scholarly journals MXene-Ti3C2 assisted one-step synthesis of carbon-supported TiO2/Bi4NbO8Cl heterostructures for enhanced photocatalytic water decontamination

Nanophotonics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 2077-2088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daixun Jiang ◽  
Xun Sun ◽  
Xilu Wu ◽  
Shuai Zhang ◽  
Xiaofei Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Charge Separation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Salt Flux ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Water Contaminants ◽  
Photocatalytic Removal ◽  
One Step ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Perovskite Type

AbstractThe strategy to improve the photocatalytic removal efficiencies towards organic pollutants is still a challenge for the novel Sillen–Aurivillius perovskite type Bi4NbO8Cl. Herein, we report carbon-supported TiO2/Bi4NbO8Cl (C-TiO2/Bi4NbO8Cl) heterostructures with enhanced charge separation efficiency, which were fabricated via molten-salt flux process. The carbon-supported TiO2 particles were derived from MXene Ti3C2 precursors, and attached on plate-like Bi4NbO8Cl, acting as electron-traps to achieve supressed recombination of photo-induced charges. The improved charge separation confers C-TiO2/Bi4NbO8Cl heterostructures superior photocatalytic performance with 53% higher than pristine Bi4NbO8Cl, towards rhodamine B removal with the help of photo-induced holes. Moreover, the C-TiO2/Bi4NbO8Cl heterostructures can be expanded to deal with other water contaminants, such as methyl orange, ciprofloxacin and 2,4-dichlorophenol with 44, 25 and 13% promotion, respectively, and thus the study offers a series of efficient photocatalysts for water purification.

scholarly journals Self-template synthesis of ATiO3 (A = Ba, Pb and Sr) perovskites for photocatalytic removal of NO

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (44) ◽  
pp. 27397-27404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiyi Cai ◽  
Shan Yu ◽  
Wenchao Wan ◽  
Wen Wen ◽  
Ying Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Template Synthesis ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Light Response ◽  
Photocatalytic Removal ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency

ATiO3 were synthesized from TiO2 nanosheets dominated with {001} facets, PbTiO3 possesses the highest activity as a result of larger light response and higher charge separation efficiency.

An in situ ion exchange grown visible-light-driven Z-scheme AgVO3/AgI graphene microtube for enhanced photocatalytic performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 1579-1587
Author(s):  
Yong Liang ◽  
Yuexing Chen ◽  
Li Lin ◽  
Maojun Zhao ◽  
Li Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Photocatalytic Oxidation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Visible Light Driven ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Hydrothermal Methods

The visible-light-driven Z-scheme AgVO3/AgI graphene microtube is prepared by in situ ion exchange and hydrothermal methods for enhancing charge separation efficiency and photocatalytic oxidation ability.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Novel Kaolin-Supported g-C3N4/CeO2 Composites with Enhanced Photocatalytic Removal of Ciprofloxacin

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 3811
Author(s):  
Zhiquan Huang ◽  
Leicheng Li ◽  
Zhiping Li ◽  
Huan Li ◽  
Jiaqi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Solid Catalyst ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
Photocatalytic Removal ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Electron Paramagnetic ◽  
Epr Experiments

Herein, novel ternary kaolin/CeO2/g-C3N4 composite was prepared by sol-gel method followed by hydrothermal treatment. The self-assembled 3D “sandwich” structure consisting of kaolin, CeO2 and g-C3N4 nanosheets, was systematically characterized by appropriate techniques to assess its physicochemical properties. In the prerequisite of visible-light irradiation, the removal efficiency of ciprofloxacin (CIP) over the kaolin/CeO2/g-C3N4 composite was about 90% within 150 min, 2-folds higher than those of pristine CeO2 and g-C3N4. The enhanced photocatalytic activity was attributed to the improved photo-induced charge separation efficiency and the large specific surface area, which was determined by electrochemical measurements and N2 physisorption methods, respectively. The synergistic effect between the kaolin and CeO2/g-C3N4 heterostructure improved the photocatalytic performance of the final solid. The trapping and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) experiments demonstrated that the hole (h+) and superoxide radicals (•O2−) played an important role in the photocatalytic process. The photocatalytic mechanism for CIP degradation was also proposed based on experimental results. The obtained results revealed that the kaolin/CeO2/g-C3N4 composite is a promising solid catalyst for environmental remediation.

Combination of efficient charge separation with the assistance of novel dual Z-scheme system: self-assembly photocatalyst Ag@AgI/BiOI modified oxygen-doped carbon nitride nanosheet with enhanced photocatalytic performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1161-1175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Liang ◽  
Cheng-Gang Niu ◽  
Hai Guo ◽  
Da-Wei Huang ◽  
Xiao-Ju Wen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Assembly ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Carbon Nitride ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
The Self ◽  
High Charge ◽  
Efficient Charge ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency

The self-assembly dual Z-scheme photocatalyst Ag@AgI/BiOI/g-C3N4 was successfully fabricated with high charge separation efficiency.

scholarly journals Impact of Nanoparticle Consolidation on Charge Separation Efficiency in Anatase TiO2 Films

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Rettenmaier ◽  
Thomas Berger
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Annealing ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Internal Surface ◽  
Processing Temperature ◽  
Cyclic Voltammograms ◽  
Internal Surface Area ◽  
Deep Traps ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
The Impact

Mesoporous films and electrodes were prepared from aqueous slurries of isolated anatase TiO2 nanoparticles. The resulting layers were annealed in air at temperatures 100°C ≤ T ≤ 450°C upon preservation of internal surface area, crystallite size and particle size. The impact of processing temperature on charge separation efficiency in nanoparticle electrodes was tracked via photocurrent measurements in the presence of methanol as a hole acceptor. Thermal annealing leads to an increase of the saturated photocurrent and thus of the charge separation efficiency at positive potentials. Furthermore, a shift of capacitive peaks in the cyclic voltammograms of the nanoparticle electrodes points to the modification of the energy of deep traps. Population of these traps triggers recombination possibly due to the action of local electrostatic fields attracting photogenerated holes. Consequently, photocurrents saturate at potentials, at which deep traps are mostly depopulated. Charge separation efficiency was furthermore investigated for nanoparticle films and was tracked via the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Our observations evidence an increase of charge separation efficiency upon thermal annealing. The effect of particle consolidation, which we associate with minute atomic rearrangements at particle/particle contacts, is attributed to the energetic modification of deep traps and corresponding modifications of charge transport and recombination, respectively.

A g-C3N4/nanocarbon/ZnIn2S4nanocomposite: an artificial Z-scheme visible-light photocatalytic system using nanocarbon as the electron mediator

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (96) ◽  
pp. 17144-17147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fenfen Shi ◽  
Linlin Chen ◽  
Min Chen ◽  
Deli Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Charge Separation ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Electron Mediator ◽  
Photocatalytic System ◽  
Charge Separation Efficiency ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

Nanocarbon could be used as an electron mediator to construct a Z-scheme photocatalytic system with enhanced charge separation efficiency.

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