The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(23), P. 9578 - 9585
Published: June 3, 2024
Herein,
ultrathin
CoOx/BiO2–x
nanosheets
(∼4
nm)
have
been
in
situ
synthesized
by
using
a
microwave-assisted
hydrothermal
method.
The
amount-optimized
display
4.7-fold
higher
photocatalytic
activity
than
classical
P25
TiO2
for
2-chlorophenol
(2-CP)
degradation
under
full-spectrum
irradiation
with
exceptional
mineralization.
high
photoactivity
is
attributed
to
the
excitation-wavelength-dependent
O2
activation
involved
mainly
produced
•O2–
via
charge
separation
and
1O2
through
energy
transfer
ultraviolet–visible
(UV–vis,
<450
visible-near-infrared
(vis-NIR,
>550
light
irradiation,
respectively.
Moreover,
modified
CoOx
dispersion
could
effectively
trap
photogenerated
holes,
thereby
promoting
also
facilitating
formation
of
from
holes.
By
means
liquid
chromatography
tandem
mass
spectra
theoretical
simulation,
generated
nucleophilic
electrophilic
radicals
exhibit
distinct
preferences
attacking
different
sites
2-CP,
resulting
direct
ring-opening
processes
ultimately
enabling
rapid
Carbon Neutralization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 557 - 583
Published: May 8, 2024
Abstract
Currently,
the
concentration
of
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
has
exceeded
400
ppm
in
atmosphere.
Thus,
there
is
an
urgent
need
to
explore
CO
reduction
and
utilization
technologies.
Photocatalytic
technology
can
convert
valuable
hydrocarbons
(CH
4
,
CH
3
OH,
C
H
5
etc.),
realizing
conversion
solar
energy
chemical
as
well
solving
problems
fossil
fuel
shortage
global
warming.
Graphitic
nitride
(g‐C
N
),
a
two‐dimensional
nonmetallic
semiconductor
material,
shows
great
potential
field
photoreduction
due
its
moderate
bandgap,
easy
synthesis
method,
low
cost,
visible
light
response
properties.
This
review
elaborates
research
progress
g‐C
‐based
photocatalysts
for
photocatalytic
reduction.
The
modification
strategies
(e.g.,
morphology
engineering,
elemental
doping,
crystallinity
modulation,
cocatalyst
modification,
constructing
heterojunction)
application
have
been
discussed
detail.
Finally,
challenges
development
prospects
materials
are
presented.
ACS ES&T Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 1411 - 1421
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Peroxymonosulfate
(PMS)
activated
by
metal
oxides
has
been
developed
as
a
promising
approach
for
advanced
oxidation
processes
in
the
treatment
of
antibiotic
containing
wastewater;
however,
rapid
and
effective
activation
PMS
still
lacks
reasonable
catalyst-oriented
design.
Here,
fabricating
Co3O4–La2O3
bimetallic
oxide
electrode
to
implement
defect
engineering,
we
report
an
oxygen
vacancy
(OV)-mediated
electrocatalytic
system
degradation
tetracycline
(TC).
The
rare
earth
La2O3
was
used
modify
Co3O4
introduce
OVs
active
sites,
where
is
produce
reactive
species.
composites
facilitate
generation
singlet
(1O2),
which
mediates
via
non-radical
pathway.
When
ratio
Co
La
2:1,
Co3O4–La2O3/PMS
had
efficiency
TC
more
than
97.50%
mineralization
rate
up
62.97%
within
40
min.
Overall,
findings
on
defect-engineered
materials
could
provide
strategy
wastewater
with
low
energy
consumption
pollution.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 2166 - 2174
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Understanding
the
impact
of
catalytic
site
diffusion
on
photocatalytic
performance
is
crucial
to
rational
design
water
oxidation
photocatalysts.
In
this
study,
we
combined
ab
initio
nonadiabatic
molecular
dynamics
(NAMD)
with
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
investigate
single-atom
transition
metals
(Ni,
Pd)
loaded
HfS2
and
their
effects
oxidation.
Transition
state
indicated
that
barriers
(0.58
eV)
enable
possibility
between
most
stable
HS
metastable
HHf
for
Pd/1T-HfS2.
Moreover,
electronic
structure
simulations
reveal
distinct
properties
Pd/1T-HfS2:Pd
adsorption
at
generate
a
deep
defect
(∼0.5
eV
above
valence
band
maximum
(VBM)),
while
introduces
shallow
near
VBM
(∼0.2
VBM).
Compared
pristine
1T-HfS2
(6.2
ns),
electron-hole
recombination
time
extends
7
ns
Pd(HS)/1T-HfS2
but
decreases
1.7
Pd(HHf)/1T-HfS2,
driven
by
position
Pd-induced
states.
Thermodynamically,
Pd(HHf)/1T-HfS2
show
pronounced
difference,
approximately
0.08
V
in
limiting
potential.
Generally,
study
enhances
understanding
dynamic
catalysts.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(22)
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Abstract
Atomically
dispersed
metal
and
nitrogen
co‐doped
carbon
catalysts
(M‐N‐C)
have
been
attracting
tremendous
attentions
thanks
to
their
unique
MN
x
active
sites
fantastic
catalytic
activities
in
advanced
oxidation
technologies
(AOTs)
for
water
remediation.
However,
precisely
tailoring
the
microenvironment
of
at
atomic
level
is
still
an
intricate
challenge
so
far,
understanding
non‐radical
mechanisms
persulfate
activation
exists
many
uncertainties.
In
this
review,
latest
developments
on
modulation
strategies
atomically
M‐N‐C
including
regulation
central
atoms,
coordination
numbers,
heteroatoms,
synergy
between
single‐atom
(SACs)
with
species
are
systematically
highlighted
discussed.
Afterwards,
progress
underlying
limitations
about
typical
pathways
from
production
singlet
oxygen,
electron
transfer
mechanism
generation
high‐valent
well
demonstrated
inspire
intrinsic
insights
M‐N‐C/persulfate
systems.
Lastly,
perspectives
remaining
challenges
opportunities
further
development
carbon‐based
SACs
environment
remediation
also
pointed
out.
It
believed
that
review
will
be
much
valuable
design
systems
promote
wide
application
various
fields.
Catalysis Today,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
432, P. 114618 - 114618
Published: March 2, 2024
This
study
explores
the
physicochemical
capacities
of
solid
wastes
from
olive
oil
mills
(olive
stone,
OS,
and
pomace,
OP),
in
obtaining
catalysts
to
be
applied
heterogeneous
Fenton
persulfate
processes.
Through
treatments
impregnation
iron
by
hydrothermal
deposition
wetness
(WI)
different
were
produced,
tested
characterized.
The
mill
wastewater
(OMW)
studied
this
work
is
a
synthetic
solution
with
five
phenolic
compounds
mimic
real
effluent.
removal
efficiency
acids
organic
load
(COD)
present
type
effluent
was
evaluated.
In
treatment
wastewater,
almost
100%
COD
removed
using
OS
OP-FeWI
as
process.
sulfate
radical-based
reaction,
3,4–Dihydroxybenzoic
acid
slightly
more
degradable
than
other
which
confirms
selectivity
radicals.
materials
subject
thermal
processes
revealed
an
interesting
adsorption
capacity.
procedure
not
only
reduces
environmental
impact
OMW,
but
also
promotes
implementation
new
circular
economy
approaches.