The Construction of the Heterostructural Bi2O3/g-C3N4 Composites with an Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

NANO ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (06) ◽  
pp. 1850063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinhua Zhang ◽  
Huiyue Qian ◽  
Wencheng Liu ◽  
Hao Chen ◽  
Yang Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
One Pot ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Air Atmosphere ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
The One

A heterostructural composite composed of g-C3N4 and Bi2O3 was achieved by the one-pot and thermal-induced polycondensation method using melamine and Bi(NO[Formula: see text] as precursor at 550[Formula: see text]C under air atmosphere. The crystalline phase, components and morphologies of the as-prepared composites were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Besides, the photocatalytic activity of composites was evaluated by degrading RhB aqueous solution at room temperature under visible light irradiation. Compared with bulk g-C3N4, the photocatalytic efficiency of the 0.5% Bi2O3/g-C3N4 (Bi–CN) was increased by up to four times. The introduction of Bi2O3 enhances not only the light absorption ability, but also the separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs.

scholarly journals Preparation of g-C3N4/MoS2 Composite Material and Its Visible Light Catalytic Performance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Fan ◽  
Yan-ning Yang ◽  
Chen Ding
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Calcination Method

Abstract The g-C3N4 nanosheet was prepared by calcination method, the MoS2 nanosheet was prepared by hydrothermal method. The g-C3N4/MoS2 composites were prepared by ultrasonic composite in anhydrous ethanol. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), and photoluminescence (PL) techniques were used to characterize the materials. The photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (Rh B) by g-C3N4/MoS2 composites with different mass ratios was investigated under visible light. The results show that a small amount of MoS2 combined with g-C3N4 can significantly improve photocatalytic activity. The g-C3N4/MoS2 composite with a mass ratio of 1:8 has the highest photocatalytic activity, and the degradation rate of Rh B increases from 50% to 99.6%. The main reason is that MoS2 and g-C3N4 have a matching band structure. The separation rate of photogenerated electron-hole pairs is enhanced. So the g-C3N4/MoS2 composite can improve the photocatalytic activity. The photocatalytic mechanism was proposed through the active matter capture experiment.

scholarly journals One-Pot Hydrothermal Synthesis, Characterization, and Desulfurization Performance of ZnFe2O4/AC Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-qiang Wang ◽  
Ming-hua Liu ◽  
Xin Luo ◽  
Yi-fan Liu ◽  
Fei-er Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
One Pot ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Synthesis Conditions ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
The One ◽  
Sulfur Adsorption

ZnFe2O4/AC composites were prepared by the one-pot hydrothermal method using the activated carbon (AC) as a carrier. The synthesis conditions were optimized by a single-factor experiment. The structural, textural, and surface properties of the adsorbent have been comprehensively characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) measurements, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. The SO2 removal capacities of the composites were investigated via testing the adsorption capacity at the self-made desulfurization equipment. The results show that the adsorption capacity of ZnFe2O4/AC composites is much higher than that of the AC and ZnFe2O4 samples, respectively. The composite overcomes the disadvantages of the traditional sintering, showing a very high desulfurization performance. The breakthrough time was 147 min, and the sulfur adsorption capacity could reach 23.67% in the desulfurization performance test.

scholarly journals A Facile Synthesis of Graphene-WO3Nanowire Clusters with High Photocatalytic Activity for O2Evolution

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
M.-J. Zhou ◽  
N. Zhang ◽  
Z. H. Hou
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Charge Transfer Rate ◽  
Ft Ir

In the present work, graphene-WO3nanowire clusters were synthesizedviaa facile hydrothermal method. The obtained graphene-WO3nanowire clusters were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy, and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) techniques. The photocatalytic oxygen (O2) evolution properties of the as-synthesized samples were investigated by measuring the amount of evolved O2from water splitting. The graphene-WO3nanowire clusters exhibited enhanced performance compared to pure WO3nanowire clusters for O2evolution. The amount of evolved O2from water splitting after 8 h for the graphene-WO3nanowire clusters isca.0.345 mmol/L, which is more than 1.9 times as much as that of the pure WO3nanowire clusters (ca.0.175 mmol/L). The high photocatalytic activity of the graphene-WO3nanowire clusters was attributed to a high charge transfer rate in the presence of graphene.

scholarly journals Dual Light- and pH-Responsive Composite of Polyazo-Derivative Grafted Cellulose Nanocrystals

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohong Liu ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
Xuemei Zheng ◽  
Elias Retulainen ◽  
Shiyu Fu
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Surface Composition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Responsive Materials ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ph Response ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Hexyl Methacrylate

As a type of functional group, azo-derivatives are commonly used to synthesize responsive materials. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), prepared by acid hydrolysis of cotton, were dewatered and reacted with 2-bromoisobuturyl bromide to form a macro-initiator, which grafted 6-[4-(4-methoxyphenyl-azo) phenoxy] hexyl methacrylate (MMAZO) via atom transfer radical polymerization. The successful grafting was supported by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Solid magnetic resonance carbon spectrum (MAS 13C-NMR). The morphology and surface composition of the poly{6-[4-(4-methoxyphenylazo) phenoxy] hexyl methacrylate} (PMMAZO)-grafted CNCs were confirmed with Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The grafting rate on the macro-initiator of CNCs was over 870%, and the polydispersities of branched polymers were narrow. The crystal structure of CNCs did not change after grafting, as determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The polymer PMMAZO improved the thermal stability of cellulose nanocrystals, as shown by thermogravimetry analysis (TGA). Then the PMMAZO-grafted CNCs were mixed with polyurethane and casted to form a composite film. The film showed a significant light and pH response, which may be suitable for visual acid-alkali measurement and reversible optical storage.

scholarly journals Hydrothermal Synthesis of Iodine-Doped Nanoplates with Enhanced Visible and Ultraviolet-Induced Photocatalytic Activities

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Zhang ◽  
Zheng-Hong Huang ◽  
Yong Xu ◽  
Feiyu Kang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Oxygen Vacancies ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Synergetic Effect ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities

The iodine-doped Bi2WO6(I-BWO) photocatalyst was prepared via a hydrothermal method using potassium iodide as the source of iodine. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and selected area electron diffraction (SAED), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of I-BWO for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) was higher than that of pure BWO and I2-BWO regardless of visible light (>420 nm) or ultraviolet light (<400 nm) irradiation. The results of DRS analysis showed that the I-BWO and I2-BWO catalysts had narrower band gaps. XPS analysis proved that the multivalent iodine species including I0and were coadsorbed on the defect surface of Bi2WO6in I-BWO. The enhanced PL intensity revealed that a large number of defects of oxygen vacancies were formed by the doping of iodine. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of I-BWO for degradation of RhB was caused by the synergetic effect of a small crystalline size, a narrow band gap, and plenty of oxygen vacancies.

scholarly journals Preparation, Characterization, and Performance Analysis of S-Doped Bi2MoO6 Nanosheets

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruiqi Wang ◽  
Duanyang Li ◽  
Hailong Wang ◽  
Chenglun Liu ◽  
Longjun Xu
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Photo Degradation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Excellent Stability

S-doped Bi2MoO6 nanosheets were successfully synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), elemental mapping spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectra (PL), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-visible diffused reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS). The photo-electrochemical performance of the samples was investigated via an electrochemical workstation. The S-doped Bi2MoO6 nanosheets exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. The photo-degradation rate of Rhodamine B (RhB) by S-doped Bi2MoO6 (1 wt%) reached 97% after 60 min, which was higher than that of the pure Bi2MoO6 and other S-doped products. The degradation rate of the recovered S-doped Bi2MoO6 (1 wt%) was still nearly 90% in the third cycle, indicating an excellent stability of the catalyst. The radical-capture experiments confirmed that superoxide radicals (·O2−) and holes (h+) were the main active substances in the photocatalytic degradation of RhB by S-doped Bi2MoO6.

Green preparation of carbon dots for Hg2+ detection and cell imaging

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1777-1787
Author(s):  
Yadian Xie ◽  
Shanshan Wang ◽  
Ning Fu ◽  
Yan Yang ◽  
Xingliang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Carbon Dots ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Amorphous Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbon And Nitrogen ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Sensitivity And Selectivity ◽  
Ft Ir

Carbon dots (CDs) also nitrogen-doped CDs (N-CDs) were produced by green hydrothermal synthesis using Pea and ethanediamine as the carbon and nitrogen source, separately. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images displayed that the prepared CDs and N-CDs were well dispersed, had a spherical morphology. X-ray diffraction (XRD) figures of CDs and N-CDs presented a graphitic amorphous structure. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) verified that CDs and N-CDs carried many different hydrophilic groups (for example hydroxyl, carboxyl/carbonyl, amide, amino groups) on the surface, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) together verified this result. However, the optical properties and fluorescence quantum yield for N-CDs were obviously superior to those of CDs. Furthermore, the prepared N-CDs displayed outstanding advantages including low toxicity, satisfactory biocompatibility, and excellent chemical stability. More prominently, the prepared N-CDs could detect Hg2+ ions with high sensitivity and selectivity in both water samples and HeLa cells.

Hydrothermal Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of Flower-Like CdS Nanostructures

2011 ◽  
Vol 335-336 ◽  
pp. 460-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Mei Wang ◽  
Da Peng Zhou ◽  
Yuan Lian ◽  
Ming Pang ◽  
Dan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Sulfur Source ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Cds Nanostructures

Hexagonal flower-like CdS nanostructures were successfully synthesized through a facile hydrothermal method with thiourea as sulfur source. By combining the results of X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the structural and morphological characterizations of the products were performed. The photocatalytic activity of CdS nanostructures had been tested by degradation of Rhodamine B (RB) under UV light compared to commercial CdS powders, which indicated that the as-syntherized CdS nanostructures exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity for degradation of RB. The possible growth mechanism of CdS nanostructures was proposed in the end.

scholarly journals Preparation and photocatalytic activity of the layered titanates

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Milanovic ◽  
Ivan Stijepovic ◽  
Ljubica Nikolic
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Bet Method ◽  
Ft Ir

Titanate structures were synthesized in highly alkaline solution using hydrothermal procedure. As-prepared powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). A specific surface area of the powders was measured by BET method. Results confirmed formation of layered trititanates, already after one hour of hydrothermal synthesis. To examine the photocatalytic activity of the as-prepared layered titanates, methylene blue (MB) was employed as a target compound in response to visible light at ambient temperature. It was observed that the specific surface area, size distribution and crystallinity are important factors to get high photocatalytic activity for the decomposition of MB. .

Fabrication of g-C3N4/Y-TiO2 Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for enhanced photocatalytic activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
SongSik Pak ◽  
KwangChol Ri ◽  
Chenmin Xu ◽  
Qiuyi Ji ◽  
Dunyu Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

The g-C3N4/Y-TiO2 Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts were successfully synthesized. The powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used for...

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