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Electrochemistry
Zeyang Zhang, Jiangjian Fu, Jingsheng Cai, Sheng Lin, Yinhuan Chen, Lan Sun, Yuekun Lai, Yanling Hu, Fei Shen, Changjian Lin
Summary: By synthesizing ternary In2O3-Ag-TiO2 composites on anatase TiO2 nanotube arrays, the visible light absorption and photocurrent efficiency were enhanced, leading to a significant improvement in the efficiency of hydrogen production through water splitting.
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Chemistry, Physical
Bowen Gao, Mingxuan Sun, Wen Ding, Zhipeng Ding, Wenzhu Liu
Summary: A series of gamma-graphyne/TiO2 nanotube array heterostructures were synthesized by a simple and environmentally friendly method. The modified heterostructures showed improved performance in photoelectrocatalytic degradation and nitrogen fixation, indicating great potential for applications in photoelectrochemical and photoelectrocatalytic processes.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Suhail Mubarak, Duraisami Dhamodharan, Hun-Soo Byun, Deepak K. Pattanayak, S. B. Arya
Summary: This study developed an innovative and cost-effective silver-decorated anatase TiO2 nanoparticle, which showed excellent performance in terms of photocurrent density and reduction onset potential for CO2 reduction reaction. This nanoparticle has the potential to be used in photoelectrochemical reduction of CO2 to alleviate global warming and adverse climate change.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Li Li, Liying Zhai, Huan Liu, Boya Li, Mingqing Li, Baohui Wang
Summary: Ternary nanocomposite photoelectrodes composed of Ag nanoparticles, RGO, and TNTs have been successfully designed and achieved, showing higher PEC activity and sensitivity in monitoring H2O2. The synergistic effect of incorporating Ag nanoparticles and RGO onto TNTs accelerates electron transfer, increases charge carrier density, and prolongs electron lifetime, contributing to the improved performance of the PEC sensors.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuaishuai Xin, Xiaoming Ma, Jinren Lu, Guangshan Zhang, Siyue Huo, Mengchun Gao, Peng Xu, Wenjie Liu, Wenxian Fu
Summary: In this study, Au nanoparticles and graphitic carbon nitride co-modified TiO2 nanotube arrays photoanodes were fabricated to degrade o-chloronitrobenzene target pollutant in a photoelectrocatalytic system. The fabricated Au/g-C3N4/TNAs-0.20 photoanode showed superior optical and photoelectrochemical properties and increased dechlorination efficiency, leading to enhanced degradation and removal of total organic carbon. The presence of anions and humic acid inhibited the degradation process. The photogenerated species, such as electrons, O-2(-), holes, and OH, participated in the degradation process. The degradation pathway of o-CNB was inferred through GC-MS spectra and DFT calculation. The acute toxicity and bioaccumulation factor of o-CNB were effectively reduced by the photoelectrocatalytic degradation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Tao, Zhong Ma, Wenchao Wang, Chi Zhang, Lanlan Fu, Qiong Zhu, Yanliu Li, Guisheng Li, Dieqing Zhang
Summary: A new semiconductor/cocatalyst, Ni2P sensitized TiO2 nanotube arrays photoanode (Ni2P/TiO2-NTAs), is developed for photoelectrocatalytic urea oxidation reaction (PEC-UOR) with high efficiency. The 1D TiO2-NTAs structure accelerates urea molecules diffusion and promotes CO2 gas release at the electrode interface. Meanwhile, Ni2P is also beneficial to urea molecule absorption and CO2 desorption and enables to lower the energy barrier for amine (N-H) dehydrogenation. Furthermore, the robust interfacial charge transfer pathway between Ni2P and TiO2 interface promotes the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bingrui Ma, Naling Yu, Shuaishuai Xin, Yanjun Xin, Chunlei Zhang, Xiaoming Ma, Mengchun Gao
Summary: The g-C3N4/TNAs photoelectrodes exhibit excellent visible-light response, efficient charges separation, and high redox potentials of electron/hole, which are favorable for p-CNB degradation. The simultaneous roles of reductive electrons and oxidized species, as well as the dependency on photo-generated holes and center dot OH for mineralization, were crucial during the dechlorination process. The Z-scheme g-C3N4/TNAs provided an efficient approach for simultaneous dechlorination and mineralization of refractory pollutants.
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Engineering, Environmental
Xiaohui Wei, Chunlai Wang, Sheng Ding, Kun Yang, Feng Tian, Fan Li
Summary: The silver nanoparticle/carbon dot/TiO2 nanotube array composite synthesized in this study demonstrated enhanced photocatalytic activity, durability, and high efficiency in degrading methylene blue under visible and UV light, making it a promising catalyst for wastewater treatment and environmental remediation applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xingchen Liu, Wenjie Liu, Shuaishuai Xin, Shijiang Gao, Siyue Huo, Wenxian Fu, Mengchun Gao, Haijiao Xie
Summary: In this study, a nitrogen-rich carbon nitride (C3N5) modified TiO2 nanotube arrays (TNAs) photoanode was constructed to enhance the photocatalytic performance for tetracycline degradation under visible light. The introduction of C3N5 improved the photoconversion efficiency and reduced the recombination efficiency of photoinduced carriers. Radical capture experiments revealed the predominant reactive species involved in tetracycline degradation in the photoelectrocatalytic system, and density functional theory calculations and HPLC-MS spectra provided insights into the possible degradation pathway. Furthermore, the toxicity estimation showed a decrease in the overall toxicities of tetracycline after degradation in the photoelectrocatalytic system.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohammad Jafari, Mitra Mousavi, Kamal Shirzad, Monireh-Alsadat Hosseini, Alireza Badiei, Pouran Pourhakkak, Jahan B. Ghasemi
Summary: The Ag-deposited TiO2 nanotube arrays (TNTA/Ag) were successfully prepared by decorating Ag nanoparticles on anodized TiO2 nanotubes, serving as a probe for vitamin B12 detection. The probe exhibited superior detection sensitivity and reproducibility, with the ability to self-clean and be reused. Detection of vitamin B12 in real pharmaceutical samples further confirmed the reliability of the TNTA/Ag SERS probe.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huanjing Liang, Mingchuan Yu, Yu Sun, Jianjiang Lu, Junfeng Niu
Summary: Blue defective TiO2, with high electron conductivity and oxygen vacancies, is highly attractive. By utilizing PH3 to synchronize the reaction, a unique P3+-O-v-Ti3+ configuration is designed, leading to a more stable form of Ti3+ and remarkable photoelectrocatalytic performance and stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Wei, Ruizhi Duan, Qiaolan Zhang, Youzhi Cao, Jinyuan Wang, Bing Wang, Wenrui Wan, Chunyan Liu, Jiazang Chen, Hong Gao, Huanwang Jing
Summary: The construction of new heterojunction materials is a promising approach for the photoelectrocatalytic conversion of CO2 into valuable chemicals. In this study, a series of TiO2/TiN heterojunctions were designed and fabricated, showing excellent performance in the reduction of CO2. The heterojunction with nitrogen instead of oxygen contained more active Ti3+ species and showed good light harvesting capability.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lais Bresciani, Simone Stulp
Summary: This study successfully synthesized Ti/TiO2 nanotubes via anodic oxidation and calcination, and applied them in the photoelectrocatalytic conversion of biomethane. The experimental results demonstrated that Ti/TiO2 exhibited excellent photoactivity, making it promising for methane conversion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bingrui Ma, Shuaishuai Xin, Yanjun Xin, Xiaoming Ma, Chunlei Zhang, Mengchun Gao, Fei Ma, Yumiao Ma
Summary: BiOBr modified TiO2 nanotube arrays photoelectrodes showed higher PEC degradation efficiency for p-chloronitrobenzene. Hydroxyl radical and photogenerated holes were the main active species responsible for degradation. However, the coexistence of dissolved anions and humic acid could decline p-CNB removal rate.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bingrui Ma, Shuaishuai Xin, Xiaoming Ma, Chunlei Zhang, Mengchun Gao
Summary: The fast recombination of photogenerated charges, low utilization of visible light, and difficult recyclability of photocatalysts have limited the practical application of photocatalysis technology. The ternary reduced graphene oxide/BiOBr/TiO2 nanotube arrays photoelectrodes exhibited higher visible-light absorption property and lower charges recombination, leading to a significantly higher p-CNB degradation rate compared to bare TNAs. The GB/TNAs also effectively solved the recovery of powdered catalysts and demonstrated excellent PEC stability for p-CNB degradation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weilong Song, Zhipeng Li, Feng Liu, Yi Ding, Peishi Qi, Hong You, Chao Jin
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zhipeng Li, Weilong Song, Feng Liu, Yi Ding, Hong You, Hengjun Liu, Peishi Qi, Chao Jin
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weilong Song, Zhipeng Li, Yi Ding, Feng Liu, Hong You, Peishi Qi, Fang Wang, Yizhu Li, Chao Jin
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jianhua Qu, Xianlin Meng, Xingying Jiang, Hong You, Peng Wang, Xiuqing Ye
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Weilong Song, Zhipeng Li, Yizhu Li, Hong You, Peishi Qi, Feng Liu, Douglas A. Loy
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Toxicology
Shutao Wang, Chuan Wu, Zhisheng Liu, Hong You
TOXICOLOGY LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhipeng Li, Feng Liu, Hong You, Yi Ding, Jie Yao, Chao Jin
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Li na Zhao, Yu Hong Jia, Hong You, Shu tao Wang, Liang Fu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhipeng Li, Feng Liu, Yi Ding, Fei Wang, Hong You, Chao Jin
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuhong Jia, Dandan Zhang, Hong You, Weiguo Li, Kun Jiang
JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianhua Qu, Xianlin Meng, Ying Zhang, Qingjuan Meng, Yue Tao, Qi Hu, Xingying Jiang, Hong You, Christine A. Shoemaker
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qihui Xu, Zhipeng Li, Hong You, Shutao Wang, Haoyang Li
Summary: In this study, the eco-friendly composite materials Fe-b/HCs were used as activators in water treatment, showing significant improvement in performance after specific treatment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Zhu, Hong You, How Yong Ng, Zhipeng Li, Binghan Xie, Hongying Chen, Yi Ding, Haili Tan, Feng Liu, Chunpeng Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of bio-carriers on membrane fouling in membrane bioreactors (MBRs) for high saline mariculture wastewater treatment. The results showed that bio-carriers effectively improved the characteristics of cake layer, reduced the adhesion of proteins and humic acid-like materials on membrane surface, and shifted the precise composition of cake layers.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qihui Xu, Zhipeng Li, Feng Liu, Hong You, Binghan Xie
Summary: Chlorite (ClO2-) is a by-product of water treatment using chlorine dioxide (ClO2) and can be activated by iron species (Fe-b) for selective oxidative treatment of organic contaminants. This study discovered the mechanisms behind this activation process and proposed a unified coordination catalysis mechanism. The findings provide a novel strategy for water treatment and waste disposal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhipeng Li, Feng Liu, Bo Zhang, Yi Ding, Hong You, Chao Jin
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wiem Bouali, Muejgan Yaman, Nurgul Seferogu, Zeynel Seferogu
Summary: Novel chemosensors, including coumarin hydrazide, were synthesized and demonstrated the ability to detect cyanide ions through absorption and fluorescence turn-off response. The reaction mechanism between the sensors and the ions was determined through experimental and theoretical studies. The sensors exhibited high detection ability and effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Parinaz Abdollahian, Hassan Heidari, Soheila Hassanzadeh, Mohammad Hasanzadeh
Summary: This study successfully synthesized various types of thiolated-graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and utilized them in a one-droplet microfluidic paper-based analytical device for the simultaneous multi-sensing of heavy metal ions. The GQDs were functionalized and stabilized on the surface of hydrophobic fiber-glass, enabling colorimetric chemosensing of ions including iron, copper, cobalt, mercury, chrome, manganese, and nickel. The results were confirmed using fluorescence spectrometry, and the platform showed potential for facile metal ion detection in human urine models and environmental fluids.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. L. Barrett, C. Meyer, E. Cwiklik, V Fieglein, M. Burns, J. Guerrero, W. J. Brittain
Summary: Laboratory illumination is strong enough to create a photostationary state (PSS) of amphiphilic azo-benzene compounds in water. The [cis]PSS/[trans]PSS ratios were observed to be 0.33-1.2 in D2O and 0.37-3.8 in dimethyl sulfoxide-d6. ortho-Fluoroazobenzene amphiphiles show higher cis-isomer concentration at equilibrium compared to non-fluorinated compounds due to differences in optical absorption profiles. The kinetics of isomerization were measured using UV-Vis spectroscopy and the ratio of trans-to-cis rates does not directly correlate with the observed PSS. The half-life for PSS formation is 40 minutes for fluorinated compounds and 80 minutes for non-fluorinated compounds.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jalil Khodayari, Karim Zare, Omid Moradi, Mohammadreza Kalaee, Niyaz Mohammad Mahmoodi
Summary: In this study, an eco-friendly biocomposite (CMC/MIL/CuO) was synthesized and characterized, and its ability to decolorize Acid Blue 92 dye was investigated. The results showed that CMC/MIL/CuO can be used as a suitable photocatalyst for dye decolorization.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Ma, Qian Xu, Huajun Yao, Yalin Chen, Yiyang Wang, Yunfei Yang, Hongfang Shen, Youjun Lu
Summary: This study designed an integrated structure of Cu2O@Au/Cu2O heterostructure particles, which achieved significantly enhanced photocatalytic performance by simultaneously considering the integrated structural characteristics and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. Experimental characterization and theoretical simulation confirmed the three-in-one synergy of the integrated heterostructure, including the LSPR effect of Au nanoparticles, the light scattering based on core-shell heterostructure, and the effective charge separation based on inter-embedded heterostructure. The concept of integrated heterostructure cooperated with LSPR effect provides a new strategy for designing future catalysts.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Robert G. H. Marks, Sarah P. Rockel, Klaus Kerpen, Holger Somnitz, Philipp R. Martin, Maik A. Jochmann, Torsten C. Schmidt
Summary: This study investigated the pH-dependent photolysis of phosphonates in aqueous solutions and analyzed the transformation products. The results showed that the photolysis rate of phosphonates was influenced by pH and light conditions. Furthermore, the carbon kinetic isotope effects varied for different types of phosphonates.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
T. M. Naren Vidaarth, S. Surendhiran, K. S. G. Jagan, S. Savitha, K. S. Balu, A. Karthik, B. Kalpana
Summary: In this study, magnesium oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using plant seed extracts, which exhibited excellent performance in removing dyes from textile water bodies. These nanoparticles also showed strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mikhail Yu. Ovchinnikov, Vyacheslav A. Antipin, Sergey L. Khursan
Summary: In this study, the recombination of separated ion-radical states (SIRS) in PAPh films was analyzed, and it was found that the contribution of X-SIRS recombination to total luminescence varies with different environments. It was also shown that the recombination of labile SIRS is independent of the nature of the atmosphere. The study theoretically substantiated that SIRS recombination can occur via the transfer of both positive and negative charges, and the efficiency of thermal activation of recombination processes depends on the ratio of radiant and conductive channels of energy transfer.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sumaira Naeem, Tayyaba Mubashir, Mudassir Hussain Tahir, Jawayria Najeeb, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Hosam O. El-ansary, Silas Lagat, Anthony Pembere
Summary: This study presents an alternative methodology using machine learning for the selection of novel organic molecules to develop high-performance organic solar cell devices.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. Thirumoolan, S. Ragupathy, S. Renukadevi, P. Rajkumar, Rajakumar S. Rai, R. M. Saravana Kumar, Imran Hasan, Mani Durai, Young-Ho Ahn
Summary: In this study, the photodegradation of brilliant green dye was studied in relation to the comparative photocatalytic activity of pure ZnO and Ni-doped ZnO/CSAC. The Ni-doped ZnO/CSAC showed a higher photocatalytic degradation rate under visible light irradiation, suggesting its potential as an effective wastewater treatment material.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ajmal Khan, Zhidong Chang, Wenjun Li, Xiaohui Ma, Mei Dong, Liang Geng, Ghulam Yasin, Shuaib Khan, Hira Anwar
Summary: Due to its functional structure and tunable shape, 2D zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIFs) have gained significant interest in various fields. In this study, thin ZIF-8 sheets were prepared using a mixed solvent and then delaminated into single layers through physical sonication. These hexagonal sheets exhibited high stability and controlled morphology, and showed excellent performance in dye degradation compared to 3D ZIF-8 crystals.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vitaly A. Podshibyakin, Evgenii N. Shepelenko, Leonid D. Popov, Tatyana M. Valova, Anton O. Ayt, Lyudmila G. Kuzmina, Anton V. Lisovin, Oleg N. Burov, Mikhail E. Kletskii, Alexander D. Dubonosov, Vladimir A. Bren
Summary: Bifunctional hybrids containing photochromic indolyl(thienyl) diarylethenes and an ionochromic rhodamine moiety connected by a dimethylene spacer were synthesized. These hybrids exhibit absorption at 450-455 nm and fluorescence at 560 nm in toluene. UV light triggers ring-closed non-fluorescent diarylethene formation, which can be reversed under visible light or in the dark. In the presence of H+ cation, a naked eye effect is observed with the opening of the rhodamine-spirolactam ring and a pink-crimson coloration at 561 nm accompanied by intense long-wavelength emission at 586 nm. This process is reversible by exposure to triethylamine, as confirmed by NMR experiments. The light-induced isomerizations and proton-induced transformations were explained using computational methods. Reversible switching of fluorescent properties can be achieved by light irradiation and proton.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Majid Sharifi-Rad, Hazem S. Elshafie, Pawel Pohl
Summary: The study investigated the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Lallemantia royleana leaf extract, characterized their physico-chemical properties, and evaluated their biopharmaceutical and catalytic applications. The synthesized nanoparticles showed good stability and exhibited higher antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and cytotoxic activities compared to the leaf extract. These results provide a promising green synthesis route for silver nanoparticles with potential biomedical and catalytic applications.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meera Moydeen Abdul Hameed, Badr M. Thamer
Summary: Security encoding using photochromism is an effective method for creating authentication substrates. A unique photochromic ink has been developed that emits light continuously under UV rays and darkness. The ink is produced by dispersing lanthanidedoped aluminate nanoparticles in a polymer binder. The resulting composite ink can be used to create transparent films on paper, and the stamped patterns become visible under UV rays, changing from colorless to green.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Monika Lamoria, Rita Kakkar, Marilyn Daisy Milton
Summary: Four novel water-soluble benzimidazolium and bis-benzimidazolium salts with a fluorophore-spacer-receptor design were synthesized and demonstrated to selectively detect Fe3+ ions with large Stokes shifts. The binding mechanism and detection performance were investigated through theoretical and experimental studies.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2024)
