Herein,we report a novel ternary material comprised of Ag nanoparticles and carbon quantum dots(CDs),which are co-loaded using 2D Bi4Ti3O12(BIT)sheets.In this system,Ag can be applied as excited electron-hole pairs in...Herein,we report a novel ternary material comprised of Ag nanoparticles and carbon quantum dots(CDs),which are co-loaded using 2D Bi4Ti3O12(BIT)sheets.In this system,Ag can be applied as excited electron-hole pairs in the Bi4Ti3O12 by transferring the plasmonic energy from the metal to the semiconductor.The surface plasmon resonance of Ag can promote the electron transfer properties of the CDs,thereby improving the separation efficiency of the electron-hole pairs.Meanwhile,the CDs can act as an electron buffer to decrease the recombination rate of the electron hole.Moreover,CDs are prepared using a biomaterial,which can provide a chemical group to enhance the electron transfer and connection.The synergistic effects of CDs,Ag,and BIT enable the design of a photocatalytic application with a remarkably improved efficiency and operational stability.展开更多
The recyclable and stable ZnFe_(2)O_(4) small particle decorated one‐dimensional perylene diimide(PDI)S‐scheme heterojunction(1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4))is prepared by the hydrochloric acid‐mediated(HCl‐mediated)strateg...The recyclable and stable ZnFe_(2)O_(4) small particle decorated one‐dimensional perylene diimide(PDI)S‐scheme heterojunction(1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4))is prepared by the hydrochloric acid‐mediated(HCl‐mediated)strategy,interestingly,the morphology of the 1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4) can also be effectively regulated by HCl‐mediated process,the existence of HCl can regulate PDI into a uniform rod structure,while the co‐existence of HCl and PDI can limit ZnFe_(2)O_(4) to become the uniform small particles.More importantly,based on the 1D rod structure of PDI and the small size effect of ZnFe_(2)O_(4),carriers can migrate to the surface more easily,which can improve the photocatalytic activity.Meanwhile,due to the appropriate energy level structure,the S‐scheme heterojunction structure is formed between PDI and ZnFe_(2)O_(4),which eliminates meaningless photo‐generated charge carriers through recombination and introduces strong redox to further enhance the photodegradation effect,thereby,1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4) exhibits excellent photocatalytic ability,under the visible light irradiation,the degradation rate of tetracycline(TC)with 1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4)(66.67%)is 9.18 times that with PDI(7.26%)and 9.73 times that with ZnFe_(2)O_(4)(6.85%).This work proposes new ideas for the assembly of magnetic organic‐inorganic S‐scheme heterojunction photocatalysts.展开更多
Exfoliation of bulk graphitic carbon nitride(g‐C3N4)into two‐dimensional(2D)nanosheets is one of the effective strategies to improve its photocatalytic properties so that the 2D g‐C3N4 nanosheets(CN)have larger spe...Exfoliation of bulk graphitic carbon nitride(g‐C3N4)into two‐dimensional(2D)nanosheets is one of the effective strategies to improve its photocatalytic properties so that the 2D g‐C3N4 nanosheets(CN)have larger specific surface areas and more reaction sites.In addition,poly‐o‐phenylenediamine(PoPD)can improve the electrical conductivity and photocatalytic activity of semiconductor materials.Here,the novel efficient composite PoPD/AgCl/g‐C3N4 nanosheets was first synthesized by a precipitation reaction and the photoinitiated polymerization approach.The obtained photocatalysts have larger specific surface areas and could achieve better visible‐light response.However,silver chloride(AgCl)is susceptible to agglomeration and photocorrosion.The PoPD/AgCl/CN composite exhibits an extremely high photocurrent density,which is three times that of CN.Obviously enhanced photocatalytic activities of PoPD/AgCl/g‐C3N4 are revealed through the photodegradation of tetracycline.The stability of PoPD/AgCl/CN is demonstrated based on four cycles of experiments that reveal that the degradation rate only decreases slightly.Furthermore,.O2^-and h+are the main active species,which are confirmed through a trapping experiment and ESR spin‐trap technique.Therefore,the prepared PoPD/AgCl/CN can be considered as a stable photocatalyst,in which PoPD is added as a charge carrier and acts a photosensitive protective layer on the surface of the AgCl particles.This provides a new technology for preparing highly stable composite photocatalysts that can effectively deal with environmental issues.展开更多
Hydrogen energy(H_(2)) has been considered as the most possible consummate candidates for replacing the traditional fossil fuels because of its higher combustion heat value and lower environmental pollution.Photocatal...Hydrogen energy(H_(2)) has been considered as the most possible consummate candidates for replacing the traditional fossil fuels because of its higher combustion heat value and lower environmental pollution.Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE) from water splitting based on semiconductors is a promising technology towards converting solar energy into sustainable H_(2)fuel evolution. Developing high-activity and abundant source semiconductor materials is particularly important to realize highly efficient hydrogen evolution as for photocatalysis technology. However, unmodified pristine photocatalysts are often unable to overcome the weakness of low performance due to their limitations. In recent years, transition metal phosphides(TMPs) were used as valid co-catalysts to replace the classic precious metal materials in the process of photocatalytic reaction owing to their lower cost and higher combustion heat value.What is more, bimetallic phosphides have been also caused widespread concern in H_(2)evolution reaction owing to its much lower overpotential, more superior conductivity, and weaker charge carriers transfer impedance in comparison to those of single metal phosphides. In this minireview, we concluded the latest developments of bimetallic phosphides for a series of photocatalytic reactions. Firstly, we briefly summarize the present loading methods of bimetallic phosphides(BMPs) anchored on the photocatalyst. After that, the H;evolution efficiency based on BMPs as cocatalyst is also studied in detail. Besides, the application of BMPs-based host photocatalyst for H_(2)evolution under dye sensitization effect has also been discussed. At last, the current development prospects and prospective challenges in many ways of BMPs are proposed. We sincerely hope this minireview has certain reference value for great developments of BMPs in the future research.展开更多
Visible-light-driven photocatalysis as a green technology has attracted a lot of attention due to its potential applications in environmental remediation. Vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor photocatalyst are successfull...Visible-light-driven photocatalysis as a green technology has attracted a lot of attention due to its potential applications in environmental remediation. Vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor photocatalyst are successfully prepared by a gas template method and characterized by a variety of methods. The vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductors display enhanced photocatalytic performance for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride, the photodegradation rate of78.824% was achieved by vesicle Cd Se, which exhibited an increase of 31.779% compared to granular Cd Se. Such an exceptional photocatalytic capability can be attributed to the unique structure of the vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor with enhanced light absorption ability and excellent carrier transport capability. Meanwhile, the large surface area of the vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor can increase the contact probability between catalyst and target and provide more surface-active centers. The photocatalytic mechanisms are analyzed by active species quenching. It indicates that h＋and UO2^-are the main active species which play a major role in catalyzing environmental toxic pollutants. Simultaneously, the vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor had high efficiency and stability.展开更多
A novel photoenzyme-coupled artificial catalytic system is fabricated by immobilizing horseradish peroxidase(HRP)on the Bi_(2)WO_(6)hollow nanospheres via a facile electrostatic self-assembly process.The obtained Bi_(...A novel photoenzyme-coupled artificial catalytic system is fabricated by immobilizing horseradish peroxidase(HRP)on the Bi_(2)WO_(6)hollow nanospheres via a facile electrostatic self-assembly process.The obtained Bi_(2)WO_(6)/HRP sample not only improves the visible light harvest ability but also promotes the high-efficiency separation of charge carriers.More importantly,the photogenerated electrons and produced H2O2 on Bi_(2)WO_(6)directly take part in redox cycle reactions of HRP to induce photoenzyme synergic catalytic effect.In consequence,the degradation activity of Bi_(2)WO_(6)/HRP is significantly improved relative to Bi_(2)WO_(6)and HRP for removing bisphenol A(BPA)under the visible light irradiation.This work launches a feasible design strategy for exploiting photoenzyme-coupled artificial catalytic system with special structure to degrade organic pollutants in water efficiently.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1510126,21676115)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Provincial(BK20180884)~~
文摘Herein,we report a novel ternary material comprised of Ag nanoparticles and carbon quantum dots(CDs),which are co-loaded using 2D Bi4Ti3O12(BIT)sheets.In this system,Ag can be applied as excited electron-hole pairs in the Bi4Ti3O12 by transferring the plasmonic energy from the metal to the semiconductor.The surface plasmon resonance of Ag can promote the electron transfer properties of the CDs,thereby improving the separation efficiency of the electron-hole pairs.Meanwhile,the CDs can act as an electron buffer to decrease the recombination rate of the electron hole.Moreover,CDs are prepared using a biomaterial,which can provide a chemical group to enhance the electron transfer and connection.The synergistic effects of CDs,Ag,and BIT enable the design of a photocatalytic application with a remarkably improved efficiency and operational stability.
文摘The recyclable and stable ZnFe_(2)O_(4) small particle decorated one‐dimensional perylene diimide(PDI)S‐scheme heterojunction(1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4))is prepared by the hydrochloric acid‐mediated(HCl‐mediated)strategy,interestingly,the morphology of the 1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4) can also be effectively regulated by HCl‐mediated process,the existence of HCl can regulate PDI into a uniform rod structure,while the co‐existence of HCl and PDI can limit ZnFe_(2)O_(4) to become the uniform small particles.More importantly,based on the 1D rod structure of PDI and the small size effect of ZnFe_(2)O_(4),carriers can migrate to the surface more easily,which can improve the photocatalytic activity.Meanwhile,due to the appropriate energy level structure,the S‐scheme heterojunction structure is formed between PDI and ZnFe_(2)O_(4),which eliminates meaningless photo‐generated charge carriers through recombination and introduces strong redox to further enhance the photodegradation effect,thereby,1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4) exhibits excellent photocatalytic ability,under the visible light irradiation,the degradation rate of tetracycline(TC)with 1D PDI/ZnFe_(2)O_(4)(66.67%)is 9.18 times that with PDI(7.26%)and 9.73 times that with ZnFe_(2)O_(4)(6.85%).This work proposes new ideas for the assembly of magnetic organic‐inorganic S‐scheme heterojunction photocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21576125,21776117)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2017M611716,2017M611734)+1 种基金the Six talent peaks project of Jiangsu Province(XCL-014)the Zhenjiang Science&Technology Program(SH2016012)~~
文摘Exfoliation of bulk graphitic carbon nitride(g‐C3N4)into two‐dimensional(2D)nanosheets is one of the effective strategies to improve its photocatalytic properties so that the 2D g‐C3N4 nanosheets(CN)have larger specific surface areas and more reaction sites.In addition,poly‐o‐phenylenediamine(PoPD)can improve the electrical conductivity and photocatalytic activity of semiconductor materials.Here,the novel efficient composite PoPD/AgCl/g‐C3N4 nanosheets was first synthesized by a precipitation reaction and the photoinitiated polymerization approach.The obtained photocatalysts have larger specific surface areas and could achieve better visible‐light response.However,silver chloride(AgCl)is susceptible to agglomeration and photocorrosion.The PoPD/AgCl/CN composite exhibits an extremely high photocurrent density,which is three times that of CN.Obviously enhanced photocatalytic activities of PoPD/AgCl/g‐C3N4 are revealed through the photodegradation of tetracycline.The stability of PoPD/AgCl/CN is demonstrated based on four cycles of experiments that reveal that the degradation rate only decreases slightly.Furthermore,.O2^-and h+are the main active species,which are confirmed through a trapping experiment and ESR spin‐trap technique.Therefore,the prepared PoPD/AgCl/CN can be considered as a stable photocatalyst,in which PoPD is added as a charge carrier and acts a photosensitive protective layer on the surface of the AgCl particles.This provides a new technology for preparing highly stable composite photocatalysts that can effectively deal with environmental issues.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52072153)the NSFC-Shanxi Coal Based Low Carbon Joint Fund (No. U1810117)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK20190867)Key Scientific Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Henan Province (No.21A430024)the Young Talent Cultivate Programme of Jiangsu University (No. 4111310017)。
文摘Hydrogen energy(H_(2)) has been considered as the most possible consummate candidates for replacing the traditional fossil fuels because of its higher combustion heat value and lower environmental pollution.Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE) from water splitting based on semiconductors is a promising technology towards converting solar energy into sustainable H_(2)fuel evolution. Developing high-activity and abundant source semiconductor materials is particularly important to realize highly efficient hydrogen evolution as for photocatalysis technology. However, unmodified pristine photocatalysts are often unable to overcome the weakness of low performance due to their limitations. In recent years, transition metal phosphides(TMPs) were used as valid co-catalysts to replace the classic precious metal materials in the process of photocatalytic reaction owing to their lower cost and higher combustion heat value.What is more, bimetallic phosphides have been also caused widespread concern in H_(2)evolution reaction owing to its much lower overpotential, more superior conductivity, and weaker charge carriers transfer impedance in comparison to those of single metal phosphides. In this minireview, we concluded the latest developments of bimetallic phosphides for a series of photocatalytic reactions. Firstly, we briefly summarize the present loading methods of bimetallic phosphides(BMPs) anchored on the photocatalyst. After that, the H;evolution efficiency based on BMPs as cocatalyst is also studied in detail. Besides, the application of BMPs-based host photocatalyst for H_(2)evolution under dye sensitization effect has also been discussed. At last, the current development prospects and prospective challenges in many ways of BMPs are proposed. We sincerely hope this minireview has certain reference value for great developments of BMPs in the future research.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21546013, U1510126, 21407064)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK20131259)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2015 M571684)the Jiangsu Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 1501102B)the Innovation Programs Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. KYLX15_1089)the Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining, China University of Mining and Technology (No. 12KF09)
文摘Visible-light-driven photocatalysis as a green technology has attracted a lot of attention due to its potential applications in environmental remediation. Vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor photocatalyst are successfully prepared by a gas template method and characterized by a variety of methods. The vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductors display enhanced photocatalytic performance for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride, the photodegradation rate of78.824% was achieved by vesicle Cd Se, which exhibited an increase of 31.779% compared to granular Cd Se. Such an exceptional photocatalytic capability can be attributed to the unique structure of the vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor with enhanced light absorption ability and excellent carrier transport capability. Meanwhile, the large surface area of the vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor can increase the contact probability between catalyst and target and provide more surface-active centers. The photocatalytic mechanisms are analyzed by active species quenching. It indicates that h＋and UO2^-are the main active species which play a major role in catalyzing environmental toxic pollutants. Simultaneously, the vesicle Cd Se nano-semiconductor had high efficiency and stability.
基金supported by the NSFC-Shanxi Coal Based Low Carbon Joint Fund(No.U1810117)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52072153)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20190867)the Open Project Program of Key Laboratory of Preparation and Application of Environmental Friendly Materials(Jilin Normal University)(No.2019009)the Open Project Program of Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment(Jilin University),Ministry of Education(No.202005001KF)the Young Talent Cultivate Programme of Jiangsu University(No.4111310017)。
文摘A novel photoenzyme-coupled artificial catalytic system is fabricated by immobilizing horseradish peroxidase(HRP)on the Bi_(2)WO_(6)hollow nanospheres via a facile electrostatic self-assembly process.The obtained Bi_(2)WO_(6)/HRP sample not only improves the visible light harvest ability but also promotes the high-efficiency separation of charge carriers.More importantly,the photogenerated electrons and produced H2O2 on Bi_(2)WO_(6)directly take part in redox cycle reactions of HRP to induce photoenzyme synergic catalytic effect.In consequence,the degradation activity of Bi_(2)WO_(6)/HRP is significantly improved relative to Bi_(2)WO_(6)and HRP for removing bisphenol A(BPA)under the visible light irradiation.This work launches a feasible design strategy for exploiting photoenzyme-coupled artificial catalytic system with special structure to degrade organic pollutants in water efficiently.
