研究目的
To develop highly efficient and durable photocatalysts for the reduction of toxic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) to less toxic trivalent chromium (Cr(III)) using visible light irradiation.
研究成果
The Bi2MoO6 & Bi2S3 heterojunctions, particularly BMO-S1 with 47.27 wt% Bi2S3, exhibited exceptional photocatalytic activity for Cr(VI) reduction under visible light, with a rate constant of 0.164 min?1, due to enhanced charge separation, visible light absorption, and strong Cr(VI) adsorption. The core-shell structure and type-II band alignment facilitated efficient electron-hole separation. This work provides a simple synthesis route for effective environmental remediation photocatalysts.
研究不足
The study is limited to laboratory-scale experiments; scalability to industrial applications may require further optimization. The stability of the photocatalyst showed a slight decrease after multiple cycles due to reduced adsorption capacity, possibly from incomplete desorption or material loss. The research focused on Cr(VI) reduction; applicability to other pollutants was not extensively explored.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved synthesizing Bi2MoO6 nanosheets via hydrothermal method and then converting them to Bi2MoO6 & Bi2S3 heterojunctions through an in situ anion exchange process with sodium sulfide. The design aimed to create core-shell structures for enhanced photocatalytic activity.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples were prepared with varying reaction times (0.5h to 6h) to control Bi2S3 content. Characterization included XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, BET, UV-vis DRS, PL, EIS, and photocurrent measurements.
3:5h to 6h) to control Bi2S3 content. Characterization included XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, BET, UV-vis DRS, PL, EIS, and photocurrent measurements. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Chemicals included nitric acid, ammonium hydroxide, bismuth nitrate, sodium molybdate, PVP, sodium sulfide, potassium dichromate, and various dyes. Equipment included autoclaves, centrifuges, XRD diffractometer (Rigaku Ultima IV), FESEM (JSM-7500F), TEM (Tecnai G2 F20 S-TWIN), XPS (ESCALAB 250), BET analyzer (MicrotracBEL BELSORP-max), UV-vis spectrophotometer (Shimadzu UV-vis 2550), PL spectrometer (F97 Pro), electrochemical workstation (CHI 660e), and ICP-AES (Agilent 720).
4:0). Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: Synthesis involved hydrothermal reactions at specific temperatures and times. Photocatalytic tests were conducted under visible light from a 500W Xe lamp with a 420nm cutoff filter. Adsorption and reduction kinetics were monitored using UV-vis spectroscopy.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using pseudo-first-order kinetics for reduction rates, BET for surface area, and various spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques for material characterization.
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Transmission electron microscope
Tecnai G2 F20 S-TWIN
FEI
Used for TEM and HRTEM measurements to provide detailed structural information.
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X-ray photoelectron spectrometer
ESCALAB 250
Thermo Scientific
Used for XPS analysis to elucidate surface chemical states and compositions.
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UV-vis spectrophotometer
UV-vis 2550
Shimadzu
Used for UV-vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy to measure light absorption.
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Electrochemical workstation
CHI 660e
CH Instruments
Used for transient photocurrents, EIS, and Mott-Schottky measurements.
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ICP-AES
720
Agilent
Used to determine relative contents of Bi2S3 and Bi2MoO6 in heterojunctions.
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X-ray diffractometer
Ultima IV
Rigaku
Used for XRD measurements to analyze phase structures of samples.
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Field emission scanning electron microscope
JSM-7500F
JEOL
Used for FESEM to analyze morphologies and structures of samples.
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BET analyzer
BELSORP-max
MicrotracBEL
Used for nitrogen adsorption isotherms to calculate specific surface areas and pore size distributions.
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Fluorescence spectrometer
F97 Pro
Lengguang
Used for photoluminescence spectra measurements.
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Xe lamp
500 W
Used as a visible light source for photocatalytic tests.
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