Synthesis and Photocatalytic Properties of N/Bi2WO6 Flower-like Crystallites Self-Assembled from Nanoflakes

N/Bi₂WO₆ flower-like crystallites self-assembled from nanoflakes were synthesized by a microwave-hydrothermal method using Na₂WO₄·2H₂O, Bi(NO₃)₃·5H₂O and CO(NH₂)₂ as raw materials. The effects of N-doping contents on the crystallites structure, photoluminescence and photocatalytic properties were also studied. The results indicate that N-doping turns the flower-like crystallites into withered flower-like structure composed of flocculent cotton clusters, which results in the decrease of the specific surface area from 21.72 m²g^?1 to 12.07 m²g^?1. When N-doping contents are 0.25 and 0.50, the photoluminescence intensity of the crystallites is decreased inhibiting the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole of Bi₂WO₆ crystallites, which has a decisive effect on the photocatalytic properties of Bi₂WO₆ crystallites. Under visible light irradiation for 60 min, the degradation rate of rhodamine B can nearly reach 100 % while under UV-irradiation for 20 min with N-doping contents 0.25 and 0.50, the degradation rate of the crystallites to rhodamine B can be up to 80 %.     

Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Preparation, Characterization and Photocatalytic Properties of a Chrysanthemum-Shaped ZnWO4 Photocatalyst

A novel chrysanthemum-shaped monocline ZnWO₄ photocatalyst was synthesized by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method with Na₂WO₄·2H₂O and Zn(NO₃)₂·6H₂O as raw materials at different reaction temperatures. The prepared ZnWO₄ photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Transmission electron microscopy, Photoluminescence spectrum (PL) and UV–Vis absorption spectrum (UV–Vis). The photocatalytic property of the prepared chrysanthemum-shaped monocline ZnWO₄ photocatalyst was evaluated by the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) in aqueous solution. The effects of reaction temperature on the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of RhB were investigated. The results indicated that the chrysanthemum-shaped monocline ZnWO₄ photocatalyst is prepared by foliated powders with the sizes of about 30 nm and 500 nm respectively at 160 and 220 °C. The PL relative intensity of prepared ZnWO₄ photocatalyst is apparently intensifying with increasing temperature. The photocatalytic property decreases with the increasing recombination probability of the excited electrons and holes. The chrysanthemum-shaped monocline ZnWO₄ photocatalyst prepared at 160 °C possesses the best photocatalytic property, and the degradation efficiency of RhB at 180 min UV-light irradiation is achieved 75 %. The ZnWO₄ has good reusability property on degradation of RhB and the degradation rate is still higher than 65 % after three cycles.     

稀土离子Tm3+掺杂Bi2WO6的可见光催化性能

以Na₂WO₄·2H₂O和Bi（NO₃）₃·5H₂O为主要原料,采用水热法合成了稀土离子Tm³⁺掺杂的Bi₂WO₆光催化剂。采用XRD、SEM、TEM、Raman、PL、DRS研究了Tm³⁺掺杂Bi₂WO₆的物相,微观形貌和可见光催化性能。结果表明,Tm³⁺掺杂有效提高了Bi₂WO₆的光催化性能,当掺杂量为6%时,样品的光催化性能最好,可见光照射30 min后,对罗丹明B的降解效率达到91.27%,而可见光照射5 h后,对焦糖色素的降解效率达45.25%。与未掺杂Bi₂WO₆相比,分别提高了27.78%和35.22%。     

Br-掺杂Bi2WO6的水热法合成及其可见光催化性能

以Bi（NO₃）₃·5H₂O和Na₂WO₄·2H₂O为主要原料,采用水热法合成了纯相Bi₂WO₆,并对其进行非金属离子Br^-掺杂改性。采用XRD、SEM、TEM、XPS、Raman、PL和DRS研究了Br^-掺杂对Bi₂WO₆的物相结构、形貌和可见光催化性能的影响。结果表明,Br^-掺杂可有效提高Bi₂WO₆的可见光催化性能,当掺杂量（物质的量百分数）为8%时,溴掺杂Bi₂WO₆的光催化性能最好,可见光照射40 min后,可降解96.73%的罗丹明-B,与未掺杂Bi₂WO₆相比,其降解率提高了36.32%。     

Br~-掺杂Bi_2WO_6的水热法合成及其可见光催化性能

以Bi(NO_3)_3·5H_2O和Na_2WO_4·2H_2O为主要原料,采用水热法合成了纯相Bi_2WO_6,并对其进行非金属离子Br-掺杂改性。采用XRD、SEM、TEM、XPS、Raman、PL和DRS研究了Br~-掺杂对Bi_2WO_6的物相结构、形貌和可见光催化性能的影响。结果表明,Br-掺杂可有效提高Bi_2WO_6的可见光催化性能,当掺杂量(物质的量百分数)为8%时,溴掺杂Bi_2WO_6的光催化性能最好,可见光照射40 min后,可降解96.73%的罗丹明-B,与未掺杂Bi_2WO_6相比,其降解率提高了36.32%。     

稀土离子Tm3+掺杂Bi2WO6的可见光催化性能

以Na_2WO_4·2H_2O和Bi(NO_3)_3·5H_2O为主要原料,采用水热法合成了稀土离子Tm~(3+)掺杂的Bi_2WO_6光催化剂。采用XRD、SEM、TEM、Raman、PL、DRS研究了Tm~(3+)掺杂Bi_2WO_6的物相,微观形貌和可见光催化性能。结果表明,Tm~(3+)掺杂有效提高了Bi_2WO_6的光催化性能,当掺杂量为6%时,样品的光催化性能最好,可见光照射30 min后,对罗丹明B的降解效率达到91.27%,而可见光照射5 h后,对焦糖色素的降解效率达45.25%。与未掺杂Bi_2WO_6相比,分别提高了27.78%和35.22%。     

花状结构Bi2WO6多孔微球: 组装及光催化性能

利用表面活性剂十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)、十二烷基苯磺酸钠(SDBS)作为结构导向剂,在水热条件下合成了由纳米片组装而成的Bi2WO6花状多孔微球的新颖结构。探讨了反应时间、表面活性剂种类等因素对产物形貌、结构和性能的影响。在氙灯照射下,发现使用CTAB所得到的Bi2WO6比添加SDBS所得到的样品具有更高的催化罗丹明B降解的活性,原因是前者具有较大的比表面积和吸收阈值。同时提出了晶体可能的生长机理为各向异性生长特性和自组装-Ostwald熟化过程的结合。     

Preparation and photocatalytic performance research of Bi2WO6/UiO-66-NH2 composite

Bi₂WO₆/UiO-66-NH₂ photocatalysts were fabricated through solvothermal method using acetic acid as template. The photocatalytic performance of as-fabricated composites was highly improved under simulated visible light due to the addition of UiO-66-NH₂. The structural and chemical properties of the composites were characterized through FTIR, XRD, XPS, SEM, BET, UV–vis DRS and PL. After 90 min of visible light irradiation, the RhB at an initial concentration of 10 mg·L^?1 in the solution was degraded by 99.4% due to the addition of 10 mg of the composite. There was no significant decrease in the photocatalytic activity even after four rounds of cycles. The free radical capture experiments indicate that the photogenerated holes (h⁺) were the main active sites. The possible photocatalytic degradation mechanism was proposed as the specific surface area of the composite was enlarged due to the uniform distribution of UiO-66-NH₂ on the surface of Bi₂WO₆. The electron–hole pairs recombination rate was decreased due to the photogenerated electrons (e^?) on the CB of Bi₂WO₆ which can be rapidly transferred to the CB of UiO-66-NH₂ and the photogenerated holes of UiO-66-NH₂ transferred to the VB of Bi₂WO₆. Meanwhile, the RhB was directly oxidized to H₂O and CO₂ by h⁺ to achieve the purification effect.

     

Synthesis of monodisperse pancake-like Bi<Subscript>2</Subscript>WO<Subscript>6</Subscript> with prominent photocatalytic performances

Uniform Bi₂WO₆ pancakes were prepared via a solvothermal route in a solvent mixture of glycerol (Gly) and water (V/V = 1). A variety of techniques including scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron micrographs, X-ray powder diffraction, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller, FT-IR spectra, and UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectra, were employed to characterize the structure and properties of the as-obtained Bi₂WO₆. It was found that Bi₂WO₆ pancakes showed prominent photocatalytic performance for the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light (λ ≥ 420 nm) irradiation, which can be attributed to its good crystallization, large surface area, unique morphology and structural features.     

Visible-light-driven photocatalyst of Bi2WO6 nanoparticles prepared via amorphous complex precursor and photocatalytic properties

The visible-light-driven photocatalyst Bi₂WO₆ nanoparticles have been prepared by calcining amorphous complex precursor at a relatively low temperature of above 450 ^oC. The effects of calcination temperature and time on the structures and properties of Bi₂WO₆ nanoparticles have been investigated in detail. The photocatalytic activity of the Bi₂WO₆ powders were evaluated by degradation of RhB molecules in water under visible light irradiation (λ>400 nm). The results showed that the particle size and grain size of Bi₂WO₆ increased with the calcination temperature and time. The photocatalytic activity of the best sample was about 8.8 times higher than that of the sample prepared by traditional solid state reaction and the photo-degradations was a zero-order reaction. The best route to enhance the photocatalytic activity of Bi₂WO₆ was to prepare the sample at a lower temperature for a longer time, due to the samples with better crystallization and smaller particle size.     

Visible-light-driven heterostructure Ag/Bi2WO6 nanocomposites synthesized by photodeposition method and used for photodegradation of rhodamine B dye

Visible-light-driven heterostructure Ag/Bi₂WO₆ nanocomposites were prepared by transforming Ag⁺ ions into metallic Ag⁰ nanoparticles loaded on top of Bi₂WO₆ nanoplates under visible light irradiation for 1 h. XRD, XPS, SEM and TEM analyses indicated that spherical metallic Ag nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed on top of orthorhombic Bi₂WO₆ thin nanoplates. Rhodamine B (RhB) was used as a dye model for investigation of photocatalytic performance of Bi₂WO₆ nanoplates with different weight contents of Ag nanoparticles illuminated by visible radiation. In this research, 10% Ag/Bi₂WO₆ nanocomposites have the highest photocatalytic activity in the degradation of RhB at 94.21% within 210 min because of the rapid diffusion of electronic charge through the Schottky barrier between metallic Ag nanoparticles and Bi₂WO₆ thin nanoplates, good electrical conductivity of metallic Ag nanoparticles, inhibited recombination of charge carriers and enhanced photocatalytic activity of Ag/Bi₂WO₆ nanocomposites. Main active species of the photocatalysis and stability of the photocatalyst were also evaluated.

     

Oxalic acid mediated synthesis of WO3·H2O nanoplates and self-assembled nanoflowers under mild conditions

Tungsten oxide hydrate (WO₃·H₂O) nanoplates and flower-like assemblies were successfully synthesized via a simple aqueous method. The effects of reaction parameters in solution on the preparation were studied. Nanoplates and nanoflowers can be selectively prepared by changing the amount of H₂C₂O₄. In-situ assembly of nanoplates to nanoflowers was also proposed for the formation of assembled nanostructures. In addition, the reaction time and temperature have important effects on the sizes of the as-obtained samples. Crystal structure, morphology, and composition of final nanostructures were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Optical properties of the synthesized samples and the growth mechanism were studied by UV-vis detection. Degradation experiments of Rhodamine B (RhB) were also performed on samples of nanoplates and nanoflowers under visible light illumination. Nanoflower sample exhibited preferable photocatalytic property to nanoplate sample.     

煅烧温度对花朵状钨酸铋光催化活性的影响

钨酸铋在水相体系中能光催化降解有机污染物,而对于钨酸铋光催化活性影响因素的研究非常少.本文研究了煅烧温度对花朵状钨酸铋光催化活性的影响.以钨酸钠和硝酸铋为原料,在160°C下水热反应20 h,合成催化剂,并经不同温度煅烧3 h.用X射线衍射(XRD)、拉曼(Raman)光谱、紫外-可见漫反射吸收光谱(UVVis DRS)和荧光(PL)光谱表征样品.结果表明,这些样品具有十分相似的相组成和电子结构.然而,对于水中苯酚的降解,钨酸铋的光催化活性显示出了很大的差异.钨酸铋的光催化活性随着煅烧温度的升高,先上升后下降,最优煅烧温度为350°C,并且不受样品比表面积大小的影响.这些样品的活性差异主要归结于钨酸铋的结晶度、吸光性和表面缺陷对其光生载流子分离效率的综合影响.     

Morphology modulated growth of bismuth tungsten oxide nanocrystals

Two kinds of bismuth tungsten oxide nanocrystals were prepared by microwave hydrothermal method. The morphology modulation of nanocrystals synthesized with precursor suspension's pH varied from 0.25 (strong acid) to 10.05 (base) was studied. The 3D flower like aggregation of Bi₂WO₆ nanoflakes was synthesized in acid precursor suspension and the nanooctahedron crystals of Bi_3.84W_0.16O_6.24 were synthesized in alkalescent precursor. The dominant crystal is changed from Bi₂WO₆ to Bi_3.84W_0.16O_6.24 when the precursor suspension changes from acid to alkalescence. The growth mechanisms of Bi₂WO₆ and Bi_3.84W_0.16O_6.24 were attributed to the different solubility of WO₄²⁻ and [Bi₂O₂]²⁺ in precursor suspensions with various pH. For the decomposition of Rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light irradiation (λ>400 nm), different morphology of Bi₂WO₆ crystal samples obtained by microwavesolvothermal process showed different photocatalytic activity.     

Bi2WO6 photocatalytic films fabricated by layer-by-layer technique from Bi2WO6 nanoplates and its spectral selectivity

Bi₂WO₆ multilayer films have been fabricated successfully by a layer-by-layer (LbL) technique from Bi₂WO₆ nanoplates, which show higher visible-light photoactivity (λ>420 nm) than that of Bi₂WO₆ nanoplate powders and P25 TiO₂ films. The films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and UV-visible absorption spectroscopy. Photocatalytic activities of the films were evaluated by the rhodamine B (RhB) decomposition under UV and visible-light irradiation. Thickness and photoactivity of the film can be modified easily by changing the deposition cycles. Bi₂WO₆ films have the spectral selectivity of the photocatalytic degradation of RhB. Under the wavelength greater than 300 nm, the RhB molecules tend to be transformed to rhodamine over Bi₂WO₆ films selectively. However, in the case of shorter wavelength (λ=254 nm) light irradiation, the RhB molecules can be photodegraded completely.     

表面活性剂对水热制备钨酸铋形貌及光催化性能的影响

通过简单水热制备了大小均一,直径约为2.5 μm的球状Bi2WO6粉体.系统研究表面活性剂SDS和PVP对水热制备Bi2WO6光催化剂的影响.利用XRD,EDS,SEM,TEM和DRS等分析技术对催化剂的组成、形貌、比表面积和带隙宽度等进行了表征.实验结果表明,表面活性剂对催化剂的形貌和催化活性有较大影响.在水热制备过...     

CeO2/Bi2WO6 Heterostructured Microsphere with Excellent Visible‐light‐driven Photocatalytic Performance for Degradation of Tetracycline Hydrochloride

CeO₂/Bi₂WO₆ heterostructured microsphere with excellent and stable photocatalytic activity for degradation tetracyclines was successfully synthesized via a facile solvothermal route. The photocatalytic experiments indicated that CeO₂/Bi₂WO₆ heterostructured microspheres exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity compared to pure Bi₂WO₆ in both the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) and rhodamine B (RhB) under visible‐light irradiation. The 1CeO₂/2Bi₂WO₆ exhibited the best photocatalytic activity for degradation of TCH, reaching 91% after 60 min reaction. The results suggested that the particular morphological conformation of the microspheres resulted in smaller size and more uniform morphology so as to increase the specific surface area. Meanwhile, the heterojunction was formed by coupling CeO₂ and Bi₂WO₆ in the as‐prepared microspheres, so that the separation efficiency of photogenerated electrons and holes was dramatically improved and the lifetimes of charge carriers were prolonged. Hence, introduction of CeO₂ could significantly enhance the photocatalytic activity of CeO₂/Bi₂WO₆ heterostructured microspheres and facilitate the degradation of TCH. This work provided not only a principle method to synthesize CeO₂/Bi₂WO₆ with the excellent photocatalytic performance for actual produce, but also a excellent property of the photocatalyst for potential application in photocatalytic treatment of tetracyclines wastewater from pharmaceutical factory.     

Bi2WO6/TiO2纳米管异质结构复合材料的多模式下的光催化活性比较

以TiO₂纳米管为模板,采用多组分自组装结合水热法制备Bi₂WO₆/TiO₂纳米管异质结构复合材料。通过多种技术如X射线衍射（XRD）,X射线光电子能谱（XPS）,N₂吸附-脱附,扫描电镜（SEM）,高分辨透射电镜（HRTEM）和紫外可见漫反射吸收光谱（UV-Vis DRS）考察所制备样品的组成、结构、形貌、光吸收和电子性质。Bi₂WO₆纳米片或纳米粒子分布在TiO₂纳米管上,形成异质结构。随后,通过在紫外、可见和微波辅助光催化模式下降解染料罗丹明B（RhB）来评价复合催化剂的光催化活性。与TiO₂纳米管和Bi₂WO₆相比,Bi₂WO₆/TiO₂-35纳米管在多模式下表现出更优异的光催化活性。与紫外和可见降解模式相比,Bi₂WO₆/TiO₂-35纳米管在微波辅助光催化模式下对RhB的降解效率最高。这种增强的光催化活性源于适量Bi₂WO₆的引入、纳米管独特的形貌特征和降解模式所引起的增强的量子效率。降解过程中的活性物种被证明是h⁺,·OH和·O₂^-自由基。而且,在微波辅助光催化模式下,可产生更多的·OH和·O₂^-自由基。     

One-Dimensional Bi2WO6 Nanofibers Controllable Synthesis by Electrospinning and Enhanced Visible Photocatalytic Degradation Performances

One-dimensional Bi₂WO₆ nanofibers have been successfully synthesized by simple electrospinning processes. XRD, SEM and UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectra were used to characterize the nanofibers. The results indicated that the Bi₂WO₆ was composed of one-dimensional nanofibers, whose diameter was about 50 nm. Besides, the Bi₂WO₆ nanofibers exhibited excellent visible photocatalytic property in the photodegradation of methylene blue.     

α-Fe2O3 nanoflowers: synthesis,characterization, electrochemical sensing and photocatalytic property

Nanoflower structured α-Fe₂O₃ was synthesized by adding hexamine to an aqueous solution of ferrous sulphate followed by drying and annealing at 600 °C for 6 h. X-ray diffraction analysis, Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy, Raman and DRS UV–visible absorption spectroscopy showed the formation of α-Fe₂O₃ with good crystalline nature. Field emission-scanning electron microscopy investigation revealed that the α-Fe₂O₃ has flower-like morphology, which is composed of nanorods. Cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry were used to investigate their electrochemical sensing property towards uric acid (UA). α-Fe₂O₃ exhibited enhanced sensing behavior with respect to that of bare GCE. Additionally, the α-Fe₂O₃ nanoflowers exhibit better photocatalytic activity of up to 71.7 % against rhodamine B (RhB) in short time of 60 min under visible light irradiation. It is found that the smaller crystallite size and flower-like morphology play a vital role in allowing an interaction between α-Fe₂O₃ and UA or RhB dye which enhances both the electrochemical sensing and photocatalytic activity.