Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Establishing
artificial
photosynthesis
systems
in
a
simple
but
effective
manner
to
mitigate
the
greenhouse
effect
and
address
energy
crisis
remains
challenging.
The
combination
of
photocatalysis
technology
with
bioengineering
is
an
emerging
field
great
potential
construct
such
systems,
so
far,
it
has
barely
been
explored
this
area.
Herein,
platform
constructed
high
CO
Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(12)
Published: April 29, 2024
Graphdiyne
(GDY)
has
been
widely
applied
in
the
field
of
photocatalytic
hydrogen
production
due
to
its
unique
chemical
structure
and
excellent
photoelectric
performance.
Herein,
CuBr
is
used
as
a
catalytic
substrate
prepare
CuBr/GDY
through
cross‐coupling
reaction,
novel
NENU‐5/CuBr/GDY
tandem
S‐scheme
heterojunction
photocatalyst
constructed
at
low
temperature.
The
exhibits
significantly
enhanced
activity
evolution,
with
evolution
reaching
226.62
μmol
5
h,
which
4.7
12.6
times
greater
than
that
pure
GDY
NENU‐5,
respectively.
Comprehensive
evaluation
electrochemical,
photoluminescence,
time‐resolved
photoluminescence
indicates
composite
catalyst
attributed
high
photocurrent
response
electrical
resistance,
increases
efficiency
photogenerated
charge
separation.
Additionally,
density
functional
theory
calculations
ultraviolet
photoelectron
spectroscopy
propose
possibility
constructing
structure.
In
summary,
this
work
provides
valuable
ideas
into
heterojunctions
for
production.
Arabian Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 105422 - 105422
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
CdS
nanorods
were
successfully
synthesized
using
a
hydrothermal
method
and
their
photocatalytic
degradation
activity
was
tested
on
methylene
blue
(MB)
at
different
pH
levels.
The
synthesis
of
confirmed
various
techniques
including
UV-Vis
FTIR
spectrometers,
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS),
high-resolution
transmission
electron
microscope
(HRTEM).
analysis
showed
an
absorption
peak
385
nm
in
the
suspension.
spectroscopy
revealed
presence
functional
groups
responsible
for
stabilizing
nanorods.
TEM
that
particles
had
rod-like
morphology
with
crystallite
sizes
ranging
from
2-10
nm,
consistent
DLS
studies.
XRD
crystalline
nature
CdS.
A
reactor
used
to
degrade
values,
residual
concentration
monitored
spectroscopy.
found
be
improved
by
adjusting
solution.
high
efficiency
degrading
blue,
performance
approximately
32%
35%
after
just
30
minutes
under
sunlight
4
10,
respectively.
This
research
has
potential
applications
photodegradation
harmful
pollutants
both
industrial
wastewater
domestic
water
supplies.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 9, 2025
This
research
presents
a
new
and
improved
photocatalyst
based
on
the
synergistic
effect
of
three
components,
CdS,
TiO2,
MCM-41,
applying
statistical
techniques
to
fine-tune
degradation
parameters
for
efficient
Methylene
Blue
(MB)
degradation.
By
creating
library
CdS/TiO2
nanoparticles
systematically
loaded
onto
mesoporous
structure
with
different
loading
percentages
(5,
10,
15,
20,
25%
w/w),
nanocomposites
high
surface
area
maximized
optical
properties
were
designed
analyzed
using
material
characterization
including
XRD,
FTIR,
XPS,
UV-Vis
DRS,
TEM,
FESEM,
EDS,
PL,
BET.
Ideal
performance
was
achieved
from
CdS/TiO2/MCM-41
(CTM)
15%
w/w
loading,
which
shows
photocatalytic
at
neutral
pH,
reaching
45.6%
MB
only
two
60-W
lamps
in
30
min.
Furthermore,
TOC
analyses
confirmed
effective
its
intermediate.
The
reduction
(63%,
90
min),
indicating
successful
mineralization
pollutant.
Response
methodology
used
identify
key
factors
that
boost
performance,
airflow,
concentration.
model,
correlation
coefficient
R2
=
0.991
precision
47.65,
CTM's
potential
as
scalable
solution
wastewater
treatment
pollution
control.