Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
K. Perumal, V Gokila, S. Meiyazhagan, Ranjith Kumar Dharman, Tae Hwan Oh
Summary: In this study, a novel ternary g-C3N4/Zn2SnO4/MoS2 nanocomposite was prepared by hydrothermal method and exhibited efficient photocatalytic activity towards tetracycline (TC). The structural, morphological, electronic and optical characteristics of the prepared catalysts were examined using various techniques. The obtained ternary composite showed efficient photodegradation of TC, with a degradation rate 2.5 times higher than the pristine samples. Moreover, the optimum catalyst demonstrated good recycle stability and hydroxyl radicals and superoxide radicals were found to be the key active species in TC degradation. This study offers a new perspective on developing highly effective and recyclable photocatalysts for removing aqueous pollutants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Azad Kumar, Chaitany Jayprakash Raorane, Asad Syed, Ali H. Bahkali, Abdallah M. Elgorban, Vinit Raj, Seong Cheol Kim
Summary: The rapid industrialization has led to the release of harmful contaminants into water bodies, posing risks to health and the environment. In this study, inorganic nanocomposites were prepared to treat toxic dyes. The synthesized TiO2/PAni/GO nanocomposites exhibited enhanced ability to degrade Thymol Blue and Rose Bengal dyes through photocatalytic reactions. These findings have potential implications for water pollution control.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Manjusha Passi, Bonamali Pal
Summary: As a visible-light active material, Bi12O17Cl2 has gained attention for its potential in semiconductor photocatalysis. This review summarizes strategies for improving its photocatalytic performance and discusses its applications in the removal of various environmental pollutants. Future research directions are also provided.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anzai Shi, Kai Sun, Yanxuan Wu, Panjie Xiang, Igor B. Krylov, Alexander O. Terent'ev, Xiaolan Chen, Bing Yu
Summary: The oxygen-doped graphite-like carbon nitride (OCN) photocatalyst shows better catalytic performance under visible light irradiation compared to the original, offering a potential expansion in the development of novel heterogeneous photocatalysts for applications in organic synthesis.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maria Eliana Camargo Ferreira, Eduarda Gameleira Bernardino, Maria Angelica Simoes Dornellas de Barros, Rosangela Bergamasco, Natalia Ueda Yamaguchi
Summary: Photocatalytic degradation is a promising technology for wastewater treatment due to its high efficiency, low energy consumption, and cost-effectiveness. The use of MnFe2O4 nanoparticles as a photocatalyst has attracted significant attention due to its wide range of applications, stability, and recyclability. This article provides an in-depth review of the current progress on MnFe2O4 and its composites, focusing on their application in visible-light photocatalysis for wastewater remediation, intrinsic properties, preparation methods to enhance photocatalytic performance, and future prospects and challenges in heterogeneous systems. Additionally, the potential and practical applications of these environmental technologies were discussed. The study suggests that surface modifications can significantly improve the performance of MnFe2O4-based multiphase photocatalysts by promoting synergistic effects, utilizing sunlight for irradiation, and reducing electron-hole recombination.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanhui Ge, Hao Luo, Juanru Huang, Zhiming Zhang
Summary: The study presents a simple strategy for synthesizing visible-light-active TiO2 photocatalysts with high efficiency in degrading organic dyes, capable of efficiently removing Rh B and MB within a short period of time.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xin Li, Yuchao Jin, Zixuan Dou, Shuai Zhou, Qingzhe Zhang, Nan Bao
Summary: An all-solid-state Z-scheme plasmonic Ag-Bi12O17Cl2/TiO2 heterojunction was successfully constructed, achieving enhanced removal efficiency of azo dye molecules. The improved performance can be attributed to the increased specific surface area, formed Z-scheme heterojunction, and the plasmonic effect of Ag nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Heba A. Kashmery, Soliman I. El-Hout
Summary: New strategies are needed to completely remove various contaminants from water. Researchers developed MoS2/CeO2 heterojunctions as photocatalysts to degrade Atrazine. The optimized photocatalyst exhibited efficient removal of Atrazine under visible light and demonstrated excellent recyclability.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. Jimenez-Almarza, A. Lopez-Magano, R. Cano, B. Ortin-Rubio, D. Diaz-Garcia, S. Gomez-Ruiz, I. Imaz, D. Maspoch, R. Mas-Balleste, J. Aleman
Summary: The mixture of triphenylamine (TPA) and phenyl phenothiazine (PTH) fragments in extended polyimine structures showed varying photocatalytic activities in the degradation of different pollutants under visible light irradiation. Materials with PTH as the sole photoactive unit exhibited the most active photocatalytic performance for polybrominated diphenyl ether-1 and Sudan Red III degradation, while the covalent organic framework containing only TPA was the best photocatalyst for degrading Methylene Blue. These differences were attributed to the versatile abilities of PTH to trigger both photoredox and energy transfer processes, compared to TPA which primarily acts as an energy transfer catalyst.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Arif, Tahir Muhmood, Min Zhang, Muhammad Amjad Majeed, Yan Honglin, Xiaoheng Liu, Xin Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the fabrication of a highly efficient biomimetic photocatalyst HBTO by immobilizing artificial enzyme hemin on the surface of semiconductor photocatalyst Bi4Ti3O12. HBTO shows high photocatalytic efficiency for the removal of persistent pharmaceutical products and heavy metals from water. The immobilization of hemin not only improves the photoabsorption of HBTO, but also enhances its electron-conducting and oxygen absorption properties. The synergistic effect of artificial enzyme and semiconductor photocatalyst provides a promising approach for environmental remediation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yue Yang, Hao Chen, Jinfeng Lu
Summary: Harmful algal blooms pose a threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Visible light-driven photocatalysis has gained attention for algae inactivation due to its low cost, stability, and high removal efficiency. However, the limited utilization of visible light and the rapid electron-hole recombination are challenges for traditional photocatalysts. This review summarizes the recent modifications made to enhance the anti-algae performance of visible light-driven photocatalysts. It also discusses the mechanisms of reactive oxygen species-induced damage to algal cells and photocatalytic degradation of organic matter. Additionally, factors such as photocatalyst dosage, algal concentration and species, and water matrix properties that affect the efficacy of visible light-driven catalytic oxidation for algae removal are outlined. The review concludes with perspectives on the emerging field of visible light-driven photocatalytic inactivation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song-Song Cui, Xuan Liu, Yin-Biao Shi, Ming-Ye Ding, Xiao-Fei Yang
Summary: By in situ growing a photocatalyst onto a two-dimensional MXene, a highly efficient charge separation and transfer was achieved. The photocatalytic degradation rate of the Bi12O17Cl2/Ti3C2 hybrid was found to be 9.7 times higher than that of bare Bi12O17Cl2 nanosheets.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ting Liu, Lei Shi, Zhimeng Wang, Dongmei Liu
Summary: A novel Ag2O/Bi12O17Cl2 photocatalyst prepared through coprecipitation exhibited good degradation performance, with degradation rates significantly higher under visible and infrared light compared to other materials.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qi Wang, Wenming Zhang, Xiaoru Hu, Limei Xu, Guodong Chen, Xiaochen Li
Summary: A novel hollow-sphere structure of WO3/TiO2 heterojunction was prepared by a combination of hydrothermal and calcination method. The heterojunction showed improved photocatalytic performance in degrading dye and micro-organic pollutant, with TiO2 acting as a photo-generated hole acceptor to enhance photocatalytic efficiency. This makes it a promising candidate for wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaohui Ji, Chen Li, Junhai Liu, Tianlei Zhang, Yue Yang, Ruijin Yu, Xuegang Luo
Summary: In order to regulate the visible-light-driven photocatalytic properties of photocatalysts, BiOBr particles with controllable morphology and photocatalytic activities were obtained through various routes. By adjusting the volume ratio of ethylene glycol (EG) to ethanol (EtOH) and the volume ratio of EG to H2O, the BiOBr compounds showed different photocatalytic performances. The impact of sintering temperature on the photocatalytic properties of BiOBr particles was also explored.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao-Jue Bai, Xing-Yu Lu, Ran Ju, Huan Chen, Lei Shao, Xu Zhai, Yu-Nong Li, Fu-Qiang Fan, Yu Fu, Wei Qi
Summary: A novel substrate-seeding secondary-growth strategy was developed to prepare composite films of uniform MOFs on aerogel walls, resulting in hierarchical MOFs/aerogel composites with outstanding catalytic activity and stability in both liquid-phase CO2 cycloaddition and electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction processes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Felix Herold, Stefan Prosch, Niklas Oefner, Kai Brunnengraeber, Oliver Leubner, Yannick Hermans, Kathrin Hofmann, Alfons Drochner, Jan P. Hofmann, Wei Qi, Bastian J. M. Etzold
Summary: A new synthesis strategy utilizing non-nano carbon materials as dehydrogenation catalysts has been developed, allowing for control over macroscopic shape, texture, and crystallinity. By fine-tuning the synthesis, high selectivity active carbon catalysts similar to carbon nanotubes can be obtained, with significantly higher space-time yields in test reactions. This new class of carbon materials is technically scalable, reproducible, and exhibits spherical particles for easy handling.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Felix Herold, Oliver Leubner, Philipp Pfeifer, Dina Zakgeym, Alfons Drochner, Wei Qi, Bastian J. M. Etzold
Summary: Manipulation of carbon surface functionalization, especially oxygen surface groups, is crucial for high-performance materials. This study focuses on selective organic chemistry-based functionalization of polymer-derived porous carbon with high oxygen loadings to establish analytical standards. Different types of oxygen surface groups are successfully introduced by chemical reduction and protection group chemistry, and their chemical properties on the material surface are studied. Evaluation of all materials using various analytical methods provides a basis for their use as analytical standards.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huaxia Chen, Lili Zhang, Haihua Wang, Dianpeng Sui, Fanbao Meng, Wei Qi
Summary: By introducing graphene oxide sheets and metal oxide particles, the structure of porous carbon derived from milk colloid was modified to enhance its performance as supercapacitor electrodes, which demonstrates great potential for biomass-derived carbon in energy storage applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qianqian Wang, Xuemin Zhang, Xueying Chai, Tieqiang Wang, Tianlong Cao, Yunong Li, Liying Zhang, Fuqiang Fan, Yu Fu, Wei Qi
Summary: Precise and real-time detection of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is achieved through the in situ preparation of an electrocatalytic active film with Au nanoparticles (Au NPs) embedded in a metal-organic framework (UiO-66) film on the surface of an electrode. By controlling the electrodeposition conditions, the size of Au nanoparticles and electrochemical activity of the film can be manipulated.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuefei Zhang, Xueya Dai, Kuang-Hsu Wu, Bingjian Su, Jinming Chen, Wei Qi, Zailai Xie
Summary: This study presents a generalized strategy to enhance the catalytic activity of BCN by encapsulating transition-metal nanoparticles within BCN nanotubes. The metal particles act as electron modulators to tune the electron density of active sites on BCNNTs, promoting ODH reactions. Fe@BCNNTs catalyst shows significant activity enhancement in EB ODH reactions.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Junchao Ma, Xingyu Lu, Chao Wang, Sha Wang, Wenxiu He, Bing Zhang, Lei Shao, Xu Zhai, Jingrui Han, Shiyi Feng, Yu Fu, Wei Qi
Summary: The study successfully synthesized a novel FeNi-doped Co-ZIF-L trimetallic hybrid electrocatalyst using a solution impregnation strategy, demonstrating excellent OER activity and stability. This facile and efficient synthetic strategy provides a new entry for the fabrication of ZIFs-derived multi-metallic electrocatalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weijie Liu, Tianlong Cao, Xueya Dai, Yunli Bai, Xingyu Lu, Fan Li, Wei Qi
Summary: Developing renewable nanocarbon materials to replace conventional precious metal catalysts in alkane dehydrogenation reactions is crucial. A new synthetic route was designed in this study to fabricate nitrogen-doped graphene-based monolith catalysts for oxidative dehydrogenation of propane, showing enhanced catalytic performance.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianlong Cao, Xueya Dai, Weijie Liu, Yu Fu, Wei Qi
Summary: Nanocarbon shows promise as a catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation of propane (ODHP) but has been hindered by poor propene selectivity and durability. By developing hybrid catalysts with multiheteroatoms doping polymer and oxidized carbon nanotubes, significant improvements in propene selectivity and oxidation resistance have been achieved, leading to excellent catalytic performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Li, Shuang Yang, Xingyu Lu, Tieqiang Wang, Xuemin Zhang, Yu Fu, Wei Qi
Summary: This study presents a method for designing ultrafast H-2 sensors using PdO decorated PdAu ternary hollow shells. The material exhibits high gas accessibility and surface area, and the decoration of Au and PdO reduces the energy barrier for hydrogen diffusion, resulting in an ultrafast response time of approximately 0.9 seconds.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Jialong Zhang, Xingyu Lu, Gui-Rong Zhang, Ke Qi, Yunli Bai, Wei Qi
Summary: The electrocatalytic performance of acetylene black can be tailored by regulating the electrode-electrolyte interfacial structure using ionic liquid (IL) and surfactant. The presence of IL and surfactant can greatly increase the selectivity of hydrogen peroxide, showcasing the importance of rational design and regulation of the cathode-electrolyte interface for improving the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao-Jue Bai, Wen-Xiu He, Xing-Yu Lu, Yu Fu, Wei Qi
Summary: This study demonstrates the rational design and synthesis of a ternary metal-organic framework composite for the highly efficient electrochemical oxidation of HMF to FDCA. The composite exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activity and high faradaic efficiency towards the production of FDCA.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huaxia Chen, Xingyu Lu, Lili Zhang, Dianpeng Sui, Chao Wang, Fanbao Meng, Wei Qi
Summary: An N-doped graphene aerogel was used as a reactive container for growing MnO2 nanoparticles, resulting in MnO2/NGA material with improved electrochemical performance. The MnO2/NGA exhibited high specific capacity and cycling stability in Zn-ion batteries, as well as high specific capacitance in supercapacitors. This study highlights the potential of N-doped graphene aerogel as a promising substrate for enhancing the electrochemical performance of MnO2, indicating wide potential applications of graphene aerogel composites.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fan Li, Xueya Dai, Xingyu Lu, Chao Wang, Wei Qi
Summary: Phosphate modified oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (P-oCNT) exhibited superior catalytic activity and stability in n-butanol dehydration reactions. The Lewis acid sites, especially the polyphosphate species (POx) covalently linked onto the oCNT surface, were identified as the key active sites contributing to over 88% of the catalytic activity. The non-metallic system showed high catalytic efficiency and sustainable nature, indicating the potential of the proposed reaction system in modern chemical industries.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xueya Dai, Fan Li, Xuefei Zhang, Tianlong Cao, Xingyu Lu, Wei Qi
Summary: Polydopamine hollow nanospheres as catalysts for ethylbenzene oxidative dehydrogenation exhibit exceptional catalytic performance, outperforming commercial nanocarbon materials, with high surface area and oxygen and nitrogen content, showing potential in green and sustainable chemical industrial processes.
