Thermally driven characteristic and highly photocatalytic activity based on N-isopropyl acrylamide/high-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose/g-C3N4 hydrogel by electron beam pre-radiation method

2020 ◽  
pp. 089270572094421
Author(s):  
Guo Liu ◽  
Ting-Ting Li ◽  
Xiao-Fang Song ◽  
Jin-Yu Yang ◽  
Jiang-Tao Qin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Isopropyl Acrylamide ◽  
Thermally Driven

A new type of N-isopropyl acrylamide/high-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose/graphite carbon nitride (NIPAAm/HHPC/g-C3N4) smart hydrogel-based photocatalyst with thermally driven characteristic was successfully prepared by electron beam pre-radiation polymerization and radiation cross-linking methods. The agglomeration and loss of g-C3N4 nanosheets can be avoided effectively, and ensured high photocatalytic activity under visible light, once the g-C3N4 nanosheets are uniformly dispersed into the skeleton of a thermosensitive NIPAAm/HHPC hydrogel. NIPAAm/HHPC/g-C3N4 (NHC) hydrogel was characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The microstructure of NHC was further characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller. The adsorption–photocatalytic removal rate of rhodamine B reached 71.4% at the mass ratio of g-C3N4 of 0.8% (NHC-0.8%) hydrogel in an aqueous medium under visible light. The thermal shrinkage ratio can reach 90.6% at 60°C after 5 min and could effectively achieve the function of recycling-free in a portable photocatalytic reaction device under the optimal conditions. Possible mechanism of adsorption–photocatalysis and thermally driven recycling-free on NHC hydrogel was also obtained. These thermally driven recycling-free characteristic and highly photocatalytic properties of the hybrid hydrogel-based photocatalyst show that it can be used as a promising new material with extensive applications in wastewater treatment.

scholarly journals Visible Light-Driven Mn-MoS2/rGO Composite Photocatalysts for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Thi Thuy Trang Phan ◽  
Thanh Tam Truong ◽  
Ha Tran Huu ◽  
Le Tuan Nguyen ◽  
Van Thang Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Composite Photocatalysts

The n%Mn-MoS2/rGO (labeled as n%MMS/rGO, where n% = Mn/(Mn + Mo) in mol) composites were successfully prepared by a facile hydrothermal method from the Mn-MoS2 (MMS) and rGO precursors, in which the MMS was obtained by a facile one-step calcination of (NH4)6Mo7O24·4H2O, (NH2)2CS, and Mn(CH3COO)2·4H2O as precursors in N2 gas at 650°C. The samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), which indicates the composites containing nanosheets of Mn-MoS2 and rGO components. The photocatalytic activities of the n%MMS/rGO composite photocatalysts were evaluated through the photodegradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under the visible light irradiation. The enhancement in the photocatalytic performance of the achieved composites was attributed to the synergic effect of Mn doping and rGO matrix. The investigation of photocatalytic mechanism was also conducted.

scholarly journals Synthesis of C-N-S-Tridoped TiO2 from Vietnam Ilmenite Ore and Its Visible Light-Driven-Photocatalytic Activity for Tetracyline Degradation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Lan ◽  
Vo Hoang Anh ◽  
Hoang Duc An ◽  
Nguyen Phi Hung ◽  
Dao Ngoc Nhiem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Photocatalytic Decomposition ◽  
Raman Scattering Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Visible Light Driven

In this study, C-N-S-tridoped TiO2 composite was fabricated from TiO2 prepared from ilmenite ore and thiourea by means of hydrothermal method. The obtained material was characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman scattering spectroscopy, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). It was found that C-N-S-tridoped TiO2 material has a large specific surface area, showing good photocatalytic activity on the degradation of antibiotic tetracycline in visible light region. The study on the mechanism of tetracycline photodegradation using the liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry was performed. It was found that tetracycline has been degraded over C-N-S-tridoped TiO2 catalyst into many different intermediates which can eventually be converted into CO2 and H2O. The kinetics of photocatalytic decomposition of tetracycline were investigated. In addition, the obtained material could catalyze well the degradation of other antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and chloramphenicol) and dyes (rhodamine-B, methylene blue, and organe red). The catalyst was stable after five recycles with slight loss of catalytic activity, which indicates great potential for practical application of C-N-S-tridoped TiO2 catalyst in treatment of wastewater containing tetracycline in particular or antibiotics in general.

scholarly journals Fabrication of Bi-DopedTiO2Spheres with Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis and Investigation of Their Visible-Light Photocatalytic Properties

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhui Huang ◽  
Wahkit Cheuk ◽  
Yifan Wu ◽  
Frank S. C. Lee ◽  
Wingkei Ho
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray ◽  
Doped Titania

Bismuth-doped TiO2submicrospheres were synthesized by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. The prepared bismuth-doped titania was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Aqueous photocatalytic activity was evaluated by the decomposition of methyl orange under visible-light irradiation. The results indicate that doping of bismuth remarkably affects the phase composition, crystal structure, and the photocatalytic activity. The sample with 2% Bi exhibits the optimum photocatalytic activity.

Improved visible-light photocatalytic activity of sodium tantalum oxide via biomass-derived silk fibroin doping

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (7) ◽  
pp. 1332-1339
Author(s):  
Yehua Sun ◽  
Yuzhuo Luo ◽  
Yaofeng Zhu ◽  
Yaqin Fu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron

Biomass-derived silk fibroin (SF)-doped NaTaO3 catalysts were successfully synthesized by a simple hydrothermal process using SF as the dopant. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS) analyses. The samples were tested as photocatalysts in the degradation of methylene blue under UV and visible light. XRD results showed the monoclinic structure of NaTaO3 lacking significant structural changes after anion doping. SEM and TEM images revealed the nanocubic morphology of the samples, the crystal particle sizes of which were about 100–300 nm. The XPS spectrum showed the peak of Ta4p3&N1s, indicating the combination of N and Ta. The UV-vis DRS results of the samples revealed a cut-off edge that red shifted from 315 nm of the pure NaTaO3 to 324 nm of the SF-doped counterpart. SF doping helped narrow the band gap and rendered the prepared sample sensitive to visible light. Under UV and visible-light irradiation, SF-doped NaTaO3 exhibited higher photocatalytic activity than that the undoped compound. SF-doped NaTaO3 samples also exhibited excellent stability during the recycling photocatalytic process.

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 %).

Structure and Photocatalytic Activity of Nitrogen-doped HTiNbO5 Nanosheet Aggregation

NANO ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 1750003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Lv ◽  
Jie He ◽  
Andong Xu ◽  
Lifang Hu ◽  
Liangguo Da
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Laser Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nitrogen Doped

Nitrogen-doped HTiNbO5 nanosheet (N-HTiNbO5-NS) aggregation was successfully obtained through a series of process, including preparation of nitrogen-doped precursor (N-KTiNbO5), proton-exchange of N-KTiNbO5 and exfoliation of N-HTiNbO5. The structures of the as-prepared samples are characterized by means of powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scan electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-DRS), Laser Raman spectroscopy (LRS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Thermogravimetric analysis-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC). The catalytic activities of the as-prepared samples are evaluated by the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) aqueous solution under visible light irradiation. The results reveal that N-HTiNbO5-NS due to the large specific surface area and brilliant visible light response exhibits a relatively excellent photocatalytic activity in the decomposition of MB under visible light irradiation.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Al-MCM-41@Ag/TiO2 Nanocomposite and Its Photocatalytic Activity for Degradation of Dibenzothiophene

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuan Nui Pham ◽  
Tuan Dat Pham ◽  
Ba Manh Nguyen ◽  
Hoa Thi Tran ◽  
Dinh Trong Pham
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
High Catalytic Activity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mcm 41

Mesoporous Al-MCM-41@Ag/TiO2 nanocomposites were synthesized successfully by combining the sol-gel method and hydrothermal treatment, using titanium isopropoxide (TTIP), AgNO3, and Vietnamese bentonite as precursors of Ti, Ag, and Si, respectively. The synthesized materials were well characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm measurements, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis/DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by the photodegradation of dibenzothiophene (DBT) under both UV and visible light irradiation. MCM-41@Ag/TiO2 catalyst exhibited high catalytic activity for the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) of DBT reaching almost 100% conversions at 50°C after 2 h under UV and visible light irradiations. The significant enhanced degradation of DBT over Al-MCM-41@Ag/TiO2 might be due to the synergy effects of high surface area of MCM-41, well-distributed TiO2 anatase, and reduced electron-hole recombination rates due to the dispersion of Ag nanoparticles.

scholarly journals Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of CuWO4 Doped TiO2 Photocatalyst Towards Carbamazepine Removal under UV Irradiation

Separations ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Chukwuka Bethel Anucha ◽  
Ilknur Altin ◽  
Emin Bacaksız ◽  
Tayfur Kucukomeroglu ◽  
Masho Hilawie Belay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Pure Tio2 ◽  
Component Part ◽  
Energy Yield ◽  
Mechanical Agitation ◽  
X Ray

Abatement of contaminants of emerging concerns (CECs) in water sources has been widely studied employing TiO2 based heterogeneous photocatalysis. However, low quantum energy yield among other limitations of titania has led to its modification with other semiconductor materials for improved photocatalytic activity. In this work, a 0.05 wt.% CuWO4 over TiO2 was prepared as a powder composite. Each component part synthesized via the sol-gel method for TiO2, and CuWO4 by co-precipitation assisted hydrothermal method from precursor salts, underwent gentle mechanical agitation. Homogenization of the nanopowder precursors was performed by zirconia ball milling for 2 h. The final material was obtained after annealing at 500 °C for 3.5 h. Structural and morphological characterization of the synthesized material has been achieved employing X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) N2 adsorption–desorption analysis, Scanning electron microscopy-coupled Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS) for optical characterization. The 0.05 wt.% CuWO4-TiO2 catalyst was investigated for its photocatalytic activity over carbamazepine (CBZ), achieving a degradation of almost 100% after 2 h irradiation. A comparison with pure TiO2 prepared under those same conditions was made. The effect of pH, chemical scavengers, H2O2 as well as contaminant ion effects (anions, cations), and humic acid (HA) was investigated, and their related influences on the photocatalyst efficiency towards CBZ degradation highlighted accordingly.

scholarly journals Study of the Effect of TiO2 Layer on the Adsorption and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2-MoS2 Heterostructures under Visible-Infrared Light

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Cruz-González ◽  
O. Calzadilla ◽  
J. Roque ◽  
F. Chalé-Lara ◽  
J. K. Olarte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Infrared Light ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Light Spectrum ◽  
X Ray

In the last decade, the urgent need to environmental protection has promoted the development of new materials with potential applications to remediate air and polluted water. In this work, the effect of the TiO2 thin layer over MoS2 material in photocatalytic activity is reported. We prepared different heterostructures, using a combination of electrospinning, solvothermal, and spin-coating techniques. The properties of the samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The adsorption and photocatalytic activity were evaluated by discoloration of rhodamine B solution. The TiO2-MoS2/TiO2 heterostructure presented three optical absorption edges at 1.3 eV, 2.28 eV, and 3.23 eV. The high adsorption capacity of MoS2 was eliminated with the addition of TiO2 thin film. The samples show high photocatalytic activity in the visible-IR light spectrum.

scholarly journals Study on Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Porous Titania Nanotubes

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huang Liu ◽  
Yanhua Zhang ◽  
Hongtao Yang ◽  
Wei Xiao ◽  
Lanlan Sun
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Filter Paper ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Titania Nanotubes ◽  
Tetrabutyl Titanate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Porous Titania

Using the common natural cellulose substance (filter paper) and triblock copolymer (Pluronic P123) micelles as dual templates, porous titania nanotubes with enhanced photocatalytic activity have been successfully synthesized through sol-gel methods. Firstly, P123 micelles were adsorbed onto the surfaces of cellulose nanofibers of filter paper, followed by hydrolysis and condensation of tetrabutyl titanate around these micelles to form titania layer. After calcination to remove the organic templates, hierarchical titania nanotubes with pores in the walls were obtained. The sample was characterized by X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), nitrogen adsorption/desorption, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Ultraviolet-Visible Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). As compared with commercial P25 catalyst, the porous titania nanotubes prepared by this method displayed significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity for degrading methyl orange under UV irradiation. Within 10 minutes, the porous titania nanotubes are able to degrade over 70% of the original MO, while the value for the commercial Degussa P25 is only about 33%.

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