scholarly journals Facile synthesis of hierarchical ZnO microstructures with enhanced photocatalytic activity

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leigang Miao ◽  
Biming Shi ◽  
Nawrat Stanislaw ◽  
Chaomin Mu ◽  
Kezhen Qi
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Facile Synthesis ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Zno Nanocrystals ◽  
Reaction Solution ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Exposed Facets ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractFlower-like ZnO microstructures were successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal route without using any surfactants. The morphology of these microstructures can be easily controlled by adjusting the pH of the reaction solution. The possible growth mechanism of ZnO hierarchical microstructures was proposed based on the X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) results. The photocatalytic activity studies of ZnO nanocrystals demonstrated their excellent photocatalytic performance in degrading aqueous methylene blue (MB) under UV-A light irradiation. This higher photocatalytic activity of the ZnO nanoplates was mainly attributed to the exposed facets with the higher surface energy.

scholarly journals Facile and Surfactant-Free Synthesis of Hierarchical ZnO Microstructures

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Kezhen Qi ◽  
Ruidan Wang ◽  
Jiaqi Fu ◽  
Ke Chen ◽  
Chunying Zuo
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Powder Diffraction ◽  
Growth Mechanism ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Reaction Solution ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Scanning Electron

Hierarchical ZnO crystals with flower-like microstructures were successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal route without using any surfactants. The morphology of these microstructures can be easily controlled by adjusting the pH of the reaction solution. The products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Furthermore, a possible growth mechanism of ZnO hierarchical microstructures was proposed.  

scholarly journals Growth Process and CQDs-modified Bi4Ti3O12 Square Plates with Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinxin Zhao ◽  
Hua Yang ◽  
Ziming Cui ◽  
Xiangxian Wang ◽  
Zao Yi
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Growth Process ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Simulated Sunlight ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photocurrent Spectroscopy

Bi4Ti3O12 square plates were synthesized via a hydrothermal route, and their growth process was systematically investigated. Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were prepared using glucose as the carbon source, which were then assembled on the surface of Bi4Ti3O12 square plates via a hydrothermal route with the aim of enhancing the photocatalytic performance. XRD (X-ray powder diffraction), SEM (scanning electron microscopy), TEM (transmission electron microscopy), UV-vis DRS (diffuse reflectance spectroscopy), XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), PL (photoluminescence) spectroscopy, EIS (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) and photocurrent spectroscopy were used to systematically characterize the as-prepared samples. It is demonstrated that the decoration of CQDs on Bi4Ti3O12 plates leads to an increased visible light absorption, slightly increased bandgap, increased photocurrent density, decreased charge-transfer resistance, and decreased PL intensity. Simulated sunlight and visible light were separately used as a light source to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of the samples toward the degradation of RhB in aqueous solution. Under both simulated sunlight and visible light irradiation, CQDs@Bi4Ti3O12 composites with an appropriate amount of CQDs exhibit obviously enhanced photocatalytic performance. However, the decoration of excessive CQDs gives rise to a decrease in the photocatalytic activity. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of CQDs-modified Bi4Ti3O12 can be attributed to the following reasons: (1) The electron transfer between Bi4Ti3O12 and CQDs promotes an efficient separation of photogenerated electron/hole pairs in Bi4Ti3O12; (2) the up-conversion photoluminescence emitted from CQDs could induce the generation of additional electron/hole pairs in Bi4Ti3O12; and (3) the photoexcited electrons in CQDs could participate in the photocatalytic reactions.

scholarly journals Influence of Heat Treatment on Photocatalytic Performance of BiVO4 Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 853-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Shen ◽  
Xiaomin Wang ◽  
Guifu Zuo ◽  
Fengfeng Li ◽  
Yanzhi Meng
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractMonoclinic BiVO4 photocatalyst was successfully synthesized by hydrothermal method under appropriate temperature. The photocatalytic performance of BiVO4 was improved by calcining at appropriate temperature. The structural and morphological properties of the synthesized BiVO4 photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. It is confirmed that the photocatalytic activity of the prepared catalysts was evaluated by the photodegradation of RhB under visible-light irradiation. BiVO4 calcined under appropriate temperature exhibited higher photocatalytic activity than uncalcined BiVO4 under visible light irradiation because calcination might effectively increases the purity of monoclinic bismuth vanadate.

Hydrothermal Synthesis of α-MnO2 Nanostructures at Low Temperature and their Electrochemistry Properties

2014 ◽  
Vol 556-562 ◽  
pp. 166-168
Author(s):  
Si Liang Li ◽  
Ya Jie Guo ◽  
Jing Juan Pu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cyclic Voltammograms ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Capacitive Behavior ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Scanning Electron

A novel three-dimensional MnO2 have been successfully prepared by a facile hydrothermal route without any catalysts below 90oC. They were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In addition, the obtained α-MnO2 nanorods showed excellent capacitive behavior, cyclic voltammograms stability and favorable electronic conductivity.

Novel nanoparticle-assembled Bi12GeO20 hierarchical structures: facile hydrothermal synthesis and excellent photocatalytic activity

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (95) ◽  
pp. 92560-92568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin-Hua Huang ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Jian Song ◽  
Xiao-Feng Cao ◽  
Yan-Chuan Guo
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Excellent Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light Driven ◽  
Uv Visible

Novel nanoparticle-assembled Bi12GeO20 hierarchical structures with excellent UV-visible light driven photocatalytic performance have been successfully prepared via a facile hydrothermal route.

Low Temperature Hydrothermal Synthesis of 3D-MnO2 Nanostructures and their Catalytic Properties over MB

2013 ◽  
Vol 448-453 ◽  
pp. 730-733
Author(s):  
Si Liang Li ◽  
Ya Jie Guo ◽  
Jing Juan Pu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Scanning Electron

A novel three-dimensional MnO2 catalyst have been successfully prepared by a facile hydrothermal route. They were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In addition, they showed excellent catalytic activity over the aqueous degradation of methylene blue (MB).

Photocatalytic activity of TiO2 synthesized by anodization and anodic spark deposition

MRS Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (61) ◽  
pp. 3141-3152
Author(s):  
Alma C. Chávez-Mejía ◽  
Génesis Villegas-Suárez ◽  
Paloma I. Zaragoza-Sánchez ◽  
Rafael Magaña-López ◽  
Julio C. Morales-Mejía ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Amorphous Solids ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Catalytic Activities ◽  
Anodic Spark Oxidation ◽  
Porous Surfaces ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractSeveral photocatalysts, based on titanium dioxide, were synthesized by spark anodization techniques and anodic spark oxidation. Photocatalytic activity was determined by methylene blue oxidation and the catalytic activities of the catalysts were evaluated after 70 hours of reaction. Scanning Electron Microscopy and X Ray Diffraction analysis were used to characterize the catalysts. The photocatalyst prepared with a solution of sulfuric acid and 100 V presented the best performance in terms of oxidation of the dye (62%). The electric potential during the synthesis (10 V, low potential; 100 V, high potential) affected the surface characteristics: under low potential, catalyst presented smooth and homogeneous surfaces with spots (high TiO2 concentration) of amorphous solids; under low potential, catalyst presented porous surfaces with crystalline solids homogeneously distributed.

PEG-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Bi2Fe4O9 Crystallites

2011 ◽  
Vol 1292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dengrong Cai ◽  
Jianmin Li ◽  
Shundong Bu ◽  
Shengwen Yu ◽  
Dengren Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectrum ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Peg 400 ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Light Region ◽  
Facile Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Degradation Ratio

ABSTRACTA facile hydrothermal route assisted by polyethylene glycol (PEG) 400 was utilized to synthesize single-phase Bi2Fe4O9 crystallites. X-ray diffraction results showed the products with PEG 400 of 30 g/L exhibited a preferred growth along the (001) plane. Transmission electron microscopy indicated that the morphology of the as-prepared Bi2Fe4O9 crystallites with PEG 400 were plake-like and rod-like. Strong absorption in visible-light region of the products was characterized by UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum (UV-DRS). The photocatalytic activity of Bi2Fe4O9 crystallites was evaluated on degradation of methyl orange (MO) under visible light irradiation. For 3 h irradiation, the degradation ratio was increased to 93% with the aid of a small amount of H2O2. The analysis of FT-IR spectra proved that the Bi2Fe4O9 catalysts were remained stable after the photocalytic reactions.

Synthesis of Visible-Light Responsive CdS/ZnO Nanocomposite Photocatalysts via Simple Precipitation Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 608 ◽  
pp. 224-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Potjanaporn Chaengchawi ◽  
Karn Serivalsatit ◽  
Pornapa Sujaridworakun
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Cds Nanoparticles ◽  
Methylene Blue Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Blue Solution ◽  
Scanning Electron

A visible-light responsive CdS/ZnO nanocomposite photocatalyst was successfully synthesized by precipitation of CdS nanoparticles, using Cd (NO3)2 and Na2S as starting materials, on ZnO nanoparticles and then calcined at 400°C for 2 hours. The effects of the mole ratio of CdS and ZnO in the composites on their phase, morphology, and surface area were investigated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Brunauer Emmett Teller method (BET), respectively. The photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue solution in the presence of composite products under visible-light irradiation was investigated. The results showed that the mole ratio of CdS and ZnO played a significant role on photocatalytic performance. The highest photocatalytic activity was obtained from the CdS/ZnO nanocomposite with mole ratio of 1:4, which is higher than that of pure CdS and pure ZnO.

scholarly journals Eu2+ and Eu3+ Doubly Doped ZnWO4 Nanoplates with Superior Photocatalytic Performance for Dye Degradation

Nanomaterials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Huang ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
Long Yang ◽  
Bao-gai Zhai
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Ammonium Bromide ◽  
Defect Engineering ◽  
Hydrothermal Route ◽  
Crystal Facet ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cooperative Effects ◽  
Photoluminescence Lifetime

Eu2+ and Eu3+ doubly doped ZnWO4 nanoplates with highly exposed {100} facets were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal route in the presence of surfactant cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide. These ZnWO4 nanoplates were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectrometry, diffuse UV-vis reflectance spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectrophotometry, and photoluminescence lifetime spectroscopy to determine their morphological, structural, chemical, and optical characteristics. It is found that Eu-doped ZnWO4 nanoplates exhibit superior photo-oxidative capability to completely mineralize the methyl orange into CO2 and H2O, whereas undoped ZnWO4 nanoparticles can only cleave the organic molecules into fragments. The superior photocatalytic performance of Eu-doped ZnWO4 nanoplates can be attributed to the cooperative effects of crystal facet engineering and defect engineering. This is a valuable report on crystal facet engineering in combination with defect engineering for the development of highly efficient photocatalysts.

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