scholarly journals Preparation and Photocatalytic Performances of WO3/TiO2 Composite Nanofibers

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Xiuping Han ◽  
Binghua Yao ◽  
Keying Li ◽  
Wenjing Zhu ◽  
Xuyuan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Oxidation ◽  
Composite Nanofibers ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Active Species ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bet Analysis ◽  
Electron Holes

The use of sunlight for photocatalytic oxidation is an ideal strategy, but it is limited by factors such as insufficient light absorption intensity of the photocatalyst and easy recombination of photogenerated electron holes. TiO2 is favored by researchers as an environment-friendly catalyst. In this paper, TiO2 is combined with WO3 to obtain a nanofiber with excellent catalytic performance under sunlight. The WO3/TiO2 composite nanofibers were synthesized by using the electrospinning method. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis indicated that WO3 was successfully integrated onto the surface of TiO2. The photodegradation performance and photocurrent analysis of the prepared nanofibers showed that the addition of WO3 really improved the photocatalytic performance of TiO2 nanofibers, methylene blue (MB) degradation rate increased from 72% to 96%, and 5% was the optimal composite mole percentage of W to Ti. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-Vis DRS), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis further characterized the properties of 5% WO3/TiO2 nanofibers. The H2 generation rate of 5% WO3/TiO2 nanofibers was 107.15 μmol·g−1·h−1, in comparison with that of TiO2 nanofibers (73.21 μmol·g−1·h−1) under the same condition. The 5% WO3/TiO2 produced ·OH under illumination, which played an important role in the MB degradation. Also, the enhanced photocatalytic mechanism was also proposed based on the detailed analysis of the band gap and the active species trapping experiment. The results indicated that the effective separation of Z-scheme photogenerated electron-hole pairs and transfer system constructed between TiO2 and WO3 endowed the excellent photocatalytic activity of 5% WO3/TiO2 nanofibers.

scholarly journals Preparation of g-C3N4/MoS2 Composite Material and Its Visible Light Catalytic Performance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Fan ◽  
Yan-ning Yang ◽  
Chen Ding
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Calcination Method

Abstract The g-C3N4 nanosheet was prepared by calcination method, the MoS2 nanosheet was prepared by hydrothermal method. The g-C3N4/MoS2 composites were prepared by ultrasonic composite in anhydrous ethanol. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), and photoluminescence (PL) techniques were used to characterize the materials. The photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (Rh B) by g-C3N4/MoS2 composites with different mass ratios was investigated under visible light. The results show that a small amount of MoS2 combined with g-C3N4 can significantly improve photocatalytic activity. The g-C3N4/MoS2 composite with a mass ratio of 1:8 has the highest photocatalytic activity, and the degradation rate of Rh B increases from 50% to 99.6%. The main reason is that MoS2 and g-C3N4 have a matching band structure. The separation rate of photogenerated electron-hole pairs is enhanced. So the g-C3N4/MoS2 composite can improve the photocatalytic activity. The photocatalytic mechanism was proposed through the active matter capture experiment.

scholarly journals Effect of Fe2O3–ZrO2 Catalyst Morphology on Sulfamethazine Degradation in the Fenton-Like Reaction

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pan Gao ◽  
Mengjie Hao ◽  
Yue He ◽  
Yuan Song ◽  
Shaoxia Yang
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Oh Radicals ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bet Analysis ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Catalyst Morphology ◽  
Zro2 Catalyst ◽  
Oxidative Species

Fe2O3–ZrO2 catalysts with different morphologies (nanoplates (HZNPs), nanorods (HZNRs), nanocubes (HZNCs), and nanotubes (HZNTs)) were prepared by a hydrothermal method to investigate the effect of the morphology on the catalytic performance in the Fenton-like reaction for sulfamethazine (SMT) degradation. The Fe2O3–ZrO2 catalysts were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis. The H2O2 adsorption and the Fe2+ density sites on the Fe2O3–ZrO2 catalysts had a close relationship with the morphologies and exhibited an important effect on the ·OH formation in the Fenton-like reaction. Free ·OH radicals were the main oxidative species in the reaction, and the normalized ·OH concentration per surface area of the catalysts was 4.52, 2.24, 2.20, and 0.37 μmol/m2 for HZNPs, HZNRs, HZNCs, and HZNTs, respectively. The Fe2O3–ZrO2 catalysts with different morphologies showed good catalytic performance, and the order of SMT degradation was HZNPs > HZNRs > HZNCs > HZNTs. Total SMT removal was achieved in the Fenton-like reaction over HZNPs at pH 3.0 and 45 °C after 240 min.

scholarly journals NiO-NiFe2O4-rGO Magnetic Nanomaterials for Activated Peroxymonosulfate Degradation of Rhodamine B

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaochen Xu ◽  
Yanfang Li ◽  
Guoquan Zhang ◽  
Fenglin Yang ◽  
Ping He
Keyword(s):  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalysts ◽  
Degradation Process ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Magnetic Nanomaterials ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray

Magnetic spinel ferrites that act as heterogeneous catalysts and generate powerful radicals from peroxymono-sulfate (PMS) for the degradation of organic pollutants have received much attention in recent years due to the characteristic of environmental benefits. In this study, NiO-NiFe2O4-rGO magnetic nanomaterials were synthesized using a calcinated Ni-Fe-LDH-rGO precursor. The morphology, structure, and chemical constitution were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscope (TEM), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The catalytic performance of NiO-NiFe2O4-rGO nanoparticles was thoroughly evaluated for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation and its removal of rhodamine B (RhB) from water. The influence of different process parameters on the RhB degradation efficiency was examined. Further, the catalytic stability was evaluated. Under optimized conditions, the NiO-NiFe2O4-rGO/PMS system was very efficient; RhB fully degraded after 40 min at room temperature. Quenching experiments and electronic paramagnetic resonance (EPR) results suggested that SO4−· and OH· were the main active species in the degradation process. Moreover, NiO-NiFe2O4-rGO catalyst was stable without any apparent activity loss after three cycling runs.

Deactivation of Ni–Al-Based Catalysts for Autothermal Reforming of Diesel Surrogate Fuel in the Presence of an Aromatic Hydrocarbon

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 7018-7026
Author(s):  
Dong-Geon Ju ◽  
Seong-Bin Jo ◽  
Dong-Su Ha ◽  
Tae-Young Kim ◽  
Suk-Yong Jung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aromatic Hydrocarbon ◽  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalyst Deactivation ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Autothermal Reforming ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bet Analysis ◽  
Surrogate Fuel

Diesel fuel can produce higher concentrations of H2 and CO gases than other types of hydrocarbon fuels via a reforming reaction for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). However, in addition to sulfur compounds and aromatic hydrocarbons in diesel fuel are a major cause of catalyst deactivation. To elucidate the phenomenon of catalyst deactivation in the presence of an aromatic hydrocarbon, dodecane (C12H26) and hexadecane (C16H34) were blended with an aromatic hydrocarbon such as 1-methylnaphthalene (C11H10) to obtain a diesel surrogate fuel. The experiments were performed for autothermal reforming of the diesel surrogate fuel under conditions of S/C = 1.17, O2/C = 0.24, 750°C and GHSV= 12,000 h−1. Three Ni–Al-based catalysts with 10 wt% (N10A), 30 wt% (N30A) and 50 wt% (N50A) of NiO were prepared via the polymer modified incipient method. Whereas all of the Ni–Al-based catalysts were deactivated with increasing reaction time, the catalysts with greater Ni contents tended to maintain their catalytic performance for a longer time. Correlation between the catalytic performances and Ni content were analyzed by temperature-programmed reduction (TPR), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET) analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Also, we concluded that ethylene (C2H4), which was detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), was the fundamental cause of deactivation of the Ni–Al-based catalysts by accelerating the deposition of wire-type carbon on the catalytic surface.

scholarly journals An Insight into Chemistry and Structure of Colloidal 2D-WS2 Nanoflakes: Combined XPS and XRD Study

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1969
Author(s):  
Riccardo Scarfiello ◽  
Elisabetta Mazzotta ◽  
Davide Altamura ◽  
Concetta Nobile ◽  
Rosanna Mastria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Crystal Habit ◽  
Phase Identification ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Morphological Evaluation ◽  
Rational Understanding ◽  
Structural Inspection

The surface and structural characterization techniques of three atom-thick bi-dimensional 2D-WS2 colloidal nanocrystals cross the limit of bulk investigation, offering the possibility of simultaneous phase identification, structural-to-morphological evaluation, and surface chemical description. In the present study, we report a rational understanding based on X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and structural inspection of two kinds of dimensionally controllable 2D-WS2 colloidal nanoflakes (NFLs) generated with a surfactant assisted non-hydrolytic route. The qualitative and quantitative determination of 1T’ and 2H phases based on W 4f XPS signal components, together with the presence of two kinds of sulfur ions, S22− and S2−, based on S 2p signal and related to the formation of WS2 and WOxSy in a mixed oxygen-sulfur environment, are carefully reported and discussed for both nanocrystals breeds. The XPS results are used as an input for detailed X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis allowing for a clear discrimination of NFLs crystal habit, and an estimation of the exact number of atomic monolayers composing the 2D-WS2 nanocrystalline samples.

Preparation of Novel Ag–Si–TiO2 Composite and Research on Its Photocatalytic Degradation of Formaldehyde

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-380
Author(s):  
Yongjun Wu ◽  
Nina Xie ◽  
Lu Yu
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Removal Rate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Formaldehyde Concentration ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Co Doped

A novel Ag–Si–TiO2 composite was prepared via sol–gel method for removing residual formaldehyde in shiitake mushroom. The structure of Ag–Si–TiO2 composite was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses. Ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy (UV-Vis) and N2 adsorption-desorption tests showed that Ag and Si co-doped decreased the band gap, the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area of the samples increased and the recombination probability of electron-hole pairs (e--h+) reduced. Effect on removal rate of formaldehyde with different Ag-Si co-doped content, formaldehyde concentration and solution pH were investigated, and the results showed that 6.0 wt%Ag-3.0 wt%Si-TiO2 samples had an optimum catalytic performance, and the degradation efficiency reached 96.6% after 40 W 365 nm UV lamp irradiation for 360 min. The kinetics of formaldehyde degradation by Ag–Si–TiO2 composite photocatalyst could be described by Langmuir-Hinshelwood first-order kinetic model.

scholarly journals Influence of Sulfur-Containing Sodium Salt Poisoned V2O5–WO3/TiO2 Catalysts on SO2–SO3 Conversion and NO Removal

Catalysts ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiping Xiao ◽  
Chaozong Dou ◽  
Hao Shi ◽  
Jinlin Ge ◽  
Li Cai
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
No Reduction ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Acid Sites ◽  
Impregnation Method ◽  
So2 Oxidation ◽  
Sodium Salts ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Temperature Programmed ◽  
Physical Features

A series of poisoned catalysts with various forms and contents of sodium salts (Na2SO4 and Na2S2O7) were prepared using the wet impregnation method. The influence of sodium salts poisoned catalysts on SO2 oxidation and NO reduction was investigated. The chemical and physical features of the catalysts were characterized via NH3-temperature programmed desorption (NH3-TPD), H2-temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The results showed that sodium salts poisoned catalysts led to a decrease in the denitration efficiency. The 3.6% Na2SO4 poisoned catalyst was the most severely deactivated with denitration efficiency of only 50.97% at 350 °C. The introduction of SO42− and S2O72− created new Brønsted acid sites, which facilitated the adsorption of NH3 and NO reduction. The sodium salts poisoned catalysts significantly increased the conversion of SO2–SO3. 3.6%Na2S2O7 poisoned catalyst had the strongest effect on SO2 oxidation and the catalyst achieved a maximum SO2–SO3-conversion of 1.44% at 410 °C. Characterization results showed sodium salts poisoned catalysts consumed the active ingredient and lowered the V4+/V5+ ratio, which suppressed catalytic performance. However, they increased the content of chemically adsorbed oxygen and the strength of V5+=O bonds, which promoted SO2 oxidation.

Amorphous Ni-Co-B Catalyst for Hydrolysis of NaBH4 in Alkaline Solution

2011 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
Chuan Wu ◽  
Ying Bai ◽  
Feng Wu ◽  
Dan Xian Liu
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Solution ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Chemical Reduction ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bet Analysis ◽  
Exchange Membrane

Amorphous Ni-Co-B catalyst was synthesized by a chemical reduction method, and followed by a heat-treating at 100°C, then characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Brunauer-Emmetr-Teller (BET) analysis, and adopted to help accelerating hydrolysis reaction of NaBH4 alkaline solution. It is proved that the amorphous Ni-Co-B catalyst is not a simple combination of elemental Ni, Co and B, but a multiplex metal boride. It exhibits an maximum hydrogen generation rate of 210 ml/min/(g catalyst) at 100% H2 utilization, which is potentially to give a successive H2 supply for proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

Deposition of Cobalt Doped Zinc Oxide Thin Film Nano-Composites Via Pulsed Electron Beam Ablation

MRS Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 433-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asghar Ali ◽  
Patrick Morrow ◽  
Redhouane Henda ◽  
Ragnar Fagerberg
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Electron Beam ◽  
Binding Energy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Oxide Thin Film ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pulsed Electron Beam ◽  
Deposited Films

AbstractThis study reports on the preparation of cobalt doped zinc oxide (Co:ZnO) films via pulsed electron beam ablation (PEBA) from a single target containing 20 w% Co on sapphire (0001) and silicon (100) substrates. The films have been deposited at various temperatures (350оC, 400оC, 450оC) and pulse frequencies (2 Hz, 4 Hz), under a background argon (Ar) pressure of about 3 mtorr, and an accelerating voltage of 14 kV. The surface morphology has been examined by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). According to SEM analysis, the films consist of nano-globules whose size is in the range of 80-178 nm. Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX) reveals that deposition is congruent and the prepared films contain ∼20±5 w% cobalt. It has been found that the nano-globules in the deposited films are cobalt-rich zones containing ∼70 w% Co. From x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis, Co 2p3/2 peaks indicate that the deposited films contain CoO (binding energy = 780.5 eV) as well as metallic Co (binding energy = 778.1-778.5 eV). X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis supports the presence of metallic Co hcp phase (2ϴ = 44.47° and 47.43°) in the films.

Synthesis of Novel g-C3N4/NH2-MIL-88B(Fe) Composite Photocatalysis for Efficient Ciprofloxacin Degradation Under Simulated Sunlight Irradiation

NANO ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 2150063
Author(s):  
Jungang Yi ◽  
Kun Wu ◽  
Huadong Wu ◽  
Jia Guo ◽  
Linfeng Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Adsorption Property ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Area Formula ◽  
Aquatic Life ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Uniform Dispersion ◽  
Composite Photocatalysts

The presence of the antibiotics in the wastewater has posed a huge risk to aquatic life and human health. It is a great significance to develop an effective technology to treat the antibiotics-containing wastewater. In this study, a series of g-C3N4/NH2-MIL-88B(Fe) composite photocatalysts are synthesized through a simple one-step method. The structure and optical properties of prepared photocatalysts are detected by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV–Vis absorption spectra (UV–Vis DRS), photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and transient photocurrent techniques, respectively. FESEM and TEM show that MOF is uniformly dispersed in petaloid g-C3N4. The uniform dispersion of Fe-MOFs in the heterojunction composites increases the specific surface area ([Formula: see text] of g-C3N4, which results in a great adsorption property for the nanocomposite. The capture experiment shows that [Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text] and h[Formula: see text] are the main active substances in ciprofloxacin (CIP) degradation. These prepared composite photocatalysts exhibit excellent CIP photodegradation activity under visibly light irradiation with an apparent rate constant of 0.0127[Formula: see text]min[Formula: see text] (3.74 times as the rate of single component). The remarkable catalytic performance can be ascribed to the fact that the g-C3N4/NH2-MIL-88B(Fe) heterojunction inhibits the recombination of photoinduced electron–hole pairs and improved the visible light absorption.

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