Platinum oxide-supported sol-gel prepared CeO2 nanocubes for promoted photodestruction of atrazine under visible light irradiation

Alanazi, Hana M.; Alhaddad, Maha; Shawky, Ahmed; Mohamed, Reda M.

doi:10.1016/j.catcom.2023.106646

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“…Platinum oxide is a semiconductor with a narrow band gap and a conduction band (CB) position of +1.3 eV, which also allows for heterojunctions of electrons from the CB of g-C 3 N 4 to the CB of PtO [62] (Figure 6). However, in semiconductors with a narrow band gap, electrons and holes can readily recombine, leading to a decrease in photocatalytic activity [58].…”

Section: Photocatalytic Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of Pt Oxidation State on the Activity and Selectivity of g-C3N4-Based Photocatalysts in H2 Evolution Reaction

Kurenkova,

Saraev,

Mishchenko

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Graphitic carbon nitride g-C3N4 has been modified using platinum and platinum oxide (0.5–5 wt.%) and studied in photocatalytic H2 evolution reactions with ethanol aqueous solution under visible light irradiation (λ = 409 nm). An analysis of the by-products of the reaction (CO2, CH4, C2H6 etc.) was also carried out. The morphology, particle size distribution, and optical properties of the photocatalysts, and the chemical states of platinum cations were examined using various methods. The photocatalysts were investigated using a wide range of methods to clarify the morphology, particle size distribution, optical properties, and the chemical states of platinum cations. Factors affecting not only the activity, but also the selectivity of the photocatalyst in the target process of hydrogen production, have been established. The highest rate of H2 evolution achieved over 0.5 wt.% Pt/g-C3N4 photocatalyst is 0.6 mmol h−1 g−1 (selectivity 98.9%), which exceeds the activity of pristine g-C3N4 by 250 times. Increasing the Pt or PtO content up to 5 wt.% leads to an increase in the rate of formation of by-products (CH4, C2H6, and CO2) and a decrease in the selectivity of H2 evolution. The study also delves into the role of platinum and the mechanism of charge transfer in PtO/g-C3N4 and Pt/g-C3N4 photocatalysts due to light irradiation.

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Section: Photocatalytic Activitymentioning

confidence: 99%