scholarly journals Removal of Phenolic Compounds from Water Using Copper Ferrite Nanosphere Composites as Fenton Catalysts

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Moreno-Castilla ◽  
María Victoria López-Ramón ◽  
María Ángeles Fontecha-Cámara ◽  
Miguel A. Álvarez ◽  
Lucía Mateus
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Surface Concentration ◽  
Copper Ferrite ◽  
Electronic Effects ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Toc Removal ◽  
Cu Ions

Copper ferrites containing Cu+ ions can be highly active heterogeneous Fenton catalysts due to synergic effects between Fe and Cu ions. Therefore, a method of copper ferrite nanosphere (CFNS) synthesis was selected that also permits the formation of cuprite, obtaining a CFNS composite that was subsequently calcined up to 400 °C. Composites were tested as Fenton catalysts in the mineralization of phenol (PHE), p-nitrophenol (PNP) and p-aminophenol (PAP). Catalysts were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and magnetic measurements. Degradation of all phenols was practically complete at 95% total organic carbon (TOC) removal. Catalytic activity increased in the order PHE < PNP < PAP and decreased when the calcination temperature was raised; this order depended on the electronic effects of the substituents of phenols. The as-prepared CFNS showed the highest catalytic activity due to the presence of cubic copper ferrite and cuprite. The Cu+ surface concentration decreased after calcination at 200 °C, diminishing the catalytic activity. Cuprite alone showed a lower activity than the CFNS composite and the homogeneous Fenton reaction had almost no influence on its overall activity. CFNS activity decreased with its reutilization due to the disappearance of the cuprite phase. Degradation pathways are proposed for the phenols.

scholarly journals Efficient Removal of Levofloxacin by Activated Persulfate with Magnetic CuFe2O4/MMT-k10 Nanocomposite: Characterization, Response Surface Methodology, and Degradation Mechanism

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3583
Author(s):  
Junying Yang ◽  
Minye Huang ◽  
Shengsen Wang ◽  
Xiaoyun Mao ◽  
Yueming Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Combustion Method ◽  
Copper Ferrite ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rsm Model

In this study, a magnetic copper ferrite/montmorillonite-k10 nanocomposite (CuFe2O4/MMT-k10) was successfully fabricated by a simple sol-gel combustion method and was characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the Brunner–Emmett–Teller (BET) method, vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). For levofloxacin (LVF) degradation, CuFe2O4/MMT-k10 was utilized to activate persulfate (PS). Due to the relative high adsorption capacity of CuFe2O4/MMT-k10, the adsorption feature was considered an enhancement of LVF degradation. In addition, the response surface methodology (RSM) model was established with the parameters of pH, temperature, PS dosage, and CuFe2O4/MMT-k10 dosage as the independent variables to obtain the optimal response for LVF degradation. In cycle experiments, we identified the good stability and reusability of CuFe2O4/MMT-k10. We proposed a potential mechanism of CuFe2O4/MMT-k10 activating PS through free radical quenching tests and XPS analysis. These results reveal that CuFe2O4/MMT-k10 nanocomposite could activate the persulfate, which is an efficient technique for LVF degradation in water.

scholarly journals Amino-Modified Silica as Effective Support of the Palladium Catalyst for 4-Nitroaniline Hydrogenation

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Adele R. Latypova ◽  
Maxim D. Lebedev ◽  
Evgeniy V. Rumyantsev ◽  
Dmitry V. Filippov ◽  
Olga V. Lefedova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Electron Donor ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Functionalized Silica ◽  
Amino Groups ◽  
Modified Silica ◽  
Pulse Technique ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron

The article describes the synthesis of aminoorgano-functionalized silica as a prospective material for catalysis application. The amino groups have electron donor properties which are valuable for the metal chemical state of palladium. Therefore, the presence of electron donor groups is important for increasing catalysts’ stability. The research is devoted to the investigation of silica amino-modified support influence on the activity and stability of palladium species in 4-nitroaniline hydrogenation process. A series of catalysts with different supports such as SiO2, SiO2-C3H6-NH2 (amino-functionalized silica), γ-Al2O3 and activated carbon were studied. The catalytic activity was studied in the hydrogenation of 4-nitroaniline to 1,4-phenylenediamine. The catalysts were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and chemisorption of hydrogen by the pulse technique. The 5 wt.% Pd/SiO2-C3H6-NH2 catalyst exhibited the highest catalytic activity for 4-nitroaniline hydrogenation with 100% conversion and 99% selectivity with respect to 1,4-phenylenediamine.

Magnetic cluster developement in In1−x MnxSb semiconductor alloys

Open Physics ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Rednic ◽  
Iosif Deac ◽  
Eugen Dorolti ◽  
Marin Coldea ◽  
Vasile Rednic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Semiconductor Alloys ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Magnetic Cluster ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Small Magnetic Field ◽  
Transmission Electron

AbstractX-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and magnetic measurements as a function of applied magnetic field and temperature for In1−x MnxSb (0.05≤x≤0.2) system are reported. Magnetic measurements performed at high and small magnetic field in ZFC and FC indicate the coexistence of ferromagnetic In1−x MnxSb solid solution and two types of magnetic cluster: ferromagnetic MnSb and ferrimagnetic Mn2Sb. XPS valence band and Mn 2p core level spectra have confirmed the presence of MnSb and Mn2Sb phases. TEM images show some manganese antimonide phase microinclusions with dimension between (30–40) nm.

scholarly journals Synergistically homogeneous-heterogeneous Fenton catalysis of trace copper ion and g-C3N4 for degradation of organic pollutants

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Y. Yao ◽  
G. X. Zhu ◽  
T. L. Lu ◽  
Y. Z. Zhan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Organic Pollutant ◽  
Copper Ion ◽  
Heterogeneous Fenton ◽  
Paramagnetic Resonance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Synergistic Catalysis

Abstract Using the bulk g-C3N4 as a precursor, four g-C3N4 nanosheets were further prepared by ultrasonic, thermal, acid, and alkali exfoliation. The structures of these materials were characterized by various techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The synergistical Fenton catalysis of these materials with Cu2+ was evaluated by using rhodamine B as a simulated organic pollutant. The results showed that there existed a significant synergistical Fenton catalysis between Cu2+ and g-C3N4. This synergistic effect can be observed even when the concentration of Cu2+ was as low as 0.064 mg L−1. The properties of g-C3N4 strongly influenced the catalytic activity of the Cu2+/g-C3N4 system. The coexistent of Cu2+ and the alkali exfoliated g-C3N4 showed the most excellent catalytic activity. Hydroxyl radicals as oxidizing species were confirmed in the Cu2+/g-C3N4 system by electron paramagnetic resonance spectrum. The synergistic catalysis may be attributed to the easier reduction of Cu2+ adsorbed on the g-C3N4. This study provided an excellent Fenton catalytic system, and partly solved the rapid deactivation of heterogeneous Fenton catalysts caused by the leaching of metal ions. HIGHTLIGHTS There exists a significant synergistical Fenton catalysis between trace Cu2+ and g-C3N4. The Cu2+ concentration is lower than the maximum acceptable limit in drinking water. This study partly solved the rapid deactivation caused by the leaching of metal ions. This study reminds researchers to pay attention to the possible synergistic catalysis between leached ions and supports.

Magnetic and Structural Properties of Nanocomposite ZnO-Fe3O4 Films Prepared by Solid-State Synthesis

2014 ◽  
Vol 215 ◽  
pp. 158-162
Author(s):  
Liudmila E. Bykova ◽  
V.G. Myagkov ◽  
I.A. Tambasov ◽  
O.A. Bayukov ◽  
Victor S. Zhigalov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Physical Methods ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

A simple method for obtaining ZnO-Fe3O4 nanocomposites using solid-state reaction Zn + 3Fe2O3 ZnO + 2Fe3O4 is suggested. An analysis of the characteristics and properties of ZnO-Fe3O4 nanocomposites was carried out by a combination of structural and physical methods (X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, Mössbauer measurements, X-ray fluorescent analysis, and magnetic measurements). The magnetization of the hybrid ZnO-Fe3O4 films is equal to 440 emu/cm3. The resulting Fe3O4 nanoparticles are surrounded by a ZnO shell and have sizes ranging between 20 and 40 nm.

scholarly journals A Facile Method for Preparing UiO-66 Encapsulated Ru Catalyst and its Application in Plasma-Assisted CO2 Methanation

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiwei Xu ◽  
Mengyue Dong ◽  
Lanbo Di ◽  
Xiuling Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Co2 Methanation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Organic

With increasing applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in the field of gas separation and catalysis, the preparation and performance research of encapsulating metal nanoparticles (NPs) into MOFs (M@MOF) have attracted extensive attention recently. Herein, an Ru@UiO-66 catalyst is prepared by a one-step method. Ru NPs are encapsulated in situ in the UiO-66 skeleton structure during the synthesis of UiO-66 metal-organic framework via a solvothermal method, and its catalytic activity for CO2 methanation with the synergy of cold plasma is studied. The crystallinity and structural integrity of UiO-66 is maintained after encapsulating Ru NPs according to the X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As illustrated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), and mapping analysis, the Ru species of the hydration ruthenium trichloride precursor are reduced to metallic Ru NPs without additional reducing processes during the synthesis of Ru@UiO-66, and the Ru NPs are uniformly distributed inside the Ru@UiO-66. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and N2 sorption analysis show that the specific surface area and thermal stability of Ru@UiO-66 decrease slightly compared with that of UiO-66 and was ascribed to the encapsulation of Ru NPs in the UiO-66 skeleton. The results of plasma-assisted catalytic CO2 methanation indicate that Ru@UiO-66 exhibits excellent catalytic activity. CO2 conversion and CH4 selectivity over Ru@UiO-66 reached 72.2% and 95.4% under 13.0 W of discharge power and a 30 mL·min−1 gas flow rate ( V H 2 : V C O 2 = 4 : 1 ), respectively. Both values are significantly higher than pure UiO-66 with plasma and Ru/Al2O3 with plasma. The enhanced performance of Ru@UiO-66 is attributed to its unique framework structure and excellent dispersion of Ru NPs.

scholarly journals Covalent Functionalization of Nanodiamonds by Ruthenium Porphyrin, and Their Catalytic Activity in the Cyclopropanation Reaction of Olefins

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 666
Author(s):  
Chiara Lorecchio ◽  
Emanuela Tamburri ◽  
Laura Lazzarini ◽  
Silvia Orlanducci ◽  
Robertino Zanoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Covalent Functionalization ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ruthenium Porphyrin ◽  
Scanning Electron

Detonation nanodiamonds (DNDs) were functionalized by ruthenium porphyrins and used as catalysts in the cyclopropanation reaction of olefins. The heterogeneous catalyst was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy). The XPS was used to control the binding of the ruthenium porphyrin to the DNDs’ surface. This catalyst was used in the cyclopropanation reactions of simple olefins and was reused with no loss of activity in four consecutive cycles, after recovering each time by simple centrifugation.

scholarly journals Mesoporous LaFeO3: Synergistic Effect of Adsorption and Visible Light Photo-Fenton Processes for Phenol Removal from Refinery Wastewater

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Thi To Nga Phan ◽  
Hong Lien Nguyen ◽  
Van Tuyen Le ◽  
Chi Nhan Phan ◽  
Thanh Huyen Pham
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Mechanism ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Phenol Removal ◽  
Hard Template ◽  
X Ray

Mesoporous LaFeO3 as a visible light-driven photocatalyst was prepared by a nanocasting method using mesoporous silica (SBA-15) as a hard template. The as-prepared LaFeO3 photocatalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N2 adsorption-desorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and optical absorption spectra. The characterization studies and experimental results showed that LaFeO3 with porous structure caused by the removal of SBA-15 hard template could enhance the specific surface area of the resulting photocatalyst, which improves the phenol adsorption ability of the photocatalyst and in turn enhances its photo-Fenton catalytic activity. The photo-Fenton catalytic activity of the photocatalyst was investigated by photo-Fenton degradation of aqueous phenol under visible light irradiation. The effects of catalyst dosage, H2O2 concentration, and solution pH on the photo-Fenton catalytic degradation of phenol using mesoporous LaFeO3 were studied and optimized. Under the optimal conditions of 20 mg L−1 phenol, 1.0 g L−1 catalyst, and 10 mM H2O2 at pH = 5, the photo-Fenton degradation of phenol (93.47%) was achieved in 180 min under visible light irradiation. Furthermore, our results proved the stability and reusability of mesoporous LaFeO3 and revealed its catalytic mechanism for the photo-Fenton degradation of phenol.

scholarly journals A Colorimetric Assay for the Detection of Glucose and H2O2 Based on Cu-Ag/g-C3N4/ZIF Hybrids with Superior Peroxidase Mimetic Activity

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (19) ◽  
pp. 4432
Author(s):  
Quan Pan ◽  
Yuelin Kong ◽  
Kuan Chen ◽  
Mi Mao ◽  
Xiaohui Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
H2o2 Generation

In this work, we report the synthesis of Cu-Ag bimetallic nanopartiles and g-C3N4 nanosheets decorated on zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) to form a Cu-Ag/g-C3N4/ZIF hybrid. The hybrid was synthesized and characterized by Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR), the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The Cu-Ag/g-C3N4/ZIF hybrid has intrinsic peroxidaselike catalytic activity towards the oxidation of TMB in the presence of H2O2. The situ synthesis of Cu-Ag bimetallic nanopartiles on 2D support such as g-C3N4 nanosheets would significantly enhance the peroxidaselike catalytic properties of individual Cu-Ag bimetallic nanopartiles and the g-C3N4 nanosheets. After loading of Cu-Ag bimetallic nanopartiles and g-C3N4 nanosheets on the ZIF-8, the hybrids exhibited superior peroxidaselike catalytic activity and good recyclability. Then, this method was applied for detecting glucose in human serum, owing the significant potential for detection of metabolites with H2O2-generation reactions.

Study on the nature of the electrochemically synthesized hard Fe–15.4 mass% Ni–0.70 mass% C alloy film

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 840-847
Author(s):  
A. S. M. A. Haseeb ◽  
Y. Hayashi ◽  
M. Masuda ◽  
M. Arita
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Alloy Film ◽  
The State ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Electrochemically Deposited ◽  
Decomposition Behavior

Electrochemical synthesis of hard Fe–15.4 mass% Ni–0.70 mass% C alloy film with a hardness 750 HV was carried out from sulfate-based bath containing a small amount of citric acid and L-ascorbic acid. The nature of the alloy was investigated by different characterization techniques including x-ray diffraction, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Mössbauer spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and magnetic measurements. The decomposition behavior of the alloy was also studied and compared with that of thermally prepared martensite. It was found that the electrochemically deposited Fe–Ni–C alloy exists in a state that is ahead of the freshly quenched state of martensite. It is suggested that the state of the electrochemically deposited Fe–15.4 mass% Ni–0.70 mass% C alloy corresponds to the state of thermal martensite, which had been heated to the preprecipitation stage of tempering.

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