Simultaneous photoreduction of Uranium(VI) and photooxidation of Arsenic(III) in aqueous solution over g-C3N4/TiO2 heterostructured catalysts under simulated sunlight irradiation

The complete degradation of tetracycline still is a challenge for TiO2-based photocatalysts under simulated solar light irradiation. To tackle this challenge, we devise Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) confined in shell-in-shell hollow TiO2 photocatalyst (HTAT). This strategy mainly involves the construction of CPS@TiO2 core-shell composites, the form of TiO2 inner shell, AgNPs loading by photo-deposition, the assembly of TiO2 outer shell, and phase transition of anatase TiO2 by calcination at 450℃. All characterizations including TEM, STEM Mapping, BET, and XPS confirm the unique structure of the as-synthesized HTAT photocatalyst. As expected, the complete degradation of tetracycline (TC and TCH) can be realized by using HTAT photocatalyst under simulated solar light irradiation because its TiO2 two shells simultaneously take part in the photodegrading reaction of TC or TCH. The transformation intermediates and degradation pathway were analyzed by LC/MS. Our work effectively overcomes the disadvantages of many previously reported TiO2-based photocatalysts for the incomplete degradation of tetracycline.

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“…intensities of TiO2. [28,44] The increase in the binding energies may be ascribed to the action between Ag NPs, carbon and host…”

Section: Crystal Structure Characterizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Silver nanoparticles confined in shell-in-shell hollow TiO2 manifesting efficiently photocatalytic activity and stability

Zhao

Chen

Liu

et al. 2019

Chemical Engineering Journal

169

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“…The lattice spacing of TiO 2 is 0.35 nm representing the (101) plane of anatase titanium oxide. Figure 5h also shows the clear lattice fringe of g-C 3 N 4 is 0.32 nm, corresponding to the (002) lattice plane of g-C 3 N 4 [54]. Compared with TCN50-C composite, TCN50-D have more and tighter heterojunctions, which also means extensive interfacial contacts to enhance photocatalytic activity.…”

Section: Morphologiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…TiO 2 -D has weaker PL peak strength than that of TiO 2 -C, indicating that TiO 2 -D is more conducive to charge transport. After TiO 2 coated on g-C 3 N 4 , PL peak intensity was greatly reduced, because electrons can be transmitted through the interface of g-C 3 N 4 and TiO 2 [54]. TCN50-D shows lower peak intensity than TCN50-C, resulting in that TCN50-D has lower charge recombination rate and stronger photocatalytic activity.…”

Section: Ultraviolet-visible Diffuse Reflection Spectrum (Uv-vis Drs)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Noble Metal-Free TiO2-Coated Carbon Nitride Layers for Enhanced Visible Light-Driven Photocatalysis

2020

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Composites of g-C3N4/TiO2 were one-step prepared using electron impact with dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma as the electron source. Due to the low operation temperature, TiO2 by the plasma method shows higher specific surface area and smaller particle size than that prepared via conventional calcination. Most interestingly, electron impact produces more oxygen vacancy on TiO2, which facilitates the recombination and formation of heterostructure of g-C3N4/TiO2. The composites have higher light absorption capacity and lower charge recombination efficiency. g-C3N4/TiO2 by plasma can produce hydrogen at a rate of 219.9 μmol·g−1·h−1 and completely degrade Rhodamine B (20mg·L−1) in two hours. Its hydrogen production rates were 3 and 1.5 times higher than that by calcination and pure g-C3N4, respectively. Electron impact, ozone and oxygen radical also play key roles in plasma preparation. Plasma has unique advantages in metal oxides defect engineering and the preparation of heterostructured composites with prospective applications as photocatalysts for pollutant degradation and water splitting.

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“…As displayed in Figure S2, the C 1s XPS spectra can be divided into three peaks centered at 284.5 eV, 285.9 eV, and 288.3 eV, corresponding to C=C, C-O, and C=O, respectively. While the high resolution O 1s spectrum were deconvoluted into two peaks centered at 529.7 eV and 531.1 eV, respectively, corresponding to Ti-O bond and -OH group [18].…”

Section: Characterizationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Bifunctional Electroactive Ti4O7-Based Membrane System for Highly Efficient Ammonia Decontamination

et al. 2020

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Herein, an electroactive filtration system, consisting of a Ti4O7 anode and a Pd-Cu co-modified nickel foam cathode, was developed and applied for the decontamination of ammonia from water. When assisted with an external electrical field, ClO• was generated on the surface of the Ti4O7 anode, which then reacted selectively with ammonia to generate N2. The anodic byproduct, NO3−, could also be reduced efficiently at the functional cathode to produce N2 as well. Electron paramagnetic resonance technique and radical scavenging tests synergistically verified the essential role of ClO• during the highly efficient ammonia conversion process. Relative to conventional batch systems, the developed flow-through design demonstrated enhanced ammonia conversion kinetics, thanks to the convection-enhanced mass transport. The proposed technology also showed desirable stability across a wide environmental matrix. This work provides new insights for the development of advanced and affordable continuous-flow systems towards effective decontamination of ammonia.

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Simultaneous photoreduction of Uranium(VI) and photooxidation of Arsenic(III) in aqueous solution over g-C3N4/TiO2 heterostructured catalysts under simulated sunlight irradiation

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Silver nanoparticles confined in shell-in-shell hollow TiO2 manifesting efficiently photocatalytic activity and stability

Noble Metal-Free TiO2-Coated Carbon Nitride Layers for Enhanced Visible Light-Driven Photocatalysis

A Bifunctional Electroactive Ti4O7-Based Membrane System for Highly Efficient Ammonia Decontamination

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