A series of NiMoO_(4)-nano rod/carbon cloth composite electrodes with different loadings(x)of NiMoO_(4)-NRs was synthesized with a view to implementing an efficient hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).The NiMoO_(4) nano-...A series of NiMoO_(4)-nano rod/carbon cloth composite electrodes with different loadings(x)of NiMoO_(4)-NRs was synthesized with a view to implementing an efficient hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).The NiMoO_(4) nano-rods(NRs)were prepared by growing them directly on carbon cloth(CC)via a simple hydrothermal reaction coupled with an annealing treatment.The resulting NiMoO_(4)-NR/CC-x composites served directly as electrodes for electrolysis of an alkaline medium and a simulated sea water.The results indicated that among the NiMoO_(4)-NR/CC-x composites,the NiMoO_(4)-NR/CC-10 composite possessed the highest HER activity with an overpotential of 244.8 mV at 10 mA/cm^(2),a Tafel slope of 95 mV/dec,the fastest charge transfer rate(R_(ct)<1Ω)and good stability in alkaline media.Even in simulated seawater,the NiMoO_(4)-NR/CC-10 composite showed good stability.The outstanding HER activity and stability may originate from the strong interaction between Ni and Mo in the NiMoO_(4) NRs as well as the efficient charge transfer process and the rate of the HER due to the synergistic effect involving the CC and NiMoO_(4) NRs.展开更多
Wurtzite hexagonal ZnO semiconductor nano-rods (NRs) thin films were grown on silicon substrates and silver wire with diameter equal 68 nm. Sol gel (SG) and aqueous chemical growth (ACG) methods by two steps of prepar...Wurtzite hexagonal ZnO semiconductor nano-rods (NRs) thin films were grown on silicon substrates and silver wire with diameter equal 68 nm. Sol gel (SG) and aqueous chemical growth (ACG) methods by two steps of preparation (seed layers and nano-rod growth) are used for samples preparation. The structural and morphological properties are evaluated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The proposed iron ion sensor has shown good linearity for a wide concentration range from 0.078 M/L to 0.26 M/L of iron ions. The results show that the electrode is highly sensitive to iron ions with a slope around 47.8 mV/decade with a regression coefficient R2 = 0.96.展开更多
Barium doped hafnium oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by an easy co-precipitation method. FTIR analysis and EDX investigation shows the purity and stoichiometric composition of hafnium oxide nanoparticles. XRD inv...Barium doped hafnium oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by an easy co-precipitation method. FTIR analysis and EDX investigation shows the purity and stoichiometric composition of hafnium oxide nanoparticles. XRD investigation exhibit the as syn-thesized nanoparticles are amorphous in nature and calcined barium doped hafnium oxide nanoparticles have the monoclinic phase structure with the mean crystallite size was around 15 nm. TEM analysis shows the development of crystalline Nano-rods. The Na-no-rod formations signify the possibility of its use in applications of sensor. Ultra violet visible spectroscopy investigation shows that the band gap of the nanoparticles is noticed between 5.4-5.14 eV. The visible and NIR of barium doped hafiniura oxide nanoparticles indicated high reflectance, which may possibly be employ as an antireflection coating in solar cells applications and high absorbance ultra violet region signify the viability of make use of the prepared nanoparticles could be used in Opto-electronic device applica-tions.展开更多
Single-site metal atoms or clusters(SMCs)present high potential to enable the exploration of energetics and kinetics in heterogeneous photocatalysis owing to their unique properties.Here,we report the first work for h...Single-site metal atoms or clusters(SMCs)present high potential to enable the exploration of energetics and kinetics in heterogeneous photocatalysis owing to their unique properties.Here,we report the first work for highly no ligands-protected atomic-level Cu clusters by mediating them in Cd vacancies at the edge of Cd S nanorods(Cu CR SCC)towards photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion.X-ray absorption spectrometric analysis and photoelectric dynamic characterizations demonstrate that the well-defined Cu clusters across the Cd vacancies induce a synergistic effect on CO_(2)reduction through the interfacial conjunction,accelerating charge carrier mobility and facilitating atom utilization.In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy,low-coverage calculated isosteric heat,and theoretical studies unveil that the direct cluster/substrate conjunction provides a driving force for interfacial electronic modification and dynamic cooperation.Besides,Cu acts as the active site in the process of CO_(2)photoreduction,which enhances the adsorption and activation of CO_(2).Consequently,this leads to outstanding CO_(2)-to-CO conversion with a turnover number of more than 90 without the addition of any sacrificial agent.Particularly,the Cu clusters-mediated Cd S nanorods are able to serve as carrier provider,allowing the photogenerated electrons transfer from Cd S to Cu clusters.These electrons received from Cd S can further enhance the charge carrier separation and thus achieve high photostability during longtime light irradiation.展开更多
La3＋ doped ZnO nano-rods with different doping concentration were prepared via solvothermal method.The doped ZnO nano-rods were characterized by X-ray diffraction（XRD） and scanning electron microscopy（SEM）,respec...La3＋ doped ZnO nano-rods with different doping concentration were prepared via solvothermal method.The doped ZnO nano-rods were characterized by X-ray diffraction（XRD） and scanning electron microscopy（SEM）,respectively.The effect of La3＋ doping on the gas-sensing properties was investigated.The results revealed that the sensor based on 6 mol% La3＋ doped ZnO nano-rods exhibited high response to dilute acetone,and the responses to 0.01×10-6 acetone reached 2.4 when operating at 425 ℃.The response time and the recovery time for 0.01×10-6 acetone were only 16 and 3 s,respectively.展开更多
Polycrystalline SnO2 fine powder consisting of nano-particles （SnO2-NP）, SnO2 nano-sheets （SnO2-NS）, and SnO2 containing both nano-rods and nano-particles （SnO2-NR＋NP） were prepared and used for CO oxidation. S...Polycrystalline SnO2 fine powder consisting of nano-particles （SnO2-NP）, SnO2 nano-sheets （SnO2-NS）, and SnO2 containing both nano-rods and nano-particles （SnO2-NR＋NP） were prepared and used for CO oxidation. SnO2-NS possesses a mesoporous structure and has a higher surface area, larger pore volume, and more active species than SnO2-NP, and shows improved activity. In contrast, although SnO2-NR＋NP has only a slightly higher surface area and pore volume, and slightly more active surface oxygen species than SnO2-NP, it has more exposed active （110） facets, which is the reason for its improved oxidation activity. Water vapor has only a reversible and weak influence on SnO2-NS, therefore it is a potential catalyst for emission control processes.展开更多
文摘A series of NiMoO_(4)-nano rod/carbon cloth composite electrodes with different loadings(x)of NiMoO_(4)-NRs was synthesized with a view to implementing an efficient hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).The NiMoO_(4) nano-rods(NRs)were prepared by growing them directly on carbon cloth(CC)via a simple hydrothermal reaction coupled with an annealing treatment.The resulting NiMoO_(4)-NR/CC-x composites served directly as electrodes for electrolysis of an alkaline medium and a simulated sea water.The results indicated that among the NiMoO_(4)-NR/CC-x composites,the NiMoO_(4)-NR/CC-10 composite possessed the highest HER activity with an overpotential of 244.8 mV at 10 mA/cm^(2),a Tafel slope of 95 mV/dec,the fastest charge transfer rate(R_(ct)<1Ω)and good stability in alkaline media.Even in simulated seawater,the NiMoO_(4)-NR/CC-10 composite showed good stability.The outstanding HER activity and stability may originate from the strong interaction between Ni and Mo in the NiMoO_(4) NRs as well as the efficient charge transfer process and the rate of the HER due to the synergistic effect involving the CC and NiMoO_(4) NRs.
文摘Wurtzite hexagonal ZnO semiconductor nano-rods (NRs) thin films were grown on silicon substrates and silver wire with diameter equal 68 nm. Sol gel (SG) and aqueous chemical growth (ACG) methods by two steps of preparation (seed layers and nano-rod growth) are used for samples preparation. The structural and morphological properties are evaluated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The proposed iron ion sensor has shown good linearity for a wide concentration range from 0.078 M/L to 0.26 M/L of iron ions. The results show that the electrode is highly sensitive to iron ions with a slope around 47.8 mV/decade with a regression coefficient R2 = 0.96.
文摘Barium doped hafnium oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by an easy co-precipitation method. FTIR analysis and EDX investigation shows the purity and stoichiometric composition of hafnium oxide nanoparticles. XRD investigation exhibit the as syn-thesized nanoparticles are amorphous in nature and calcined barium doped hafnium oxide nanoparticles have the monoclinic phase structure with the mean crystallite size was around 15 nm. TEM analysis shows the development of crystalline Nano-rods. The Na-no-rod formations signify the possibility of its use in applications of sensor. Ultra violet visible spectroscopy investigation shows that the band gap of the nanoparticles is noticed between 5.4-5.14 eV. The visible and NIR of barium doped hafiniura oxide nanoparticles indicated high reflectance, which may possibly be employ as an antireflection coating in solar cells applications and high absorbance ultra violet region signify the viability of make use of the prepared nanoparticles could be used in Opto-electronic device applica-tions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51672099 and 52073263)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program under(No.2021JDTD0026)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2017-QR-25 and ZYGX2019J031)。
文摘Single-site metal atoms or clusters(SMCs)present high potential to enable the exploration of energetics and kinetics in heterogeneous photocatalysis owing to their unique properties.Here,we report the first work for highly no ligands-protected atomic-level Cu clusters by mediating them in Cd vacancies at the edge of Cd S nanorods(Cu CR SCC)towards photocatalytic CO_(2)conversion.X-ray absorption spectrometric analysis and photoelectric dynamic characterizations demonstrate that the well-defined Cu clusters across the Cd vacancies induce a synergistic effect on CO_(2)reduction through the interfacial conjunction,accelerating charge carrier mobility and facilitating atom utilization.In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy,low-coverage calculated isosteric heat,and theoretical studies unveil that the direct cluster/substrate conjunction provides a driving force for interfacial electronic modification and dynamic cooperation.Besides,Cu acts as the active site in the process of CO_(2)photoreduction,which enhances the adsorption and activation of CO_(2).Consequently,this leads to outstanding CO_(2)-to-CO conversion with a turnover number of more than 90 without the addition of any sacrificial agent.Particularly,the Cu clusters-mediated Cd S nanorods are able to serve as carrier provider,allowing the photogenerated electrons transfer from Cd S to Cu clusters.These electrons received from Cd S can further enhance the charge carrier separation and thus achieve high photostability during longtime light irradiation.
基金supported by the project (No.KJ2009A098) sponsored by Education Department of Anhui Provincethe National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50975002)
文摘La3＋ doped ZnO nano-rods with different doping concentration were prepared via solvothermal method.The doped ZnO nano-rods were characterized by X-ray diffraction（XRD） and scanning electron microscopy（SEM）,respectively.The effect of La3＋ doping on the gas-sensing properties was investigated.The results revealed that the sensor based on 6 mol% La3＋ doped ZnO nano-rods exhibited high response to dilute acetone,and the responses to 0.01×10-6 acetone reached 2.4 when operating at 425 ℃.The response time and the recovery time for 0.01×10-6 acetone were only 16 and 3 s,respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21263015)the Education Department of Jiangxi Province (KJLD14005)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20151BBE50006,20122BAB203009)~~
文摘Polycrystalline SnO2 fine powder consisting of nano-particles （SnO2-NP）, SnO2 nano-sheets （SnO2-NS）, and SnO2 containing both nano-rods and nano-particles （SnO2-NR＋NP） were prepared and used for CO oxidation. SnO2-NS possesses a mesoporous structure and has a higher surface area, larger pore volume, and more active species than SnO2-NP, and shows improved activity. In contrast, although SnO2-NR＋NP has only a slightly higher surface area and pore volume, and slightly more active surface oxygen species than SnO2-NP, it has more exposed active （110） facets, which is the reason for its improved oxidation activity. Water vapor has only a reversible and weak influence on SnO2-NS, therefore it is a potential catalyst for emission control processes.
