Band structure modification of g-C3N4 for efficient heterojunction construction and enhanced photocatalytic capability under visible light irradiation

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 44-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofei Liang ◽  
Guanlong Wang ◽  
Tianyu Huo ◽  
Xiaoli Dong ◽  
Guowen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Structure Modification

scholarly journals Photocatalytic partial oxidation of methanol to methyl formate under visible light irradiation on Bi-doped TiO2via tuning band structure and surface hydroxyls

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (52) ◽  
pp. 31442-31452
Author(s):  
Yue Ma ◽  
Xuzhuang Yang ◽  
Guanjun Gao ◽  
Zhe Yan ◽  
Haiquan Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Partial Oxidation ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Methyl Formate ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Oxidation Of Methanol ◽  
Partial Oxidation Of Methanol ◽  
Surface Hydroxyls ◽  
Doped Titania

Bi-doped titania is well studied for photocatalytic partial oxidation of methanol to methyl formate under visible light irradiation.

Synthesis and application of ternary photocatalyst with a gradient band structure from two-dimensional nanosheets as precursors

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (110) ◽  
pp. 108955-108963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenjuan Zhou ◽  
Jing Yan ◽  
Binhe Chen ◽  
Peiran Li ◽  
Xiaoping Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Two Dimensional

A ternary photocatalyst (CNNS/CdS/rGO) with a gradient band structure exhibited prominent photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation.

2D ultrathin CoP modified MnxCd1−xS with controllable band structure and robust photocatalytic performance for hydrogen generation

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (39) ◽  
pp. 14783-14791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Chen ◽  
Yanhui Ao ◽  
Chao Wang ◽  
Peifang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Band Structure ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Earth Abundant

Considerable efforts have been directed towards constructing high-efficiency, earth-abundant and low-cost photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution under visible light irradiation.

Cu Doped TiO2: Visible Light Assisted Photocatalytic Antimicrobial Activity and High Temperature Anatase Stability

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snehamol Mathew ◽  
Priyanka Ganguly ◽  
Stephen Rhatigan ◽  
Vignesh Kumaravel ◽  
Ciara Byrne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Anatase Phase ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Bacterial Inactivation ◽  
X Ray

Indoor surface contamination by microbes is a major public health concern. A damp environment is one potential sources for microbe proliferation. Smart photocatalytic coatings on building surfaces using semiconductors like titania (TiO<sub>2</sub>) can effectively curb this growing threat.<b> </b>Metal-doped titania in anatase phase has been proved as a promising candidate for energy and environmental applications. In this present work, the antimicrobial efficacy of copper (Cu) doped TiO<sub>2 </sub>(Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub>) was evaluated against <i>Escherichia coli</i> (Gram-negative) and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (Gram-positive) under visible light irradiation. Doping of a minute fraction of Cu (0.5 mol %) in TiO<sub>2 </sub>was carried out <i>via</i> sol-gel technique. Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub> further calcined at various temperatures (in the range of 500 °C – 700 °C) to evaluate the thermal stability of TiO<sub>2</sub> anatase phase. The physico-chemical properties of the samples were characterised through X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy (XPS) and UV-visible spectroscopy techniques. XRD results revealed that the anatase phase of TiO<sub>2</sub> was maintained well, up to 650 °C, by the Cu dopant. UV-DRS results suggested that the visible light absorption property of Cu-TiO<sub>2 </sub>was enhanced and the band gap is reduced to 2.8 eV. Density functional theory (DFT) studies emphasises the introduction of Cu<sup>+</sup> and Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions by replacing Ti<sup>4+</sup> ions in the TiO<sub>2</sub> lattice, creating oxygen vacancies. These further promoted the photocatalytic efficiency. A significantly high bacterial inactivation (99.9%) was attained in 30 mins of visible light irradiation by Cu-TiO<sub>2</sub>.

Semiconductor Photocatalysts for Solar-to-Hydrogen Energy Conversion: Recent Advances of CdS

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxue Wei ◽  
Honglin Qin ◽  
Jinxin Deng ◽  
Xiaomeng Cheng ◽  
Mengdie Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Theoretical Design ◽  
Recent Developments

Introduction: Solar-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production from water splitting is one of the most promising solutions to satisfy the increasing demands of a rapidly developing society. CdS has emerged as a representative semiconductor photocatalyst due to its suitable band gap and band position. However, the poor stability and rapid charge recombination of CdS restrict its application for hydrogen production. The strategy of using a cocatalyst is typically recognized as an effective approach for improving the activity, stability, and selectivity of photocatalysts. In this review, recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation are summarized. In particular, the factors affecting the photocatalytic performance and new cocatalyst design, as well as the general classification of cocatalysts, are discussed, which includes a single cocatalyst containing noble-metal cocatalysts, non-noble metals, metal-complex cocatalysts, metal-free cocatalysts, and multi-cocatalysts. Finally, future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are described. Background: Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water splitting using photocatalyst semiconductors is one of the most promising solutions to satisfy the increasing demands of a rapidly developing society. CdS has emerged as a representative semiconductor photocatalyst due to its suitable band gap and band position. However, the poor stability and rapid charge recombination of CdS restrict its application for hydrogen production. The strategy of using a cocatalyst is typically recognized as an effective approach for improving the activity, stability, and selectivity of photocatalysts. Methods: This review summarizes the recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation. Results: Recent developments in CdS cocatalysts for hydrogen production from water splitting under visible-light irradiation are summarized. The factors affecting the photocatalytic performance and new cocatalyst design, as well as the general classification of cocatalysts, are discussed, which includes a single cocatalyst containing noble-metal cocatalysts, non-noble metals, metal-complex cocatalysts, metal-free cocatalysts, and multi-cocatalysts. Finally, future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are described. Conclusion: The state-of-the-art CdS for producing hydrogen from photocatalytic water splitting under visible light is discussed. The future opportunities and challenges with respect to the optimization and theoretical design of cocatalysts toward the CdS photocatalytic hydrogen evolution are also described.

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