New Titanium Oxide Compound for Photocatalytic Water Splitting, Hydrous Na16Ti10O28

2009 ◽  
Vol 421-422 ◽  
pp. 546-549
Author(s):  
Sae Nakajima ◽  
Soihiro Watanabe ◽  
Kazuyoshi Uematsu ◽  
Tadashi Ishigaki ◽  
Kenji Toda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Splitting ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Reflectance Spectrum ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectrum ◽  
H2 Evolution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Oxide Compound ◽  
Co Catalyst ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

Photochemical splitting of water into H2 and O2 using solar energy is process of great economic and environmental interest. In this study, we investigated novel photocatalytic compound, Na16Ti10O28, for water splitting. Na16Ti10O28 was prepared by solid-state reaction at 900 oC for 1 h. Prepared sample was characterized using powder X-ray diffraction, diffuse reflectance spectrum, and scanning electron microscopy. As-prepared Na16Ti10O28 sample is easily hydrated in water. Hydrous Na16Ti10O28 showed H2 evolution without co-catalyst.

Synthesis of SnS2/SnO2 Nanocomposite for Visible Light-Driven Photocatalytic Reduction of Aqueous Cr(VI)

2013 ◽  
Vol 538 ◽  
pp. 46-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Yang ◽  
Yong Cai Zhang ◽  
Wei Min Dai ◽  
Ke Hang ◽  
Yue Quan Pan
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Reflectance Spectrum ◽  
Sno2 Nanoparticles ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectrum ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Visible Light Driven

SnS2/SnO2 nanocomposite was synthesized by a simple in situ hydrothermal oxidation route, and characterized by X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum. The as-synthesized SnS2/SnO2 nanocomposite displayed much superior photocatalytic activity to SnS2 and SnO2 nanoparticles in the reduction of aqueous Cr(VI) under visible light (λ > 420 nm) irradiation.

Sensing Nanoparticulate ZnO with Benzimidazole Derivative by Fluorescence

2013 ◽  
Vol 543 ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Jayabharathi Jayaraman ◽  
Jayamoorthy Karunamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Fluorescent Sensor ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Benzimidazole Derivative ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Scanning Electron

A sensitive benzimidazole derivative fluorescent sensor for nanoparticulate ZnO has been designed and synthesized. The nanocrystalline ZnO, Ag doped ZnO and Cu doped ZnO have been synthesised by sol-gel method and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UV-visible diffuse reflectance, photoluminescence and electrochemical impedance spectroscopies. The synthesized sensor emits fluorescence at 360 nm and this fluorescence is selectively enhanced by nanocrystalline ZnO. This technique is sensitive to detect and estimate ZnO at micro molar level. Impurities such as Ag and Cu do not hamper the sensitivity of this technique significantly. Keywords: Sensor, SEM, EDX, Impedance, Fluorescence

Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of Flower-Like ZnIn2S4 Microspheres by a Solvothermal Method

2014 ◽  
Vol 881-883 ◽  
pp. 1101-1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Jie Zhou ◽  
Peng Cui
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Solvothermal Method ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, flower-like ZnIn2S4 microspheres were synthesized using a solvothermal method. The as-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) techniques. The photocatalytic activity of the ZnIn2S4 microspheres was investigated. The ZnIn2S4 microspheres exhibit much higher photocatalytic activity than pure P25 TiO2.

Hydrothermal Preparation of B-Doped TiO2 and Photodegradation of Salicylic Acid under Visible Light

2012 ◽  
Vol 557-559 ◽  
pp. 1592-1595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Lin Liu ◽  
Wen Lu Guo ◽  
Jing Jing Ma
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrothermal Preparation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

B-doped TiO2 nanoparticles have been successfully prepared using hydrothermal synthesis with tetrabuttyl titanate and boric acid as precursor. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS), scanning electron microscope (SEM). The B-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were red-shifted than P25. And the degradation rate of B-TiO2 is 72.62% in 120 min by degradation of salicylic acid under visible light irradiation.

Photocatalysis Reactivity in the Visible Light of B-Doped TiO2 Nanotube Arrays

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 907-910
Author(s):  
Xiao Xia Lin ◽  
Jia Liu ◽  
De Gang Fu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectrum ◽  
Nanotube Arrays ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Degradation Model ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Light Region

B-doped TiO2nanotube arrays (B-TNTs) were synthesized by anodization method combined with dip-calcination technique. The physicochemical properties and surface morphology were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectrum (DRS). Methyl blue (MB) solution was utilized as the degradation model to evaluate the photocatalytic activity of B-TNTs under visible light irradiation. The results show B-TNTs shifts the absorption edge of TiO2nanotube arrays to the visible light region and B-TNTs displays higher photocatalytic activity compared with undoped TNTs.

A neodymium tetra(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin with a flexible three-dimensional framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (04) ◽  
pp. 325-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong-Hua Hu ◽  
Cai Yi ◽  
Yao Li ◽  
Zhuan-Xia Zhang ◽  
Long-Zhen Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Reflectance Spectrum ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Variable Temperature ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectrum ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Solvothermal Reaction ◽  
Single Crystal Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

A novel neodymium porphyrin [Nd(TPPS)][Formula: see text]•[Formula: see text]H[Formula: see text]O (1) [H[Formula: see text]TPPS [Formula: see text] tetra(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin] has been prepared through a solvothermal reaction and characterized by the X-ray single-crystal diffraction technique. Complex 1is crystallized in the [Formula: see text]4/mcc space group of the tetragonal system. Complex 1 features a three-dimensional (3D) open framework with the pore size of the channels being of 6.9 [Formula: see text] × 8.2 [Formula: see text]. A wide optical band gap of 4.98 eV is revealed by the solid-state UV/vis diffuse reflectance spectrum. The variable-temperature magnetic susceptibility obeys the Curie-Weiss law ([Formula: see text]/([Formula: see text] with [Formula: see text] 0.67 K and a negative Weiss constant [Formula: see text] -0.37 K as found by the magnetic measurements, suggesting the existence of an antiferromagnetic behavior. The N[Formula: see text] adsorption and desorption curves show good reversibility and verify that the 3-D framework is flexible and can be compressed with the increasing pressure.

Synthesis and photocatalytic performance of Bi2S3/SnS2 heterojunction

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750004 ◽  
Author(s):  
LiZhen Ren ◽  
DongEn Zhang ◽  
Xiao Yun Hao ◽  
Xin Xiao ◽  
Jun Yan Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Simulated Sunlight ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

Bi2S3/SnS2 heterostructured photocatalysts were synthesized from BiOI, SnCl[Formula: see text]5H2O and NH2CSNH2 using an economic and simple hydrothermal method. The as-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The photodegradation activities of the Bi2S3/SnS2 heterostructured photocatalysts were estimated by degrading rhodamine B under simulated sunlight supplied by irradiating with a 350[Formula: see text]W Xe lamp. Bi2S3/SnS2 photocatalysts were prepared using varying percentages of Bi2S3. The sample containing 13% Bi2S3 had the most efficient photocatalyst performance among the tested samples. The photocatalytic mechanism involves heterojunctions formed in the Bi2S3/SnS2, which promoted effective separation of photoinduced electrons and holes.

Enhanced photobactericidal activity of ZnO nanorods modified by meso-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin under visible LED lamp irradiation

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (8) ◽  
pp. 1249-1254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmatollah Rahimi ◽  
Javad Shokraiyan ◽  
Mahboubeh Rabbani ◽  
Fatemeh Fayyaz
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Template Free ◽  
Inorganic Composite ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Better Than

In this study, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods have been synthesized using a simple template-free precipitation technique and deposited on glass substrate. The meso-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphyrin (TPPS) has been synthesized and then immobilized on the surface of ZnO nanorods to prepare an organic/inorganic composite. The samples were characterized by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction, diffuse reflectance spectra, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. In addition, the photobactericidal activity of TPPS/ZnO composite, TPPS and ZnO nanorods was tested against the pathogenic bacterium of Escherichia coli under visible LED lamp irradiation. The results indicate that the photobactericidal activity of TPPS-loaded ZnO nanorods was better than TPPS or ZnO nanorods, separately.

Cu-Fe/TiO2 Photocatalyst for Deep Desulfurization Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 34-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong Fai Kait ◽  
B. Abu Kassim Mohd Eqram ◽  
Bt. Mohd Zaid Hayyiratul Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
Sulfur Removal ◽  
Reflectance Spectroscopy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Deep Desulfurization ◽  
Desulfurization Process ◽  
Model Oil ◽  
Scanning Electron

A series of Cu-Fe/TiO2photocatalysts were prepared and calcined at 400°C and 500°C for 1 h. The photocatalysts were characterized using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DR-UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The performance for sulfur removal was carried out using model oil containing 100 ppm S (from dibenzothiophene). The highly dispersed Cu-Fe/TiO2photocatalyst displayed mainly spherical shaped particles. The best performing photocatalyst was 0.8wt% Cu-Fe loading and calcined at 400°C (0.8wt400) giving 18% sulfur removal. The band gap for 0.8wt400 was lowered to 2.96 eV compared to 3.21 eV for TiO2.

Preparation of polyaniline modified BiOBr with enhanced photocatalytic activities

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (04) ◽  
pp. 1750040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyun Hao ◽  
Junyan Gong ◽  
Lizhen Ren ◽  
Dongen Zhang ◽  
Xin Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Diffuse Reflectance ◽  
Photocatalytic Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Photocatalytic Activities ◽  
Hole Recombination ◽  
Scanning Electron

The polyaniline/bismuth oxybromide (PANI/BiOBr) hybrids materials have been synthesized hydrothermally in the presence of PANI. The PANI/BiOBr hybrids materials were confirmed by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopies. Among the hybrid photocatalysts, PANI/BiOBr-0.2 showed the highest photocatalytic properties for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB), and the increased photocatalytic properties could be due to photosensitization and the inhibited electron–hole recombination.

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