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Teng W, Xu J, Yu J, Cong S, Yan X. Experimental and quantum chemical investigation on the mechanism of photocatalytic degradation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol by Ag/TiO2 nanotube electrode. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Dlamini MC, Dlamini ML, Mente P, Tlhaole B, Erasmus R, Maubane-Nkadimeng MS, Moma JA. Photocatalytic abatement of phenol on amorphous TiO2-BiOBr-bentonite heterostructures under visible light irradiation. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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One-Pot Synthesis of TiO2/Hectorite Composite and Its Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12030297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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TiO2/hectorite composite photocatalysts with different molar ratios of lithium, magnesium, and silicon were synthesized by a one-pot hydrothermal method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-Vis DRS). When the molar ratio of lithium, magnesium, and silicon was 1.32:5.34:8 (TH-2), the composite showed the highest UV photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB). The apparent rate constant of TH-2 was 0.04361 min−1, which was about 3.12 times that of EVONIK Degussa commercial TiO2 of AEROXIDE P25. The improvement of photocatalytic efficiency of the composite was mainly due to its high specific surface area, light trapping ability, and effective separation of electrons (e−) and holes (h+). At the same time, the F element of hectorite is beneficial to the formation of Ti3+ in TiO2, thus enhancing the photocatalytic activity. After five cycles, the removal rate of MB with TH-2 still reached 87.9%, indicating its excellent reusability.
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Chen R, Chen J, Gao X, Ao Y, Wang P. Probing the role of surface acid sites on the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride over cerium doped CdS via experiments and theoretical calculations. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:16620-16630. [PMID: 34748622 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt02852a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Surface acid site regulation of photocatalysts is a promising strategy to improve their performance. Herein, surface acid sites of cadmium sulfide were rationally regulated by cerium doping, which resulted in significantly increased photocatalytic activity for tetracycline hydrochloride (TC-HCl) degradation. The generated Brønsted acid sites were verified to favor the adsorption of organic molecules because of their strong affinity. Meanwhile, Lewis acid sites acted as the active sites for C-C bond cleavage via a nucleophilic substitution process, which was testified by the Fukui function and electrostatic potential. Besides, Ce3+ doping suppressed the recombination of electron-hole pairs, which also boosted the performance of TC-HCl degradation. Moreover, the degradation pathway of TC-HCl was deduced based on theoretical calculations and HPLC-MS results. The toxicity of pollutants and intermediates was also evaluated. This work provided new insight into the rational design and preparation of highly efficient photocatalysts for environmental purification.
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- Ran Chen
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China. .,College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Huangshan University, Huangshan, 245041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes, Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, No. 1, Xikang road, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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The use of titania-based composite materials in the field of heterogeneous catalysis and photocatalysis has a long and rich history. Hybrid structures combining titania nanoparticles with clay minerals have been extensively investigated for nearly four decades. The attractiveness of clay minerals as components of functional materials stems primarily from their compositional versatility and the possibility of using silicate lamellae as prefabricated building blocks ready to be fitted into the desired nanoconstruction. This review focuses on the evolution over the years of synthetic strategies employed for the manufacturing of titania–clay mineral composites with particular attention to the role of the adopted preparative approach in shaping the physical and chemical characteristics of the materials and enabling, ultimately, tuning of their catalytic and/or photocatalytic performance.
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Liu J, Jatav S, Herber M, Hill EH. Few-Layer ZnIn 2S 4/Laponite Heterostructures: Role of Mg 2+ Leaching in Zn Defect Formation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:4727-4735. [PMID: 33819052 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Designing nanostructures with extended light absorption via defect engineering is a useful approach for the synthesis of efficient photocatalysts. Herein, ZnIn2S4 was grown hydrothermally in the modified interlayer space of Laponite, resulting in lamellae consisting of Zn-defective ZnIn2S4 several unit cells thick. In the process it was found that Mg2+ leached from Laponite during synthesis led to the formation of Zn defects in ZnIn2S4. This resulted in nanohybrids with light absorption extended across the visible spectrum and in improved charge transfer due to the layered structure formed via confined growth. Compared with pure ZnIn2S4, Zn-defective ZnIn2S4-Laponite hybrids have increased photocurrent generation and photocatalytic performance. The leaching of Mg2+ and the resulting formation of Zn defects was attenuated by addition of 4 mM Mg2+ to the reaction, due to a combination of shifting of the equilibrium of Mg2+ leaching toward stability, and increased ionic strength. In summary, this work demonstrates the growth of ∼1 nm thick lamellae of ZnIn2S4, presents a unique strategy to generate cation defects in nanomaterials and the mechanism behind it, and also provides an approach to mitigate Mg2+ leaching in such syntheses.
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- Junying Liu
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Grindelallee 117, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
- The Hamburg Center for Ultrafast Imaging, Luruper Chausee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
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You R, Chen J, Hong M, Li J, Hong X. Facile Synthesis of g-C 3N 4/TiO 2/Hectorite Z-Scheme Composite and Its Visible Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E5304. [PMID: 33238637 PMCID: PMC7700213 DOI: 10.3390/ma13225304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A novel g-C3N4/TiO2/hectorite Z-scheme composites with oxygen vacancy (Vo) defects and Ti3+ were synthesized by so-gel method and high temperature solid phase reaction. This composite exhibited high visible photo-catalytic degradation of rhodamine B (RhB). The apparent rate constant of g-C3N4/TiO2/hectorite was 0.01705 min-1, which is approximately 5.38 and 4.88 times that of P25 and g-C3N4, respectively. The enhancement of photo-catalytic efficiency of the composites can be attributed to the great light harvesting ability, high specific surface area and effective separation of electrons(e-) and holes(h+). The F element from Hectorite causes the formation of Vo and Ti3+ in TiO2, making it responsive to visible light. The effective separation of e- and h+ mainly results from Z-scheme transfer of photo-produced electrons in g-C3N4/TiO2 interface. The composites can be easily recycled and the degradation rate of the RhB still reached 84% after five cycles, indicating its good reusability.
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- Rong You
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 201900, China; (M.H.); (J.L.); (X.H.)
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 201900, China; (M.H.); (J.L.); (X.H.)
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