical reactions. Here, we explored whether Cu-O covalency plays a critical role in controlling the inherent properties of copper oxide/graphitic carbon nitride (CuO-CN). Experiments and theoretical calculations show that, in contrast to the traditional concept of low-valent metal control activity, surface modification enlarges Cu-O covalency, and high-valent copper species at the surface easily bind peroxymonosulfate (PMS, (HSO5-)) anions. Therefore, optimized CuO-CN corresponds to a 14.8-fold higher kinetic reaction rate (0.10392 min-1) for PMS activation and pollutant degradation over those of unoptimized CuO-CN. Based on two-dimensional Fourier transform infrared correlation spectroscopy (2D-FT-IR-COS), Cu-O was determined to be the main active site. Cu-O is more active than other groups and acts before other groups. Benefiting from this electron transfer mechanism, CuO-CN shows good environmental tolerance (pH, anions, humic acid and actual water bodies such as tap water and groundwater). The established empirical kinetic model shows a strong linear correlation with the experimental kinetic reaction rate (> 0.94). CuO-CN/PMS can degrade organic pollutants efficiently for up to 30 days in a filter reactor. This work provides an understanding of the key role of the surface electronic structure in the nonradical activation of PMS and may provide support for improving the design of PMS catalysts.
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- Shiyu Zuo
- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, PR China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, PR China; Engineering Research Center Clean Production of Textile Dyeing and Printing, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430073, PR China.
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- School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, PR China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, PR China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, PR China.
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- Engineering Research Center Clean Production of Textile Dyeing and Printing, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430073, PR China
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Xiao F, Wang Z, Fan J, Majima T, Zhao H, Zhao G. Selective Electrocatalytic Reduction of Oxygen to Hydroxyl Radicals via 3‐Electron Pathway with FeCo Alloy Encapsulated Carbon Aerogel for Fast and Complete Removing Pollutants. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202101804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Fan Xiao
- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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- The institute of Scientific and Industrial Research Osaka University Mihogaoka 8-1 Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047 Japan
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability School of Chemical Science and Engineering Tongji University 1239 Siping Road Shanghai 200092 China
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Xiao F, Wang Z, Fan J, Majima T, Zhao H, Zhao G. Selective Electrocatalytic Reduction of Oxygen to Hydroxyl Radicals via 3-Electron Pathway with FeCo Alloy Encapsulated Carbon Aerogel for Fast and Complete Removing Pollutants. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:10375-10383. [PMID: 33606335 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202101804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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We reported the selective electrochemical reduction of oxygen (O2 ) to hydroxyl radicals (. OH) via 3-electron pathway with FeCo alloy encapsulated by carbon aerogel (FeCoC). The graphite shell with exposed -COOH is conducive to the 2-electron reduction pathway for H2 O2 generation stepped by 1-electron reduction towards to . OH. The electrocatalytic activity can be regulated by tuning the local electronic environment of carbon shell with the electrons coming from the inner FeCo alloy. The new strategy of . OH generation from electrocatalytic reduction O2 overcomes the rate-limiting step over electron transfer initiated by reduction-/oxidation-state cycle in Fenton process. Fast and complete removal of ciprofloxacin was achieved within 5 min in this proposed system, the apparent rate constant (kobs ) was up to 1.44±0.04 min-1 , which is comparable with the state-of-the-art advanced oxidation processes. The degradation rate almost remains the same after 50 successive runs, suggesting the satisfactory stability for practical applications.
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- Fan Xiao
- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- The institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Mihogaoka 8-1, Ibaraki, Osaka, 567-0047, Japan
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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