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Zakaria H, Li Y, Wei H, Fathy MM, Zhang C. Noble metal-free plasmonic Cu/WO 3-x@ZNC bi-functional composite for ciprofloxacin photocatalytic degradation and photothermal water evaporation via visible-infrared exposure. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143309. [PMID: 39265733 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2024] [Revised: 09/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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Herein, coupling of noble metal-free plasmonic copper nanoparticles with tungsten suboxide and supporting on zeolite nanoclay (Cu/WO3-x@ZNC) composite will be introduced for bi-functional photocatalytic ciprofloxacin (CIP) degradation and water photothermal evaporation under visible/infrared (Vis/IR) exposure. Reduced band-gap of WO3-x via oxygen vacancies creation and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) formation by Cu nanoparticles contributed significantly the extension and intensification of composite's photo-absorption range. Furthermore, small mesoporous structure of ZNC enhanced CIP adsorption and charge carriers separation where the reported photocatalytic efficiencies were 88.3 and 81.7% upon IR and Vis light exposure respectively. It was evidenced that plasmonic hot electrons (e-.s) and hydroxyl radicals (OH•-) performed the basic functions of the photocatalytic process. At the other side, oxygen vacancies existence, plasmonic effect, and confining thermal characteristics of WO3-x, Cu, and ZNC correspondingly induced water photothermal evaporation with efficiencies up to 97.5 and 72.8% under IR and Vis illumination respectively. This work introduces synthesis of a novel bi-functional photocatalytic-photothermal composite by metal sub-oxide and non-noble metal plasmonic coupling and supporting on naturally-derived carrier for water restoration under broad spectral exposure.
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- Hossam Zakaria
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, PR China; Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; The Egyptian Chinese University (ECU), Cairo, Egypt.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China.
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, PR China.
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Changzhou, 213200, PR China.
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Zhang X, Wang C, Zhang M, Luo D, Ye S, Weng B. Surface Plasmon Resonance-Mediated Photocatalytic H 2 Generation. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024:e202400513. [PMID: 38772862 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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The limited yield of H2 production has posed a significant challenge in contemporary research. To address this issue, researchers have turned to the application of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) materials in photocatalytic H2 generation. SPR, arising from collective electron oscillations, enhances light absorption and facilitates efficient separation and transfer of electron-hole pairs in semiconductor systems, thereby boosting photocatalytic H2 production efficiency. However, existing reviews predominantly focus on SPR noble metals, neglecting non-noble metals and SPR semiconductors. In this review, we begin by elucidating five different SPR mechanisms, covering hot electron injection, electric field enhancement, light scattering, plasmon-induced resonant energy transfer, and photo-thermionic effect, by which SPR enhances photocatalytic activity. Subsequently, a comprehensive overview follows, detailing the application of SPR materials-metals, non-noble metals, and SPR semiconductors-in photocatalytic H2 production. Additionally, a personal perspective is offered on developing highly efficient SPR-based photocatalysis systems for solar-to-H2 conversion in the future. This review aims to guide the development of next-gen SPR-based materials for advancing solar-to-fuel conversion.
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- Xiaohan Zhang
- Huangpu H2 Energy Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Bingtuan Energy Development Institute, Shihezi University, Shihezi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 832000, P. R. China
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- School of Semiconductor Science and Technology, South China Normal University, Foshan, Guangdong 528225, P. R. China
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- Huangpu H2 Energy Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Huangpu H2 Energy Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Road, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Zakaria H, Li Y, Fathy MM, Zhou X, Xiong X, Wang Y, Rong S, Zhang C. A novel TiO 2-x/TiN@ACB composite for synchronous photocatalytic Cr(VI) reduction and water photothermal evaporation under visible/infrared light illumination. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 311:137137. [PMID: 36351469 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Relatively large band-gap, fast charge carriers recombination, and mono-functionality of photocatalytic materials are still representing stumbling hurdles against their optimal usage for water cleaning. Herein, a novel black titanium oxide/plasmonic titanium nitride@activated coconut biochar (TiO2-x/TiN@ACB) composite was designed to have both photocatalytic and photothermal functions. Intermediate states of black TiO2-x, plasmonic effect of TiN, and high electrons (e-) capacity of biochar enhanced band-gap narrowing, light absorbance extension, and charge carriers separation respectively. Black TiO2-x and plasmonic TiN sensitization via visible/infrared (Vis/IR) portion of photonic spectrum in addition to the confirmed close contact of composite constituents explained the demonstrated major role of e- in photocatalytic mechanism through efficient excitation and facile transfer. Thanks to black photocatalytic semiconductor and carbonic materials for their ultimate photons harnessing and efficient photothermal conversion where the composite exhibited a remarkable photothermal water evaporation upon Vis/IR illumination as well. TiO2-x/TiN@ACB composite revealed 92.8 and 89.7% photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and water evaporation efficiencies up to 92.9 and 51.1% upon IR and Vis light illumination respectively. This study proposes a new approach for efficient water cleaning by coupling of oxygen deficient and plasmonic semiconductors supported on naturally derived carbonic material as a broad spectrum harvester and bi-functional photocatalytic and photothermal material.
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- Hossam Zakaria
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China; The Egyptian Chinese University (ECU), Cairo, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China.
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, PR China
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- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Xikang Road #1, Nanjing, 210098, PR China.
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Zhang S, Ou X, Xiang Q, Carabineiro SAC, Fan J, Lv K. Research progress in metal sulfides for photocatalysis: From activity to stability. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135085. [PMID: 35618060 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metal sulfides are a type of reduction semiconductor photocatalysts with narrow bandgap and negative conduction band potential, which make them have unique photocatalytic performance in solar-to-fuel conversion and environmental purification. However, metal sulfides also suffer from low quantum efficiency and photocorrosion. In this review, the strategies to improve the photocatalytic activity of metal sulfide photocatalysts by stimulating the charge separation and improving light-harvesting ability are introduced, including morphology control, semiconductor coupling and surface modification. In addition, the recent research progress aiming at improving their photostability is also illustrated, such as, construction of hole transfer heterojunctions and deposition of hole transfer cocatalysts. Based on the electronic band structures, the applications of metal sulfides in photocatalysis, namely, hydrogen production, degradation of organic pollutants and reduction of CO2, are summarized. Finally, the perspectives of the promising future of metal-sulfide based photocatalysts and the challenges remaining to overcome are also presented.
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- Sushu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Caparica, 2829-516, Portugal.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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Yang Z, Wang J, Wang J, Li M, Cheng Q, Wang Z, Wang X, Li J, Li Y, Zhang G. 2D WO 3-x Nanosheet with Rich Oxygen Vacancies for Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:1178-1187. [PMID: 35020399 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Oxygen vacancy modulation holds great promise for enhancing the photocatalytic activity for efficient nitrogen fixation under mild conditions. In this work, the two-dimensional WO3-x nanosheets with rich oxygen vacancies were prepared using solvothermal synthesis. The WO3-x nanosheets (rich oxygen vacancies) display nice photocatalytic activity for N2 reduction to ammonia with a high yield rate of 82.41 μmol·gcat-1·h-1 under irradiation of visible light (420 nm), which is 3.59 times higher than that of the WO3-x nanoparticles (poor oxygen vacancies). Electron spin resonance (ESR), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, and transient photocurrent responses in the N2 or Ar atmosphere experiments proved that the rich oxygen vacancies, which are induced by the nanosheet structure, could serve as active sites for the chemisorption of N2 and facilitate the electron transfer from unsaturated sites to activated N2. Moreover, based on the analysis of banding energy, the oxygen vacancies not only boosted the ability of visible light harvesting but also elevated the defect energy level to the Fermi level, further inhibiting the defect relaxation effect. The findings offer an insight into the design of the efficient photocatalysts via structure engineering and defect engineering for photocatalytic N2 fixation.
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- Zhixiong Yang
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Sheng Engineering Consultation Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430071, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China
- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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Belousov AS, Suleimanov EV, Fukina DG. Pyrochlore oxides as visible light-responsive photocatalysts. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04439g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This perspective describes the use of pyrochlore oxides in photocatalysis with focus on the strategies to enhance their activity.
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- Artem S. Belousov
- Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Research Institute for Chemistry, Gagarin Avenue 23, Nizhny Novgorod, 603950, Russian Federation
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- Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Research Institute for Chemistry, Gagarin Avenue 23, Nizhny Novgorod, 603950, Russian Federation
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- Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Research Institute for Chemistry, Gagarin Avenue 23, Nizhny Novgorod, 603950, Russian Federation
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