Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(45), P. 24029 - 24036
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
In
this
study,
a
MoO3@TiO2
composite
core–shell
material
was
developed
to
remove
Rhodamine
B
(RhB)
dye
through
synergistic
adsorption
and
photocatalytic
degradation.
n–n
heterostructures
were
formed
by
coupling
n-type
semiconductors
enhance
the
efficiency
of
photocarrier
separation
performance.
MoO3,
which
possesses
strong
capacity,
primarily
used
as
adsorbent.
Additionally,
formation
an
heterojunction
with
TiO2
enabled
MoO3
expand
photocorresponding
range
TiO2,
leading
generation
superoxide
(O2•)
hydroxyl
(•OH)
free
radicals
for
The
experimental
results
demonstrate
that
exhibits
excellent
performance
RhB
removal,
degradation
rates
reaching
35.7
70.3%,
respectively,
even
at
low
catalyst
concentrations.
This
approach
offers
new
insights
into
development
photocatalysts.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(22), P. 9770 - 9786
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
is
one
of
the
most
widely
used
methods
in
field
computational
materials
and
has
become
an
important
research
method
for
photocatalytic
heterojunctions.
Based
on
progress
DFT
heterojunctions,
this
review
introduces
three
kinds
heterojunction
modeling
detail
as
well
problems
encountered
construction
process
solutions.
It
provides
a
comprehensive
calculation
parameters
related
to
Comparison,
analysis,
discussion
were
conducted
some
selections
results
based
experimental
data.
Finally,
limitations
shortcomings
heterojunctions
are
pointed
out.
This
will
provide
valuable
guidance
analysis
performance
help
promote
wider
application
photocatalysis.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
global
concern
over
environmental
degradation
and
resource
depletion
has
driven
the
search
for
sustainable
technologies
to
mitigate
CO
2
emissions.
Recently,
bismuth‐based
metal
organic
frameworks
(Bi‐MOFs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
their
high
stability,
adjustable
porosity,
excellent
light
absorption
properties.
However,
weak
visible
charge
recombination
are
still
obstacles
wide
application.
In
this
study,
a
new
class
of
Bi‐MOFs
based
on
tribenzoic
acid
with
different
ligand
N‐atom
number
was
synthesized
by
solvothermal
method.
Experimental
computational
results
indicated
that
introduction
one
N‐heterocyclic
pyridine
group
within
led
an
enhanced
localized
internal
electric
field
(LIEF),
which
could
promote
efficient
separation
enhance
interaction
molecules,
thus
improving
photocatalytic
activity.
This
study
highlights
potential
pyridine‐functionalized
ligands
design
high‐performance
MOFs
reduction,
providing
valuable
insights
development
advanced
materials
in
sustainability
efforts.
