Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
This
paper
highlighted
in
preparation
and
their
properties
of
Y3+
doped
barium
titanate
(BaTiO3)
nanocrystals
using
inverse
miniemulsion.
The
yttrium
(Y)
element
dopant
as
the
earlier
utilized
rare
earth
was
used
for
modification.
cubic
structure
BaTiO3
were
successfully
incubated
stable
droplets
miniemulsion
under
solvent-thermal
treatment
condition.
suitable
doping
amount
had
positively
attributed
to
reduce
value
bandgap
(Eg),
prolong
fluorescence
lifetime,
improve
photoelectric
properties.
photodegradation
mechanism
schematic
diagram
emission
radical
production
suggested
explanation
relation
between
characteristics
photocatalytic
selected
1.0%
nanocrystal
provided
an
excellent
photocatalysis
candidate
organic
compound
photodegradation.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. 626 - 626
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
Converting
solar
energy
into
fuels/chemicals
through
photochemical
approaches
holds
significant
promise
for
addressing
global
demands.
Currently,
semiconductor
photocatalysis
combined
with
redox
techniques
has
been
intensively
researched
in
pollutant
degradation
and
secondary
generation
owing
to
its
dual
advantages
of
oxidizability
reducibility;
however,
challenges
remain,
particularly
improving
conversion
efficiency.
Since
graphene’s
initial
introduction
2004,
three-dimensional
(3D)
graphene-based
photocatalysts
have
garnered
considerable
attention
due
their
exceptional
properties,
such
as
large
specific
surface
area,
abundant
pore
structure,
diverse
chemistry,
adjustable
band
gap,
high
electrical
conductivity.
Herein,
this
review
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
the
commonly
used
based
on
3D
graphene,
outlining
construction
strategies
recent
applications
photocatalytic
organic
pollutants,
H2
evolution,
CO2
reduction.
Additionally,
paper
explores
multifaceted
roles
that
graphene
plays
enhancing
performance.
By
offering
a
comprehensive
overview,
we
hope
highlight
potential
environmentally
beneficial
material
inspire
development
more
efficient,
versatile
aerogel
future
applications.
Journal of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
49(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
synthesized
semiconducting
cobalt-doped
zirconium
oxide–graphitic
carbon
nitride
(Co-ZrO
2
/g-C
3
N
4
)
nanocomposites
using
a
simple
technique
with
low
production
cost
and
investigated
the
collective
impact
of
Co
g-C
on
efficiency
ZrO
photocatalyst
in
degrading
eosin
yellow
(EY)
dye
synthetic
wastewater.
The
Co-ZrO
composites
were
via
chemical
co-precipitation
technique.
They
systematically
analysed
X-ray
powder
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
ultraviolet-visible
(UV-vis)
spectrophotometry,
scanning
electron
microscopy
coupled
energy-dispersive
(SEM–EDX)
dynamic
light
scattering
(DLS).
Structural
analysis
not
only
confirmed
successful
integration
into
but
also
showed
transformation
monoclinic
cubic
phase
addition
dopant.
UV-vis
characterization
slight
enhancement
absorption
capacity
by
composite
system
increasing
concentration
cobalt
an
associated
decrease
bandgap
from
3.82
to
3.11
eV.
nanoparticles
improved
performance
virgin
degradation
efficiencies
30%
up
98%
rate
constants
(k)
[Formula:
see
text]
text].
research
emphasizes
importance
maintaining
balance
doping
underscores
potential
as
effective
catalysts,
for
water
treatment
applications.
