This study aims to enhance the photocatalytic performance of 2D/2D heterojunctions for NO removal from marine vessel effluents.SnS_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4) composites were successfully constructed via a facile solvothermal me...This study aims to enhance the photocatalytic performance of 2D/2D heterojunctions for NO removal from marine vessel effluents.SnS_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4) composites were successfully constructed via a facile solvothermal method,demonstrating a significant improvement in photocatalytic NO removal under visible light irradiation.For high-flux simulated flue gas,the composite with 10%SnS_(2)(denoted as SNCN-10)showed exceptional NO removal efficiency,reaching up to 66.8%,along with excellent reusability over five consecutive cycles.Detailed band structure and density of states(DOS)calculations confirmed the formation of a characteristic heterojunction.Spin-trapping ESR spectroscopy identified·O_(2)^(-)−as the key reactive species driving NO oxidation.Additionally,in situ DRIFT spectroscopy revealed that SNCN-10 facilitated the conversion of NO to nitrate through intermediate species,including bridging nitrite and cis-nitrite(N_(2)O_(2)^(2-)).Kinetic studies further indicated that NO oxidation followed the Langmuir-Hinshelwood(L-H)mechanism.Based on density functional theory(DFT)calculations of free energy changes,a comprehensive reaction pathway for NO oxidation was proposed.These findings provide valuable insights for the development of efficient photocatalytic strategies for NO removal.展开更多
In recent years,photocatalytic N_(2) reduction for ammonia synthesis at room temperature and atmospheric pressure has gradually become a research hotspot,exhibiting extremely high development potential.However,the low...In recent years,photocatalytic N_(2) reduction for ammonia synthesis at room temperature and atmospheric pressure has gradually become a research hotspot,exhibiting extremely high development potential.However,the low photogenerated charge separation efficiency and the lack of effective active sites seriously constrain the reaction efficiencies of semiconductor photocatalysts for N_(2) reduction of ammonia synthesis.Therefore,the rational design of catalytic materials is the key to enhance the photocatalytic N_(2) reduction reaction of ammonia synthesis.Transition metal Ru as the active center not only accelerates the adsorption and activation of N_(2) molecules,but also has good selectivity for N_(2) reduction.Moreover,the interaction between the metal and the support can effectively regulate the electronic structure of the active site,accelerate the photogenerated electron transfer,and significantly enhance the photocatalytic activity.Based on this,this review systematically investigates the Ru co-semiconductors to realize efficient photocatalytic N_(2) reduction for ammonia synthesis,and introduces its basic principles.Specifically,the Ru co-semiconductor photocatalytic material systems are introduced,such as TiO2-based,g-C3N4-based,and metal oxide materials,including the design of catalysts,crystal structures,and other characteristics.In addition,the modification strategies of photocatalytic N_(2) reduction ammonia synthesis materials are also presented,including loading/doping,defect engineering,construction of heterojunctions,and crystal surface modulation.Furthermore,the progress and shortcomings of the application of Ru co-semiconductors in these processes are summarized and comprehensively discussed,and the future outlook of Ru co-semiconductors in photocatalytic N_(2) reduction ammonia synthesis applications is proposed.展开更多
Biomass-derived platform molecules,such as furfural,are abundant and renewable feedstock for valuable chemical production.It is critical to synthesize highly efficient photocatalysts for selective oxidation under visi...Biomass-derived platform molecules,such as furfural,are abundant and renewable feedstock for valuable chemical production.It is critical to synthesize highly efficient photocatalysts for selective oxidation under visible light.The Er@K-C_(3)N_(4)/UiO-66-NH_(2) catalyst was synthesized using a straight-forward hydrothermal technique,and exhibited exceptional efficiency in the photocatalytic oxidation of furfural to furoic acid.The catalyst was thoroughly characterized,confirming the effective adjustment of the band gap energy of Er@K-C_(3)N_(4)/UiO-66-NH_(2).Upon the optimized reaction conditions,the conversion rate of furfural reached 89.3%,with a corresponding yield of furoic acid at 79.8%.The primary reactive oxygen species was identified as·O_(2)^(-) from ESR spectra and scavenger tests.The incorporation of Er and K into the catalyst enhanced the photogenerated carriers transfer rate,hence increasing the separating efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.This study expands the potential applications of rare earth element doped g-C_(3)N_(4) in the photocatalytic selective oxidation of furfurans.展开更多
The electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation reaction(NOR)is a sustainable approach for converting N_(2)to NO_(3)^(-)under mild conditions.However,it still faces challenges including inefficient N_(2)absorption/activation ...The electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation reaction(NOR)is a sustainable approach for converting N_(2)to NO_(3)^(-)under mild conditions.However,it still faces challenges including inefficient N_(2)absorption/activation and oxygen evolution competition,sluggish kinetics,low Faradaic efficiency,and limited nitrate yields.In this work,a novel two-dimensional(2D)layered MOF Mn-BCPPy(H_(2)BCPPy=3,5-di(4'-carboxyphenyl)pyridine)has been successfully synthesized.The framework is composed of a rod-manganese motifs and possesses abundant active sites including open metal sites(OMSs)and Lewis base sites(LBSs).The Mn-BCPPy is the first MOF catalyst applied in electrocatalytic NOR which NO_(3)^(-)exhibited relatively high activity with a yield of 99.75μg/(h·mg)and a Faraday efficiency(FE)of 32.09%.Furthermore,it can be used as fluorescent sensor for selectively and sensitively detect nitrofuran antibiotics(NFs).Therefore,this work explores the application of MOF materials in the field of electrocatalytic NOR,which reveals that manganese-based MOFs have great potential prospects.展开更多
基金The project was supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2021MB104)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078174).
文摘This study aims to enhance the photocatalytic performance of 2D/2D heterojunctions for NO removal from marine vessel effluents.SnS_(2)/g-C_(3)N_(4) composites were successfully constructed via a facile solvothermal method,demonstrating a significant improvement in photocatalytic NO removal under visible light irradiation.For high-flux simulated flue gas,the composite with 10%SnS_(2)(denoted as SNCN-10)showed exceptional NO removal efficiency,reaching up to 66.8%,along with excellent reusability over five consecutive cycles.Detailed band structure and density of states(DOS)calculations confirmed the formation of a characteristic heterojunction.Spin-trapping ESR spectroscopy identified·O_(2)^(-)−as the key reactive species driving NO oxidation.Additionally,in situ DRIFT spectroscopy revealed that SNCN-10 facilitated the conversion of NO to nitrate through intermediate species,including bridging nitrite and cis-nitrite(N_(2)O_(2)^(2-)).Kinetic studies further indicated that NO oxidation followed the Langmuir-Hinshelwood(L-H)mechanism.Based on density functional theory(DFT)calculations of free energy changes,a comprehensive reaction pathway for NO oxidation was proposed.These findings provide valuable insights for the development of efficient photocatalytic strategies for NO removal.
基金supported by Taishan Scholars Foundation of Shandong province(tsqn 201909058)。
文摘In recent years,photocatalytic N_(2) reduction for ammonia synthesis at room temperature and atmospheric pressure has gradually become a research hotspot,exhibiting extremely high development potential.However,the low photogenerated charge separation efficiency and the lack of effective active sites seriously constrain the reaction efficiencies of semiconductor photocatalysts for N_(2) reduction of ammonia synthesis.Therefore,the rational design of catalytic materials is the key to enhance the photocatalytic N_(2) reduction reaction of ammonia synthesis.Transition metal Ru as the active center not only accelerates the adsorption and activation of N_(2) molecules,but also has good selectivity for N_(2) reduction.Moreover,the interaction between the metal and the support can effectively regulate the electronic structure of the active site,accelerate the photogenerated electron transfer,and significantly enhance the photocatalytic activity.Based on this,this review systematically investigates the Ru co-semiconductors to realize efficient photocatalytic N_(2) reduction for ammonia synthesis,and introduces its basic principles.Specifically,the Ru co-semiconductor photocatalytic material systems are introduced,such as TiO2-based,g-C3N4-based,and metal oxide materials,including the design of catalysts,crystal structures,and other characteristics.In addition,the modification strategies of photocatalytic N_(2) reduction ammonia synthesis materials are also presented,including loading/doping,defect engineering,construction of heterojunctions,and crystal surface modulation.Furthermore,the progress and shortcomings of the application of Ru co-semiconductors in these processes are summarized and comprehensively discussed,and the future outlook of Ru co-semiconductors in photocatalytic N_(2) reduction ammonia synthesis applications is proposed.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2022MB049)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078174)。
文摘Biomass-derived platform molecules,such as furfural,are abundant and renewable feedstock for valuable chemical production.It is critical to synthesize highly efficient photocatalysts for selective oxidation under visible light.The Er@K-C_(3)N_(4)/UiO-66-NH_(2) catalyst was synthesized using a straight-forward hydrothermal technique,and exhibited exceptional efficiency in the photocatalytic oxidation of furfural to furoic acid.The catalyst was thoroughly characterized,confirming the effective adjustment of the band gap energy of Er@K-C_(3)N_(4)/UiO-66-NH_(2).Upon the optimized reaction conditions,the conversion rate of furfural reached 89.3%,with a corresponding yield of furoic acid at 79.8%.The primary reactive oxygen species was identified as·O_(2)^(-) from ESR spectra and scavenger tests.The incorporation of Er and K into the catalyst enhanced the photogenerated carriers transfer rate,hence increasing the separating efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.This study expands the potential applications of rare earth element doped g-C_(3)N_(4) in the photocatalytic selective oxidation of furfurans.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2021MB075)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Ocean University of China(202461021).
文摘The electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation reaction(NOR)is a sustainable approach for converting N_(2)to NO_(3)^(-)under mild conditions.However,it still faces challenges including inefficient N_(2)absorption/activation and oxygen evolution competition,sluggish kinetics,low Faradaic efficiency,and limited nitrate yields.In this work,a novel two-dimensional(2D)layered MOF Mn-BCPPy(H_(2)BCPPy=3,5-di(4'-carboxyphenyl)pyridine)has been successfully synthesized.The framework is composed of a rod-manganese motifs and possesses abundant active sites including open metal sites(OMSs)and Lewis base sites(LBSs).The Mn-BCPPy is the first MOF catalyst applied in electrocatalytic NOR which NO_(3)^(-)exhibited relatively high activity with a yield of 99.75μg/(h·mg)and a Faraday efficiency(FE)of 32.09%.Furthermore,it can be used as fluorescent sensor for selectively and sensitively detect nitrofuran antibiotics(NFs).Therefore,this work explores the application of MOF materials in the field of electrocatalytic NOR,which reveals that manganese-based MOFs have great potential prospects.
