Enhancing the photocatalytic activity of ZnSn(OH)6 achieved by gradual sulfur doping tactics

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 9444-9456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyi Lian ◽  
Zhou Chen ◽  
Xiang Yu ◽  
Tingting Fan ◽  
Yunyun Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Sulfur Doping

A gradual sulfur doping strategy was first proposed here to expand the optical absorption range, improve the separation efficiency of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, and finally enhance the photocatalytic activity.

Fabrication, characterization and photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 coupled with FeVO4 nanorods

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (35) ◽  
pp. 27933-27939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingyan Nong ◽  
Min Cui ◽  
Hongjun Lin ◽  
Leihong Zhao ◽  
Yiming He
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Electron Hole

The coupling of FeVO4 nanorods with g-C3N4 promotes the separation efficiency of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, and subsequently enhances its photocatalytic activity in rhodamine photodegradation.

Synthesis of Er-doped Bi2WO6 and enhancement in photocatalytic activity induced by visible light

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (115) ◽  
pp. 94887-94894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Wang ◽  
Ziyu Qiao ◽  
Minghao Fang ◽  
Zhaohui Huang ◽  
Yan'gai Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Er Doped

1.5% Bi2WO6:Er3+ exhibited highest photocatalytic activity as the separation efficiency of the photogenerated electron–hole pairs is enhanced.

Synthesis and High Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity of Ternary Brookite-g-C3N4-BiOBr Composite

NANO ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (04) ◽  
pp. 2050045
Author(s):  
Ning Liu ◽  
Huidong Xie ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Yajuan Zhao ◽  
Na Wang
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Photocurrent Density ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Degradation Ratio ◽  
Loading Amount ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

Brookite TiO2 was synthesized by a hydrothermal method, g-C3N4 was prepared by a pyrolytic method, brookite/g-C3N4 composites were prepared by a calcining method, and brookite/g-C3N4/BiOBr ternary composites were prepared by loading BiOBr on the surface of brookite/g-C3N4. XRD and XPS analysis of the composites confirmed the formation of brookite TiO2/g-C3N4/BiOBr. SEM and TEM results confirmed the as-prepared composites were nanosized. The optimum loading amount of BiOBr was 30%. The photocatalytic results showed that the brookite/g-C3N4/30%BiOBr composites degraded rhodamine B completely under visible light irradiation. The degradation ratio of brookite/g-C3N4/30%BiOBr toward rhodamine B was nearly 100% for 2[Formula: see text]h, which was much higher than that of brookite TiO2 and brookite/g-C3N4 catalysts. The reason for the improvement of photocatalytic activity might be because the composites promoted the formation of superoxide radicals and the separation efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. The photocurrent density of the brookite/g-C3N4/30%BiOBr was about 10 times higher than that of pure brookite. In addition, the brookite/g-C3N4/BiOBr showed a good repeatablity of photocatalysis.

The effect of iron doping on the photocatalytic activity of a Bi2WO6–BiVO4composite

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (59) ◽  
pp. 54060-54068 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saranyoo Chaiwichian ◽  
Khatcharin Wetchakun ◽  
Sukon Phanichphant ◽  
Wiyong Kangwansupamonkon ◽  
Natda Wetchakun
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Iron Doping ◽  
Electron Hole

The formation of Fe-doped Bi2WO6–BiVO4composites could improve the separation efficiency of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, then increasing its photocatalytic activity.

scholarly journals Bi/BiOCl Nanosheets Enriched with Oxygen Vacancies to Enhance Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuqi Wu ◽  
Junbu Wang ◽  
Qingchuan Li ◽  
Zeai Huang ◽  
Zhiqiang Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Noble Metals ◽  
Oxygen Vacancies ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Co2 Reduction ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
In Situ Reduction ◽  
Electron Hole

AbstractBiOCl has been used in the photoreduction of CO2, but exhibits limited photocatalytic activity. In this study, Bi was in situ reduced and deposited on the surface of (001)-dominated BiOCl nanosheets by NaBH4 to form Bi/BiOCl nanosheets enriched with oxygen vacancies. The as-prepared Bi/BiOCl nanosheets having low thickness (ca. 10 nm) showed much higher concentration of oxygen vacancies compared to Bi/BiOCl nanoplates having high thickness (ca. 100 nm). Subsequently, the photocatalytic activity of the Bi/BiOCl nanosheets enriched with oxygen vacancies for CO2 reduction was dramatically enhanced and much higher than that of BiOCl nanoplates, nanosheets, and Bi/BiOCl nanoplates. It showed that the improved photocatalytic activity in the reduction of CO2 can be attributed to the enhanced separation efficiency of photogenerated electron–hole pairs of the oxygen vacancies on BiOCl nanosheets and Bi metals. This work demonstrated that the in situ reduction of non-noble metals on the surface of BiOCl nanosheets that are enriched with oxygen vacancies is favorable for increasing photocatalytic CO2 reduction.

An inverse opal TiO2/g-C3N4 composite with a heterojunction for enhanced visible light-driven photocatalytic activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 3486-3495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juying Lei ◽  
Bin Chen ◽  
Weijia Lv ◽  
Liang Zhou ◽  
Lingzhi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Light Absorption ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Inverse Opal ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Visible Light Absorption ◽  
Visible Light Driven

An inverse opal TiO2/g-C3N4 composite with excellent photogenerated electron–hole separation efficiency and enhanced visible light absorption efficiency was constructed.

scholarly journals Construction of Ag3PO4/SnO2 Heterojunction on Carbon Cloth with Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Degradation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3238
Author(s):  
Min Liu ◽  
Guangxin Wang ◽  
Panpan Xu ◽  
Yanfeng Zhu ◽  
Wuhui Li
Keyword(s):  
Visible Light ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Carbon Cloth ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Step Process ◽  
Photogenerated Electrons ◽  
Rapid Transfer ◽  
Visible Light Photocatalytic

In this study, the Ag3PO4/SnO2 heterojunction on carbon cloth (Ag3PO4/SnO2/CC) was successfully fabricated via a facile two-step process. The results showed that the Ag3PO4/SnO2/CC heterojunction exhibited a remarkable photocatalytic performance for the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) and methylene blue (MB), under visible light irradiation. The calculated k values for the degradation of RhB and MB over Ag3PO4/SnO2/CC are 0.04716 min−1 and 0.04916 min−1, which are higher than those calculated for the reactions over Ag3PO4/SnO2, Ag3PO4/CC and SnO2/CC, respectively. The enhanced photocatalytic activity could mainly be attributed to the improved separation efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, after the formation of the Ag3PO4/SnO2/CC heterojunction. Moreover, carbon cloth with a large specific surface area and excellent conductivity was used as the substrate, which helped to increase the contact area of dye solution with photocatalysts and the rapid transfer of photogenerated electrons. Notably, when compared with the powder catalyst, the catalysts supported on carbon cloth are easier to quickly recycle from the pollutant solution, thereby reducing the probability of recontamination.

scholarly journals Oxygen-Deficient WO3/TiO2/CC Nanorod Arrays for Visible-Light Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1349
Author(s):  
Liaochuan Jiang ◽  
Xingyuan Gao ◽  
Shaoling Chen ◽  
Jangam Ashok ◽  
Sibudjing Kawi
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Electrochemical Reduction ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
High Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Carbon Cloth ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Construction Of Self

At present, TiO2 is one of the most widely used photocatalytic materials. However, the narrow response range to light limits the photocatalytic performance. Herein, we reported a successful construction of self-doped R-WO3/R-TiO2/CC nanocomposites on flexible carbon cloth (CC) via electrochemical reduction to increase the oxygen vacancies (Ovs), resulting in an enhanced separation efficiency of photo-induced charge carriers. The photocurrent of R-WO3/R-TiO2/CC at −1.6 V (vs. SCE) was 2.6 times higher than that of WO3/TiO2/CC, which suggested that Ovs could improve the response to sunlight. Moreover, the photocatalytic activity of R-WO3/TiO2/CC was explored using methylene blue (MB). The degradation rate of MB could reach 68%, which was 1.3 times and 3.8 times higher than that of WO3/TiO2/CC and TiO2/CC, respectively. Furthermore, the solution resistance and charge transfer resistance of R-WO3/R-TiO2/CC were obviously decreased. Therefore, the electrochemical reduction of nanomaterials enabled a promoted separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, leading to high photocatalytic activity.

Synthesis of TiO2-Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites Offering Highly Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 7089-7096 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wufa Li ◽  
Xiaohong Yang ◽  
Haitao Fu ◽  
Xizhong An ◽  
Haiyang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Hole Recombination

Photogenerated electron–hole recombination significantly restricts the catalytic efficiency of titanium dioxide (TiO2). Various approaches have been developed to overcome this problem, yet it remains challenging. Recently, graphene modification of TiO2 has been considered as an effective alternative to prevent electron–hole recombination and consequently enhance the photocatalytic performance of TiO2. This study reports an efficient but simple hydrothermal method utilizing titanium (IV) butoxide (TBT) and graphene oxide (GO) to prepare TiO2-reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanocomposites under mild reaction conditions. This method possesses several advantageous features, including no requirement of high temperature for TiO2 crystallization and a one-step hydrothermal reaction for mild reduction of GO without a reducing agent, which consequently makes the production of TiO2-RGO nanocomposites possible in a green and an efficient synthetic route. Moreover, the as-synthesized nanocomposites were characterized by numerous advanced techniques (SEM, TEM, BET, XRD, XPS, and UV-vis spectroscopy). In particular, the photocatalytic activities of the synthesized TiO2-RGO nanocomposites were evaluated by degrading the organic molecules (methylene blue, MB), and it was found that the photocatalytic activity of TiO2-RGO nanocomposites is ~4.5 times higher compared to that of pure TiO2. These findings would be useful for designing reduced graphene oxide-metal oxide hybrids with desirable functionalities in various applications for energy storage devices and environmental remediation.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Adsorption Synergistic Degradation of Tetracycline by Z-scheme Bi2WO6/ZIF-8

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaojun Dai ◽  
sheng feng ◽  
Wei Wu ◽  
Yun Zhou ◽  
Zhiwei Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Utilization Efficiency ◽  
Electron Hole ◽  
Effects Of Ph ◽  
Growth Method ◽  
Synergistic Degradation ◽  
First Time

Abstract In this paper, in order to improved the photocatalytic activity of Bi2WO6, Bi2WO6 and ZIF-8 were successfully combined by in-situ growth method for the first time. The addition of ZIF-8 effectively inhibited the recombination of photogenerated electron hole pairs and further improved the electron utilization efficiency, and superoxide anion was introduced to greatly improve the photocatalytic activity. The performance of Bi2WO6/ZIF-8 in the photodegradation of tetracycline (TC) was studied under different conditions of proportions of ZIF-8, dosage of catalyst and concentration of TC. The results indicated that B/Z/5/1 (10mg) had the best photocatalytic activity, and 97.8% of TC (20mg/L) could be degraded in 80 minutes under UV light, the rate constant (k) for TC degradation was almost 3 times that of Bi2WO6. The effects of pH, HA and inorganic anions on the degradation of TC were studied in simulated real water. Further, B/Z/5/1 could be reutilized up to five cycles without reduction of efficiency and catalysis performance. Therefore, Bi2WO6/ZIF-8 heterojunction composite material can be utilized as an efficient photocatalyst for remediation of environmental pollution.

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