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
Eco-Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 247 - 255
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Introducing
a
magnetic-field
gradient
into
an
electrically
driven
chemical
reaction
is
expected
to
give
rise
intriguing
research
possibilities.
In
this
work,
we
elaborate
on
the
modes
and
mechanisms
of
electrocatalytic
activity
(from
perspective
alignment
magnetic
moments)
selectivity
(at
molecular
level)
for
CO2
reduction
in
response
external
fields.
We
establish
positive
correlation
between
field
strengths
apparent
current
densities.
This
can
be
rationalized
by
formation
longer-range
ordering
moments
resulting
decrease
scattering
conduction
electrons
charge-transfer
resistances
as
strength
increases.
Furthermore,
aided
magnetic-field-equipped
operando
infrared
spectroscopy,
find
that
applied
fields
are
capable
weakening
C–O
bond
key
intermediate
*COOH
elongating
length,
thereby
increasing
faradaic
efficiency
electroreduction
CO.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(11), P. 13134 - 13141
Published: May 29, 2024
Nitrogen-doped
graphene
has
been
regarded
as
one
of
the
most
promising
materials
for
nonradical
peroxymonosulfate
(PMS)
activation.
However,
facile
construction
nitrogen-doped
and
systematic
investigation
its
PMS
activation
in
a
practical
environment
still
far
lag
behind.
Herein,
graphitic
N-rich
was
prepared
by
one-step
pyrolysis
urea.
The
obtained
urea-derived
(UGNG)
possessed
high
N
content
12.12
at.
%
proportion
41.12%,
giving
4.98
%.
We
confirmed
that
donated
electrons
to
UGNG,
resulting
cleavage
singlet
oxygen
oxidation.
turnover
frequency
oxidation
reached
highest
value
10.5
min–1.
Also,
reaction
could
be
conducted
wide
temperature
(5–45
°C)
range,
even
with
existence
common
matrix
species
different
natural
water
matrixes.
This
work
presented
direct
conversion
organic
urea
UGNG
systematically
investigated
activation,
which
is
believed
helpful
further
use.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
912, P. 169471 - 169471
Published: Dec. 24, 2023
Landfilling
is
the
most
usual
solid
waste
management
strategy
for
residues
disposal.
However,
it
entails
several
drawbacks
such
as
generation
of
landfill
leachate
that
seriously
threaten
human
life
and
environment
due
to
their
toxicity
carcinogenic
character.
Among
various
technologies,
solar
photo-Fenton
sulphate-based
processes
have
proven
be
suitable
treatment
these
polluted
streams.
This
review
critically
summarises
last
three
decades
studies
in
this
field.
It
found
homogeneous
process
should
preferably
used
a
pre-
post-treatment
biological
technologies
standalone
young,
medium,
mature
leachates,
respectively.
Studies
on
heterogeneous
are
lacking
so
technology
may
scaled-up
industrial
applications.
Sulphate
radicals
attractive
removing
both
COD
ammonia.
no
study
has
been
reported
sulphate
activation
treatment.
discusses
main
advances
challenges
treating
through
AOPs,
compares
persulphate-based
treatments,
indicates
future
research
directions
contributes
better
understanding
towards
sustainable
sunny
not-so-sunny
regions.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(8), P. 9262 - 9268
Published: April 10, 2024
Peroxymonosulfate
(PMS)-based
advanced
nonradical
oxidation
is
a
cutting-edge
technology
in
environment
remediation.
However,
the
low
graphitic
N
content
greatly
limits
catalytic
performance
of
N-doped
graphene.
Herein,
almost
theoretical
upper-limited
porous
graphene
(TUNPG)
was
obtained
via
pyrolysis
melamine-cyanurate
and
2-benzimidazolethiol
at
formation
temperature
1000
°C.
During
pyrolysis,
cyanuric
acid
decomposed
into
numerous
N-containing
gases,
which
exfoliated
melamine-polymerized
carbon
nitride
intermediates
nanosheets.
At
°C,
nanosheets
were
carbonized
TUNPG
with
an
10.10
atom
%,
close
to
upper
limit
12.5
%.
The
also
possessed
high
proportion
large
Brunauer–Emmett–Teller
surface
area,
enabling
6.6
times
higher
than
that
ultrahigh
for
degrading
organics.
Pathways
PMS
activation
site
theoretically
explored.
This
work
presents
strategy
fabrication
carbonaceous
materials
offers
insights
1O2
production
atomic
scale,
providing
new
guidance
developing
various
practical
applications.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(23), P. 22283 - 22290
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Increasing
the
N-doping
concentration
has
been
recognized
as
one
of
most
effective
strategies
to
improve
potential
properties
carbonaceous
materials
in
energy,
environment,
and
other
fields.
However,
instability
N
dopants
at
high
temperatures
makes
far
from
theoretical
upper
limit.
Herein,
we
prepared
bamboo-like
carbon
nanotubes
(BCNTs)
with
a
theoretically
upper-limited
via
one-step
pyrolysis
zinc
cyanamide
presence
Ni
ions.
The
optimized
BCNT-5
reached
12.45
atom
%,
approximate
limit
12.50
%
carbonization
temperature
1000
°C.
By
using
peroxymonosulfate-based
advanced
oxidation
processes
an
example,
exhibited
excellent
catalytic
performance
for
nonradical
tetracycline
degradation
good
versatility
adaptability.
Graphitic
was
demonstrated
be
active
site
peroxymonosulfate
activation.
Our
work
provided
facile
strategy
ultrahigh
morphology
regulation
toward
different
applications.