MoS_2-decorated C_3N_4(C_3N_4/MoS_2) nanosheets hybrid photocatalysts were prepared by a simple sonication-impregnation method. Face-to-face lamellar heterojunctions were well established between two dimension(2D) C_3...MoS_2-decorated C_3N_4(C_3N_4/MoS_2) nanosheets hybrid photocatalysts were prepared by a simple sonication-impregnation method. Face-to-face lamellar heterojunctions were well established between two dimension(2D) C_3N_4 and MoS_2 nanosheets. The effects of MoS_2 content on the light absorption, charge transfer and photocatalytic activity of the hybrid samples were investigated. Characterization results show that MoS_2 nanosheets are well anchored on the face of C_3N_4 nanosheets and the composites have well dispersed layered morphology. After loading with MoS_2, the light absorption of composites was much improved, especially in visible-light region. The photocatalytic activities of C_3N_4/MoS_2 samples were evaluated based on the H_2 evolution under visible light irradiation(λ > 400 nm). When the loading amount of MoS_2 was increased to 5 wt%, the highest H_2 evolution rate(274 μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1)) was obtained. Compared with samples obtained from direct impregnation method, sonication pretreatment is favorable for the formation of 2D layered heterojuctions and thus improve the photocatalytic activity. Slightly deactivation of C_3N_4/MoS_2 composites could be observed when recycled due to the mild photocorrosion of MoS_2. Based on the band alignments of C_3N_4 and MoS_2, a possible photocatalytic mechanism was discussed, where MoS_2 could efficiently promote the separation of the photogenerated carriers of C_3N_4.展开更多
Graphite‐like carbon nitride(g‐C3N4)‐based compounds have attracted considerable attention because of their excellent photocatalytic performance.In this work,a novel direct Z‐scheme system constructed from two‐di...Graphite‐like carbon nitride(g‐C3N4)‐based compounds have attracted considerable attention because of their excellent photocatalytic performance.In this work,a novel direct Z‐scheme system constructed from two‐dimensional(2D)g‐C3N4nanoplates and zero‐dimensional(0D)MoS2quantum dots(QDs)was prepared through the combination of a hydrothermal process and microemulsion preparation.The morphologies,structures,and optical properties of the as‐prepared photocatalysts were characterized by X‐ray diffraction,X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy,atomic force microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,and UV‐vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.In addition,the photocatalytic performances of the prepared2D/0D hybrid composites were evaluated based on the photodegradation of rhodamine B under visible‐light irradiation.The results demonstrated that the introduction of MoS2QDs to g‐C3N4greatly enhanced the photocatalytic efficiency.For the optimum7%MoS2QD/g‐C3N4photocatalyst,the degradation rate constant was8.8times greater than that of pure g‐C3N4under visible‐light irradiation.Photocurrent and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results further demonstrated that the MoS2QD/g‐C3N4composites exhibited higher photocurrent density and lower chargetransfer resistance than those of the pure g‐C3N4or MoS2QDs.Active species trapping,terephthalic acid photoluminescence,and nitro blue tetrazolium transformation experiments were performed to investigate the evolution of reactive oxygen species,including hydroxyl radicals and superoxide radicals.The possible enhanced photocatalytic mechanism was attributed to a direct Z‐scheme system,which not only can increase the separation efficiency of photogenerated electron‐hole pairs but also possesses excellent oxidation and reduction ability for high photocatalytic performances.This work provides an effective synthesis approach and insight to help develop other C3N4‐based direct Z‐scheme photocatalytic systems for environmental purification and energy conversion.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21503096)
文摘MoS_2-decorated C_3N_4(C_3N_4/MoS_2) nanosheets hybrid photocatalysts were prepared by a simple sonication-impregnation method. Face-to-face lamellar heterojunctions were well established between two dimension(2D) C_3N_4 and MoS_2 nanosheets. The effects of MoS_2 content on the light absorption, charge transfer and photocatalytic activity of the hybrid samples were investigated. Characterization results show that MoS_2 nanosheets are well anchored on the face of C_3N_4 nanosheets and the composites have well dispersed layered morphology. After loading with MoS_2, the light absorption of composites was much improved, especially in visible-light region. The photocatalytic activities of C_3N_4/MoS_2 samples were evaluated based on the H_2 evolution under visible light irradiation(λ > 400 nm). When the loading amount of MoS_2 was increased to 5 wt%, the highest H_2 evolution rate(274 μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1)) was obtained. Compared with samples obtained from direct impregnation method, sonication pretreatment is favorable for the formation of 2D layered heterojuctions and thus improve the photocatalytic activity. Slightly deactivation of C_3N_4/MoS_2 composites could be observed when recycled due to the mild photocorrosion of MoS_2. Based on the band alignments of C_3N_4 and MoS_2, a possible photocatalytic mechanism was discussed, where MoS_2 could efficiently promote the separation of the photogenerated carriers of C_3N_4.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51672113)Six Talent Peaks Project in Jiangsu Province(2015-XCL-026)+3 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20171299)State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment(SKLPEE-KF201705),Fuzhou UniversityState Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing(2016-KF-10),Wuhan University of Technologythe Qing Lan Project Foundation of Jiangsu Province~~
文摘Graphite‐like carbon nitride(g‐C3N4)‐based compounds have attracted considerable attention because of their excellent photocatalytic performance.In this work,a novel direct Z‐scheme system constructed from two‐dimensional(2D)g‐C3N4nanoplates and zero‐dimensional(0D)MoS2quantum dots(QDs)was prepared through the combination of a hydrothermal process and microemulsion preparation.The morphologies,structures,and optical properties of the as‐prepared photocatalysts were characterized by X‐ray diffraction,X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy,atomic force microscopy,transmission electron microscopy,and UV‐vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.In addition,the photocatalytic performances of the prepared2D/0D hybrid composites were evaluated based on the photodegradation of rhodamine B under visible‐light irradiation.The results demonstrated that the introduction of MoS2QDs to g‐C3N4greatly enhanced the photocatalytic efficiency.For the optimum7%MoS2QD/g‐C3N4photocatalyst,the degradation rate constant was8.8times greater than that of pure g‐C3N4under visible‐light irradiation.Photocurrent and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results further demonstrated that the MoS2QD/g‐C3N4composites exhibited higher photocurrent density and lower chargetransfer resistance than those of the pure g‐C3N4or MoS2QDs.Active species trapping,terephthalic acid photoluminescence,and nitro blue tetrazolium transformation experiments were performed to investigate the evolution of reactive oxygen species,including hydroxyl radicals and superoxide radicals.The possible enhanced photocatalytic mechanism was attributed to a direct Z‐scheme system,which not only can increase the separation efficiency of photogenerated electron‐hole pairs but also possesses excellent oxidation and reduction ability for high photocatalytic performances.This work provides an effective synthesis approach and insight to help develop other C3N4‐based direct Z‐scheme photocatalytic systems for environmental purification and energy conversion.
