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Awang H, Hezam A, Peppel T, Strunk J. Enhancing the Photocatalytic Activity of Halide Perovskite Cesium Bismuth Bromide/Hydrogen Titanate Heterostructures for Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024; 14:752. [PMID: 38727346 PMCID: PMC11085227 DOI: 10.3390/nano14090752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
Abstract
Halide perovskite Cs3Bi2Br9 (CBB) has excellent potential in photocatalysis due to its promising light-harvesting properties. However, its photocatalytic performance might be limited due to the unfavorable charge carrier migration and water-induced properties, which limit the stability and photocatalytic performance. Therefore, we address this constraint in this work by synthesizing a stable halide perovskite heterojunction by introducing hydrogen titanate nanosheets (H2Ti3O7-NS, HTiO-NS). Optimizing the weight % (wt%) of CBB enables synthesizing the optimal CBB/HTiO-NS, CBHTNS heterostructure. The detailed morphology and structure characterization proved that the cubic shape of CBB is anchored on the HTiO-NS surface. The 30 wt% CBB/HTiO-NS-30 (CBHTNS-30) heterojunction showed the highest BnOH photooxidation performance with 98% conversion and 75% benzoic acid (BzA) selectivity at 2 h under blue light irradiation. Detailed optical and photoelectrochemical characterization showed that the incorporating CBB and HTiO-NS widened the range of the visible-light response and improved the ability to separate the photo-induced charge carriers. The presence of HTiO-NS has increased the oxidative properties, possibly by charge separation in the heterojunction, which facilitated the generation of superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. A possible reaction pathway for the photocatalytic oxidation of BnOH to BzH and BzA was also suggested. Furthermore, through scavenger experiments, we found that the photogenerated h+, e- and •O2- play an essential role in the BnOH photooxidation, while the •OH have a minor effect on the reaction. This work may provide a strategy for using HTiO-NS-based photocatalyst to enhance the charge carrier migration and photocatalytic performance of CBB.
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- Huzaikha Awang
- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Albert-Einstein-Str. 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany;
- Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85748 Garching, Germany;
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- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Albert-Einstein-Str. 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany;
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- Leibniz Institute for Catalysis, Albert-Einstein-Str. 29a, 18059 Rostock, Germany;
- School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85748 Garching, Germany;
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Al-Ansi N, Salah A, Drmosh QA, Yang GD, Hezam A, Al-Salihy A, Lin J, Wu XL, Zhao L, Zhang JP, Wang SL, Sun HZ. Carbonized Polymer Dots for Controlling Construction of MoS 2 Flower-Like Nanospheres to Achieve High-Performance Li/Na Storage Devices. Small 2023; 19:e2304459. [PMID: 37649202 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
Abstract
Despite being one of the most promising materials in anode materials, molybdenum sulfide (MoS2 ) encounters certain obstacles, such as inadequate cycle stability, low conductivity, and unsatisfactory charge-discharge (CD) rate performance. In this study, a novel approach is employed to address the drawbacks of MoS2 . Carbon polymer dots (CPDs) are incorporated to prepare three-dimensional (3D) nanoflower-like spheres of MoS2 @CPDs through the self-assembly of MoS2 2D nanosheets, followed by annealing at 700 °C. The CPDs play a main role in the creation of the nanoflower-like spheres and also mitigate the MoS2 nanosheet limitations. The nanoflower-like spheres minimize volume changes during cycling and improve the rate performance, leading to exceptional rate performance and cycling stability in both Lithium-ion and Sodium-ion batteries (LIBs and SIBs). The optimized MoS2 @CPDs-2 electrode achieves a superb capacity of 583.4 mA h g-1 at high current density (5 A g-1 ) after 1000 cycles in LIBs, and the capacity remaining of 302.8 mA h g-1 after 500 cycles at 5 A g-1 in SIBs. Additionally, the full cell of LIBs/SIBs exhibits high capacity and good cycling stability, demonstrating its potential for practical application in fast-charging and high-energy storage.
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- Nabilah Al-Ansi
- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
- Department of Science Curricula & Teaching Methodologies, Faculty of Education, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
- Department of Science Curricula & Teaching Methodologies, Faculty of Education, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, National and Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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Hezam A, Alkanad K, Bajiri MA, Strunk J, Takahashi K, Drmosh QA, Al-Zaqri N, Krishnappagowda LN. 2D/1D MoS 2 /TiO 2 Heterostructure Photocatalyst with a Switchable CO 2 Reduction Product. Small Methods 2023; 7:e2201103. [PMID: 36408777 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Regulating the transfer pathway of charge carriers in heterostructure photocatalysts is of great importance for selective CO2 photoreduction. Herein, the charge transfer pathway and in turn the redox potential succeeded to regulate in 2D MoS2 /1D TiO2 heterostructure by varying the light wavelength range. Several in situ measurements and experiments confirm that charge transfer follows either an S-scheme mechanism under simulated solar irradiation or a heterojunction approach under visible light illumination, elucidating the switchable property of the MoS2 /TiO2 heterostructure. Replacing the simulated sunlight irradiation with the visible light illumination switches the photocatalytic CO2 reduction product from CO to CH4. 13 CO2 isotope labeling confirms that CO2 is the source of carbon for CH4 and CO products. The photoelectrochemical H2 generation further supports the switching property of MoS2 /TiO2 . Unlike previous studies, density functional theory calculations are used to investigate the band structure of Van der Waals MoS2 /TiO2 S scheme after contact, allowing to propose accurate charge transfer pathways, in which the theoretical results are well matched with the experimental results. This work opens the opportunity to develop photocatalysts with switchable charge transport and tunable redox potential for selective artificial photosynthesis.
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- Abdo Hezam
- Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis, University of Rostock, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, 570 006, India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, 577 451, India
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- Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis, University of Rostock, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-0815, Japan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, P.O. Box 2455, Saudi Arabia
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Kouser S, Hezam A, Ara Khanum S. Final Rational Design and Engineering of Efficient Metal Organic Framework for Visible Light-driven Photocatalytic carbon-di-oxide Reduction. Inorganica Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2022.121287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Alkanad K, Hezam A, Al-Zaqri N, Bajiri MA, Alnaggar G, Drmosh QA, Almukhlifi HA, Neratur Krishnappagowda L. One-Step Hydrothermal Synthesis of Anatase TiO 2 Nanotubes for Efficient Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ACS Omega 2022; 7:38686-38699. [PMID: 36340094 PMCID: PMC9631917 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The hydrothermal dissolution-recrystallization process is a key step in the crystal structure of titania-based nanotubes and their composition. This work systematically studies the hydrothermal conditions for directly synthesizing anatase TiO2 nanotubes (ATNTs), which have not been deeply discussed elsewhere. It has been well-known that ATNTs can be synthesized by the calcination of titanate nanotubes. Herein, we found the ATNTs can be directly synthesized by optimizing the reaction temperature and time rather than calcination of titanate nanotubes, where at each temperature, there is a range of reaction times in which ATNTs can be prepared. The effect of NaOH/TiO2 ratio and starting materials was explored, and it was found that ATNTs can be prepared only if the precursor is anatase TiO2, using rutile TiO2 leads to forming titanate nanotubes. As a result, ATNTs produced directly without calcination have excellent photocatalytic CO2 reduction than titanate nanotubes and ATNTs prepared by titanate calcination.
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- Khaled Alkanad
- Department
of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru570 006, India
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- Leibniz
Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock, 18059Rostock, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud
University, PO Box 2455, Riyadh11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, School of Chemical
Sciences, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta577 451, India
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- Department
of Studies in Chemistry, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru570006, India
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- Interdisciplinary
Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University
of Tabuk, P.O. Box 741, Tabuk47512, Saudi Arabia
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Alnaggar G, Hezam A, Bajiri MA, Drmosh QA, Ananda S. Sulfate radicals induced from peroxymonosulfate on electrochemically synthesized TiO 2-MoO 3 heterostructure with Ti-O-Mo bond charge transfer pathway for potential organic pollutant removal under solar light irradiation. Chemosphere 2022; 303:134562. [PMID: 35413371 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Here, a novel method for synthesis of heterostructured TiO2-MoO3 (MT) nanosheets photocatalyst by utilizing a facile electrochemical method and examined it's photocatalytic activity by the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH), a model of organic pollutants, in the presence of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) under solar light irradiation (SL) was reported for the first time. The influence of several factors on the degradation efficiency including the initial concentration of TCH, solution pH, catalyst dosage, PMS concentration, and the existence of inorganic anions was explored. The MT-15/PMS system displayed a promising photocatalytic performance and up to 97% of TCH was degraded in 90 min the rate of the degradation reaction of MT-15/PMS was the highest (0.05299 min-1) compared to 0.00251, 0.00337, 0.00546, 0.00735, 0.01337min-1of TiO2-P25, TiO2-P25/PMS, MoO3, MoO3/PMS, and MT-15 respectively. The enhancement can be attributed to several reasons. First, the 2D morphology of the optimized heterostructure photocatalyst plays a significant role in providing much more active sites on its surface. Next, the boosted light absorption efficiency and higher photoproduced electron-hole pair separation ability, induced by the unique direct transformation of photogenerated electrons from the valance band of TiO2 to the conduction band of MoO3 via the Ti-O-Mo bond formed at the interface of MT heterostructure. Finally, the appropriate accessible reactive sites for the activation of PMS together with the synergistic effect between activation of PMS and photocatalytic processes eased the production of active species for the degradation of pollutants. Based on the scavenger experiments and EPR analysis, hydroxide and sulfate radicals were found to be the dominant free radical active species in the degradation process. Furthermore, the synergistic degradation reaction mechanism was proposed.
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- Gubran Alnaggar
- Department of Studies in Chemistry, University of Mysore, Manasagangothiri, Mysuru, 570006, India
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Ibb University, Ibb, Yemen; Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, 577 451, India
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Studies in Chemistry, University of Mysore, Manasagangothiri, Mysuru, 570006, India.
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Hezam A, Abutaha N, Almekhlafi FA, Morshed Nagi Saeed A, Abishad P, Wadaan MA. Smart plasmonic Ag/Ag2O/ZnO nanocomposite with promising photothermal and photodynamic antibacterial activity under 600 nm visible light illumination. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.114322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mahyoub SA, Qaraah FA, Yan S, Hezam A, Chen C, Zhong J, Cheng Z. 3D Cu/In nanocones by morphological and interface engineering design in achieving a high current density for electroreduction of CO2 to syngas under elevated pressure. J CO2 UTIL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hezam A, Drmosh QA, Ponnamma D, Bajiri MA, Qamar M, Namratha K, Zare M, Nayan MB, Onaizi SA, Byrappa K. Strategies to Enhance ZnO Photocatalyst's Performance for Water Treatment: A Comprehensive Review. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202100299. [PMID: 35119182 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
Abstract
Despite the photocatalytic organic pollutant degradation using ZnO started in 1910-1911, many challenges are still ahead, and several critical issues have to be addressed. Large band gap, and short life-time of photogenerated electrons and holes are critical issues negatively affect the photocatalytic activity of ZnO. Various approaches have been introduced to overcome these issues including intrinsic doping, extrinsic doping, and heterostructure. This review introduces unique and deep insights into tuning of the photocatalytic activity of ZnO. It starts by description of how to tune the photocatalytic activity of pristine ZnO through tuning its morphology, surface area, exposed face, and intrinsic defects. Afterward, the review explains how the Z-scheme approach succeed to address the redox weakened issue of heterojunction approach. In general, this review provides a clear image that helps the researcher to tune the photocatalytic activity of pristine ZnO and its heterostructure.
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- Abdo Hezam
- Center for Materials Science and Technology, University of Mysore, Vijana Bhavana, Manasagangothiri, 570 006, Mysuru, India.,Leibniz-Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock, 18059, Rostock, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry, School of Chemical Sciences, Kuvempu University, 577 451, Shankaraghatta, India
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- DOS in Earth Science, University of Mysore, Mysuru, 570 006, India
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- Center for Materials Science and Technology, University of Mysore, Vijana Bhavana, Manasagangothiri, 570 006, Mysuru, India
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- Center for Materials Science and Technology, University of Mysore, Vijana Bhavana, Manasagangothiri, 570 006, Mysuru, India
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 31216, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Adichunchanagiri University, N.H.75, 571448, B. G. Nagara, Mandya District, India
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Qaraah FA, Mahyoub SA, Hezam A, Qaraah A, Drmosh QA, Xiu G. Construction of 3D flowers-like O-doped g-C3N4-[N-doped Nb2O5/C] heterostructure with direct S-scheme charge transport and highly improved visible-light-driven photocatalytic efficiency. Chinese Journal of Catalysis 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(21)64038-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Al-Maswari BM, Ahmed J, Alzaqri N, Ahamad T, Mao Y, Hezam A, Venkatesha B. Synthesis of perovskite bismuth ferrite embedded nitrogen-doped Carbon (BiFeO3-NC) nanocomposite for energy storage application. Journal of Energy Storage 2021; 44:103515. [DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2021.103515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Kampalapura Swamy C, Hezam A, Mavinakere Ramesh A, Habbanakuppe Ramakrishnegowda D, K. Purushothama D, Krishnegowda J, Kanchugarakoppal S. R, Shivanna S. Microwave hydrothermal synthesis of copper induced ZnO/gC3N4 heterostructure with efficient photocatalytic degradation through S-scheme mechanism. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Shekar G. C. S, Alkanad K, Hezam A, Alsalme A, Al-Zaqri N, N. K. L. Enhanced photo-Fenton activity over a sunlight-driven ignition synthesized α-Fe2O3-Fe3O4/CeO2 heterojunction catalyst enriched with oxygen vacancies. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Alnaggar G, Hezam A, Drmosh QA, Ananda S. Sunlight-driven activation of peroxymonosulfate by microwave synthesized ternary MoO 3/Bi 2O 3/g-C 3N 4 heterostructures for boosting tetracycline hydrochloride degradation. Chemosphere 2021; 272:129807. [PMID: 35534957 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Design of direct Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst is considered as an effective strategy to fully use the high redox potential photogenerated charge carriers. This work reports a novel method for investigating the photosynergistic performance of the Z-scheme MoO3/Bi2O3/g-C3N4 (MBG) photocatalyst with peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for the solar degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH), a model of organic pollutants in wastewater. The results showed a better strategy to activate PMS via accelerating the redox cycle (Mo6+/Mo5+), which ultimately induces the successive generation of highly reactive oxygen species. The effect of dosage of the catalyst, PMS, pH of the solution, initial concentrations of TCH and the presence of inorganic anions were investigated. It was found that the degradation of the TCH under sunlight irradiation (SL) was strongly enhanced by the presence of the PMS as an electron acceptor. The MBG/PMS/SL system was able to degrade an initial concentration (40 mg/L) of the TCH solution within 140 min. The good reusability and stability of the MBG catalyst were evaluated by recycling the degradation experiment. The main free radicals are OH and SO4─ which played an important role in the degradation reaction were identified by scavenger experiments and confirmed by EPR spectroscopy. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) study revealed the role of molybdenum ion in the activation process of PMS. The possible synergistic degradation reaction mechanism was proposed.
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- Gubran Alnaggar
- Department of Study in Chemistry, University of Mysore, Manasagagothiri, Mysuru, 570006, India
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- Center for Materials Science and Technology, University of Mysore, Vijnana Bhavan, Manasagangothiri, Mysuru, 570006, India
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Study in Chemistry, University of Mysore, Manasagagothiri, Mysuru, 570006, India.
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Alkanad K, Hezam A, Sujay Shekar GC, Drmosh QA, Amrutha Kala AL, AL-Gunaid MQA, Lokanath NK. Magnetic recyclable α-Fe 2O 3–Fe 3O 4/Co 3O 4–CoO nanocomposite with a dual Z-scheme charge transfer pathway for quick photo-Fenton degradation of organic pollutants. Catal Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cy02280b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
A novel α-Fe2O3–Fe3O4/Co3O4–CoO nanocomposite was developed, integrating multiple degradation pathways. The Z-scheme configuration and oxygen vacancies contributes to in situ H2O2 formation and simultaneous reactivation showing excellent performance.
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- Khaled Alkanad
- Department of Studies in Physics
- University of Mysore
- Mysuru 570 006
- India
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- Center of Materials Science and Technology
- University of Mysore
- Mysuru 570006
- India
- Department of Physics
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology and Physics Department
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
- Dhahran 31261
- Saudi Arabia
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- Food Safety and Analytical Quality Control Laboratory
- CSIR-CFTRI
- Mysuru
- India
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- Department of Studies in Physics
- University of Mysore
- Mysuru 570 006
- India
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Bajiri MA, Naik HSB, Hezam A, Viswanath R, Al-Zaqri N, Alsalme A, Alharthi FA, Alasmari R. 2D g-C 3N 4 as a bifunctional photocatalyst for co-catalyst and sacrificial agent-free photocatalytic N 2 fixation and dye photodegradation. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj00314c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Photocatalytic N2 fixation is an ecofriendly technology to produce ammonia.
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- Mohammed Abdullah Bajiri
- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry
- School of Chemical Sciences
- Kuvempu University
- Shankaraghatta-577 451
- India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry
- School of Chemical Sciences
- Kuvempu University
- Shankaraghatta-577 451
- India
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- Center for Materials Science and Technology
- University of Mysore
- Mysuru 570 006
- India
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
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- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry
- School of Chemical Sciences
- Kuvempu University
- Shankaraghatta-577 451
- India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University
- Riyadh, 11451
- Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University
- Riyadh, 11451
- Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University
- Riyadh, 11451
- Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University
- Riyadh, 11451
- Saudi Arabia
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Bajiri MA, Hezam A, Namratha K, Al-Maswari BM, BhojyaNaik HS, Byrappa K, Al-Zaqri N, Alsalme A, Alasmari R. Non-noble metallic Cu with three different roles in a Cu doped ZnO/Cu/g-C 3N 4 heterostructure for enhanced Z-scheme photocatalytic activity. NEW J CHEM 2021; 45:13499-13511. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj01044a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
Abstract
Cu serves as a co-catalyst, an electron mediator, and a dopant leading to a high enhancement in the photocatalytic activity of Cu-ZnO/Cu/g-C3N4 Z-scheme photocatalyst.
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- Mohammed Abdullah Bajiri
- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry
- School of Chemical Sciences, Kuvempu University
- Shankaraghatta-577 451
- India
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- Department of Physics
- Ibb University
- Ibb
- Yemen
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- DOS in Earth Science
- University of Mysore
- Mysore-570006
- India
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- Department of Studies and Research in Industrial Chemistry
- School of Chemical Sciences, Kuvempu University
- Shankaraghatta-577 451
- India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science
- King Saud University
- Riyadh
- Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science
- King Saud University
- Riyadh
- Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science
- King Saud University
- Riyadh
- Saudi Arabia
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Saeed AMN, Hezam A, Al-Gunaid MQA, T.E S, Siddaramaiah. Effect of ethylene carbonate on properties of PVP-CsAlO2-LiClO4 solid polymer electrolytes. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2020.1793191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Adel Morshed Nagi Saeed
- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, India
- JSS Research Foundation, JSSTI Campus, Mysuru, India
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- Centre for Materials Science and Technology, University of Mysore, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, India
- JSS Research Foundation, JSSTI Campus, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, India
- JSS Research Foundation, JSSTI Campus, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru, India
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Qaraah FA, Mahyoub SA, Hezam A, Zhang W, Xiu G, Munyaneza J, Wu C. Facile synthesis of flower-like hierarchical N-doped Nb2O5/C nanostructures with efficient photocatalytic activity under visible light. RSC Adv 2020; 10:32309-32322. [PMID: 35516491 PMCID: PMC9056605 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra02868a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Significant endeavors have been devoted in the past few years to establish efficient visible light-activated photocatalysts. Herein, we successfully synthesized a flower-like hierarchical nitrogen-doped and carbon-sensitized Nb2O5 (NBO) nanostructure (denoted N-NBO/C). The as-prepared N-NBO/C possessed a specific surface area of 260.37 m2 g−1 and single wire diameter of less than 10 nm. The effect of reaction parameters such as hydrothermal reaction time, temperature and concentration of hexamethylenetetramine (Hmta) on the morphology of NBO was systematically investigated to elucidate the growth mechanism. The carbon on the surface and the nitrogen in the framework of NBO are beneficial for light harvesting, visible light absorption, formation of oxygen vacancies, and electron–hole separation. The photocatalytic performance of the as-fabricated N-NBO/C nanostructures was estimated via the photodegradation of 30 mg L−1 RhB, where greater than 98% of RhB was decomposed within 30 min upon visible-light radiation. Hence, the obtained N-NBO/C nanostructure exhibits much higher photocatalytic activity for the decomposition of RhB upon visible light irradiation than that of pure niobium oxide (NBO), nitrogen-doped titanium oxide (N-TIO), and nitrogen-doped niobium oxide (N-NBO). This work supplies a versatile route for the synthesis of nitrogen-doped and carbon-sensitized metal-oxide nanostructures for possible utilization in solar energy transformation and environmental remediation. Flower-like hierarchical N-doped Nb2O5/C nanostructures with efficient visible light-driven photocatalytic activity synthesized via a facile hexamethylenetetramine-assisted hydrothermal route.![]()
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- Fahim A. Qaraah
- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes
- School of Resources & Environmental Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
- School of Chemical Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- Centre for Materials Science and Technology
- University of Mysore
- Mysore
- India
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- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes
- School of Resources & Environmental Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes
- School of Resources & Environmental Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes
- School of Resources & Environmental Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Lab of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes
- School of Resources & Environmental Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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Zare M, Namratha K, Ilyas S, Hezam A, Mathur S, Byrappa K. Smart Fortified PHBV-CS Biopolymer with ZnO-Ag Nanocomposites for Enhanced Shelf Life of Food Packaging. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2019; 11:48309-48320. [PMID: 31774258 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b15724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Thymus vulgaris leaf extract was used as a stabilizer and reducing agent in the green, facile, and biomimetic hydrothermal decomposition reaction for the fabrication of zinc oxide-silver nanocomposites (ZnO-Ag NCs). The nanocomposite (NC) as an active agent was integrated into poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)-chitosan (PHBV-CS) in a highly precise ratio of solvent mixture by ultrasonication without the aid of any coupling agent to fabricate the novel degradable biopolymer (BP) nanocomposite via solvent casting method to enhance the mechanical properties and antimicrobial activity and with the lowest immigration rate to improve the shelf life of poultry items. The ZnO-Ag NCs as a nanoactive agent in the food packaging preserved food safety by controlling its spoilage. The morphology, physical, mechanical, barrier, antibacterial, and migration properties of the nanocrystals were assessed via several characterization methods to show the enhancement of the prepared polymer in various aspects of properties. The NCs BP were used for potential sensory evaluation of chicken breast refrigerated over a period of 15 days. The data demonstrated that these bio-based nanocomposites show great antimicrobial activity that offers perspectives for the replacement of traditional petrochemical-based polymers currently used for food packaging of poultry items.
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- Mina Zare
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry , University of Cologne , D-50939 Cologne , Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry , University of Cologne , D-50939 Cologne , Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry , University of Cologne , D-50939 Cologne , Germany
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- Adichunchanagiri University , B.G. Nagara 571448 , Mandya District, India
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Hezam A, Namratha K, Ponnamma D, Drmosh QA, Saeed AMN, Sadasivuni KK, Byrappa K. Sunlight-Driven Combustion Synthesis of Defective Metal Oxide Nanostructures with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity. ACS Omega 2019; 4:20595-20605. [PMID: 31858045 PMCID: PMC6906766 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Synthesis of metal oxide nanostructures through combustion routes is a promising technique owing to its simplicity, rapidity, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Herein, a sunlight-driven combustion approach is developed to synthesize pristine metal oxides and their heterostructures. Sunlight, a sustainable energy source, is used not only to initiate the combustion reaction but also to create oxygen vacancies on the metal oxide surface. ZnO nanostructures are successfully synthesized using this novel approach, and the products exhibit higher photocatalytic activity in the decomposition of methyl orange (MO) than ZnO nanostructures synthesized by the conventional methods. The higher photocatalytic activity is due to the narrower band gap, higher porosity, smaller and more uniform particle size, surface oxygen vacancies, as well as the enhanced exciton dissociation efficiency induced by the sunlight. Porous Fe3O4 nanostructures are also prepared using this environmentally benign method. Surprisingly, few-layer Bi2O3 nanosheets are successfully obtained using the sunlight-driven combustion approach. Moreover, the approach developed here is used to synthesize Bi2O3/ZnO heterostructure exhibiting a structure of few-layer Bi2O3 nanosheets decorated with ZnO nanoparticles. Bi2O3 nanosheets and Bi2O3/ZnO heterostructures synthesized by sunlight-driven combustion route exhibit higher photocatalytic activity than their counterparts synthesized by the conventional solution combustion method. This work illuminates a potential cost-effective method to synthesize defective metal oxide nanostructures at scale.
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- Abdo Hezam
- Center
for Materials Science and Technology, University
of Mysore, Vijnana Bhavan, Manasagangothiri, Mysuru 570006, India
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- DOS
in Earth Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangothiri, Mysuru 570006, India
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- Center
of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of
Engineering, JSS Science & Technology
University, Mysuru 570006, India
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- Adichunchanagiri
University, N.H. 75,
B. G. Nagara, Mandya, 571448, India
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Hezam A, Namratha K, Ponnamma D, Drmosh QA, Saeed AMN, Cheng C, Byrappa K. Direct Z-Scheme Cs 2O-Bi 2O 3-ZnO Heterostructures as Efficient Sunlight-Driven Photocatalysts. ACS Omega 2018; 3:12260-12269. [PMID: 31459301 PMCID: PMC6645477 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b01449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Limited light absorption, inefficient electron-hole separation, and unsuitable positions of conduction band bottom and/or valence band top are three major critical issues associated with high-efficiency photocatalytic water treatment. An attempt has been carried out here to address these issues through the synthesis of direct Z-scheme Cs2O-Bi2O3-ZnO heterostructures via a facile, fast, and economic method: solution combustions synthesis. The photocatalytic performances are examined by the 4-chlorophenol degradation test under simulated sunlight irradiation. UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy analysis, electrochemical impedance test, and the observed transient photocurrent responses prove not only the significant role of Cs2O in extending light absorption to visible and near-infrared regions but also its involvement in charge carrier separation. Radical-trapping experiments verify the direct Z-scheme approach followed by the charge carriers in heterostructured Cs2O-Bi2O3-ZnO photocatalysts. The Z-scheme charge carrier pathway induced by the presence of Cs2O has emerged as the reason behind the efficient charge carrier separation and high photocatalytic activity.
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- Abdo Hezam
- Center
for Materials Science and Technology, University
of Mysore, Vijana Bhavana, Manasagangothiri, Mysuru 570 006, India
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- Center
for Materials Science and Technology, University
of Mysore, Vijana Bhavana, Manasagangothiri, Mysuru 570 006, India
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- Physics
Department and Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of
Engineering, JSS Science & Technology
University, Mysuru 570 006, India
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern
University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- E-mail: . Phone: +91-821-2419422
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- Center
for Materials Science and Technology, University
of Mysore, Vijana Bhavana, Manasagangothiri, Mysuru 570 006, India
- E-mail: . Phone: +86 0755-88018568
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Hezam A, Namratha K, Drmosh QA, Chandrashekar BN, Sadasivuni KK, Yamani ZH, Cheng C, Byrappa K. Heterogeneous growth mechanism of ZnO nanostructures and the effects of their morphology on optical and photocatalytic properties. CrystEngComm 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ce00609h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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