Solid-Phase Synthesis and Photocatalytic Property of Cobalt-Doped TiO2 Mesoporous Materials

2011 ◽  
Vol 217-218 ◽  
pp. 1462-1468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shao You Liu ◽  
Qing Ge Feng
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Photocatalytic Property ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Bending Vibration ◽  
Toluene Oxidation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron

Mesoporous cobalt-doped TiO2 (Co-TiO2) material has been synthesized by solid-state reaction route. The textural properties of the samples are monitored by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS), Raman spectroscopy, N2-physisorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), ultraviolet visible light spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). It is shown that the mesoporous Co-TiO2 is consisted of polycrystalline with some amorphous mixture and trace cobalt oxide. Cobalt has been incorporated into the framework of anatase TiO2. The bending vibration at 1124 cm-1 of Co-O-Ti bond in mesoporous Co-TiO2 material is confirmed. Interestingly, it possesses a large BET surface area (97.6 m2/g) and a narrow distribution of pore size presenting a better photocatalytic reactivity for toluene oxidation. Within 150 min irradiation, the maximum conversion (95 mol%) of toluene oxidation is obtained.

scholarly journals Microwave-assisted preparation of ZnS and ZnSe nanocrystals with different morphologies for photodegradation process of organic dyes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Matras-Postolek ◽  
A. Zaba ◽  
S. Sovinska ◽  
D. Bogdal
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Zinc Sulphide ◽  
Conventional Heating ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

Zinc sulphide (ZnS) and zinc selenide (ZnSe) and manganese-doped and un-doped with different morphologies from 1D do 3D microflowers were successfully fabricated in only a few minutes by solvothermal reactions under microwave irradiation. In order to compare the effect of microwave heating on the properties of obtained  nanocrystals, additionally the synthesis under conventional heating was conducted additionally in similar conditions. The obtained nanocrystals were systematically characterized in terms of structural and optical properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), diffuse reflectance UV-Vis spectroscopy (DR UV-Vis), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis. The photocatalytic activity of ZnSe, ZnS, ZnS:Mn and ZnSe:Mn nanocrystals with different morphologies was evaluated by the degradation of methyl orange (MO) and Rhodamine 6G (R6G), respectively. The results show that Mn doped NCs samples had higher coefficient of degradation of organic dyes under ultraviolet irradiation (UV).

scholarly journals Synthesis and Catalytic Performance of Ni/SiO2for Hydrogenation of 2-Methylfuran to 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu Ding ◽  
Yajing Zhang ◽  
Guijin Yuan ◽  
Kangjun Wang ◽  
Ileana Dragutan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ni Content ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Ni Species

A series of Ni/SiO2catalysts with different Ni content were prepared by sol-gel method for application in the synthesis of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MTHF) by hydrogenation of 2-methylfuran (2-MF). The catalyst structure was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and temperature programmed reduction (TPR). It is found that structures and catalytic performance of the catalysts were highly affected by the Ni content. The catalyst with a 25% Ni content had an appropriate size of the Ni species and larger BET surface area and produced a higher 2-MF conversion with enhanced selectivity in 2-MTHF.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Photocatalytic Property of One-Dimensional SrTiO3/TiO2-xNxNanostructures

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huarong Zhang ◽  
Miao Guashuai ◽  
Ma Xingping ◽  
Wang Bei
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Property ◽  
Titanate Nanotubes ◽  
Mixed Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Property Changes

One-dimensional SrTiO3/TiO2−xNxnanostructures were prepared by the hydrothermal method and investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS) measurements. The photocatalytic activities of the prepared samples were evaluated by photodegrading the methylene blue (MB) solution. According to the characterizations, the intermediate product of SrTiO3/titanate nanotubes was presented after hydrothermal processing of the TiO2−xNxnanoparticles with the mixed solution of NaOH and Sr(NO3)2. The final product of SrTiO3/TiO2−xNxnanorods was obtained after calcining the intermediate. As compared to the TiO2−xNxnanoparticles, the absorption performance of SrTiO3/titanate nanotubes or SrTiO3/TiO2−xNxnanorods was depressed, instead of improving it. The mechanisms of the absorption property changes were discussed. The SrTiO3/TiO2−xNxnanorods presented better photocatalytic activity than the TiO2−xNxnanoparticles or nanorods. However, due to overmuch adsorption, the SrTiO3/titanate nanotubes gave ordinary photocatalytic performances.

scholarly journals Facile Template In-Situ Fabrication of ZnCo2O4 Nanoparticles with Highly Photocatalytic Activities under Visible-Light Irradiation

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vu T. Tan ◽  
La The Vinh ◽  
Tran Ngoc Khiem ◽  
Huynh Dang Chinh
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
High Specific Surface Area ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
In Situ Fabrication ◽  
Transmission Electron

High specific surface area ZnCo2O4 nanoparticles were prepared via a sacrificial template accelerated hydrolysis by using nanoparticles of ZnO with highly polar properties as a template. The obtained ZnCo2O4 nanoparticles were characterized by the method of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area measurements, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The obtained nanoparticles were performed as a photocatalyst for the degradation of methylene blue in aqueous solution under visible irradiation. The photocatalytic degradation rate of methylene blue onto the synthesized ZnCo2O4 was higher than that of commercial ZnO and synthesized ZnO template. Copyright © 2019 BCREC Group. All rights reserved. 

scholarly journals α-Cellulose Fibers of Paper-Waste Origin Surface-Modified with Fe3O4 and Thiolated-Chitosan for Efficacious Immobilization of Laccase

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 581
Author(s):  
Gajanan S. Ghodake ◽  
Surendra K. Shinde ◽  
Ganesh D. Saratale ◽  
Rijuta G. Saratale ◽  
Min Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Immobilization ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Cellulose Fibers ◽  
Relative Activity ◽  
Significant Activity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Laccase Immobilization ◽  
Surface Modified

The utilization of waste-paper-biomass for extraction of important α-cellulose biopolymer, and modification of extracted α-cellulose for application in enzyme immobilization can be extremely vital for green circular bio-economy. Thus, in this study, α-cellulose fibers were super-magnetized (Fe3O4), grafted with chitosan (CTNs), and thiol (-SH) modified for laccase immobilization. The developed material was characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), HR-TEM energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (HR-TEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analyses. Laccase immobilized on α-Cellulose-Fe3O4-CTNs (α-Cellulose-Fe3O4-CTNs-Laccase) gave significant activity recovery (99.16%) and laccase loading potential (169.36 mg/g). The α-Cellulose-Fe3O4-CTNs-Laccase displayed excellent stabilities for temperature, pH, and storage time. The α-Cellulose-Fe3O4-CTNs-Laccase applied in repeated cycles shown remarkable consistency of activity retention for 10 cycles. After the 10th cycle, α-Cellulose-Fe3O4-CTNs possessed 80.65% relative activity. Furthermore, α-Cellulose-Fe3O4-CTNs-Laccase shown excellent degradation of pharmaceutical contaminant sulfamethoxazole (SMX). The SMX degradation by α-Cellulose-Fe3O4-CTNs-Laccase was found optimum at incubation time (20 h), pH (3), temperatures (30 °C), and shaking conditions (200 rpm). Finally, α-Cellulose-Fe3O4-CTNs-Laccase gave repeated degradation of SMX. Thus, this study presents a novel, waste-derived, highly capable, and super-magnetic nanocomposite for enzyme immobilization applications.

scholarly journals Surface Stoichiometry and Depth Profile of Tix-CuyNz Thin Films Deposited by Magnetron Sputtering

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3191
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Avishek Roy ◽  
Gourab Bhattacharjee ◽  
Sadhan Chandra Das ◽  
Abhijit Majumdar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Grazing Incidence ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Relative Composition ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Deposited Film ◽  
Deposited Films

We report the surface stoichiometry of Tix-CuyNz thin film as a function of film depth. Films are deposited by high power impulse (HiPIMS) and DC magnetron sputtering (DCMS). The composition of Ti, Cu, and N in the deposited film is investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). At a larger depth, the relative composition of Cu and Ti in the film is increased compared to the surface. The amount of adventitious carbon which is present on the film surface strongly decreases with film depth. Deposited films also contain a significant amount of oxygen whose origin is not fully clear. Grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD) shows a Cu3N phase on the surface, while transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates a polycrystalline structure and the presence of a Ti3CuN phase.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Ce1−xPdxO2−δ Solid Solution in Molten Nitrate

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 640
Author(s):  
Hideaki Sasaki ◽  
Keisuke Sakamoto ◽  
Masami Mori ◽  
Tatsuaki Sakamoto
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Ionic States

CeO2-based solid solutions in which Pd partially substitutes for Ce attract considerable attention, owing to their high catalytic performances. In this study, the solid solution (Ce1−xPdxO2−δ) with a high Pd content (x ~ 0.2) was synthesized through co-precipitation under oxidative conditions using molten nitrate, and its structure and thermal decomposition were examined. The characteristics of the solid solution, such as the change in a lattice constant, inhibition of sintering, and ionic states, were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy–energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM−EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM)−EDS, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The synthesis method proposed in this study appears suitable for the easy preparation of CeO2 solid solutions with a high Pd content.

scholarly journals Aluminum Nitride-Silicon Carbide Alloy Crystals Grown on SiC Substrates by Sublimation

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Gu ◽  
L. Du ◽  
J.H. Edgar ◽  
E.A. Payzant ◽  
L. Walker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Original Source ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Alloy Crystal ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Crystal Substrate ◽  
Vapor Distribution ◽  
Uniform Composition

AlN-SiC alloy crystals, with a thickness greater than 500 µm, were grown on 4H- and 6H-SiC substrates from a mixture of AlN and SiC powders by the sublimation-recondensation method at 1860-1990 °C. On-axis SiC substrates produced a rough surface covered with hexagonal grains, while 6H- and 4H- off-axis SiC substrates with different miscut angles (8° or 3.68°) formed a relatively smooth surface with terraces and steps. The substrate misorientation ensured that the AlN-SiC alloy crystals grew two dimensionally as identified by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed that the AlN-SiC alloys had the wurtzite structure. Electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) demonstrated that the resultant alloy crystals had non-stoichiometric ratios of Al:N and Si:C and a uniform composition throughout the alloy crystal from the interface to the surface. The composition ratio of Al:Si of the alloy crystals changed with the growth temperature, and differed from the original source composition, which was consistent with the results predicted by thermodynamic calculation of the solid-vapor distribution of each element. XPS detected the bonding between Si-C, Si-N, Si-O for the Si 2p spectra. The dislocation density decreased with the growth, which was lower than 106 cm−2 at the alloy surface, more than two orders of magnitude lower compared to regions close to the crystal/substrate interface, as determined by TEM.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Three-Dimensional Fe3O4/Graphene Aerogels for the Removal of Arsenic Ions from Water

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Ye ◽  
Da Yin ◽  
Bin Wang ◽  
Qingwen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
3D Structure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Graphene Aerogels ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Removal Of Arsenic

We report the synthesis of three-dimensional Fe3O4/graphene aerogels (GAs) and their application for the removal of arsenic (As) ions from water. The morphology and properties of Fe3O4/GAs have been characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and superconducting quantum inference device. The 3D nanostructure shows that iron oxide nanoparticles are decorated on graphene with an interconnected network structure. It is found that Fe3O4/GAs own a capacity of As(V) ions adsorption up to 40.048 mg/g due to their remarkable 3D structure and existence of magnetic Fe3O4nanoparticles for separation. The adsorption isotherm matches well with the Langmuir model and kinetic analysis suggests that the adsorption process is pseudo-second-ordered. In addition to the excellent adsorption capability, Fe3O4/GAs can be easily and effectively separated from water, indicating potential applications in water treatment.

Hollow Graphitic Carbon Nanospheres Synthesized by Rapid Pyrolytic Carbonization

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Cheng Zhang ◽  
Qing Shan Gao ◽  
Lu Yun Jiao ◽  
Laura Bogen ◽  
Nicole Forte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Heating ◽  
Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Graphitic Carbon ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Slow Heating ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Carbon Nanospheres ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbonization Process ◽  
Transmission Electron

Hollow graphitic porous carbon nanosphere (CNS) materials are synthesized from polymerization of resorcinol (R) and formaldehyde (F) in the presence of templating iron polymeric complex (IPC), followed by carbonization treatment. The effect of rapid heating in the carbonization process is investigated for the formation of hollow graphitic carbon nanospheres. The resulting CNS from rapid heating was characterized for its structure and properties by transmission electron microscope (TEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, bulk conductivity measurement and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area. Hollow graphitic CNS with reduced degree of agglomeration is observed under rapid heating during the carbonization process when compared to the CNS synthesized using the standard slow heating approach. Key words: carbon nanosphere (CNS), rapid pyrolytic carbonization, agglomeration

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