The application of photocatalytic technology in algae killing is limited by the non-floatability and difficulty in recycling of the photocatalysts.Loading photocatalyst on magnetic or floatable carriers is the most po...The application of photocatalytic technology in algae killing is limited by the non-floatability and difficulty in recycling of the photocatalysts.Loading photocatalyst on magnetic or floatable carriers is the most popular method for overcoming the above inadequacies.In this work,a CdZnS/TiO_(2) membrane photocatalyst with adjustable suspended depth(include floating)and flexible assembly is designed,which is less prone to dislodgement due to in situ synthesis and has a wider range of applicability than previously reported photocatalysts.The photocatalytic removal of Microcystis aeruginosa revealed that the suspended depth and distribution format of the CdZnS/TiO_(2) membrane photocatalysts have striking effects on the photocatalytic removal performance of Microcystis aeruginosa,the photocatalytic removal efficiency of CdZnS/TiO_(2)-2 membrane photocatalysts for Microcystis aeruginosa could reach to 98.6%in 60 min when the photocatalysts assembled in the form of 3×3 arrays suspended at a depth of 2 cm from the liquid surface.A tiny amount of TiO_(2) loading allows the formation of Z-Scheme heterojunction,resulting in accelerating the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers,preserving the photogenerated electrons and holes with stronger reduction and oxidation ability and inhabiting the photo-corrosion of CdZnS.展开更多
Storing solar energy in battery systems is crucial to achieving a green and sustainable society.However,the efficient development of photo-enhanced zinc-air batteries(ZABs)is limited by the rapid recombination of phot...Storing solar energy in battery systems is crucial to achieving a green and sustainable society.However,the efficient development of photo-enhanced zinc-air batteries(ZABs)is limited by the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers on the photocathode.In this work,the visible-light-driven CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst with unique petal-like layer structure was designed and developed,which can be used as air electrode for visible-light-driven ZABs.The superior performance of ZABs assembled by CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)was mainly attributed to the successful construction of Schottky heterojunction between g-C_(3)N_(4)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs),which accelerates the transfer of electrons from g-C_(3)N_(4)to CoS_(2)/CuS cocatalysts,improves the carrier separation ability,and extends the carrier lifetime.Thereinto,the visible-driven ZABs assembled by CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst has a power density of 588.90 mW cm^(-2) and a charge-discharge cycle of 643 h under visible light irradiation,which is the highest performance ever reported for photo-enhanced ZABs.More importantly,the charge-discharge voltage drop of ZABs was only 0.54 V under visible light irradiation,which is significantly lower than the voltage drop(0.94 V)in the dark.This study provides a new idea for designing efficient and stable visible-light-driven ZABs cathode catalysts.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)heterojunctions are promising photocatalysts for hydrogen production due to their unique ability to efficiently convert solar energy to green fuels.In this work,an S-scheme 2D/2D FTiO_(2)/CdS hetero...Two-dimensional(2D)heterojunctions are promising photocatalysts for hydrogen production due to their unique ability to efficiently convert solar energy to green fuels.In this work,an S-scheme 2D/2D FTiO_(2)/CdS heterostructure was designed and synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method.The hydrogen evolution rate of optimal F-TiO_(2)/CdS photocatalyst irradiated with simulated sunlight reached to 1.7 mmol g^(−1) h^(−1),which was about 7 times that of pristine CdS nanosheets,1.5 times that of TiO_(2) nanoparticles composited with CdS nanosheets,and the apparent quantum efficiency at 420 nm was 4.3%.The insitu Kelvin probe force microscopy results showed that the built-in electric field strength(BIEF)of 2D/2D F-TiO_(2)/CdS is about 6.2×10^(3) V cm^(−1) under the dark condition,which is about 2.3 times that of TiO_(2) nanoparticles composited with CdS nanosheets.Moreover,in-situ electron paramagnetic resonance results showed that the valence band position of F-TiO_(2) is more positive and showed a clear signal peak,suggesting that F-TiO_(2) could generate more hydroxyl radicals.When F-TiO_(2) contacts with CdS,the signals of both radicals are significantly enhanced,indicating that the reducing ability of CdS and the oxidizing ability of F-TiO_(2) are well preserved.These results verify that S-scheme 2D/2D F-TiO_(2)/CdS processes stronger BIEF,which could effectively enhance the photocatalytic hydrogen production activity.展开更多
The present levels of CO_(2)emission in the atmosphere require the development of technologies to achieve carbon neutrality using inexpensive processes.Conversion of CO_(2)into cyclic carbonates is one of the solution...The present levels of CO_(2)emission in the atmosphere require the development of technologies to achieve carbon neutrality using inexpensive processes.Conversion of CO_(2)into cyclic carbonates is one of the solutions to this problem.Here,we synthesized a ZnV_(2)O_(6)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)nanocomposite and catalyzed the cycloaddition of CO_(2)to epoxides for the green synthesis of cyclic carbonates under visible light irradiation.The present nanocomposite photocatalyst exhibited up to 96%yield of cyclic carbonates.The photocatalyst was found to be efficient for photocatalytic cycloaddition reactions,and the recovered photocatalyst showed stability in up to five consecutive photocatalytic experiments.The current methodology of cyclic carbonate production is a significant step toward the mitigation of atmospheric CO_(2)and can work well with the development of nanocomposite photocatalysts.展开更多
Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is ...Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is associated with a highly energy-consuming and heavily polluting process.Solor-driven photocatalytic evolution of H_(2)O_(2) is a promising,eco-friendly,and energy-efficient strategy that holds great potential to substitute the traditional approach.Here,a ternary photocatalyst,NiS/CdS/Halloysite nanotubes(NiS/CdS/HNTs)is designed and prepared with an earth-abundant clay mineral HNTs as the support and NiS as a co-catalyst.The pivotal roles of HNTs and NiS in the photocatalytic process are elucidated by experiments and theoretical calculations.HNTs serve as the carrier,which allows CdS to be uniformly dispersed onto its surface as small particles,increasing effective contact with H_(2)O and O_(2) for H_(2)O_(2) formation.Simultaneously,it resulted in the formation of a Schottky junction between NiS and CdS,which not only favors photogenerated charges separating efficiently but also provides a unidirectional path to transfer electrons.Consequently,the optimized NiS/CdS/HNTs composite demonstrates an H_(2)O_(2) evolution rate of 380.5μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1) without adding any sacrificial agent or extra O_(2),nearly 5.0 times that of pure CdS.This work suggests a feasible idea for designing and developing highly active and low-cost solar energy catalytic composite materials.展开更多
In this work,we report a fabrication of recyclable iron oxide decorated MoS_(2)nanosheets via a facile liq-uid exfoliation approach and solvothermal reaction for visible-light photodegradation of tetracycline.The prep...In this work,we report a fabrication of recyclable iron oxide decorated MoS_(2)nanosheets via a facile liq-uid exfoliation approach and solvothermal reaction for visible-light photodegradation of tetracycline.The prepared Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2)was characterized by X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectros-copy,Raman spectroscopy,magnetic hysteresis,and nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms.Experimental results indicate that,successful attachment of Fe_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles to MoS_(2)sheets has been achieved.The enhanced surface area of Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2)induced high rates of adsorption and the adsorbed tetracycline was degraded to 90%after 150 min of visible exposure,which is better than that from pure MoS_(2).The introduction of Fe_(3)O_(4)not only enhances the photo-catalytic performance of Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2),but also enables its convenient recovery from water by an external magnetic field.Furthermore,both the photocatalytic activity and composite phase of Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2)were well-retained over cy-cles.Owing to its efficient photocatalytic activity,good stability and magnetic recyclability,the Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2)nano-composite is considered to be a promising photocatalyst for wastewater treatment.展开更多
Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)) has been recognized as a green and nonpolluting multifunctional oxidant with extensive applications in environmental protection,metal etching,textile printing and dyeing,chemical synthesi...Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)) has been recognized as a green and nonpolluting multifunctional oxidant with extensive applications in environmental protection,metal etching,textile printing and dyeing,chemical synthesis and food processing.However,over 90 % of industrial H_(2)O_(2) is currently produced through the multi-step anthraquinone oxidation process,which suffers from a process with some drawbacks such as complex,high-energy consumption,and toxic byproducts emissions.Compared to the traditional anthraquinone method,artificial photosynthesis of H_(2)O_(2) using semiconductor photocatalysts has emerged as a sustainable alternative due to its use of water and O_(2) as the clean reactants and sole energy as the driving force.In recent years,metal-free photocatalysts mainly including covalent organic frameworks(COFs),covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs) and carbon nitrile(g-C_(3)N_(4)) have garnered significant interest due to their superior thermal and chemical stability,diverse synthesis methods,tunable functionality,light weight nature and non-toxicity.These materials also exhibit adjustable band structure and unique photoelectric properties.Sustainable efforts have been made to advance metal-free photocatalysts for artificial photosynthesis of H_(2)O_(2),however,a comprehensive summary of current research status on metalfree-based photocatalytic overall H_(2)O_(2) production remain scarce.This review outlines recent process in overall H_(2)O_(2) photosynthesis based on metal-free photocatalysts.First,we introduced the fundamental concepts of photocatalytic overall H_(2)O_(2) production.Then,we analyze representative studies on photocatalytic overall H_(2)O_(2) synthesis using metal-free materials.Finally,we discuss the challenges and future perspectives in this field to guide the design and synthesis of metal-free systems for H_(2)O_(2) generation.展开更多
利用水热法制备石墨烯和Ag@TiO2核壳纳米颗粒（nanoparticles,NPs）共同修饰的染料敏化太阳能电池（dye-sensitized solar cell,DSSC）,研究石墨烯和Ag@TiO2纳米颗粒对光阳极和DSSC性能的影响.实验结果显示,掺入的Ag@TiO2纳米颗粒质量...利用水热法制备石墨烯和Ag@TiO2核壳纳米颗粒（nanoparticles,NPs）共同修饰的染料敏化太阳能电池（dye-sensitized solar cell,DSSC）,研究石墨烯和Ag@TiO2纳米颗粒对光阳极和DSSC性能的影响.实验结果显示,掺入的Ag@TiO2纳米颗粒质量分数为0.6%时,制备的DSSC性能最优,光电转换效率（photoelectric conversion efficiency,PCE）为5.84%,相比于纯TiO2光阳极DSSC提高了近20%.研究表明,石墨烯/Ag@TiO2染料敏化太阳能电池性能的提高,一方面是由于Ag@TiO2纳米颗粒的掺入增强了染料的光吸收能力;另一方面是由于石墨烯的引入显著改善了光阳极染料的吸附量,加快了载流子的传输,增加了载流子寿命,两者协同显著提高了DSSC的短路电流密度（short-circuit photocurrent density,J（sc））和光电转换效率.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of ShanDong(Nos.ZR2023QD152 and ZR2021MD002).
文摘The application of photocatalytic technology in algae killing is limited by the non-floatability and difficulty in recycling of the photocatalysts.Loading photocatalyst on magnetic or floatable carriers is the most popular method for overcoming the above inadequacies.In this work,a CdZnS/TiO_(2) membrane photocatalyst with adjustable suspended depth(include floating)and flexible assembly is designed,which is less prone to dislodgement due to in situ synthesis and has a wider range of applicability than previously reported photocatalysts.The photocatalytic removal of Microcystis aeruginosa revealed that the suspended depth and distribution format of the CdZnS/TiO_(2) membrane photocatalysts have striking effects on the photocatalytic removal performance of Microcystis aeruginosa,the photocatalytic removal efficiency of CdZnS/TiO_(2)-2 membrane photocatalysts for Microcystis aeruginosa could reach to 98.6%in 60 min when the photocatalysts assembled in the form of 3×3 arrays suspended at a depth of 2 cm from the liquid surface.A tiny amount of TiO_(2) loading allows the formation of Z-Scheme heterojunction,resulting in accelerating the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers,preserving the photogenerated electrons and holes with stronger reduction and oxidation ability and inhabiting the photo-corrosion of CdZnS.
文摘Storing solar energy in battery systems is crucial to achieving a green and sustainable society.However,the efficient development of photo-enhanced zinc-air batteries(ZABs)is limited by the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers on the photocathode.In this work,the visible-light-driven CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst with unique petal-like layer structure was designed and developed,which can be used as air electrode for visible-light-driven ZABs.The superior performance of ZABs assembled by CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)was mainly attributed to the successful construction of Schottky heterojunction between g-C_(3)N_(4)and carbon nanotubes(CNTs),which accelerates the transfer of electrons from g-C_(3)N_(4)to CoS_(2)/CuS cocatalysts,improves the carrier separation ability,and extends the carrier lifetime.Thereinto,the visible-driven ZABs assembled by CoS_(2)/CuS@CNT-C_(3)N_(4)photocatalyst has a power density of 588.90 mW cm^(-2) and a charge-discharge cycle of 643 h under visible light irradiation,which is the highest performance ever reported for photo-enhanced ZABs.More importantly,the charge-discharge voltage drop of ZABs was only 0.54 V under visible light irradiation,which is significantly lower than the voltage drop(0.94 V)in the dark.This study provides a new idea for designing efficient and stable visible-light-driven ZABs cathode catalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22378372).
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)heterojunctions are promising photocatalysts for hydrogen production due to their unique ability to efficiently convert solar energy to green fuels.In this work,an S-scheme 2D/2D FTiO_(2)/CdS heterostructure was designed and synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method.The hydrogen evolution rate of optimal F-TiO_(2)/CdS photocatalyst irradiated with simulated sunlight reached to 1.7 mmol g^(−1) h^(−1),which was about 7 times that of pristine CdS nanosheets,1.5 times that of TiO_(2) nanoparticles composited with CdS nanosheets,and the apparent quantum efficiency at 420 nm was 4.3%.The insitu Kelvin probe force microscopy results showed that the built-in electric field strength(BIEF)of 2D/2D F-TiO_(2)/CdS is about 6.2×10^(3) V cm^(−1) under the dark condition,which is about 2.3 times that of TiO_(2) nanoparticles composited with CdS nanosheets.Moreover,in-situ electron paramagnetic resonance results showed that the valence band position of F-TiO_(2) is more positive and showed a clear signal peak,suggesting that F-TiO_(2) could generate more hydroxyl radicals.When F-TiO_(2) contacts with CdS,the signals of both radicals are significantly enhanced,indicating that the reducing ability of CdS and the oxidizing ability of F-TiO_(2) are well preserved.These results verify that S-scheme 2D/2D F-TiO_(2)/CdS processes stronger BIEF,which could effectively enhance the photocatalytic hydrogen production activity.
基金sponsored in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21477167)the Science and Technology Research Plan Program of Henan Province(Nos.222102320328,232102210075,232102320137)the Key Science Research Program Foundation of High Education Schools of Henan Province(No.23B610010).
文摘The present levels of CO_(2)emission in the atmosphere require the development of technologies to achieve carbon neutrality using inexpensive processes.Conversion of CO_(2)into cyclic carbonates is one of the solutions to this problem.Here,we synthesized a ZnV_(2)O_(6)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)nanocomposite and catalyzed the cycloaddition of CO_(2)to epoxides for the green synthesis of cyclic carbonates under visible light irradiation.The present nanocomposite photocatalyst exhibited up to 96%yield of cyclic carbonates.The photocatalyst was found to be efficient for photocatalytic cycloaddition reactions,and the recovered photocatalyst showed stability in up to five consecutive photocatalytic experiments.The current methodology of cyclic carbonate production is a significant step toward the mitigation of atmospheric CO_(2)and can work well with the development of nanocomposite photocatalysts.
文摘Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),an environmentally friendly chemical with high value,is extensively used in industrial production and daily life.However,the traditional anthraquinone method for H_(2)O_(2) production is associated with a highly energy-consuming and heavily polluting process.Solor-driven photocatalytic evolution of H_(2)O_(2) is a promising,eco-friendly,and energy-efficient strategy that holds great potential to substitute the traditional approach.Here,a ternary photocatalyst,NiS/CdS/Halloysite nanotubes(NiS/CdS/HNTs)is designed and prepared with an earth-abundant clay mineral HNTs as the support and NiS as a co-catalyst.The pivotal roles of HNTs and NiS in the photocatalytic process are elucidated by experiments and theoretical calculations.HNTs serve as the carrier,which allows CdS to be uniformly dispersed onto its surface as small particles,increasing effective contact with H_(2)O and O_(2) for H_(2)O_(2) formation.Simultaneously,it resulted in the formation of a Schottky junction between NiS and CdS,which not only favors photogenerated charges separating efficiently but also provides a unidirectional path to transfer electrons.Consequently,the optimized NiS/CdS/HNTs composite demonstrates an H_(2)O_(2) evolution rate of 380.5μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1) without adding any sacrificial agent or extra O_(2),nearly 5.0 times that of pure CdS.This work suggests a feasible idea for designing and developing highly active and low-cost solar energy catalytic composite materials.
文摘In this work,we report a fabrication of recyclable iron oxide decorated MoS_(2)nanosheets via a facile liq-uid exfoliation approach and solvothermal reaction for visible-light photodegradation of tetracycline.The prepared Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2)was characterized by X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectros-copy,Raman spectroscopy,magnetic hysteresis,and nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms.Experimental results indicate that,successful attachment of Fe_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles to MoS_(2)sheets has been achieved.The enhanced surface area of Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2)induced high rates of adsorption and the adsorbed tetracycline was degraded to 90%after 150 min of visible exposure,which is better than that from pure MoS_(2).The introduction of Fe_(3)O_(4)not only enhances the photo-catalytic performance of Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2),but also enables its convenient recovery from water by an external magnetic field.Furthermore,both the photocatalytic activity and composite phase of Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2)were well-retained over cy-cles.Owing to its efficient photocatalytic activity,good stability and magnetic recyclability,the Fe_(3)O_(4)-MoS_(2)nano-composite is considered to be a promising photocatalyst for wastewater treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.22409038,52473221)Zhejiang Province Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.ZJ2024021)+2 种基金Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.2024DJC032,2025AFB889)Key Project of Science and Technology Research of Hubei Provincial Department of Education (Nos.D20232701,D20232702)the research grant funded by the Research,Development,and Innovation Authority (RDIA)-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (No.12615-iu-2023-IU-R-2-1-EI-)。
文摘Hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)) has been recognized as a green and nonpolluting multifunctional oxidant with extensive applications in environmental protection,metal etching,textile printing and dyeing,chemical synthesis and food processing.However,over 90 % of industrial H_(2)O_(2) is currently produced through the multi-step anthraquinone oxidation process,which suffers from a process with some drawbacks such as complex,high-energy consumption,and toxic byproducts emissions.Compared to the traditional anthraquinone method,artificial photosynthesis of H_(2)O_(2) using semiconductor photocatalysts has emerged as a sustainable alternative due to its use of water and O_(2) as the clean reactants and sole energy as the driving force.In recent years,metal-free photocatalysts mainly including covalent organic frameworks(COFs),covalent triazine frameworks(CTFs) and carbon nitrile(g-C_(3)N_(4)) have garnered significant interest due to their superior thermal and chemical stability,diverse synthesis methods,tunable functionality,light weight nature and non-toxicity.These materials also exhibit adjustable band structure and unique photoelectric properties.Sustainable efforts have been made to advance metal-free photocatalysts for artificial photosynthesis of H_(2)O_(2),however,a comprehensive summary of current research status on metalfree-based photocatalytic overall H_(2)O_(2) production remain scarce.This review outlines recent process in overall H_(2)O_(2) photosynthesis based on metal-free photocatalysts.First,we introduced the fundamental concepts of photocatalytic overall H_(2)O_(2) production.Then,we analyze representative studies on photocatalytic overall H_(2)O_(2) synthesis using metal-free materials.Finally,we discuss the challenges and future perspectives in this field to guide the design and synthesis of metal-free systems for H_(2)O_(2) generation.
