研究目的
To develop highly effective functional heterostructures containing TiO2 and a polymer-protected dye-sensitizer for improving the efficiency and extending the active spectral band of photocatalytic systems, specifically for the reduction of methylene blue.
研究成果
The symmetric cationic dye acts as an efficient sensitizer for TiO2, extending its light sensitivity to visible and near IR zones. Heterostructures developed show high photocatalytic activity in methylene blue reduction, with energy transformation schemes explaining electron transfer processes under different light wavelengths. The method is promising for solar energy transformation and new-generation solar cells.
研究不足
The quantum yield and overall efficiency of phototransformations are still low for practical realization. The method may have limitations in adhesion or bonding between dye and semiconductor, and electron transfer processes could be hindered at high dye contents due to association or recombination effects.
1：Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved synthesizing heterostructures (HS) of TiO2 sensitized with a cationic polymethine dye and protected by polyepoxypropylcarbazole polymer. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated in the reduction of methylene blue by formaldehyde under different irradiation conditions. Spectral, electrochemical, and energy transformation characteristics were analyzed to understand the sensitization mechanism.
2：Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The dye was synthesized according to a reference, TiO2 (Degussa P25) with specific surface area 50 m2/g was used, and polyepoxypropylcarbazole was the polymer protector. Methylene blue and formaldehyde solutions were used as reactants.
3：List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Electrochemical workstation BAS 100B/W with C3 console, vitreous carbon electrode, platinum wire auxiliary electrode, Ag/AgCl reference electrode, Oceanoptic USB 2000 + XR spectrophotometer, Perkin Elmer Lambda Bio-40 spectrophotometer with integrating sphere, 500 W incandescent lamp, mercury lamp DRT-230, light filters, supporting electrolyte (0.1 M tetra-n-butylammoniumtetrafluoroborate in dichloromethane).
4：1 M tetra-n-butylammoniumtetrafluoroborate in dichloromethane).
Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: The dye solution was applied to TiO2 dispersion, solvent evaporated to deposit dye on semiconductor particles, dried, treated with benzene solution of polymer to form a protective film. Photocatalytic activity was tested by irradiating mixtures of HS, methylene blue, and formaldehyde under oxygen-free atmosphere until discoloration, with PA calculated based on discoloration time. Absorption spectra were recorded for dye solutions and HS using spectrophotometers.
5：Data Analysis Methods:
Cyclic voltammetry for oxidation and reduction potentials, Kubelka-Munk method for transforming reflection spectra to absorption spectra, calculation of specific photocatalytic activity (PA) using formula involving concentration, halftime, specific surface, and weight.
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