scholarly journals Nitrogen-DopedTiO2Photocatalyst Prepared by Mechanochemical Method: Doping Mechanisms and Visible Photoactivity of Pollutant Degradation

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Chao Tang ◽  
Xian-Huai Huang ◽  
Han-Qing Yu ◽  
Li-Hua Tang
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Pollutant Degradation ◽  
Mechanochemical Method ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
Nitrogenous Compounds ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Adsorption Mechanisms ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities

Nitrogen-doped TiO2(N/TiO2) photocatalysts were prepared using a mechanochemical method with raw amorphous TiO2as precursors and various nitrogenous compounds doses (NH4F, NH4HCO3, NH3·H2O, NH4COOCH3, and CH4N2O). The photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermal gravimetric-differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), and UV-Vis diffuse reflection spectra (UV-Vis-DRS). Their photocatalytic activities were evaluated with the degradation of p-nitrophenol and methyl orange under UV or sunlight irradiation. The catalysts had a strong visible light absorption which correspond to doped nitrogen and consequent oxygen deficient. The results of photocatalytic activity showed the visible light adsorption mechanisms, as the doped nitrogen species gave rise to a mid-gap level slightly above the top of the (O-2p) valence band, but not from the mixed band gap of the N-2p and O-2p electronic levels.

Characterization and Photocatalytic Activity of N/TiO2 Prepared by a Mechanochemica1 Method Using Various Nitrogenous Compounds

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 748-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Chao Tang ◽  
Xian Huai Huang ◽  
Chang Nian Wu ◽  
Li Hua Tang ◽  
Li Ping Xue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflection ◽  
Interstitial Atom ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
Nitrogenous Compounds ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Adsorption Mechanisms

Nitrogen doped TiO2 (N/TiO2) photocatalysts were prepared using a mechanochemica1 method with raw amorphous TiO2 as precursors and various nitrogenous compounds doses (NH4F, NH4HCO3, NH3·H2O, NH4COOCH3, and CH4N2O). The photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-Vis diffuse reflection spectra (UV-Vis-DRS). Their photocatalytical activities were evaluated with the degradation of p-nitrophenol and methyl orange under UV or sunlight irradiation. The catalysts had a strong visible light absorption which corresponding to doped nitrogen and consequent oxygen deficient. Concentration of the nitrogen substances also affected the visible light adsorption of the TiO2. The XPS results indicated the doped nitrogen in the TiO2 may exist in the formation of O2Ti−N−H and/or O2Ti−N, nitrogen was in form of interstitial atom. The results of photocatalytic activity showed the visible light adsorption mechanisms, as the doped nitrogen species gave rise to a mid-gap level slightly above the top of the (O-2p) valence band, but not from the mixed band gap of the N-2p and O-2p electronic levels.

scholarly journals Improved Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity for TiO2Nanomaterials by Codoping with Zinc and Sulfur

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qianzhi Xu ◽  
Xiuying Wang ◽  
Xiaoli Dong ◽  
Chun Ma ◽  
Xiufang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Sunlight Irradiation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photoinduced Charge

S/Zn codoped TiO2nanomaterials were synthesized by a sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction, UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to characterize the morphology, structure, and optical properties of the prepared samples. The introduction of Zn and S resulted in significant red shift of absorption edge for TiO2-based nanomaterials. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by degrading reactive brilliant red X-3B solution under simulated sunlight irradiation. The results showed S/Zn codoped TiO2exhibited higher photocatalytic activity than pure TiO2and commercial P25, due to the photosynergistic effect of obvious visible light absorption, efficient separation of photoinduced charge carriers, and large surface area. Moreover, the content of Zn and S in the composites played important roles in photocatalytic activity of TiO2-based nanomaterials.

Preparation and Characterization of Nitrogen-Doped TiO2 Decorated with Different Metal Ion

2012 ◽  
Vol 486 ◽  
pp. 368-372
Author(s):  
Hui Zhao ◽  
Yan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Photocatalytic Oxidation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
One Pot ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectrometry

In this paper, nanotubular TiO2 obtained by hydrothermal method was selected as precursor to prepare metal ion decorated TiO2-xNxvia a facile and one-pot method. As-synthesized M/TiO2-xNx (M references to Pd, Fe, Ni, Li) photocatalysts were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, diffuse reflectance spectrometry, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of different metal ion decorated TiO2-xNx samples were compared by monitoring the photocatalytic oxidation of propylene under both ultraviolet light (UV) and visible light (Vis) irradiation. It was found that Pd/TiO2-xNx sample possessed the highest photocatalytic activity under both UV and Vis irradiation. The better crystallinity, better visible light absorption, higher hydroxy concentration were contributed to the best photocatalytic performance of Pd/TiO2-xNx.

Preparation of Visible-Light-Responsive TiO2-xNx Photocatalyst by a Very Simple Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 383-390 ◽  
pp. 3188-3191
Author(s):  
Han Jie Huang ◽  
Wen Long She ◽  
Ling Wen Yang ◽  
Hai Peng Huang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflection ◽  
Ammonia Solution ◽  
Reflection Spectra ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Light Excitation

A visible-light-responsive TiO2-xNx photocatalyst was prepared by a very simple method. Ammonia solution was used as nitrogen resource in this paper. The TiO2-xNx photocatalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), UV-Vis diffuse reflection spectra (DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The ethylene was selected as a target pollutant under visible light excitation to evaluate the activity of this photocatalyst. The new prepared TiO2-xNx photocatalyst with strong photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation was demonstrated in the experiment.

FeYO3@rGO nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization and application in photooxidative degradation of atrazine under visible light

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 706-716
Author(s):  
Nada D. Al-Khthami ◽  
Tariq Altalhi ◽  
Mohammed Alsawat ◽  
Mohamed S. Amin ◽  
Yousef G. Alghamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Structural Surface ◽  
Adsorption Desorption

Different organic pollutants have been remediated photo catalytically by applying perovskite photocatalysts. Atrazine (ATR) is a pesticide commonly detected as a pollutant in drinking, surface and ground water. Herein, FeYO3@rGO heterojunction was synthesized and applied for photooxidation decomposition of ATR. First, FeYO 3nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared via routine sol-gel. After that, FeYO3 NPs were successfully incorporated with different percentages (5, 10, 15 and 20 wt.%) of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) in the synthesis of novel FeYO3@rGO photocatalyst. Morphological, structural, surface, optoelectrical and optical characteristics of constructed materials were identified via X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), adsorption/desorption isotherms, diffusive reflectance (DR) spectra, and photoluminescence response (PL). Furthermore, photocatalytic achievement of the constructed materials was evaluated via photooxidative degradation of ATR. Various investigations affirmed the usefulness of rGO incorporation on the advancement of formed photocatalysts. Actually, novel nanocomposite containing rGO (15 wt.%) possessed diminished bandgap energy, as well as magnified visible light absorption. Furthermore, such nanocomposite presented exceptional photocatalytic achievement when exposed to visible light as ATR was perfectly photooxidized over finite amount (1.6 g · L-1) from the optimized photocatalyst when illuminated for 30 min. The advanced photocatalytic performance of constructed heterojunctions could be accredited mainly to depressed recombination amid induced charges. The constructed FeYO3@rGO nanocomposite is labelled as efficient photocatalyst for remediation of herbicides from aquatic environments.

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 Photocatalytic Performance of SiO2/CNOs/TiO2 to Accelerate the Degradation of Rhodamine B under Visible Light

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weike Zhang ◽  
Yanrong Zhang ◽  
Kai Yang ◽  
Yanqing Yang ◽  
Jia Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electronic Microscope

A silicon dioxide/carbon nano onions/titanium dioxide (SiO2/CNOs/TiO2) composite was synthesized by a simple sol-gel method and characterized by the methods of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscope (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-Vis DRS). In this work, the photocatalytic activity of the SiO2/CNOs/TiO2 photocatalyst was assessed by testing the degradation rate of Rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light. The results indicated that the samples exhibited the best photocatalytic activity when the composite consisted of 3% CNOs and the optimum dosage of SiO2/CNOs/TiO2(3%) was 1.5 g/L as evidenced by the highest RhB degradation rate (96%). The SiO2/CNOs/TiO2 composite greatly improved the quantum efficiency of TiO2. This work provides a new option for the modification of subsequent nanocomposite oxide nanoparticles.

scholarly journals Preparation of Fe-DopedTiO2Nanotubes and Their Photocatalytic Activities under Visible Light

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Honghui Teng ◽  
Shukun Xu ◽  
Dandan Sun ◽  
Ying Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Ultrasonic Assisted ◽  
Uv Visible

Fe-doped TiO2nanotubes (Fe-TNTs) have been prepared by ultrasonic-assisted hydrothermal method. The structure and composition of the as-prepared TiO2nanotubes were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and UV-Visible absorption spectroscopy. Their photocatalytic activities were evaluated by the degradation of MO under visible light. The UV-visible absorption spectra of the Fe-TNT showed a red shift and an enhancement of the absorption in the visible region compared to the pure TNT. The Fe-TNTs were provided with good photocatalytic activities and photostability and under visible light irradiation, and the optimum molar ratio of Ti : Fe was found to be 100 : 1 in our experiments.

scholarly journals Preparation of N-Doped TiO2-ZrO2Composite Films under Electric Field and Heat Treatment and Assessment of Their Removal of Methylene Blue from Solution

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lefu Mei ◽  
Ranfang Zuo ◽  
Jing Xie ◽  
Libing Liao ◽  
Hao Ding
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Cutoff Wavelength ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

TiO2-ZrO2composite film with the grain size of 50 nm was synthesized by electric field and heat (EF&H) treatments. Portions of O atoms in the TiO2network structure were replaced by N atoms as revealed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses, suggesting formation of a nonstoichiometric compoundTiO2-xNxon the composite film. The UV-Vis spectra of the film suggested that the visible light with wavelength of 550 nm could be absorbed for the N-doped composite film after EF&H treatment in comparison to a cutoff wavelength of 400 nm for the composite film without EF treatment. Photocatalytic experiments showed that the degradation rate of methylene blue by N-doped composite films increased significantly under visible light irradiation. The partial replacement of O by doped N played a very important role in narrowing the band gap and improving the visible light photocatalytic reactivity.

Efficient visible-light photocatalytic degradation of sulfadiazine sodium with hierarchical Bi7O9I3 under solar irradiation

2015 ◽  
Vol 72 (12) ◽  
pp. 2122-2131 ◽  
Author(s):  
MengMeng Xu ◽  
YaLei Zhao ◽  
QiShe Yan
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Optical Test ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
The Difference

Bi7O9I3, a kind of visible-light-responsive photocatalyst, with hierarchical micro/nano-architecture was successfully synthesized by oil-bath heating method, with ethylene glycol as solvent, and applied to degrade sulfonamide antibiotics. The as-prepared product was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-visible diffuse reflection spectra and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). XRD and XPS tests confirmed that the product was indeed Bi7O9I3. The result of SEM observation shows that the as-synthesized Bi7O9I3 consists of a large number of micro-sheets with parallel rectangle structure. The optical test exhibited strong photoabsorption in visible light irradiation, with 617 nm of absorption edges. Moreover, the difference in the photocatalytic efficiency of as-prepared Bi7O9I3 at different seasons of a whole year was investigated in this study. The chemical oxygen demand removal efficiency and concentration of NO3− and SO42– of solution after reaction were also researched to confirm whether degradation of the pollutant was complete; the results indicated a high mineralization capacity of Bi7O9I3. The as-synthesized Bi7O9I3 exhibits an excellent oxidizing capacity of sulfadiazine sodium and favorable stability during the photocatalytic reaction.

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