Developing environmental-friendly non-metal photocatalysts for the efficient removal of antibiotics from environment is a significant challenge.The construction of heterojunction is regarded as a powerful strategy to ...Developing environmental-friendly non-metal photocatalysts for the efficient removal of antibiotics from environment is a significant challenge.The construction of heterojunction is regarded as a powerful strategy to enhance the photodegradation efficiency of photocatalysts for pollutants,being due that this strategy can effectively suppress the recombination of the photo-induced electron and hole.In this research,a novel double Z-scheme BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) heterojunction was successfully synthesized via one-step synthetic approach.Based on a series of experimental characterization,BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) is most likely formed via the interaction between N element of BN and g-C_(3)N_(4) with C_(60) under UV-light irradiation.The band structures of BN,C_(60),g-C_(3)N_(4) and the internal electric field among them suggest that BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) may has a direct double z-type band arrangement,which facilitates efficient charge transfer.The photodegradation rate of BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) for tetracycline reached 90.1%,which is 2.9 times higher than that observed with BN and 2.3 times higher than that of g-C_(3)N_(4).BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) exhibits remarkable photocatalytic performance across a wide pH range and in the influence of different anions.This study offers significant insights about how to design double z-scheme metal-free photocatalyst with high photodegradation efficiency for antibiotic.展开更多
It has been challenging for Fe(Ⅲ)regeneration in Fe-based photocatalysts for continuous peroxydisulfate(PDS)activation due to the lower ability to reduce Fe(Ⅲ).In this work,Fe-doped ultrathin VO_(2)(Fe-VO_(2))nanobe...It has been challenging for Fe(Ⅲ)regeneration in Fe-based photocatalysts for continuous peroxydisulfate(PDS)activation due to the lower ability to reduce Fe(Ⅲ).In this work,Fe-doped ultrathin VO_(2)(Fe-VO_(2))nanobelts were synthesized for purifying metronidazole(MNZ)via PDS activation.As an efficient Fentonlike catalyst for PDS activation,2 wt%Fe-doped VO_(2)can remove 98%of MNZ within 40 min and exhibits impressive recyclability.The synergistic effect of Fe-VO_(2)and Fe(Ⅲ)activated PDS boosted the photocatalytic performance.Moreover,SO_(4)•^(−),h+,O_(2)•^(−),^(1)O_(2),and•OH were the main reactive radicals.The effects of initial MNZ concentration,Fe-VO_(2),PDS dosage,and various anions/cations on MNZ removal by the Fe-VO_(2)/PDS/Vis system were studied.The intermediates of MNZ degradation and possible pathways were determined by density function theory(DFT)calculations and HPLC-MS.This study provided a sustainable technology using Fe-doped ultrathin VO_(2)nanobelts for photocatalytic PDS activation and decontamination of pharmaceutical wastewater.展开更多
Ti_(3)C_(2)/BiOCl composite was successfully synthesized by combining BiOCl(BOC)with an exposed(110)crystal plane and Ti_(3)C_(2) using a simple hydrothermal process.The photocatalytic performance of produced composit...Ti_(3)C_(2)/BiOCl composite was successfully synthesized by combining BiOCl(BOC)with an exposed(110)crystal plane and Ti_(3)C_(2) using a simple hydrothermal process.The photocatalytic performance of produced composite was evaluated using the degradation of rhodamine B(RhB)and tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH)under visible light.The results demonstrated that Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC composite had higher photocatalytic activity than pure BOC.The optimum incorporation amount of Ti_(3)C_(2) was 2 wt%.The photodegradation rate of 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC at 10 min to 20 mg/L RhB was 97.6%,which was much higher than that of BOC(75.3%).Similarly,the photodegradation rate of 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC to 10 mg/L TCH at 30 min was 80.4%,which was higher than BOC(68.1%).In addition,the prepared 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC composite also maintained good stability even after four cycles.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS),transient photocurrent response(IT)and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(UV-vis)confirmed that the photoelectrochemical properties of 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC composite were significantly improved.On the basis of analyzing the action mechanism of photocatalyst,it was pointed out that·O_(2)^(-)and h~+were the main active substances in the photodegradation of RhB and TCH by 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC.展开更多
Both Ti foil and porous Ti were anodized in 0.5%HF and in ethylene glycol electrolyte containing 0.5%NH4F(mass fraction) separately. The results show that TiO2 nanotubes can be formed on Ti foil by both processes, whe...Both Ti foil and porous Ti were anodized in 0.5%HF and in ethylene glycol electrolyte containing 0.5%NH4F(mass fraction) separately. The results show that TiO2 nanotubes can be formed on Ti foil by both processes, whereas TiO2 nanotubes can be formed on porous Ti only in the second process. The overhigh current density led to the failure of the formation nanotubes on porous Ti in 0.5%HF electrolyte. TiO2 nanotubes were characterized by SEM and XRD. TiO2 nanotubes on porous Ti were thinner than those on Ti foil. Anatase was formed when TiO2 nanotubes were annealed at 400 °C and fully turned into rutile at 700 °C. To obtain good photodegradation, the optimal heat treatment temperature of TiO2 nanotubes was 450 °C. The porosity of the substrates influenced photodegradation properties. TiO2 nanotubes on porous Ti with 60% porosity had the best photodegradation.展开更多
Vanadium pentoxide（V2O5）/molybdenum trioxide（MoO 3） composites with different molar ratios of vanadium（V） to molybdenum（Mo） were synthesized via a simple electrospinning technique. The photocatalytic activity ...Vanadium pentoxide（V2O5）/molybdenum trioxide（MoO 3） composites with different molar ratios of vanadium（V） to molybdenum（Mo） were synthesized via a simple electrospinning technique. The photocatalytic activity of the composites were evaluated by their ability to photodegrade methylene blue and dimethyl phthalate（DMP） under visible-light irradiation. Compared with pure V2O5 and MoO 3,the V2O5/MoO 3 composites showed enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity because of a V 3d impurity energy level and the formation of heterostructures at the interface between V2O5 and MoO 3. The optimal molar ratio of V to Mo in the V2O5/MoO 3 composites was found to be around 1/2. Furthermore,high-performance liquid chromatographic monitoring revealed that phthalic acid was the main intermediate in the photocatalytic degradation process of DMP.展开更多
Benzotriazole UV stabilizers (BT-UVs) have attracted concems due to their ubiquitous occurrence in the aquatic environment,and their bioaccumulative and toxic properties.However,little is known about their aquatic env...Benzotriazole UV stabilizers (BT-UVs) have attracted concems due to their ubiquitous occurrence in the aquatic environment,and their bioaccumulative and toxic properties.However,little is known about their aquatic environmental degradation behavior.In this study,photodegradation of a representative of BT-UVs,2-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl) benzotriazole (UV-P),was investigated under simulated sunlight irradiation.Results show that UV-P photodegrades slower under neutral conditions (neutral form) than under acidic or alkaline conditions (cationic and anionic forms).Indirect photodegradation is a dominant elimination pathway of UV-P in coastal seawaters.Dissolved organic matter (DOM) from seawaters accelerate the photodegradation rates mainly through excited triplet DOM (3DOM*),and the roles of singlet oxygen and hydroxyl radical are negligible in the matrixes.DOM from seawaters impacted by mariculture exhibits higher steady-state concentration of 3DOM*([3DOM*]) relative to those from pristine seawaters,leading to higher photosensitizing effects on the photodegradation.Halide ions inhibit the DOM-sensitized photodegradation of UV-P by decreasing [3DOM*].Photodegradation half-lives of UV-P are estimated to range from 24.38 to 49.66 hr in field water bodies of the Yellow River estuary.These results are of importance for assessing environmental fate and risk UV-P in coastal water bodies.展开更多
To advance the knowledge of the environmental fate of sulfamethoxazole （SMX）, we systematically investigated the effects of natural water constituents and synthetic substances （i.e., TiO2 nanoparticles （nTiO2） an...To advance the knowledge of the environmental fate of sulfamethoxazole （SMX）, we systematically investigated the effects of natural water constituents and synthetic substances （i.e., TiO2 nanoparticles （nTiO2） and Ti-doped ^-Bi203 （NTB）） on the photodegradation kinetics of SMX under xenon lamp irradiation. The photolysis of SMX in aqueous solution followed first-order kinetics. Our results showed that higher concentrations of SMX, fulvic acid, suspended sediments, NTB and higher pH value decreased the photodegradation rates of SMX, whereas H202 improved the SMX photodegradation. TiO2 nanoparticles had a dual effect on pbotodegradation due to their photocatalytic activity and photoabsorption of photons. No intermediates more toxic toward Vibrio fischeri than SMX were produced after direct photolysis and photocatalytic degradation for 3 hr. The photolysis of SMX involved three pathways： hydroxylation, cleavage of the sulfonamide bond, and fragmentation of the isoxazole ring. This study lays the groundwork for a better understanding of the environmental fate of SMX.展开更多
Photodegradation of Norfloxacin in aqueous solution containing algae under a medium pressure mercury lamp （15 W, λmax -365nm） was investigated. Results indicated that the photodegradation of Norfloxacin could be in...Photodegradation of Norfloxacin in aqueous solution containing algae under a medium pressure mercury lamp （15 W, λmax -365nm） was investigated. Results indicated that the photodegradation of Norfloxacin could be induced by the algae in the heterogeneous algaewater systems. The photodegradation rate of Norfloxacin increased with increasing algae concentration, and was greatly influenced by the temperature and pH of solution. Meanwhile, the cooperation action of algae and Fe（III）, and the ultrasound were beneficial to photodegradation of Norfloxacin. The degradation kinetics of Norfloxacin was found to follow the pseudo zero-order reaction in the suspension of algae. In addition, we discussed the photodegradation mechanism of Norfloxacin in the suspension of algae. This work will be helpful for understanding the photochemical degradation of antibiotics in aqueous environment in the presence of algae, for providing a new method to deal with antibiotics pollution.展开更多
In this study,a series of novel visible light driven n-CeO2/n-CdO heterojunction(CeO2/CdO)nanoco mposites we re successfully fabricated by simple ultrasonication method.Several characte rization tools including X-ray ...In this study,a series of novel visible light driven n-CeO2/n-CdO heterojunction(CeO2/CdO)nanoco mposites we re successfully fabricated by simple ultrasonication method.Several characte rization tools including X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electro n microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(UV-DRS),etc.,were utilized to investigate the physicochemical properties of the catalyst and confirm the formation of heterojunction.Under visible light irradiations,the photocatalytic activities of the as-prepared CeO2/CdO nanocomposites were evaluated by degrading of Congo red(CR)and Rhodamine B(RhB)solutions.As a result,the CeO2/CdO(mass percentage ratio 1:3)nanocomposite displays remarkable performance for CR and RhB degradation.The enhancement in the photocatalytic performance of CeO2/CdO(1:3)nanocomposite can be attributed not only to the strong visible-light absorption region,separating the photogenerated electronhole pairs but also to the formation of n-n type heterojunction.The results also indicate that the CeO2/CdO(1:3)nanocomposite has good stabilization and high reusability.In addition,the mechanism is proposed for the coupled semiconductors and possible reasons for the enhancement of visible-light photocatalytic efficiency are also discussed.This work can provide a new gateway to fabricate visible photocatalysts and promising candidate catalysts for poisonous wastewater treatment in the near future.展开更多
To understand the degradation and environmental fate of pyrethroids, the process of their photodegradation under simulated natural conditions was investigated. The results showed that the degradation process follows f...To understand the degradation and environmental fate of pyrethroids, the process of their photodegradation under simulated natural conditions was investigated. The results showed that the degradation process follows first-order kinetics. The degradation intermediates were identified with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. A plausible mechanism was discussed to explain the process. Several influences on degradation process were investigated and reported such as the effects of initial concentration of pyrethroids, total time of light irradiation, solvents, and light source, as well as the effect of a few substances that exist in the environment. This study could be a good reference for the degradation of pyrethroids in practical circumstances.展开更多
This work was designed to explore the characteristics of photodegradation of herbicides in the copper-polluted water body. The results showed that Cu（Ⅱ） alone could induce a photo Fenton-like reaction to enhance th...This work was designed to explore the characteristics of photodegradation of herbicides in the copper-polluted water body. The results showed that Cu（Ⅱ） alone could induce a photo Fenton-like reaction to enhance the degradation of atrazine, in which hydroxyl radical （.OH） was a main active species. Humic acids restrained atrazine degradation, nevertheless, when introducing Cu（Ⅱ）, the photodegradation was accelerated, in which singlet oxygen （102） replaced -OH acting as the prevailing species. A feasible mechanism for the photochemical process was also proposed, which is helpful for better understanding the environmental photochemistry of atrazine in the copper-polluted water.展开更多
Photodegradation of nonylphenol ethoxylates （NPloEO） was investigated in laboratory scale under UV irradiation. The intermediate photodegradation products were analyzed by LC-ESI-MS. Three kinds of intermediate prod...Photodegradation of nonylphenol ethoxylates （NPloEO） was investigated in laboratory scale under UV irradiation. The intermediate photodegradation products were analyzed by LC-ESI-MS. Three kinds of intermediate products including aldehydic compounds, carboxylic compounds and cyclohexanyl compounds were identified. Five main degradation routes involving the oxidation of the alkyl chain and ethoxylate unit, shortening of the alkyl chain and ethoxylate unit, hydrogenation of the benzene ring were proposed.展开更多
The sunlight photodegradation half-lives of 20 mg/L acetochlor were 151, 154 and 169 days in de-ionized water, river water and paddy water, respectively. When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, acetochlor in aqueous s...The sunlight photodegradation half-lives of 20 mg/L acetochlor were 151, 154 and 169 days in de-ionized water, river water and paddy water, respectively. When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, acetochlor in aqueous solution was rapidly degraded. The half-lives were 7.1, 10.1, and 11.5 min in de-ionized water, river water and paddy water, respectively. Photoproducts of acetochlor were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry(GC/MS) and found at least twelve photoproducts resulted from dechlorination with subsequent hydroxylation and cyclization processes. The chemical structures of ten photoproducts were presumed on the basis of mass spectrum interpretation and literature data. Photoproducts are identified as 2-ethyl-6-methylaniline; N,N-diethylaniline; 4,8-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroquino-line; 2-oxo-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(ethoxymethyl)acetamide; N-(ethoxymethyl)-2′-ethyl-6′-methylformanilide;1-hydroxyacetyl-2-ethoxyl-7-ethylind ole; 8-ethyl-1-ethoxymethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline; 4,8-dimethyl-1-ethoxymethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline; 2-hydroxy-2′-ethyl-6′-methyl-N-(ethoxymethyl)acetanilide and a compound related to acetochlor. The other two photoproducts were detected by GC/MS although their chemical structure was unknown.展开更多
The photochemical behavior of organic pollutants in ice is poorly studied in comparison to aqueous photochemistry.Here we report a detailed comparison of ice and aqueous photodegradation of two representative OH-PAHs,...The photochemical behavior of organic pollutants in ice is poorly studied in comparison to aqueous photochemistry.Here we report a detailed comparison of ice and aqueous photodegradation of two representative OH-PAHs,2-hydroxyfluorene(2-OHFL)and 9-hydroxyfluorene(9-OHFL),which are newly recognized contaminants in the wider environment including colder regions.Interestingly,their photodegradation kinetics were clearly influenced by whether they reside in ice or water.Under the same simulated solar irradiation(λ>290 nm),OHFLs photodegraded faster in ice than in equivalent aqueous solutions and this was attributed to the specific concentration effect caused by freezing.Furthermore,the presence of dissolved constituents in ice also influenced photodegradation with 2-OHFL phototransforming the fastest in‘seawater’ice(k=(11.4±1.0)×10^(−2) min^(−1))followed by‘pure-water’ice((8.7±0.4)×10^(−2) min^(−1))and‘freshwater’ice((8.0±0.7)×10^(−2) min^(−1)).The presence of dissolved constituents(specifically Cl^(−),NO_(3)^(−),Fe(Ⅲ)and humic acid)influences the phototransformation kinetics,either enhancing or suppressing phototransformation,but this is based on the quantity of the constituent present in the matrixes,the specific OHFL isomer and the matrix type(e.g.,ice or aqueous solution).Careful derivation of key photointermediates was undertaken in both ice and water samples using tandem mass spectrometry.Ice phototransformation exhibited fewer by-products and‘simpler’pathways giving rise to a range of hydroxylated fluorenes and hydroxylated fluorenones in ice.These results are of importance when considering the fate of PAHs and OH-PAHs in cold regions and their persistence in sunlit ice.展开更多
A direct Z-scheme CdFe_(2)O_(4)/g-C3N4 hybrid systems with different weight ratios of CdFe2O4 nanoparticles were successfully designed and constructed for ceftiofur sodium photodegradation.The as-obtained CdFe_(2)O_(4...A direct Z-scheme CdFe_(2)O_(4)/g-C3N4 hybrid systems with different weight ratios of CdFe2O4 nanoparticles were successfully designed and constructed for ceftiofur sodium photodegradation.The as-obtained CdFe_(2)O_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4) hybrid samples composed of CdFe_(2)O_(4) nanoparticles and g-C3N4 nanosheets were systematically characterized by different techniques including X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,transmission electron microscope,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,UV–vis DRS,chemical oxygen demand,inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer,photochemical test and electron spin resonance spectrometer technique.The optimal photocatalytic activity for ceftiofur sodium photodegradation was achieved by modulating the weight ration between CdFe_(2)O_(4) nanoparticles and g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets.The result from photocatalytic tests indicate that Cd Fe_(2)O_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4)-2 hybrid sample exhibit highly efficient photocatalytic activity towards ceftiofur sodium removal in comparison with pristine CdFe_(2)O_(4) nanoparticles and pure g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets.Meanwhile the excellent photocatalytic stability of CdFe_(2)O_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4)-2 hybrid sample was also verified during recycling runs towards photocatalytic ceftiofur sodium degradation.The significant enhancement of photocatalytic activity was attributed to the Z-scheme charge separation and transfer based on the construction of tight heterogeneous interface and well-matched band potentials.We expect this research to provide a new insight into the design and preparation of direct Z-scheme hybrid photocatalysts for environmental remediation.展开更多
The edge-graphitized carbon nitride(C_(3)N_(4)-C g)was prepared by secondary pyrolysis to construct ZnO/C_(3)N_(4)-C g(ZCN)type-Ⅱheterojunction photocatalyst via a facile sonication dispersion method,which achieved∼...The edge-graphitized carbon nitride(C_(3)N_(4)-C g)was prepared by secondary pyrolysis to construct ZnO/C_(3)N_(4)-C g(ZCN)type-Ⅱheterojunction photocatalyst via a facile sonication dispersion method,which achieved∼7.04-fold and∼18.3-fold enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance for refrac-tory micropollutant removal and simultaneous hydrogen(H_(2))evolution respectively compared to con-ventional ZnO/g-C_(3)N_(4)Step-scheme heterojunction.The apparent quantum efficiency of the ZCN_(0.4)het-erojunction reaches 0.92%(λ=420 nm).Such excellent performance stems from that the edge-graphene moieties stitched onto the interface of heterojunction extend light absorption to the full visible spec-trum,meanwhile,the built-in electric field generated during Fermi level alignment accompanying fa-vorable band-bending structure provides an effective pathway for the rapid migration of photoinduced electrons via the edge graphene channel to improve interfacial charge separation efficiency.Interestingly,the midgap states introduced in ZCN heterojunction could temporarily retain photoexcited electrons to effectively inhibit the in situ carrier recombination for improved photocatalytic H_(2)evolution.Moreover,ZCN/peroxymonosulfate system exhibited excellent anti-interference performance against complex water bodies under visible illumination due to the synergistic effect between the co-existing anions and organic matter.Meanwhile,the eco-friendly nature of the ZCN/peroxymonosulfate system showed no biotoxicity of reaction filtrate on cell proliferation after treatment,which avoided secondary contamination.Consid-ering the outstanding performance in photocatalysis,the ZCN system exhibits broad potential for practical applications in water pollution control and green energy production.展开更多
Three oxidation processes of UV-Fe3＋（EDTA）/H2O2（UV：ultraviolet light;EDTA：ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid）,UV-Fe3＋/H2O2 and Fe3＋/H2O2 were simultaneously investigated for the degradation of amoxicillin at pH ...Three oxidation processes of UV-Fe3＋（EDTA）/H2O2（UV：ultraviolet light;EDTA：ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid）,UV-Fe3＋/H2O2 and Fe3＋/H2O2 were simultaneously investigated for the degradation of amoxicillin at pH 7.0.The results indicated that,100% amoxicillin degradation and 81.9% chemical oxygen demand（CODCr） removal could be achieved in the UV-Fe3＋（EDTA）/H2O2 process.The treatment efficiency of amoxicillin and CODCr removal were found to decrease to 59.0% and 43.0% in the UV-Fe3＋/H2O2 process;39.6% and 31.3% in the Fe3＋/H2O2 process.Moreover,the results of biodegradability（biological oxygen demand（BOD5）/CODCr ratio） revealed that the UV-Fe3＋（EDTA）/H2O2 process was a promising strategy to degrade amoxicillin as the biodegradability of the effuent was improved to 0.45,compared with the cases of UV-Fe3＋/H2O2（0.25） and Fe3＋/H2O2（0.10） processes.Therefore,it could be deduced that EDTA and UV light performed synergetic catalytic effect on the Fe3＋/H2O2 process,enhancing the treatment efficiency.The degradation mechanisms were also investigated via UV-Vis spectra,and high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectra.The degradation pathway of amoxicillin was further proposed.展开更多
Volatile organic compounds(VOCs) have attracted much attention for decades as they are the precursors of photochemical smog and are harmful to the environment and human health. Vacuum ultraviolet(VUV) photodegradation...Volatile organic compounds(VOCs) have attracted much attention for decades as they are the precursors of photochemical smog and are harmful to the environment and human health. Vacuum ultraviolet(VUV) photodegradation is a simple and effective method to decompose VOCs (ranging from tens to hundreds of ppmV) without additional oxidants or catalysts in the air at atmospheric pressure. In this paper, we review the research progress of VOCs removal via VUV photodegradation. The fundamentals are outlined and the key operation factors for VOCs degradation, such as humidity, oxygen content, VOCs initial concentration, light intensity, and flow rate, are discussed. VUV photodegradation of VOCs mixture is elucidated. The application of VUV photodegradation in combination with ozoneassisted catalytic oxidation(OZCO) and photocatalytic oxidation(PCO) systems, and as the pre-treatment technique for biological purification are illustrated. Based on the summary,we propose the challenges of VUV photodegradation and perspectives for its future development.展开更多
Ohjective To determine the visible light-induced photodegradation kinetics of two xanthene photosensitizers, phloxine B and uranine, in solution and on the surface of silica TLC plates, and to examine the phototoxicit...Ohjective To determine the visible light-induced photodegradation kinetics of two xanthene photosensitizers, phloxine B and uranine, in solution and on the surface of silica TLC plates, and to examine the phototoxicity of residues of degradation, which could provide valuable safety data on the two photosensitizers and other xanthene chemicals when applied in the environment. Methods UV-Vis absorption during photodegradation was monitored with a Unico 2102 spectrophotometer. Organic content of samples was measured with a Shimadzu TOC 4100. Phototoxicity tests were carried out using Saccharomyces cerevisiae with the methods modified from Daniels. Results When phloxine B and uraniue degraded in solution, their apparent rate constant k was 0.0019 and 0.0027 min^-1, respectively. The total organic carbon （TOC） content decreased by approximately 50% during the 8 h irradiation period, which led to a gradual decrease in phototoxicity of the residues. The photodegradation of photosensitizers on the surface of silica TLC plates was much faster than that in the solution. The apparent rate constant k and the half life of phloxine B were 0.0073 min^-1 and 95 min, respectively. Conclusion Visible light can rapidly induce photodegradation of phloxine B and uranine. The phototoxicity of residues is also decreased. The environmental risk of applications of phloxine B and uranine is minimal.展开更多
Nowadays,widespread researches have been focused on the development of effective photocatalysts to remove pollutants of the aquatic system.In accordance with the universal studies,two new sets of UiO-66@metal oxide(in...Nowadays,widespread researches have been focused on the development of effective photocatalysts to remove pollutants of the aquatic system.In accordance with the universal studies,two new sets of UiO-66@metal oxide(including ZnO and TiO2)/graphene oxide heterojunctions were synthesized for photodegradation of aromatic(tetracycline)and nonaromatic(malathion)pollutants which are challenging cases in the environment.The dosage of the photocatalyst,pH of the solution,the type of metal oxide,and the presence of various scavengers are assayed parameters in this work.In the optimum condition,maximum photodegradation efficiency is achieved in 90 min for tetracycline(81%)and malathion(100%)by the UiO-66@ZnO/graphene oxide.The superior separation of charge carriers by Z-scheme mechanism,excellent electron mobility on layers of graphene oxide and high surface area are factors that enhanced the efficiency.Furthermore,in comparison with pure UiO-66,the band gaps belong to heterojunctions revealed a red shift in the absorption edge,which can be responsible for more expand adsorption of the solar spectrum.Total organic carbon analysis verified the decontamination of these pollutants in the solution.The produced main intermediates during the photocatalytic process were identified and the possible degradation pathway proposed.In general,the superior photocatalytic activity suggests that these designed photocatalysts can be a promising choice for having a clean future.展开更多
基金supported by the Project of State Key Laboratory of Treatments and Recycling for Organic Effluents by the Adsorption in Petroleum and Chemical Industry,Soochow University(No.SDHY2207)the Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes,Ministry of Education,College of Environment,Hohai University(No.B230203006)A Project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
文摘Developing environmental-friendly non-metal photocatalysts for the efficient removal of antibiotics from environment is a significant challenge.The construction of heterojunction is regarded as a powerful strategy to enhance the photodegradation efficiency of photocatalysts for pollutants,being due that this strategy can effectively suppress the recombination of the photo-induced electron and hole.In this research,a novel double Z-scheme BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) heterojunction was successfully synthesized via one-step synthetic approach.Based on a series of experimental characterization,BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) is most likely formed via the interaction between N element of BN and g-C_(3)N_(4) with C_(60) under UV-light irradiation.The band structures of BN,C_(60),g-C_(3)N_(4) and the internal electric field among them suggest that BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) may has a direct double z-type band arrangement,which facilitates efficient charge transfer.The photodegradation rate of BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) for tetracycline reached 90.1%,which is 2.9 times higher than that observed with BN and 2.3 times higher than that of g-C_(3)N_(4).BN/C_(60)/g-C_(3)N_(4) exhibits remarkable photocatalytic performance across a wide pH range and in the influence of different anions.This study offers significant insights about how to design double z-scheme metal-free photocatalyst with high photodegradation efficiency for antibiotic.
基金the financial supports from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2021YFB3500600,2021YFB3500605,2022YFB3504100)Key R&D Program of Jiangsu Province(No.BE2022142)+6 种基金Ministry of Education Chunhui plan international cooperation project(No.202200554)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.grant 22208170)Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(No.2021BS02016)Jiangsu International Cooperation Project(No.BZ2021018)Nanjing Science and Technology Top Experts Gathering Plan,and Open Foundation of State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Environmental Management and Pollution Control(No.SEMPC2023004)Cooperation Foundation for the Chunhui Plan Program of Ministry of Education of China(No.202200554)Open Project Program of Key Laboratory of Opticelectric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science(No.M2024-7),MOE。
文摘It has been challenging for Fe(Ⅲ)regeneration in Fe-based photocatalysts for continuous peroxydisulfate(PDS)activation due to the lower ability to reduce Fe(Ⅲ).In this work,Fe-doped ultrathin VO_(2)(Fe-VO_(2))nanobelts were synthesized for purifying metronidazole(MNZ)via PDS activation.As an efficient Fentonlike catalyst for PDS activation,2 wt%Fe-doped VO_(2)can remove 98%of MNZ within 40 min and exhibits impressive recyclability.The synergistic effect of Fe-VO_(2)and Fe(Ⅲ)activated PDS boosted the photocatalytic performance.Moreover,SO_(4)•^(−),h+,O_(2)•^(−),^(1)O_(2),and•OH were the main reactive radicals.The effects of initial MNZ concentration,Fe-VO_(2),PDS dosage,and various anions/cations on MNZ removal by the Fe-VO_(2)/PDS/Vis system were studied.The intermediates of MNZ degradation and possible pathways were determined by density function theory(DFT)calculations and HPLC-MS.This study provided a sustainable technology using Fe-doped ultrathin VO_(2)nanobelts for photocatalytic PDS activation and decontamination of pharmaceutical wastewater.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52102110 and 42272355)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M732724)。
文摘Ti_(3)C_(2)/BiOCl composite was successfully synthesized by combining BiOCl(BOC)with an exposed(110)crystal plane and Ti_(3)C_(2) using a simple hydrothermal process.The photocatalytic performance of produced composite was evaluated using the degradation of rhodamine B(RhB)and tetracycline hydrochloride(TCH)under visible light.The results demonstrated that Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC composite had higher photocatalytic activity than pure BOC.The optimum incorporation amount of Ti_(3)C_(2) was 2 wt%.The photodegradation rate of 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC at 10 min to 20 mg/L RhB was 97.6%,which was much higher than that of BOC(75.3%).Similarly,the photodegradation rate of 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC to 10 mg/L TCH at 30 min was 80.4%,which was higher than BOC(68.1%).In addition,the prepared 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC composite also maintained good stability even after four cycles.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS),transient photocurrent response(IT)and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(UV-vis)confirmed that the photoelectrochemical properties of 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC composite were significantly improved.On the basis of analyzing the action mechanism of photocatalyst,it was pointed out that·O_(2)^(-)and h~+were the main active substances in the photodegradation of RhB and TCH by 2 wt%-Ti_(3)C_(2)/BOC.
基金Project(1254G024)supported by the Young Core Instructor Foundation from Heilongjiang Educational Committee,ChinaProject(2012RFQXS113)supported by Scientific and Technological Innovation Talents of Harbin,China
文摘Both Ti foil and porous Ti were anodized in 0.5%HF and in ethylene glycol electrolyte containing 0.5%NH4F(mass fraction) separately. The results show that TiO2 nanotubes can be formed on Ti foil by both processes, whereas TiO2 nanotubes can be formed on porous Ti only in the second process. The overhigh current density led to the failure of the formation nanotubes on porous Ti in 0.5%HF electrolyte. TiO2 nanotubes were characterized by SEM and XRD. TiO2 nanotubes on porous Ti were thinner than those on Ti foil. Anatase was formed when TiO2 nanotubes were annealed at 400 °C and fully turned into rutile at 700 °C. To obtain good photodegradation, the optimal heat treatment temperature of TiO2 nanotubes was 450 °C. The porosity of the substrates influenced photodegradation properties. TiO2 nanotubes on porous Ti with 60% porosity had the best photodegradation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(2137312021471022)+5 种基金the Development of Science and Technology Plan of Jilin ProvinceChina(2010154920130102001JC)Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(PCSIRT13022)of Chinathe Program of Jilin Provincial Education Department(20131302013146)~~
文摘Vanadium pentoxide（V2O5）/molybdenum trioxide（MoO 3） composites with different molar ratios of vanadium（V） to molybdenum（Mo） were synthesized via a simple electrospinning technique. The photocatalytic activity of the composites were evaluated by their ability to photodegrade methylene blue and dimethyl phthalate（DMP） under visible-light irradiation. Compared with pure V2O5 and MoO 3,the V2O5/MoO 3 composites showed enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity because of a V 3d impurity energy level and the formation of heterostructures at the interface between V2O5 and MoO 3. The optimal molar ratio of V to Mo in the V2O5/MoO 3 composites was found to be around 1/2. Furthermore,high-performance liquid chromatographic monitoring revealed that phthalic acid was the main intermediate in the photocatalytic degradation process of DMP.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC1801604)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21661142001)
文摘Benzotriazole UV stabilizers (BT-UVs) have attracted concems due to their ubiquitous occurrence in the aquatic environment,and their bioaccumulative and toxic properties.However,little is known about their aquatic environmental degradation behavior.In this study,photodegradation of a representative of BT-UVs,2-(2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl) benzotriazole (UV-P),was investigated under simulated sunlight irradiation.Results show that UV-P photodegrades slower under neutral conditions (neutral form) than under acidic or alkaline conditions (cationic and anionic forms).Indirect photodegradation is a dominant elimination pathway of UV-P in coastal seawaters.Dissolved organic matter (DOM) from seawaters accelerate the photodegradation rates mainly through excited triplet DOM (3DOM*),and the roles of singlet oxygen and hydroxyl radical are negligible in the matrixes.DOM from seawaters impacted by mariculture exhibits higher steady-state concentration of 3DOM*([3DOM*]) relative to those from pristine seawaters,leading to higher photosensitizing effects on the photodegradation.Halide ions inhibit the DOM-sensitized photodegradation of UV-P by decreasing [3DOM*].Photodegradation half-lives of UV-P are estimated to range from 24.38 to 49.66 hr in field water bodies of the Yellow River estuary.These results are of importance for assessing environmental fate and risk UV-P in coastal water bodies.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No. 2010CB429003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.21077010)the Fok Ying-Tong Education Foundation,China (No. 121077)
文摘To advance the knowledge of the environmental fate of sulfamethoxazole （SMX）, we systematically investigated the effects of natural water constituents and synthetic substances （i.e., TiO2 nanoparticles （nTiO2） and Ti-doped ^-Bi203 （NTB）） on the photodegradation kinetics of SMX under xenon lamp irradiation. The photolysis of SMX in aqueous solution followed first-order kinetics. Our results showed that higher concentrations of SMX, fulvic acid, suspended sediments, NTB and higher pH value decreased the photodegradation rates of SMX, whereas H202 improved the SMX photodegradation. TiO2 nanoparticles had a dual effect on pbotodegradation due to their photocatalytic activity and photoabsorption of photons. No intermediates more toxic toward Vibrio fischeri than SMX were produced after direct photolysis and photocatalytic degradation for 3 hr. The photolysis of SMX involved three pathways： hydroxylation, cleavage of the sulfonamide bond, and fragmentation of the isoxazole ring. This study lays the groundwork for a better understanding of the environmental fate of SMX.
基金supported by A Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD) (No. 1105007001)
文摘Photodegradation of Norfloxacin in aqueous solution containing algae under a medium pressure mercury lamp （15 W, λmax -365nm） was investigated. Results indicated that the photodegradation of Norfloxacin could be induced by the algae in the heterogeneous algaewater systems. The photodegradation rate of Norfloxacin increased with increasing algae concentration, and was greatly influenced by the temperature and pH of solution. Meanwhile, the cooperation action of algae and Fe（III）, and the ultrasound were beneficial to photodegradation of Norfloxacin. The degradation kinetics of Norfloxacin was found to follow the pseudo zero-order reaction in the suspension of algae. In addition, we discussed the photodegradation mechanism of Norfloxacin in the suspension of algae. This work will be helpful for understanding the photochemical degradation of antibiotics in aqueous environment in the presence of algae, for providing a new method to deal with antibiotics pollution.
文摘In this study,a series of novel visible light driven n-CeO2/n-CdO heterojunction(CeO2/CdO)nanoco mposites we re successfully fabricated by simple ultrasonication method.Several characte rization tools including X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electro n microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(UV-DRS),etc.,were utilized to investigate the physicochemical properties of the catalyst and confirm the formation of heterojunction.Under visible light irradiations,the photocatalytic activities of the as-prepared CeO2/CdO nanocomposites were evaluated by degrading of Congo red(CR)and Rhodamine B(RhB)solutions.As a result,the CeO2/CdO(mass percentage ratio 1:3)nanocomposite displays remarkable performance for CR and RhB degradation.The enhancement in the photocatalytic performance of CeO2/CdO(1:3)nanocomposite can be attributed not only to the strong visible-light absorption region,separating the photogenerated electronhole pairs but also to the formation of n-n type heterojunction.The results also indicate that the CeO2/CdO(1:3)nanocomposite has good stabilization and high reusability.In addition,the mechanism is proposed for the coupled semiconductors and possible reasons for the enhancement of visible-light photocatalytic efficiency are also discussed.This work can provide a new gateway to fabricate visible photocatalysts and promising candidate catalysts for poisonous wastewater treatment in the near future.
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of China(No. KF2008-08)the Education Department of Hebei(No. ZH200805)
文摘To understand the degradation and environmental fate of pyrethroids, the process of their photodegradation under simulated natural conditions was investigated. The results showed that the degradation process follows first-order kinetics. The degradation intermediates were identified with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. A plausible mechanism was discussed to explain the process. Several influences on degradation process were investigated and reported such as the effects of initial concentration of pyrethroids, total time of light irradiation, solvents, and light source, as well as the effect of a few substances that exist in the environment. This study could be a good reference for the degradation of pyrethroids in practical circumstances.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No. 2007CB407302)the New Century Excellent Talent Program of the Ministry of Education of China (2010)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (No.DUT11ZD108)
文摘This work was designed to explore the characteristics of photodegradation of herbicides in the copper-polluted water body. The results showed that Cu（Ⅱ） alone could induce a photo Fenton-like reaction to enhance the degradation of atrazine, in which hydroxyl radical （.OH） was a main active species. Humic acids restrained atrazine degradation, nevertheless, when introducing Cu（Ⅱ）, the photodegradation was accelerated, in which singlet oxygen （102） replaced -OH acting as the prevailing species. A feasible mechanism for the photochemical process was also proposed, which is helpful for better understanding the environmental photochemistry of atrazine in the copper-polluted water.
文摘Photodegradation of nonylphenol ethoxylates （NPloEO） was investigated in laboratory scale under UV irradiation. The intermediate photodegradation products were analyzed by LC-ESI-MS. Three kinds of intermediate products including aldehydic compounds, carboxylic compounds and cyclohexanyl compounds were identified. Five main degradation routes involving the oxidation of the alkyl chain and ethoxylate unit, shortening of the alkyl chain and ethoxylate unit, hydrogenation of the benzene ring were proposed.
文摘The sunlight photodegradation half-lives of 20 mg/L acetochlor were 151, 154 and 169 days in de-ionized water, river water and paddy water, respectively. When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, acetochlor in aqueous solution was rapidly degraded. The half-lives were 7.1, 10.1, and 11.5 min in de-ionized water, river water and paddy water, respectively. Photoproducts of acetochlor were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry(GC/MS) and found at least twelve photoproducts resulted from dechlorination with subsequent hydroxylation and cyclization processes. The chemical structures of ten photoproducts were presumed on the basis of mass spectrum interpretation and literature data. Photoproducts are identified as 2-ethyl-6-methylaniline; N,N-diethylaniline; 4,8-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4- tetrahydroquino-line; 2-oxo-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(ethoxymethyl)acetamide; N-(ethoxymethyl)-2′-ethyl-6′-methylformanilide;1-hydroxyacetyl-2-ethoxyl-7-ethylind ole; 8-ethyl-1-ethoxymethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline; 4,8-dimethyl-1-ethoxymethyl-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline; 2-hydroxy-2′-ethyl-6′-methyl-N-(ethoxymethyl)acetanilide and a compound related to acetochlor. The other two photoproducts were detected by GC/MS although their chemical structure was unknown.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21976045, 22076112)the CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation (No. 2020KFJJ03)+2 种基金the State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Coastal Ecosystem (No. 202102)the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship (Nos. 201704180014, 201704180009)the Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration
文摘The photochemical behavior of organic pollutants in ice is poorly studied in comparison to aqueous photochemistry.Here we report a detailed comparison of ice and aqueous photodegradation of two representative OH-PAHs,2-hydroxyfluorene(2-OHFL)and 9-hydroxyfluorene(9-OHFL),which are newly recognized contaminants in the wider environment including colder regions.Interestingly,their photodegradation kinetics were clearly influenced by whether they reside in ice or water.Under the same simulated solar irradiation(λ>290 nm),OHFLs photodegraded faster in ice than in equivalent aqueous solutions and this was attributed to the specific concentration effect caused by freezing.Furthermore,the presence of dissolved constituents in ice also influenced photodegradation with 2-OHFL phototransforming the fastest in‘seawater’ice(k=(11.4±1.0)×10^(−2) min^(−1))followed by‘pure-water’ice((8.7±0.4)×10^(−2) min^(−1))and‘freshwater’ice((8.0±0.7)×10^(−2) min^(−1)).The presence of dissolved constituents(specifically Cl^(−),NO_(3)^(−),Fe(Ⅲ)and humic acid)influences the phototransformation kinetics,either enhancing or suppressing phototransformation,but this is based on the quantity of the constituent present in the matrixes,the specific OHFL isomer and the matrix type(e.g.,ice or aqueous solution).Careful derivation of key photointermediates was undertaken in both ice and water samples using tandem mass spectrometry.Ice phototransformation exhibited fewer by-products and‘simpler’pathways giving rise to a range of hydroxylated fluorenes and hydroxylated fluorenones in ice.These results are of importance when considering the fate of PAHs and OH-PAHs in cold regions and their persistence in sunlit ice.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LQ19E020001)the Science and Technology Project of Taizhou City(No.1902gy19)。
文摘A direct Z-scheme CdFe_(2)O_(4)/g-C3N4 hybrid systems with different weight ratios of CdFe2O4 nanoparticles were successfully designed and constructed for ceftiofur sodium photodegradation.The as-obtained CdFe_(2)O_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4) hybrid samples composed of CdFe_(2)O_(4) nanoparticles and g-C3N4 nanosheets were systematically characterized by different techniques including X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,transmission electron microscope,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,UV–vis DRS,chemical oxygen demand,inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer,photochemical test and electron spin resonance spectrometer technique.The optimal photocatalytic activity for ceftiofur sodium photodegradation was achieved by modulating the weight ration between CdFe_(2)O_(4) nanoparticles and g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets.The result from photocatalytic tests indicate that Cd Fe_(2)O_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4)-2 hybrid sample exhibit highly efficient photocatalytic activity towards ceftiofur sodium removal in comparison with pristine CdFe_(2)O_(4) nanoparticles and pure g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets.Meanwhile the excellent photocatalytic stability of CdFe_(2)O_(4)/g-C_(3)N_(4)-2 hybrid sample was also verified during recycling runs towards photocatalytic ceftiofur sodium degradation.The significant enhancement of photocatalytic activity was attributed to the Z-scheme charge separation and transfer based on the construction of tight heterogeneous interface and well-matched band potentials.We expect this research to provide a new insight into the design and preparation of direct Z-scheme hybrid photocatalysts for environmental remediation.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen(No.GXWD20201230155427003-20200802110025006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52170157 and 52111530188)+3 种基金the Major Program of Jiangxi Provincial Depart-ment of Science and Technology(No.2022KSG01004)the Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen(No.JCYJ20220531095408020)the Start-up Grant Harbin Institute of Technology(Shenzhen)(No.IA45001007)the Start-up Talent Grant at Harbin Institute of Technology(Shenzhen)(No.HA11409066).
文摘The edge-graphitized carbon nitride(C_(3)N_(4)-C g)was prepared by secondary pyrolysis to construct ZnO/C_(3)N_(4)-C g(ZCN)type-Ⅱheterojunction photocatalyst via a facile sonication dispersion method,which achieved∼7.04-fold and∼18.3-fold enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance for refrac-tory micropollutant removal and simultaneous hydrogen(H_(2))evolution respectively compared to con-ventional ZnO/g-C_(3)N_(4)Step-scheme heterojunction.The apparent quantum efficiency of the ZCN_(0.4)het-erojunction reaches 0.92%(λ=420 nm).Such excellent performance stems from that the edge-graphene moieties stitched onto the interface of heterojunction extend light absorption to the full visible spec-trum,meanwhile,the built-in electric field generated during Fermi level alignment accompanying fa-vorable band-bending structure provides an effective pathway for the rapid migration of photoinduced electrons via the edge graphene channel to improve interfacial charge separation efficiency.Interestingly,the midgap states introduced in ZCN heterojunction could temporarily retain photoexcited electrons to effectively inhibit the in situ carrier recombination for improved photocatalytic H_(2)evolution.Moreover,ZCN/peroxymonosulfate system exhibited excellent anti-interference performance against complex water bodies under visible illumination due to the synergistic effect between the co-existing anions and organic matter.Meanwhile,the eco-friendly nature of the ZCN/peroxymonosulfate system showed no biotoxicity of reaction filtrate on cell proliferation after treatment,which avoided secondary contamination.Consid-ering the outstanding performance in photocatalysis,the ZCN system exhibits broad potential for practical applications in water pollution control and green energy production.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China (No. 51078128)the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate (No. CX2009B079)
文摘Three oxidation processes of UV-Fe3＋（EDTA）/H2O2（UV：ultraviolet light;EDTA：ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid）,UV-Fe3＋/H2O2 and Fe3＋/H2O2 were simultaneously investigated for the degradation of amoxicillin at pH 7.0.The results indicated that,100% amoxicillin degradation and 81.9% chemical oxygen demand（CODCr） removal could be achieved in the UV-Fe3＋（EDTA）/H2O2 process.The treatment efficiency of amoxicillin and CODCr removal were found to decrease to 59.0% and 43.0% in the UV-Fe3＋/H2O2 process;39.6% and 31.3% in the Fe3＋/H2O2 process.Moreover,the results of biodegradability（biological oxygen demand（BOD5）/CODCr ratio） revealed that the UV-Fe3＋（EDTA）/H2O2 process was a promising strategy to degrade amoxicillin as the biodegradability of the effuent was improved to 0.45,compared with the cases of UV-Fe3＋/H2O2（0.25） and Fe3＋/H2O2（0.10） processes.Therefore,it could be deduced that EDTA and UV light performed synergetic catalytic effect on the Fe3＋/H2O2 process,enhancing the treatment efficiency.The degradation mechanisms were also investigated via UV-Vis spectra,and high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectra.The degradation pathway of amoxicillin was further proposed.
文摘Volatile organic compounds(VOCs) have attracted much attention for decades as they are the precursors of photochemical smog and are harmful to the environment and human health. Vacuum ultraviolet(VUV) photodegradation is a simple and effective method to decompose VOCs (ranging from tens to hundreds of ppmV) without additional oxidants or catalysts in the air at atmospheric pressure. In this paper, we review the research progress of VOCs removal via VUV photodegradation. The fundamentals are outlined and the key operation factors for VOCs degradation, such as humidity, oxygen content, VOCs initial concentration, light intensity, and flow rate, are discussed. VUV photodegradation of VOCs mixture is elucidated. The application of VUV photodegradation in combination with ozoneassisted catalytic oxidation(OZCO) and photocatalytic oxidation(PCO) systems, and as the pre-treatment technique for biological purification are illustrated. Based on the summary,we propose the challenges of VUV photodegradation and perspectives for its future development.
基金the National Natural Science Funds with contract No. 30471506the "Eleventh Five-Year Programme" Science and Technology Foundation of Forest with contract No. 2006BAD03A15
文摘Ohjective To determine the visible light-induced photodegradation kinetics of two xanthene photosensitizers, phloxine B and uranine, in solution and on the surface of silica TLC plates, and to examine the phototoxicity of residues of degradation, which could provide valuable safety data on the two photosensitizers and other xanthene chemicals when applied in the environment. Methods UV-Vis absorption during photodegradation was monitored with a Unico 2102 spectrophotometer. Organic content of samples was measured with a Shimadzu TOC 4100. Phototoxicity tests were carried out using Saccharomyces cerevisiae with the methods modified from Daniels. Results When phloxine B and uraniue degraded in solution, their apparent rate constant k was 0.0019 and 0.0027 min^-1, respectively. The total organic carbon （TOC） content decreased by approximately 50% during the 8 h irradiation period, which led to a gradual decrease in phototoxicity of the residues. The photodegradation of photosensitizers on the surface of silica TLC plates was much faster than that in the solution. The apparent rate constant k and the half life of phloxine B were 0.0073 min^-1 and 95 min, respectively. Conclusion Visible light can rapidly induce photodegradation of phloxine B and uranine. The phototoxicity of residues is also decreased. The environmental risk of applications of phloxine B and uranine is minimal.
基金financial support of this study by Iran National Science Foundation(INSF)(No.96010030)
文摘Nowadays,widespread researches have been focused on the development of effective photocatalysts to remove pollutants of the aquatic system.In accordance with the universal studies,two new sets of UiO-66@metal oxide(including ZnO and TiO2)/graphene oxide heterojunctions were synthesized for photodegradation of aromatic(tetracycline)and nonaromatic(malathion)pollutants which are challenging cases in the environment.The dosage of the photocatalyst,pH of the solution,the type of metal oxide,and the presence of various scavengers are assayed parameters in this work.In the optimum condition,maximum photodegradation efficiency is achieved in 90 min for tetracycline(81%)and malathion(100%)by the UiO-66@ZnO/graphene oxide.The superior separation of charge carriers by Z-scheme mechanism,excellent electron mobility on layers of graphene oxide and high surface area are factors that enhanced the efficiency.Furthermore,in comparison with pure UiO-66,the band gaps belong to heterojunctions revealed a red shift in the absorption edge,which can be responsible for more expand adsorption of the solar spectrum.Total organic carbon analysis verified the decontamination of these pollutants in the solution.The produced main intermediates during the photocatalytic process were identified and the possible degradation pathway proposed.In general,the superior photocatalytic activity suggests that these designed photocatalysts can be a promising choice for having a clean future.
