Synthesis and photocatalytic performance of Bi2S3/SnS2 heterojunction

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750004 ◽  
Author(s):  
LiZhen Ren ◽  
DongEn Zhang ◽  
Xiao Yun Hao ◽  
Xin Xiao ◽  
Jun Yan Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Simulated Sunlight ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

Bi2S3/SnS2 heterostructured photocatalysts were synthesized from BiOI, SnCl[Formula: see text]5H2O and NH2CSNH2 using an economic and simple hydrothermal method. The as-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photodegradation activities of the Bi2S3/SnS2 heterostructured photocatalysts were estimated by degrading rhodamine B under simulated sunlight supplied by irradiating with a 350[Formula: see text]W Xe lamp. Bi2S3/SnS2 photocatalysts were prepared using varying percentages of Bi2S3. The sample containing 13% Bi2S3 had the most efficient photocatalyst performance among the tested samples. The photocatalytic mechanism involves heterojunctions formed in the Bi2S3/SnS2, which promoted effective separation of photoinduced electrons and holes.

Sonochemical Decolourisation of Reactive Blue 21 and Acid Red 114 in the Presence of TiO2 and Rare Earths

2012 ◽  
Vol 734 ◽  
pp. 237-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj ◽  
Shikha Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Rare Earths ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Amorphous Phases ◽  
Scanning Electron

The ultrasonic decolourisation of two commonly used textile dyes, Acid Red 114 (AR 114) and Reactive Blue 21 (RB 21), with different chromophoric groups, azo and phthalocyanine respectively, has been studied using TiO2 (consisting of mixture of crystalline and amorphous phases) in the presence of rare earths ions (Pr3+, Ce4+). The characterisation of TiO2 has been done through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and N2 adsorption techniques. The decolourisation of AR 114 was faster than for RB 21 under all the experimental conditions. Almost complete decolourisation of both dyes was achieved in 5 min in the presence of US+TiO2+Ce. Ce4+ was found to be more effective than Pr3+. The decolourisation reaction followed second order kinetics. The effects of initial dye concentration and amount of TiO2 on the decolourisation of dyes have been found to be in the order; US+TiO2+Ce > US+TiO2+Pr > US+Ce > US+Pr > US+TiO2 > TiO2 >US. The decolourisation rate increased with increase in TiO2 amount and decreased with increase in initial dye concentration.

The Facile Hydrothermal Preparation of WO3 and its Photocatalytic Performance under Visible-Light Irradiation

2014 ◽  
Vol 936 ◽  
pp. 347-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fen Fen Li ◽  
Hong Tao Gao ◽  
Guang Jun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrothermal Preparation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

The orthorhombic WO3 nanoplates were fabricated via a hydrothermal process, using HBF4 as the acid source. They were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and UV-vis diffused reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), respectively. The WO3 nanoplates exhibited nice UV-light driven photocatalytic performance in the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB).

Synthesis of Eu-Doped Bi2O3/CeO2 Composite with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity by a Facile Sol–Gel–Calcination Route

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (10) ◽  
pp. 1562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengjun Zhang ◽  
Guosheng Xiao ◽  
Wei Lu ◽  
Tianye Wang ◽  
Limin Xuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Scanning Electron

Eu-Doped Bi2O3/CeO2 composites were successfully synthesized by a facile sol–gel–calcination route. The as-prepared composites were prepared with different molar ratios of Bi/Ce/Eu by the sol–gel route, and then calcined at 500°C for 2 h. The photocatalytic efficiencies of all composites were tested by degradation of methyl orange (MO) under visible light irradiation. The result suggested that the best composite is the one that was prepared with a Bi/Ce/Eu mole ratio of 8 : 8 : 1, and achieved a MO degradation rate of nearly 98.5 % within 2 h of irradiation. The as-prepared composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy results suggested that Eu doping may have led to some lattice distortion and particle aggregation that enhanced the photocatalytic activity of the photocatalyst. The UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy results showed that Eu-doped Bi2O3/CeO2 exhibited higher visible light response properties and enhanced separation of the photogenerated electron–hole pairs, which is the main reason for the higher photocatalytic activity. In general, this study could provide a facile route to synthesize Eu-doped Bi2O3/CeO2 composites with enhanced photocatalytic activity by a sol–gel–calcination route for environmental purification.

Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of Flower-Like ZnIn2S4 Microspheres by a Solvothermal Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 881-883 ◽  
pp. 1101-1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Jie Zhou ◽  
Peng Cui
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Solvothermal Method ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, flower-like ZnIn2S4 microspheres were synthesized using a solvothermal method. The as-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) techniques. The photocatalytic activity of the ZnIn2S4 microspheres was investigated. The ZnIn2S4 microspheres exhibit much higher photocatalytic activity than pure P25 TiO2.

Photocatalytic Decolorization of Methylene Blue by Ferric Stearate, Ferrocene and NiDBC under Sunlight Irradiation

2011 ◽  
Vol 695 ◽  
pp. 133-136
Author(s):  
Zhao Zhao ◽  
Xue Gang Luo ◽  
Xiao Yan Lin
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Decolorization ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, ferric stearate, ferrocene and nickel N,N-dibuty dithiocarbamate (NiDBC) were utilized as photocatalyst for the decolorization of methylene blue (MB) aqueous solutions under sunlight irradiation. Pure MB solution was used as reference. Absorption intensities and surface morphology of these photocatalyst were investigated by Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).The study indicated that ferric stearate had minimal promotion to the decolorization of MB aqueous solutions; and ferrocene exhibited better photocatalysis ability after had been irradiated 60 hours. In this study, NiDBC showed the best photocatalysis ability from the beginning. Furthermore, NiDBC enhanced the decolorization of MB after been irradiated for 31 hours. And after being irradiated 270 hours, the MB aqueous was completely decolorized by NiDBC.

Cu-Fe/TiO2 Photocatalyst for Deep Desulfurization Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 34-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong Fai Kait ◽  
B. Abu Kassim Mohd Eqram ◽  
Bt. Mohd Zaid Hayyiratul Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sulfur Removal ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Deep Desulfurization ◽  
Desulfurization Process ◽  
Model Oil ◽  
Scanning Electron

A series of Cu-Fe/TiO2photocatalysts were prepared and calcined at 400°C and 500°C for 1 h. The photocatalysts were characterized using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DR-UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The performance for sulfur removal was carried out using model oil containing 100 ppm S (from dibenzothiophene). The highly dispersed Cu-Fe/TiO2photocatalyst displayed mainly spherical shaped particles. The best performing photocatalyst was 0.8wt% Cu-Fe loading and calcined at 400°C (0.8wt400) giving 18% sulfur removal. The band gap for 0.8wt400 was lowered to 2.96 eV compared to 3.21 eV for TiO2.

Preparation of polyaniline modified BiOBr with enhanced photocatalytic activities

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (04) ◽  
pp. 1750040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyun Hao ◽  
Junyan Gong ◽  
Lizhen Ren ◽  
Dongen Zhang ◽  
Xin Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Photocatalytic Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Hole Recombination ◽  
Scanning Electron

The polyaniline/bismuth oxybromide (PANI/BiOBr) hybrids materials have been synthesized hydrothermally in the presence of PANI. The PANI/BiOBr hybrids materials were confirmed by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopies. Among the hybrid photocatalysts, PANI/BiOBr-0.2 showed the highest photocatalytic properties for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB), and the increased photocatalytic properties could be due to photosensitization and the inhibited electron–hole recombination.

scholarly journals Controllable Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Nano-BiOBr Photocatalyst

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Xiaoyang Wang ◽  
Fuchun Zhang ◽  
Yanning Yang ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Lili Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Deionized Water ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Controllable Synthesis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Glycol Solution ◽  
Scanning Electron

Nano-BiOBr photocatalysts were successfully prepared by hydrothermal synthesis using the ethylene glycol solution. The nano-BiOBr photocatalysts were characterized and investigated by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), photoluminescence (PL), and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and the catalytic ability toward photodegradation of rhodamine B (RhB) was also explored. The results showed that the crystallinity of the nano-BiOBr photocatalyst decreased with the increase of the concentration, while it increased with the amount of the applied deionized water. The morphology of the nano-BiOBr photocatalyst changed from microspheres to cubes and then to a mixture of microspheres and flakes with the increasing of the concentration and from microspheres to flakes with the addition of the deionized water. The results indicated that the concentration and solvents have an essential influence on the bandgap energy values of the nano-BiOBr photocatalyst, and photocatalyst showed an excellent photocatalyst activity toward photodegradation of RhB. The degradation yields of photocatalyst decreased with the increase of the concentration and increased with the addition of the deionized water. PL intensity of photocatalyst increased with the increase of the concentration and weakened with the addition of the deionized water.

The Synthesis and Photocatalytic Performance of Samarium Doped Mesoporous Titania

2018 ◽  
Vol 876 ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Jian Wen Shi ◽  
Dan Dan Ma ◽  
Ya Jun Zou
Keyword(s):  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Mesoporous Titania ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Structure Directing Agent ◽  
X Ray

The meso-porous TiO2 and Sm-doped meso-porous TiO2 were synthesized by a sol-gel method. Polyethylene glycol, with different added content, was added as a structure-directing agent. The prepared meso-porous TiO2 was characterized by nitrogen adsorption, X-ray diffraction and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and the photocatalytic performance was evaluated by the decomposition of methyl orange. The results revealed that PEG plays a key role in creating porous structure during the heat-treatment. The photocatalytic performance of TiO2 is improved by adding proper content PEG, and Sm-doping can further promote the photocatalytic performance.

scholarly journals Cu-doped TiO2 brookite photocatalyst with enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunling Zou ◽  
Xianshou Huang ◽  
Tao Yu ◽  
Xiaoqiang Tong ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

Abstract Cu-doped TiO2 having a brookite phase and showing enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity was synthesized using a mild solvothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by various techniques, such as X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Photocatalytic activity of Cu-doped brookite TiO2 nanoparticles was evaluated by photodegradation of methylene blue under visible light irradiation. The X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the crystallite size of Cu-doped brookite TiO2 samples decreased with the increase of Cu concentration in the samples. The UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy analysis of the Cu-doped TiO2 samples showed a shift to lower energy levels in the band gap compared with that of bare phase brookite TiO2. Cu doped brookite TiO2 can obviously improve its visible light photocatalytic activity because of Cu ions acting as electron acceptors and inhibiting electron-hole recombination. The brookite TiO2 sample with 7.0 wt.% Cu showed the highest photocatalytic activity and the corresponding degradation rate of MB (10 mg/L) reached to 87 % after visible light illumination for 120 min, much higher than that of bare brookite TiO2 prepared under the same conditions (78 %).

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