Atmospheric chemistry and physics,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
20(10), P. 6115 - 6128
Published: May 26, 2020
Abstract.
Photochemistry
plays
an
important
role
in
the
evolution
of
atmospheric
water-soluble
organic
carbon
(WSOC),
which
dissolves
into
clouds,
fogs,
and
aerosol
liquid
water.
In
this
study,
we
tentatively
examined
molecular
composition
a
WSOC
mixture
extracted
from
field-collected
wheat
straw
burning
(WSBA)
samples
upon
photolysis,
using
direct
infusion
electrospray
ionisation
(ESI)
coupled
to
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry
(HRMS)
chromatography
(LC)
with
HRMS.
For
comparison,
two
typical
phenolic
compounds
(i.e.
phenol
guaiacol)
emitted
lignin
pyrolysis
combination
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
as
OH
radical
precursor
were
simultaneously
exposed
simulated
sunlight
irradiation.
Their
photochemical
products
such
dimers
(e.g.
m∕z
185.0608
for
dimer
245.0823
guaiacol
dimer)
or
their
isomers,
also
observed
WSBA
samples,
suggesting
that
aqueous-phase
reactions
might
contribute
formation
biomass
aerosols.
The
aqueous
photochemistry
both
phenols
(photooxidation)
extracts
(direct
photolysis)
could
produce
series
highly
oxygenated
compounds,
turn
increases
oxidation
degree
acidity
bulk
solution.
particular,
LC/ESI-HRMS
technique
revealed
significant
e.g.
photodegradation
low
species
products.
We
compared
spectra
photolytic
time-profile
each
other
more
comprehensive
description
evolution.
calculated
average
oxygen-to-carbon
ratio
(O∕C)
extract
0.38±0.02
0.44±0.02
(mean
±
standard
deviation),
while
intensity
(S∕N)-weighted
O∕C
(O∕Cw)
0.45±0.03
0.53±0.06
time
irradiation
extends
0
12
h.
These
findings
indicate
fraction
combustion-derived
aerosols
has
potential
form
oxidised
matter,
contributing
nature
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
51(5), P. 2924 - 2933
Published: Feb. 1, 2017
A
highly
efficient
and
environmentally-friendly
oxidation
process
is
always
desirable
for
air
purification.
This
study
reported
a
novel
carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)/ZnFe2O4
composite
photocatalyst
the
first
time
through
facile
hydrothermal
process.
The
CQDs/ZnFe2O4
(15
vol
%)
demonstrates
stronger
transient
photocurrent
response,
approximately
8
times
higher
than
that
of
ZnFe2O4,
indicating
superior
transfer
efficiency
photogenerated
electrons
separation
electron–hole
pairs.
Compared
with
pristine
ZnFe2O4
nanoparticles,
displayed
enhanced
photocatalytic
activities
on
gaseous
NOx
removal
high
selectivity
nitrate
formation
under
visible
light
(λ
>
420
nm)
irradiation.
Electron
spin
resonance
analysis
series
radical-trapping
experiments
showed
reactive
species
contributing
to
NO
elimination
were
·O2–
·OH
radicals.
possible
mechanisms
proposed
regarding
how
CQDs
improve
performance
ZnFe2O4.
are
believed
act
as
an
electron
reservoir
transporter
well
powerful
energy-transfer
component
during
photocatalysis
processes
over
samples.
Furthermore,
toxicity
assessment
authenticated
good
biocompatibility
low
cytotoxity
CQDs/ZnFe2O4.
results
this
indicate
promising
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
53(11), P. 6444 - 6453
Published: May 3, 2019
Semiconductor
photocatalytic
technology
has
great
potential
for
the
removal
of
dilute
gaseous
NO
in
indoor
and
outdoor
atmospheres
but
suffers
from
unsatisfactory
NO-removal
selectivity
due
to
undesirable
NO2
byproduct
generation.
In
this
study,
we
demonstrate
that
99%
oxidation
toward
nitrate
can
be
achieved
over
blue
TiO2
bearing
oxygen
vacancies
(OVs)
under
visible-light
irradiation.
First-principles
density
functional
theory
calculation
experimental
results
suggested
OVs
with
localized
electrons
could
facilitate
molecular
activation
through
single-electron
pathways
generate
·O2–
simultaneously
promote
photogenerated
hole
annihilation.
The
generated
directly
converted
nitrate,
while
annihilation
inhibited
side-reaction
between
holes
avoid
toxic
formation,
resulting
highly
selective
NO.
This
study
reveals
dual
functions
defective
photocatalysts
also
provides
fundamental
guidance
purification
technology.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
110(33), P. 13294 - 13299
Published: July 29, 2013
The
hydroxyl
(OH)
radical
is
the
most
important
oxidant
in
atmosphere
since
it
controls
its
self-oxidizing
capacity.
main
sources
of
OH
radicals
are
photolysis
ozone
and
nitrous
acid
(HONO).
Due
to
attenuation
solar
radiation
indoor
environment,
possibility
formation
through
photolytic
pathways
indoors
has
been
ignored
up
now.
In
air,
ozonolysis
alkenes
suggested
as
an
alternative
route
formation.
Models
indirect
measurements
performed
now
according
this
hypothesis
suggest
concentrations
on
order
10
4
–10
5
molecules
per
cubic
centimeter.
Here,
we
present
direct
significant
amounts
1.8⋅10
6
centimeter
during
experimental
campaign
carried
out
a
school
classroom
Marseille.
This
concentration
same
magnitude
outdoor
levels
urban
scenario.
We
also
show
that
HONO
source
under
certain
conditions
(i.e.,
irradiation
inside
room).
Additionally,
were
found
follow
linear
dependence
with
product
J(HONO)⋅[HONO].
was
supported
by
using
simple
quasiphotostationary
state
model
budget.
These
findings
force
change
our
understanding
air
quality
because
reactivity
linked
would
involve
secondary
species
chemical
reactions
potentially
more
hazardous
than
primary
pollutants
air.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(28)
Published: May 16, 2023
The
selective
conversion
of
dilute
NO
pollutant
into
low-toxic
product
and
simultaneous
storage
metabolic
nitrogen
for
crop
plants
remains
a
great
challenge
from
the
perspective
waste
management
sustainable
chemistry.
This
study
demonstrates
that
this
bottleneck
can
be
well
tackled
by
refining
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
on
Ni-modified
NH2
-UiO-66(Zr)
(Ni@NU)
using
nickel
foam
(NF)
as
three-dimensional
(3D)
substrate
through
flow
photoanode
reactor
via
gas-phase
photoelectrocatalysis.
By
rationally
ROS
to
⋅OH,
Ni@NU/NF
rapidly
eliminate
82
%
without
releasing
remarkable
NO2
under
low
bias
voltage
(0.3
V)
visible
light
irradiation.
abundant
mesoporous
pores
are
conducive
diffusion
formed
nitrate,
which
enables
progressive
nitrate
with
selectivity
over
99
long-term
use.
Through
calculation,
90
could
recovered
species,
indicating
state-of-the-art
strategy
capture,
enrich
recycle
N
source
atmosphere.
offers
new
treatment
exploitation,
may
possess
potential
development
highly
efficient
air
purification
systems
industrial
indoor
NOx
control.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(34), P. 12890 - 12900
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
An
appealing
strategy
for
ensuring
environmental
benefits
of
the
photocatalytic
NO
oxidation
reaction
is
to
convert
into
NO3-
instead
NO2,
yet
selectivity
products
remains
challenging.
Here,
such
a
scenario
could
be
realized
by
tailoring
exposure
Lewis
acid
sites
on
surface
ZrO2,
aiming
precisely
regulate
ROS
evolution
process
selective
NO3-.
As
evidenced
highly
combined
experimental
characterizations
and
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
simulations,
serving
as
electron
acceptors
induce
itinerant
redistribution,
charge-carrier
transfer,
further
•O2-,
which
promotes
oriented
formation
1O2.
result,
monoclinic
ZrO2
with
more
exhibited
an
outstanding
conversion
efficiency
(56.33%)
extremely
low
NO2
(5.04%).
The
ROS-based
promotion
mechanism
performance
have
been
revealed
basis
ESR
analysis,
ROS-quenching
experiments,
in
situ
DRIFTS.
This
work
provide
critical
view
toward
advance
unique
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 4165 - 4174
Published: Jan. 22, 2016
Harnessing
inexhaustible
solar
energy
for
photocatalytic
disposal
of
nitrogen
oxides
is
great
significance
nowadays.
In
this
study,
Ag-SrTiO3
nanocomposites
(Ag-STO)
were
synthesized
via
one-pot
solvothermal
method
the
first
time.
The
deposition
Ag
nanoparticles
incurs
a
broad
plasmonic
resonance
absorption
in
visible
light
range,
resulting
enhanced
driven
activity
on
NO
removal
comparison
with
pristine
SrTiO3.
loading
amount
has
significant
influence
properties
Ag-STO,
which
further
affects
efficiency.
It
was
shown
that
0.5%
onto
SrTiO3
(in
mass
ratio)
could
remove
30%
single
reaction
path
under
irradiation,
twice
higher
than
achieved
Most
importantly,
generation
harmful
intermediate
(NO2)
largely
inhibited
over
and
Ag-STO
nanocomposites,
can
be
ascribed
to
basic
surface
property
strontium
sites.
As
identified
by
electron
spin
(ESR)
spectra,·O2(-)
·OH
radicals
are
major
reactive
species
oxidation.
Essentially
speaking,
abundance
oxygen
produced
responsible
improved
activity.
This
work
provides
facile
controllable
route
fabricate
nanocomposite
photocatalyst
featuring
high
selectivity
abatement.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
137(26), P. 8348 - 8351
Published: June 12, 2015
We
report
on
experiments
that
probe
photosensitized
chemistry
at
the
air/water
interface,
a
region
does
not
just
connect
two
phases
but
displays
its
own
specific
chemistry.
Here,
we
follow
reactions
of
octanol,
proxy
for
environmentally
relevant
soluble
surfactants,
initiated
by
an
attack
triplet-state
carbonyl
compounds,
which
are
themselves
concentrated
interface
presence
this
surfactant.
Gas-phase
products
determined
using
PTR-ToF-MS,
and
those
remaining
in
organic
layer
ATR-FTIR
spectroscopy
HPLC-HRMS.
observe
production
carboxylic
acids
as
well
unsaturated
branched-chain
oxygenated
products,
compounds
act
aerosol
precursors
had
been
thought
to
be
produced
solely
biological
activity.
A
mechanism
is
consistent
with
observations
detailed
here,
energetics
several
key
calculated
quantum
chemical
methods.
The
results
suggest
concentrating
nature
leads
being
favorable
venue
radical
yielding
complex
functionalized
could
initiate
further
secondary
new
particle
formation
atmospheric
environment.