scholarly journals A Mini Review on Bismuth-Based Z-Scheme Photocatalysts

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 5057
Author(s):  
Ruizhen Li ◽  
Hanyang Chen ◽  
Jianrong Xiong ◽  
Xiaoying Xu ◽  
Jiajia Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Co2 Reduction ◽  
Pollutant Removal ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Pollutants Removal ◽  
Photocatalytic Reactions ◽  
Redox Ability

Recently, the bismuth-based (Bi-based) Z-scheme photocatalysts have been paid great attention due to their good solar energy utilization capacity, the high separation rate of their photogenerated hole-electron pairs, and strong redox ability. They are considerably more promising materials than single semiconductors for alleviating the energy crisis and environmental deterioration by efficiently utilizing sunlight to motivate various photocatalytic reactions for energy production and pollutant removal. In this review, the traits and recent research progress of Bi-based semiconductors and recent achievements in the synthesis methods of Bi-based direct Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts are explored. The recent photocatalytic applications development of Bi-based Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts in environmental pollutants removal and detection, water splitting, CO2 reduction, and air (NOx) purification are also described concisely. The challenges and future perspective in the studies of Bi-based Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts are discussed and summarized in the conclusion of this mini review.

scholarly journals Bimetallic Nanocrystals: Structure, Controllable Synthesis and Applications in Catalysis, Energy and Sensing

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1926
Author(s):  
Gaojie Li ◽  
Wenshuang Zhang ◽  
Na Luo ◽  
Zhenggang Xue ◽  
Qingmin Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Sensing ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Controlled Synthesis ◽  
Controllable Synthesis ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Bimetallic Nanocrystals ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

In recent years, bimetallic nanocrystals have attracted great interest from many researchers. Bimetallic nanocrystals are expected to exhibit improved physical and chemical properties due to the synergistic effect between the two metals, not just a combination of two monometallic properties. More importantly, the properties of bimetallic nanocrystals are significantly affected by their morphology, structure, and atomic arrangement. Reasonable regulation of these parameters of nanocrystals can effectively control their properties and enhance their practicality in a given application. This review summarizes some recent research progress in the controlled synthesis of shape, composition and structure, as well as some important applications of bimetallic nanocrystals. We first give a brief introduction to the development of bimetals, followed by the architectural diversity of bimetallic nanocrystals. The most commonly used and typical synthesis methods are also summarized, and the possible morphologies under different conditions are also discussed. Finally, we discuss the composition-dependent and shape-dependent properties of bimetals in terms of highlighting applications such as catalysis, energy conversion, gas sensing and bio-detection applications.

Effect of the Structure of Composite Ecological Floating Bed on Eutrophic Pollutants Removal in Water

2014 ◽  
Vol 1073-1076 ◽  
pp. 755-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gong Di Xu ◽  
Jin Zhao Hu ◽  
Te Mu Le Gang ◽  
Rui Na Liu ◽  
Meii Yu Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Sewage ◽  
Pollutant Removal ◽  
Removal Rates ◽  
Pollutants Removal ◽  
Static Conditions

By applying the technology of composite ecological floating bed, a research was conducted to compare the eutrophic pollutant removal effects in domestic sewage among different filler proportions under static conditions. The results of proportion comparison experiments showed that the proportion of Plant: Filler = 1:1 had the best effects on NH4+-N with the average removal rates as 97.93%, while as Plants: Filler = 1:1/2 had the best effects on TN and TP with the average removal rates of 89.05% and 91.55% respectively.

scholarly journals A short review of titania-graphene oxide based composites as a photocatalysts

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Katarina Stepić ◽  
Radomir Ljupković ◽  
Jovana Ickovski ◽  
Aleksandra Zarubica
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Water Purification ◽  
Organic Contaminants ◽  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Sorption Process ◽  
Water Disinfection ◽  
Co Catalysts ◽  
Photocatalytic Reactions ◽  
Chemical Wastes

New and effective methods of water purification are necessary to minimize pollution. Many methods have been used in wastewater treatment, but sorption is considered as an easy and economic process. The efficiency of any sorption process mainly depends on the physicochemical properties of the used adsorbent. Since photocatalysts can initiate reactions of decomposition organic contaminants under ultraviolet or sunlight irradiation without using chemicals or producing chemical wastes, photocatalytic reactions are considered a sustainable way to remove a variety of environmental pollutants. Ultraviolet water purification became the most effective method of water disinfection and purification. Heterogeneous semiconductor photocatalysts have recently emerged as an efficient material for purifying water. The crystal structure is crucial for photocatalytic activity and efficiency of semiconductors, thus optimal parameters must be provided during the preparation of photocatalysts. To overcome problems with semiconductors usage, the use of co-catalysts and photocatalyst carriers is one of the solutions. Recently, much emphasis has been placed on using graphene oxide (GO) supported semiconductor photocatalysts. In this paper, a short review of composites of titanium dioxide and graphene oxide-based materials is given.

scholarly journals Preparation and Photocatalytic Performance of ZnO/Sepiolite Composite Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Chao Li ◽  
Huijuan Li ◽  
Guicheng He ◽  
Zhiwu Lei ◽  
Wenyuan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
Sol Gel Method

Photocatalytic technology is a widely used water treatment method, whose efficiency can be increased by developing a suitable photocatalyst fabrication procedure. In this study, five different synthesis methods were utilised for the preparation of novel ZnO/sepiolite photolytic composites, namely, sol-gel method, hydrothermal reduction, hydrolytic precipitation, powder sintering, and impregnation-reduction. The obtained photocatalysts were characterised by scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The differences between the applied photocatalyst preparation methods and the reasons for these differences were discussed, and the photocatalytic activities of the prepared composite materials were compared. The obtained results revealed that the physical structure, chemical properties, and photocatalytic performance of the composite produced by the sol-gel method were superior to those of the materials fabricated by the other four methods. Moreover, this material also exhibited high photocatalytic stability, while its photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye proceeded via a quasi-first-order reaction. The prepared composites have broad application prospects in photocatalysis and can be potentially used for treating environmental pollutants.

scholarly journals Development Trends of Non-thermal Plasma (NTP) Technology Used in Environmental Pollutants Treatment: A Patent-Bibiometric Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 194 ◽  
pp. 04055
Author(s):  
Liu Liyuan ◽  
Gong Yue ◽  
Chen Yang ◽  
Feng Qinzhong
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Plasma ◽  
Environmental Pollutants ◽  
Pollutant Removal ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Plasma Technology ◽  
Patent Landscape ◽  
Non Thermal Plasma ◽  
Thermal Plasma Technology ◽  
Time Information ◽  
Patenting Activity

Non-thermal plasma Technology (NTP) has been widely used in various fields, especially in environmental pollutants treatment field. This paper provides an overview of the global NTP patent landscape by analyzing relative patents based on CNABS and DWPI, selected from 1987 to 2019, which covers patenting activity related to technologies in pollutant removal from the process in the above-mentioned areas. The most common technologies for each area were identified and their developments were analyzed over time. Information related to the main countries, key applicants, current activities and the technology strength were identified by synthesizing important findings from qualitative research and quantitative literature analysis.

Research advances on process systems integration and process safety in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-185
Author(s):  
Siyu Yang ◽  
Xiao Feng ◽  
Linlin Liu ◽  
Zhanpeng Zhang ◽  
Chun Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
System Integration ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Water System ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Oil Refining ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Process Synthesis ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Process Systems

Abstract Process systems engineering research focuses on the planning, design, operation, and safety of process systems rather than unit operations. In response to the rapid growth of the chemical process industry in the last 20 years in China, advanced system integration and process safety technologies are investigated and applied for better resource utilization, less environmental impact, and safer working places. In this regard, the review in this article consists of four main achievements: (1) process synthesis, (2) energy system integration, (3) water system integration, and (4) process safety management. The purpose of process synthesis and integration is to improve resource and energy utilization, at the same time lowering by-products and emissions. Optimization is conducted on process structure and operation, following the principles of resource coupling and energy cascade utilization. Typical examples are coupling of coal and hydrogen-rich resources and integration of coal-based polygeneration process of chemicals, electricity, and heat. Energy integration implements the coordinated optimization of total site energy systems. Reviews are made on specific methodologies based on the thermodynamics and applications of design and retrofit in ethylene, oil refining, and synthetic ammonia industries. There are energy savings by 10%–20% and yields increasing by 20%–30%. In addition, waste heat recovery and cold energy utilization are also important research areas. Reviews on the progress of water system integration and its industrial applications are also conducted. It includes the direct reuse, regeneration, and reuse/recycle in water systems and systems with internal water mains. Finally, safety management and technologies are also indispensable technological advancements of the process. The legislation system and the work safety-related standard system have been gradually established and enforced. Process safety research progress is reviewed, and questions are proposed for improving the accident prevention and safety management agenda.

A Review on the Low-Carbon City Study: Development and Trends

2019 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 1950006
Author(s):  
Wei JIANG ◽  
Wenmei KANG
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Western China ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Governance Mechanism ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Appraisal System ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Low Carbon City

This paper, using literature analysis, explores the development of low-carbon pilot cities in China and its research progress, including the enrichment of the connotations of low carbon and low-carbon city, the progress in building China’s low-carbon cities, the relevant research by Chinese and foreign scholars and its trends. The result shows that for the construction of low-carbon cities in China, domestic and foreign scholars have conducted in-depth research on the connotations of low-carbon economy and low-carbon city, low-carbon index, carbon discharges peak value, technological approaches, energy utilization, low-carbon society, policy instruments and evaluating system, but the research is still subject to several limitations. For example, judging from the evaluation system of low-carbon cities, the research assigned small weights to the non-technical indexes such as low-carbon policies, governance mechanism and performance appraisal system. Judging from the spatial scale of case studies, the studies on the relatively developed cities in eastern China outnumber those on the cities in western China, especially in the minority areas. In terms of the factors influencing the construction of low-carbon cities, inadequate attention has been paid to the related psychological factors, in particular those of ethnic minorities.

Research of Energy Utilization Policies from Restaurant Kitchen Refuse

2013 ◽  
Vol 848 ◽  
pp. 338-341
Author(s):  
Yuan Bo Wang ◽  
Kai Li Chen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Production ◽  
Great Part ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Coordinated Development ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Recycling Economy

Restaurant kitchen refuse is usually discharged from families, schools, dining rooms and restaurants. A great part of municipal waste is kitchen garbage. Using to restaurant kitchen refuse produce energy could not only decrease pollution and obtain clean energy, but also develop recycling economy with most efficient use of resources and minimal contamination of the environment. Treatment of restaurant kitchen refuses and research progress of energy production from restaurant kitchen refuse are reviewed. Production of biodiesel and methane from restaurant kitchen refuse is introduced. This paper presents related policies and suggestions to develop energy production from restaurant kitchen refuse, so as to push ahead with coordinated development of the economy and environment.

Research Progress of Oil Making from Sewage Sludge

2016 ◽  
Vol 851 ◽  
pp. 232-236
Author(s):  
Jiang Long Lu ◽  
Guo Ri Dong ◽  
Fang Chen ◽  
Ji Bin Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Sewage Sludge ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Hot Spots ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Treatment And Disposal ◽  
Low Temperature Pyrolysis

the treatment and disposal of sewage sludge is one of the hot spots in recent years, and the value of its energy utilization has gradually received attention by researchers. In this paper, the concept, yield, harm as well as the conventional disposal methods of sewage sludge are described, three kinds of main technologies of oil making from sewage sludge are introduced, including high temperature pyrolysis, low-temperature pyrolysis and direct thermo chemical liquefaction, and the research progress of these three technologies is reviewed.

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