研究目的
To fabricate nanoheterostructures of boron-doped ZnO and MoS2 with enhanced photostability and photocatalytic activity for environmental remediation applications, specifically for pollutant removal under visible light.
研究成果
The BZM1 nanoheterostructure with 1 wt% MoS2 loading exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity (95% degradation of MB in 180 min) due to synergistic effects of boron doping and heterojunction formation, leading to enhanced charge separation, visible light absorption, and photostability. This work demonstrates the potential of 0D-2D nanoheterostructures for efficient environmental remediation under visible light.
研究不足
The study is limited to laboratory-scale experiments with a specific pollutant (methylene blue) under controlled conditions. The scalability for real-world environmental applications and the performance with other pollutants or under natural sunlight were not extensively tested. The optimization of MoS2 loading might not be generalizable to all conditions, and the long-term stability and cost-effectiveness for large-scale use require further investigation.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A facile hydrothermal method was used to synthesize nanoheterostructures with varying amounts of MoS2 nanosheets (0.5 wt%, 1 wt%, 2 wt%) loaded on boron-doped ZnO nanoparticles. Characterization techniques included XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, HRTEM, XPS, UV-vis DRS, PL spectroscopy, and photocatalytic activity evaluation under visible light irradiation.
2:5 wt%, 1 wt%, 2 wt%) loaded on boron-doped ZnO nanoparticles. Characterization techniques included XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SEM, HRTEM, XPS, UV-vis DRS, PL spectroscopy, and photocatalytic activity evaluation under visible light irradiation. Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: Samples included ZnO nanoparticles, boron-doped ZnO nanoparticles, MoS2 nanosheets, and their nanoheterostructures (BZM0.5, BZM1, BZM2). Methylene blue (MB) dye was used as a model pollutant for degradation studies.
3:5, BZM1, BZM2). Methylene blue (MB) dye was used as a model pollutant for degradation studies. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Chemicals such as sodium molybdate dihydrate, thiourea, oxalic acid, zinc chloride, sodium hydroxide, triethanolamine, benzoquinone, isopropanol, and deionized water were used. Equipment included autoclaves, ovens, ultrasonicator, magnetic stirrer, XRD diffractometer (Rigaku Smart Lab 9kW), Raman spectrometer (Horiba LabRAM), SEM (FEI Nova Nano SEM-450), TEM (FEI Tecnai G2 20 S-twin), XPS (ESCALAB Xi+), UV-vis spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer Lambda 750 and Shimadzu UV-2450), PL spectrometer (Agilent Technologies Cary Eclipse), and a homemade photoreactor with CFL lamps.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Synthesis involved hydrothermal methods for ZnO, B-ZnO, MoS2, and their heterostructures. Characterization was performed using the listed techniques. Photocatalytic activity was evaluated by dispersing catalyst in MB solution, stirring in dark for equilibrium, irradiating with visible light, and monitoring degradation via UV-vis spectroscopy.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Degradation efficiency was calculated using absorbance measurements, rate constants from pseudo-first-order kinetics, and PL intensity to assess charge recombination. XPS and other spectra were analyzed for chemical states and composition.
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Fluorescence spectrometer
Cary Eclipse
Agilent Technologies
Recording photoluminescence spectra to study charge recombination.
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X-ray diffractometer
Smart Lab 9kW
Rigaku
Performing XRD measurements to analyze crystal structure of samples.
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Scanning electron microscope
Nova Nano SEM-450
FEI
Investigating morphology of samples.
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Transmission electron microscope
Tecnai G2 20 S-twin
FEI
Examining morphology and compositional analysis at high resolution, operating at 200 kV.
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UV-vis spectrophotometer
Lambda 750
Perkin Elmer
Analyzing optical properties via UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.
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UV-vis spectrophotometer
UV-2450
Shimadzu
Recording time-dependent UV-visible absorption spectra for photocatalytic studies.
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Raman spectrometer
LabRAM high resolution UV-VIS-NIR
Horiba
Conducting Raman spectroscopic measurements using 633 nm laser excitation.
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X-ray photoelectron spectrometer
ESCALAB Xi+
Performing XPS measurements to analyze surface composition and chemical states.
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Water purifier
ELGA PURELAB Option-R7
ELGA
Providing deionized water for synthesis.
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Digital luxmeter
LX-101A
Measuring intensity of visible light during photocatalytic experiments.
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