Photocatalytic Oxidation of Alcohols Over Magnetically Recoverable Gold Supported Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1731-1738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma Hui ◽  
Wu Juzhen ◽  
Zhao Li ◽  
Zhou Zheng ◽  
Guo Jiahu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Photocatalytic Oxidation ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
One Pot ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Oxidation Of Alcohols

A one-pot simple and efficient synthetic route for the synthesis of Au-loaded Fe2O3 nanoparticles was developed, and this material's photocatalytic activity for visible light assisted oxidation of alcohols and degradation of organic dye were studied. As-synthesized nanostructured catalyst was characterised by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), SEM-mapping, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N2 adsorption–desorption isotherm (BET), and inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). It was observed that 5–10 nm Au-nanoparticles supported on 10–80 nm Fe2O3 shows boomerang-shaped nanoparticle. Gold loading of 1 wt% shows high conversion and selectivity towards the target product aldehyde. The synthesized nanomaterial also proved to be an excellent photocatalyst for degradation of organic dyes such as methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (RhB). The catalyst proved to be noteworthy as it does not loss in its catalytic activity even after five cycles of reuse.

Antiphotocorrosive photocatalysts containing CdS nanoparticles and exfoliated TiO2 nanosheets

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 182-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxia Yan ◽  
Gang Liu ◽  
Lianzhou Wang ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Xianfang Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Cds Nanoparticles ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tio2 Nanosheets

Aimed at designing an efficient visible light active photocatalyst and suppressing the self-corrosion tendency of CdS nanoparticles, a novel composite consisting of CdS nanoparticles and exfoliated two-dimensional (2D) TiO2 nanosheets was successfully fabricated using a simple self-assembly process. The prepared samples were characterized using various techniques including x-ray diffraction, ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. It was found that the exfoliated 2D nanosheets played an important role as an ultrathin coating to suppress the photocorrosion of CdS nanoparticles, evidenced by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometer analysis. The resultant CdS/TiO2 composites exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity in the oxidation of Rhodamine B in water under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm).

scholarly journals Y-Modified MCM-22 Supported PdOx Nanocrystal Catalysts for Catalytic Oxidation of Toluene

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhu Chen ◽  
Danna Situ ◽  
Jie Zheng ◽  
Zhen Cheng ◽  
Zhuo Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Oxidation ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
High Dispersion ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Chlorine Poisoning

A series of rare earth elements (REEs)-modified and Mobil Composition of Matter (MCM)-22-supported Pd nanocrystal catalysts were synthesized via a high-temperature solution-phase reduction method and tested for toluene complete oxidation. These catalytic materials were systematically characterized by N2 adsorption/desorption, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES), temperature-programmed surface reaction of toluene (toluene-TPSR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic (XPS) techniques in order to investigate the structure–catalytic property relationship. Moreover, catalysts with an appropriate yttrium content greatly improved the catalytic activity of 0.2%Pd/MCM-22. PdOx (x = 0, 1) nanoparticles, ranging from 3.6 to 6.8 nm, which were well distributed on the surface of MCM-22. Efficient electron transfer from the Pd2+/Pd0 redox cycle facilitated the catalytic oxidation process, and the formation of Pd (or Y) –O–Si bonds improved the high dispersion of the PdOx and Y2O3 particles. Toluene–TPSR experiments suggested that the addition of Y2O3 improved the physical/chemical adsorption of 0.2%Pd/MCM-22, thus increasing the toluene adsorption capacity. Then, 0.2%Pd/7.5%Y/MCM-22 exhibited the highest catalytic performance. In addition, this catalyst maintained 95% conversion with high resistance to water and chlorine poisoning, even after toluene oxidation at 210 °C for 100 h, making it more valuable in practical applications.

scholarly journals Hydrous Hydrazine Decomposition for Hydrogen Production Using of Ir/CeO2: Effect of Reaction Parameters on the Activity

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1340
Author(s):  
Davide Motta ◽  
Ilaria Barlocco ◽  
Silvio Bellomi ◽  
Alberto Villa ◽  
Nikolaos Dimitratos
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Hydrazine Decomposition

In the present work, an Ir/CeO2 catalyst was prepared by the deposition–precipitation method and tested in the decomposition of hydrazine hydrate to hydrogen, which is very important in the development of hydrogen storage materials for fuel cells. The catalyst was characterised using different techniques, i.e., X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with X-ray detector (EDX) and inductively coupled plasma—mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS). The effect of reaction conditions on the activity and selectivity of the material was evaluated in this study, modifying parameters such as temperature, the mass of the catalyst, stirring speed and concentration of base in order to find the optimal conditions of reaction, which allow performing the test in a kinetically limited regime.

Magnetic properties of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles

Open Physics ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niko Guskos ◽  
Spiros Glenis ◽  
Janusz Typek ◽  
Grzegorz Zolnierkiewicz ◽  
Pawel Berczynski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Fine Particles ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Magnetic Interactions ◽  
Mixed System ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Znfe2o4 Nanoparticles

AbstractFine particles of ZnFe2O4 were synthesized by a wet chemical method in the (80 wt.% Fe2O3 + 20 wt.% ZnO) system. The morphological and structural properties of the mixed system were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The major phase was determined to be the ZnFe2O4 spinel with particle size of 11 nm. The magnetic properties of the material were investigated by ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) in the temperature range from liquid helium to room temperature. A very intense, asymmetric FMR signal from ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles was recorded, which has been analyzed in terms of two Callen-lineshape lines. Temperature dependence of the FMR parameters was obtained from fitting the experimental lines with two component lines. Analysis of the FMR spectra in terms of two separate components indicates the presence of strongly anisotropic magnetic interactions.

scholarly journals Facile Preparation of Pd/UiO-66-v for the Conversion of Furfuryl Alcohol to Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol under Mild Conditions in Water

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanliang Yang ◽  
Dongsheng Deng ◽  
Dong Sui ◽  
Yanfu Xie ◽  
Dongmi Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Furfuryl Alcohol ◽  
Furan Ring ◽  
Physical Adsorption ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Mild Conditions

The hydrogenation of furan ring in the biomass-derived furans is of great importance for the conversion of biomass to valuable chemicals. Fabrication of high activity and selectivity catalyst for this hydrogenation under mild conditions was one of the focuses of this research. In this manuscript, UiO-66-v, in which vinyl bonded to the benzene ring, was first prepared. Then, the uniformly distributed vinyl was used as the reductant for the preparation of Pd/UiO-66-v. The catalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric, N2 physical adsorption/desorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometer elemental mappings, and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy to find the Pd/UiO-66-v had a narrow palladium nanoparticles size of 3–5 nm and maintained the structure and thermal stability of UiO-66-v. The Pd/UiO-66-v was used for the hydrogenation of furfuryl alcohol to tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol in water. 99% conversion of furfuryl alcohol was obtained with 90% selectivity to tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol after reacted at 0.5 MPa H2, 303 K for 12 h. The Pd/UiO-66-v was proved to be effective for the hydrogenation of furan ring in furans and could be used for at least five times.

scholarly journals Surfactant-assisted microwave synthesis of carbon supported MnO2 nanocomposites and their application for electrochemical supercapacitors

Chemija ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolita Jablonskienė ◽  
Dijana Šimkūnaitė ◽  
Jūratė Vaičiūnienė ◽  
Algirdas Selskis ◽  
Audrius Drabavičius ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Optical Emission ◽  
High Specific Capacitance ◽  
Mass Loading ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scan Rate

MnO2/C nanocomposites have been prepared using a simple onestep microwave heating method by applying different concentrations of cationic surfactant – cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). The morphology and composition of the prepared MnO2/C nanocomposites have been investigated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The electrochemical performance of the prepared nanocomposites has been analysed using cyclic voltammetry. It was found that a high specific capacitance (Cs) of 742 F g−1 at a scan rate of 10 mV s−1 in a 1 M Na2SO4 solution has been obtained for the MnO2/C nanocomposite that has the mass loading of 0.140 mg cm−2 and has been synthesized in the absence of CTAB. Meanwhile, the application of CTAB allowed the increase in the mass loading of MnO2 in the nanocomposites. In the presence of CTAB, the highest value of 654 F g−1 at a scan rate of 10 mV s−1 has been obtained for MnO2/C that has the mass loading of 0.570 mg cm−2. This result confirmed a good performance of the prepared MnO2/C nanocomposites as the electrode material for supercapacitors.

scholarly journals XPS and structural studies of Fe3O4-PTMS-NAS@Cu as a novel magnetic natural asphalt base network and recoverable nanocatalyst for the synthesis of biaryl compounds

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Homa Kohzadi ◽  
Mohammad Soleiman-Beigi
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Reaction Medium ◽  
Coupling Reactions ◽  
Magnetic Nanocatalyst ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Natural Asphalt

AbstractIn this research, natural asphalt as a mineral carbonuous material was converted to sodium natural asphalt sulfonate (Na-NAS) and, then, was linked to Fe3O4 MNPs in order to synthesize the magnetic nanocatalyst. Afterwards, Cupper (I) and Cu (II) was grafted on Fe3O4-PTMS-NAS. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that the synthesized the novel magnetic nanocatalyst (Fe3O4-PTMS-NAS@Cu) was successfully used in Suzuki and Stille coupling reactions. The Fe3O4-PTMS-NAS@Cu MNPs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), BET and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. Besides, sulfonation of natural asphalt, magnetization of catalyst, grafting of Cu (I) and Cu (II) to NAS and catalyst formation were investigated and proved carefully. This nanocatalyst can be comfortably separated from the reaction medium through an external magnetic field and can also be recovered and reused, while maintaining its catalytic activity.

Facile Synthesis of Basic Magnesium Carbonate with Different Morphology

2012 ◽  
Vol 554-556 ◽  
pp. 575-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Chuan Yang ◽  
Hong Hao Yu ◽  
Xin Ying Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Magnesium Carbonate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Plasma Atomic Emission ◽  
Facile Synthesis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Transmission Electron

The preparation of different morphological basic magnesium carbonate particles with hollow rod-like, hull of peanut and leaf from the pyrogenation of magnesium carbonate trihydrate were described. The morphology, crystal phase and purity of basic magnesium carbonate were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometer (ICP-AES). The results indicated that the formation of three morphological basic magnesium carbonates were obtained via platelike particles of magnesium carbonate trihydrate under certain conditions where the temperature and stirring rate were properly controlled. The length of the hollow rod means up to 6～7µm, and its diameter means up to 1～2µm.

scholarly journals Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue by Porous Biochar Derived from Soybean Dreg Using a One-Pot Synthesis Method

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 661
Author(s):  
Zhiwei Ying ◽  
Xinwei Chen ◽  
He Li ◽  
Xinqi Liu ◽  
Chi Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Urban Pollution ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Average Pore ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Isotherm Equation

Soybean dreg is a by-product of soybean products production, with a large consumption in China. Low utilization value leads to random discarding, which is one of the important sources of urban pollution. In this work, porous biochar was synthesized using a one-pot method and potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) with low-cost soybean dreg (SD) powder as the carbon precursor to investigating the adsorption of methylene blue (MB). The prepared samples were characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), elemental analyzer (EA), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Raman spectroscopy (Raman), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The obtained SDB-K-3 showed a high specific surface area of 1620 m2 g−1, a large pore volume of 0.7509 cm3 g−1, and an average pore diameter of 1.859 nm. The results indicated that the maximum adsorption capacity of SDB-K-3 to MB could reach 1273.51 mg g−1 at 318 K. The kinetic data were most consistent with the pseudo-second-order model and the adsorption behavior was more suitable for the Langmuir isotherm equation. This study demonstrated that the porous biochar adsorbent can be prepared from soybean dreg by high value utilization, and it could hold significant potential for dye wastewater treatment in the future.

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