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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
Madeeha Rani, Maida Murtaza, Aneeqa Amjad, Manzar Zahra, Amir Waseem, Aiyeshah Alhodaib
Summary: This study examined the use of NiSe2/Ag3PO4 nanocomposite catalysts for photocatalytic degradation of RhB and BPA pollutants. The 20% NiSe2/Ag3PO4 composite exhibited the highest photocatalytic efficiency for both pollutants. Various factors, including dye concentration, catalyst amount, pH, and reaction time, were investigated. The study found that the 20% NiSe2/Ag3PO4 catalyst effectively degraded 10 ppm RhB in 20 min and 20 ppm BPA in 30 min. SEM, PXRD, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were used to analyze the physical properties of the samples. The combination of NiSe2 and Ag3PO4 played a crucial role in enhancing the stability of the photocatalysts. The photodegradation of both RhB and BPA followed pseudo-first-order kinetic models with specific rate constants. A Z-scheme reaction mechanism involving superoxide anion radicals and holes was proposed to explain the photodegradation process.
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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)
Article
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
Beibei Zhang, Lu Zhang, Yulong Zhang, Chao Liu, Jiexiang Xia, Huaming Li
Summary: In this study, spherical-like Ag3PO4 material with exposed {111} facet was successfully synthesized using a chemical precipitation method assisted by ionic liquid. The material exhibited enhanced photocatalytic performance due to its unique morphology and superior optical properties. This research sheds light on the potential of ionic liquid-assisted photocatalysts with high efficiency.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xingang Wang, Kai Liu, Zhengtong Jing, Xiaorui Li, Yang Sun, Feng Guo, Hongliang Dai
Summary: WSe2/In2S3 photocatalysts prepared via a hydrothermal method exhibit favorable photocatalytic activity and stability under visible light.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Cunlu Wang, Guangwei Zhang, Han Zhang, Zihao Li, Yeqian Wen
Summary: By preparing porous graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets (PMCNS), the efficiency of photocatalytic degradation and hydrogen production under visible light was significantly enhanced, providing a new approach for reconstructing the structure of graphitic carbon nitride to improve photocatalytic performance.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wang Xin-Gang, Liu Kai, Zhu Hui, Li Chong-Yu, Lin Lei-Lei, Guo Feng, Dai Hong-Liang
Summary: The MoSe2/Ag3PO4 heterostructure exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and stability, with efficient separation of electron-hole pairs under visible light irradiation. The optimal mass ratio of MoSe2 and Ag3PO4 was 1:5, achieving a high degradation rate for RhB. MoSe2/Ag3PO4 also showed good durability with 89% degradation after four regenerations under visible light.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhuo Chen, Xiaoming Li, You Wu, Jiangfu Zheng, Pei Peng, Xi Zhang, Abing Duan, Dongbo Wang, Qi Yang
Summary: A dual-function S-scheme Cs2AgBiBr6/Ag3PO4 (CA) heterojunction photocatalyst with nano-flower structure was synthesized and shown to have excellent performance in green energy hydrogen production and organic pollutants degradation under visible light. The catalyst exhibited high crystalline quality and strong interfaces, enabling efficient degradation of drugs and significant production of hydrogen within a short period of time. The study also investigated the effects of pH, catalyst dosage, initial drug concentration, and various sacrificial agents on the degradation and hydrogen production, with pH and sacrificial agents being the main influencing factors. The catalyst demonstrated good photostability in cyclic experiments.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Surin Promnopas, Wonchai Promnopas, Wachiraporn Maisang, Surangkana Wannapop, Titipun Thongtem, Somchai Thongtem, Orawan Wiranwetchayan
Summary: In this study, cubic Ag3PO4, monoclinic LaPO4, and Ag3PO4/LaPO4 samples were successfully synthesized and showed high catalytic efficiency in degrading methyl orange in photocatalysis experiments. Characterization results revealed energy gaps of 2.37 eV for Ag3PO4 and 4.23 eV for LaPO4 in the composites without high temperature calcination.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Saroj Lohar, Ankita Vijay, Shipra Bhardwaj
Summary: The degradation study of Erythrosine-B and Eosin-Y was carried out using the nanomaterial ZrCdPbO4 in a photocatalytic process. The ZrCdPbO4 photocatalyst was characterized to determine its oxidation states, surface structure, and band gap energy. Various parameters were evaluated to determine the degradation rate, and control experiments confirmed the key role of ZrCdPbO4 in the degradation of dyes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guanhan Chen, Wenyi Dong, Hongjie Wang, Zilong Zhao, Feng Wang, Feifei Wang, Cesar Nieto-Delgado
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficient removal of CBZ using Ag3PO4/GO photocatalyst under visible irradiation. Graphene oxide enhances the photocatalytic performance of Ag3PO4/GO. Optimal reaction conditions result in complete degradation of CBZ within 30 minutes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ECOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ping Zhang, Le Zhao, Zhao Wang, Longjian Li, Ning Li, Bowen Zhang, Xiaoping Su, Lujuan Cui, Shujuan Meng, Qiong Su, Lijuan Han
Summary: MoS(2)QDs/Ag3PO4 composites were successfully prepared by a simple precipitation method. The composites exhibited good photocatalytic activity and cyclic stability under visible light irradiation, and accelerated the spatial separation of charge carriers.
RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
(2023)
Article
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)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Weihang Han, Jingxuan Shou, Yifan Yang, Liangchen Chen, Luping Zhang, Yutong Chen, Xuewei Tu, Dan Jin, Shijie Zhang, Yurong Chang, Hui Zheng
Summary: In this study, a novel Ce/Fe nanoparticle composite (1CCFO) was prepared and applied for the efficient removal of tetracycline under visible light. The Ce/Fe photocatalyst exhibited a large specific surface area, good visible light response, abundant oxygen vacancies, and excellent redox performance, resulting in a high adsorption capacity and remarkable catalytic performance. Optimal conditions for tetracycline removal were determined through orthogonal experiments, achieving a photodegradation efficiency of approximately 88% within 1 hour. Further analyses revealed the efficient degradation effect of 1CCFO on tetracycline under visible light, providing a feasible method to enhance its performance.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)