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Materials Science, Ceramics
Lucas Portela Oliveira, Camila Cristina de Foggi, Bruna Natalia Alves da Silva Pimentel, Marcelo Assis, Juan Andres, Elson Longo, Carlos Eduardo Vergani
Summary: The study demonstrates the excellent photocatalytic and antifungal properties of silver phosphate microcrystals under visible light, which remain stable even after 4 cycles. Combining with visible light irradiation can significantly enhance its antifungal effectiveness.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qinqing Wang, Shuting Ji, Suyun Li, Xueqing Zhou, Junhui Yin, Pei Liu, Wenyan Shi, Minghong Wu, Longxiang Shen
Summary: The study successfully prepared Bi2MoO6/Ag3PO4 composites and Bi2MoO6/Ag3PO4@silk fibroin films, demonstrating their superior photocatalytic activity and antibacterial performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Bin Sun, Furong Tao, Zixuan Huang, Wei Yan, Yuxin Zhang, Xusheng Dong, Yue Wu, Guowei Zhou
Summary: This study utilized MXene cocatalyst to bridge Ag/Ag3PO4, synthesized by electrostatic self-assembly method, demonstrating high visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity for environmental purification of organic pollutants and heavy metal ions. The addition of 3 wt% Ti3C2 in the Ag/Ag3PO4 /Ti3C2 hybrids achieved the best photocatalytic efficiency.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Ning Li, Jieming Chen, Xiaojuan Chen, Yiqi Lai, Chunmu Yu, Liang Yao, Yunqing Liang
Summary: In this study, novel SrCoO3/Ag3PO4 composite materials were synthesized and used for photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline, with the optimal ratio of SrCoO3 to Ag3PO4 being 1:1.5. The composite exhibited significantly higher degradation efficiency compared to the individual materials. Additionally, reactive species such as OH•, h(+), and O2•- were found to participate in the degradation process of tetracycline.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qing Guan, Sara Khan, Zhaohua Wang, Qian Liu, Leilei Zhang, Yongjie Zhao, Xianze Wang, Xia Yang, Zhi Geng
Summary: The efficient removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotics from water sources is a critical issue, with TiO2-x/Ag3PO4 heterojunctions being successfully used as photocatalysts to enhance the degradation efficiency of pollutants. Particularly, a 1:1 ratio of TiO2-x and Ag3PO4 in the composite showed the best performance. The photocatalytic decomposition pathway of GAT was proposed, and the electron transfer mechanism over TiO2-x/Ag3PO4 heterojunctions was confirmed through various experiments and tests.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hind El Masaoudi, Ismail Benabdallah, Boujemaa Jaber, Mohammed Benaissa
Summary: In this study, Cu-doped Ag3PO4 nanoparticles were found to have a reduced optical bandgap, leading to enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine-B under visible light. The introduction of Cu changed the crystal structure and optical properties of the nanoparticles, making them promising for solar energy applications.
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Engineering, Chemical
Xiaorong Meng, Jing Ren, Jiazhi Chen, Jinfeng Song, Huiqi Zheng, Lei Wang, DanXi Huang
Summary: Ag3PO4 and AgBr-Ag3PO4 were deposited on the surface of nanofiltration membrane with tannic acid (TA) and toluene-2,4 diisocyanate (TDI) as functional layers to obtain composite NF membranes (FTA and FTAB) with visible catalytic activity. FTA and FTAB showed good photochemical properties, stable degradation rates for pollutants like SMZ, and anti-pollution self-cleaning performances.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Hideyuki Katsumata, Md Ashraful Islam Molla, Jahida Binte Islam, Ikki Tateishi, Mai Furukawa, Satoshi Kaneco
Summary: Researchers have successfully synthesized a ternary composite photocatalyst with high catalytic activity for the fast degradation of organic pollutants under visible light.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Li Zhou, Xu Zhang, Min Cai, Naxin Cui, Guifa Chen, Guoyan Zou
Summary: A novel p-n heterojunction was successfully synthesized between Ag3PO4 and nitrogen-doped black TiO2, which exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity for chlorophyll-a degradation. Mechanism exploration revealed the transfer pathways of photo-produced electrons and holes to generate the dominant superoxide anion radicals, providing new insights into the roles of defects in forming heterojunctions in photocatalytic composites.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
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Polymer Science
J. F. Cruz-Filho, T. M. S. Costa, M. S. Lima, L. F. G. Noleto, Carla C. S. Bandeira, F. L. Lima, G. E. Luz Jr
Summary: This article reports on the photocatalytic inactivation properties of silver orthophosphate (Ag3PO4) on different strains of bacteria under white LED illumination and the underlying mechanisms. The inhibitory effect of Ag3PO4 was most pronounced on Candida albicans, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and B. subtilis. Additionally, Ag3PO4 induced changes in cell wall permeability and rupture in the microorganisms.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2021)
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Crystallography
Xin Yan, Yuanyuan Wang, Bingbing Kang, Zhuo Li, Yanhui Niu
Summary: A tube-like g-C3N4/Ag3PO4 heterojunction was constructed using the chemical precipitation method, where Ag3PO4 nanoparticles were loaded onto the surface of tube-like g-C3N4. This heterojunction exhibited optimal photocatalytic performance in degrading RhB under visible light irradiation. The high activity and stability of the heterojunction was explained by a proposed Z-type mechanism.
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Chemistry, Physical
Amiezatul Amirulsyafiee, Mohammad Mansoob Khan, Mohammad Hilni Harunsani
Summary: This review provides an overview of the applications and performance of silver phosphate as a visible light photocatalyst, discussing suitable synthesis methods and the challenges and prospects for improvement.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yu Zhang, Peng Ju, Lei Hao, Xiaofan Zhai, Fenghua Jiang, Chengjun Sun
Summary: Novel Z-scheme MoS2/Bi2WO6 heterostructured microspheres were successfully prepared, exhibiting enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B and killing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The stable Z-scheme heterostructure facilitated efficient transfer of photoinduced electrons and holes, leading to high photocatalytic efficiency. This work provides valuable information for developing Z-scheme heterostructures with enhanced photocatalytic activities for environmental purification and energy conversion applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Huanxian Shi, Jun Wan, Xinyi Dong, Juan Xi, Lihua Zhang, Wei Wang, Xiaofei Zhang, Yajun Shi, Zhishu Tang
Summary: In this study, a novel Ag QDs/MoS2/Bi4O5Br2 heterojunction was successfully synthesized and demonstrated superior photocatalytic disinfection ability. The mechanism of photocatalytic disinfection was intensively investigated, revealing that h(+), center dot OH, and center dot O-2(-) played major roles in causing cell membrane damage, leakage of intracellular biomolecules, and final death of bacteria. The enhanced photocatalytic disinfection ability of the heterojunction was attributed to improved light capture ability, efficient migration and transfer of photogenerated charge carriers, and larger specific surface area.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
M. Sabarinathan, Y. Hayakawa, S. Harish
Summary: Layered 2D molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and Ce-doped MoS2 nanostructures were synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Ce-doped MoS2 exhibited enhanced degradation efficiency against methylene blue (MB) under visible light irradiation. The introduction of Ce ions effectively suppressed the generation of electron-hole pairs, leading to improved degradation efficiency.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
