Photocatalytic overall water splitting is an interesting research topic in the field of energy and outer space exploration.Here,we designed a P/MoS_(2) composite photocatalyst with self-water-absorption performance by...Photocatalytic overall water splitting is an interesting research topic in the field of energy and outer space exploration.Here,we designed a P/MoS_(2) composite photocatalyst with self-water-absorption performance by compositing MoS_(2) nanosheets and polycrystalline black phosphorus nanosheets.The composite photocatalyst produced a sufficient amount of hydrogen in the absence of any precious metal.This also demonstrated photocatalytic overall water-splitting ability in the absence of any sacrificial agent.More interestingly,it effectively absorbed water and demonstrated good overall water-splitting performance under the simulated Mars conditions;the average hydrogen production rate was 17.68μmol h^(-1) g^(-1),and the oxygen production rate was 7.61μmol h^(-1) g^(-1) over a period of 70 h.A comprehensive investigation of the ability of the composite photocatalyst to absorb water and produce hydrogen was performed.展开更多
Carbon nitride(CN) photocatalysts have attracted much attention due to their excellent photocatalytic properties.And hydrothermal fluorination is a common method to improve the photocatalytic effect of CN photocatalys...Carbon nitride(CN) photocatalysts have attracted much attention due to their excellent photocatalytic properties.And hydrothermal fluorination is a common method to improve the photocatalytic effect of CN photocatalyst.Here,the influence of the band gap was first revealed of fluorination and hydroxylation of CN photocatalyst based on the first theoretical principle.Here,the effect of fluorination and hydroxylation on the CN band gap was discussed for the first time using the first theoretical principle.With F atoms and OH doping,the band gap of CN was significantly improved,conduction band and valence band moved up.Then,F-CN photocatalyst with F atoms and OH was successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal fluorinated method.Next,the reasons why F-CN photocatalyst was more effective than that of traditional CN photocatalyst were fully discussed.From the photocatalytic effect of photocatalyst(12,593.2 μmolg^(-1) h^(-1)to the morphology(super-small nanosheets),structure(homojunctions),composition(metal-free),specific surface area(54.1 m^(2)/g),visible light absorption response(AQE is10.9% at 420 nm) and photo-induced carrier life(14.13 ns).Therefore,this work has a great guiding effect on the development of CN photocatalyst.展开更多
Flexible aqueous energy storage devices with high security and flexibility are crucial for the progress of wearable energy storage.Particularly,aqueous rechargeable Ni-Fe batteries owning a large theoretical capacity,...Flexible aqueous energy storage devices with high security and flexibility are crucial for the progress of wearable energy storage.Particularly,aqueous rechargeable Ni-Fe batteries owning a large theoretical capacity,low cost and outstanding safety characteristics have emerged as a promising candidate for flexible aqueous energy storage devices.Herein,Cu-doped Fe_(3)O_(4)(CFO)with 3D coral structure was prepared by doping Cu^(2+) based on Fe_(3)O_(4)nanosheets(FO).Furthermore,the Fe-based anode material(CFPO)grown on carbon fibers was obtained by reconstructing the surface of CFO to form a low-crystallization shell which can enhance the ion transport.Excitingly,the newly developed CFPO electrode as an innovative anode material further exhibited a high capacity of 117.5 mAh g^(-1)(or 423 F g^(-1))at 1 A g^(-1).Then,the assembled aqueous Ni-Fe batteries with a high cell-voltage output of 1.6 V deliver a high capacity of 49.02 mAh g^(-1) at 1 A g^(-1) and retention ratio of 96.8%for capacitance after 10000 continuous cycles.What’s more,the aqueous quasi-solid-state batteries present a remarkable maximal energy density of 45.6 Wh kg^(-1) and a power density of 12 kW kg^(-1).This work provides an innovative and feasible way and optimization idea for the design of high-performance Fe-based anodes,and may promote the development of a new generation of flexible aqueous Ni-Fe batteries.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51802177)Independent Cultivation Program of the Innovation Team of Jinan City(Grant No.2019GXRC011)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.ZR2018BEM019).
文摘Photocatalytic overall water splitting is an interesting research topic in the field of energy and outer space exploration.Here,we designed a P/MoS_(2) composite photocatalyst with self-water-absorption performance by compositing MoS_(2) nanosheets and polycrystalline black phosphorus nanosheets.The composite photocatalyst produced a sufficient amount of hydrogen in the absence of any precious metal.This also demonstrated photocatalytic overall water-splitting ability in the absence of any sacrificial agent.More interestingly,it effectively absorbed water and demonstrated good overall water-splitting performance under the simulated Mars conditions;the average hydrogen production rate was 17.68μmol h^(-1) g^(-1),and the oxygen production rate was 7.61μmol h^(-1) g^(-1) over a period of 70 h.A comprehensive investigation of the ability of the composite photocatalyst to absorb water and produce hydrogen was performed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51802177,51672109)Independent Cultivation Program of Innovation Team of Ji’nan City(No.2019GXRC011)+1 种基金the Major Basic Program of the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Contract ZR2018ZC0842)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2018BEM019)。
文摘Carbon nitride(CN) photocatalysts have attracted much attention due to their excellent photocatalytic properties.And hydrothermal fluorination is a common method to improve the photocatalytic effect of CN photocatalyst.Here,the influence of the band gap was first revealed of fluorination and hydroxylation of CN photocatalyst based on the first theoretical principle.Here,the effect of fluorination and hydroxylation on the CN band gap was discussed for the first time using the first theoretical principle.With F atoms and OH doping,the band gap of CN was significantly improved,conduction band and valence band moved up.Then,F-CN photocatalyst with F atoms and OH was successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal fluorinated method.Next,the reasons why F-CN photocatalyst was more effective than that of traditional CN photocatalyst were fully discussed.From the photocatalytic effect of photocatalyst(12,593.2 μmolg^(-1) h^(-1)to the morphology(super-small nanosheets),structure(homojunctions),composition(metal-free),specific surface area(54.1 m^(2)/g),visible light absorption response(AQE is10.9% at 420 nm) and photo-induced carrier life(14.13 ns).Therefore,this work has a great guiding effect on the development of CN photocatalyst.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51802177)Independent Cultivation Program of Innovation Team of Ji’nan City(Grant No.2019GXRC011)。
文摘Flexible aqueous energy storage devices with high security and flexibility are crucial for the progress of wearable energy storage.Particularly,aqueous rechargeable Ni-Fe batteries owning a large theoretical capacity,low cost and outstanding safety characteristics have emerged as a promising candidate for flexible aqueous energy storage devices.Herein,Cu-doped Fe_(3)O_(4)(CFO)with 3D coral structure was prepared by doping Cu^(2+) based on Fe_(3)O_(4)nanosheets(FO).Furthermore,the Fe-based anode material(CFPO)grown on carbon fibers was obtained by reconstructing the surface of CFO to form a low-crystallization shell which can enhance the ion transport.Excitingly,the newly developed CFPO electrode as an innovative anode material further exhibited a high capacity of 117.5 mAh g^(-1)(or 423 F g^(-1))at 1 A g^(-1).Then,the assembled aqueous Ni-Fe batteries with a high cell-voltage output of 1.6 V deliver a high capacity of 49.02 mAh g^(-1) at 1 A g^(-1) and retention ratio of 96.8%for capacitance after 10000 continuous cycles.What’s more,the aqueous quasi-solid-state batteries present a remarkable maximal energy density of 45.6 Wh kg^(-1) and a power density of 12 kW kg^(-1).This work provides an innovative and feasible way and optimization idea for the design of high-performance Fe-based anodes,and may promote the development of a new generation of flexible aqueous Ni-Fe batteries.
