Preparation,characterization and photocatalytic properties of BiOBr/ZnO composites

BiOBr/ZnO composite photocatalysts were prepared by a simple hydrothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM), UV–Vis diffusion reflectance spectroscopy(DRS) and photoluminescence(PL) spectroscopy, respectively. The photocatalytic activities were evaluated by the degradation of methyl blue(MB) under the simulated sunlight irradiation. Among all the samples, the BiOBr/ZnO composite with a mole ratio of 3:1(Bi:Zn) exhibited the best photocatalytic activity. The improvement of photocatalytic activity was mainly attributed to the low recombination ratio of photo-induced electron-hole pairs. The possible photocatalytic mechanism was discussed on the basis of the band structures of BiOBr and ZnO.     

电化学法制备硅纳米线

Silicon nanowires were synthesized from nanometer silicon dioxide powder under potentiostatic electrolysis at -1.20 V (vs Pt reference) for 4 h in molten CaCl₂ at 900 ℃. The morphology, structure and chemical composition of the samples prepared by electroreduction method were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM), High-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM) coupled with electron energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS), laser Raman and X-ray diffraction(XRD). The results revealed that silicon nanowires were crystalline with a diamond cubic structure, the diameter was distributed from 50 nm to 80 nm and the length was generally several micrometers. The formed nanowires basically consisted of silicon monocrystalline and amorphous oxide sheath.     

Facile preparation of Nd_2Zr_2O_7–ZrO_2 nanocomposites as an effective photocatalyst via a new route

Nd_2Zr_2O_7–ZrO_2 nanocomposites were prepared via a facile process with propylene glycol as novel connecting agent and benzene tricarboxylic acid as a new complexing agent. The as-obtained Nd_2Zr_2O_7–ZrO_2 nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy(TEM), UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis(EDX), Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM), and X-ray diffraction(XRD). According to the morphological studies of the as-synthesized nanocomposites, it was found that the shape and particle size of Nd_2Zr_2O_7–ZrO_2 nanocomposites depended on the space-filling template type, dosage of space-filling template and tricarboxylic acid as complexing agent. Nd_2Zr_2O_7–ZrO_2 nanocomposites with different shapes and grain sizes have been synthesized. The photocatalytic behavior of as-produced Nd_2Zr_2O_7–ZrO_2 nanocomposites was also investigated through photodegradation of methylene blue dye and 2-naphthol as water pollutants.     

Triton X-100辅助合成多级孔道结构ZSM-5沸石催化剂(英文)

ZSM-5 zeolite with a hexagonal cubic morphology was synthesized by a hydrothermal method using Triton X-100, a nonionic surfactant. The samples prepared with and without the surfactant were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, N2 adsorption, high resolution transmission electron microscopy(TEM), high resolution scanning electron mi-croscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, and NH3 temperature-programmed desorption. The XRD patterns confirmed the formation of a pure ZSM-5 crystalline phase without secondary phases. TEM images revealed that the hexagonal cubes were made of peanut-shaped nanoparticles with voids.The catalytic activity of the zeolite samples was evaluated using the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol with tertiary-butyl hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant at 90 °C. The surfactant-assisted prep-aration yielded a zeolite that gave a higher conversion than the one prepared in the absence of the surfactant. The catalyst was retrieved and reused four times without significant loss in activity and selectivity.     

Triton X-100辅助合成多级孔道结构ZSM-5沸石催化剂(英文)

ZSM-5 zeolite with a hexagonal cubic morphology was synthesized by a hydrothermal method using Triton X-100, a nonionic surfactant. The samples prepared with and without the surfactant were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, N2 adsorption, high resolution transmission electron microscopy(TEM), high resolution scanning electron mi-croscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, and NH3 temperature-programmed desorption. The XRD patterns confirmed the formation of a pure ZSM-5 crystalline phase without secondary phases. TEM images revealed that the hexagonal cubes were made of peanut-shaped nanoparticles with voids.The catalytic activity of the zeolite samples was evaluated using the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol with tertiary-butyl hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant at 90 °C. The surfactant-assisted prep-aration yielded a zeolite that gave a higher conversion than the one prepared in the absence of the surfactant. The catalyst was retrieved and reused four times without significant loss in activity and selectivity.     

Preparation and Characterization of Dichlorocarbene Modified Multiple-walled Carbon Nanotubes

Multiple-walled carbon nanotubes were functionalized by cycloaddition of dichlorocarbene.The chemical modification was performed by using chloroform and sodium hydroxide.Various phase transfer catalysts were used to increase the efficiency of the reaction.Benzyltriethylammonium chloride used as phase transfer catalyst could highly enhance the effect of functionalization.Elemental analysis was used to evaluate the degree of functionalization.Characterization was performed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR)and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS)were used to confirm the resulting material.     

Fabrication of hollow silica microspheres utilizing a hydrothermal approach

Hollow silica microspheres(HSMSs) have been successfully fabricated via a facile hydrothermal route using D-glucose as the sacrificial template and sodium silicate powder as the silica precursor.The resulting silica hollow particles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),and infrared spectroscopy(IR).The surface area was determined using the BET method.SEM and TEM images exhibited micro-sized silica hollow particles with a size of ~1.5μm.     

可见光下具有高光子效应和光催化活性的CuS-石墨烯氧化物/TiO2复合材料的制备（英文）

CuS-graphene oxide/TiO2 composites were prepared using a sol-gel method to improve the photocatalytic performance of the photocatalyst. The composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, and transmission electron microscopy. The photocatalytic activities were examined by the degradation of methylene blue (MB) under visible-light irradiation. The photodegradation of MB under visible-light irradiation reached 90.1% after 120 min. The kinetics of MB degradation was plotted alongside the values calculated from the Langmuir-Hinshelwood equation. The CuS-graphene oxide/TiO2 sample prepared using 0.2 mol of TiO2 showed the best photocatalytic activity. This was attributed to a cooperative reaction as a result of increased photoabsorption by graphene oxide and an increased photocatalytic effect by CuS.     

Facile Synthesis and Catalytic Properties of β-Co（OH）2 and Mg（OH）2 Nanoplates

β-Co(OH)2 and Mg(OH)2 nanoplates were synthesized via a facile template-free hydrothermal approach.The different conditions of preparation and catalytic properties of the products were studied and discussed.The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,scanning electron microscopy,selected area electron diffraction(SAED),and gas chromatograph.     

Photoactivity of titanium dioxide/carbon felt composites prepared with the assistance of supercritical carbon dioxide: Effects of calcination temperature and supercritical conditions

TiO2-coated carbon felt(TCF)composite catalysts have been prepared via a supercritical treatment of titanium tetraisopropoxide(TTIP)as the precursor.The physical properties of the catalysts were characterized by means of thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis(TG–DTA),X-ray diffraction(XRD),fluorescence spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy (SEM),and BET surface areas techniques.The photocatalytic activities of the materials were evaluated using the degradation of Congo red(CR)as a probe rea...     

反相微乳液法制备膜状普鲁士蓝类配合物纳米材料

在十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)/正戊醇/异辛烷/水构成的油包水型(W/O)微乳体系中合成了膜状及50 nm立方状的Co-Fe普鲁士蓝类配合物(cobalt-iron Prussian blue analogues). 研究了w值(水与CTAB的物质的量的比)、反应物浓度和反应温度对产品形貌的影响. 并用原子力显微镜(AFM), 透射电子显微镜(TEM), 电子能谱(EDS), X射线光电子能谱(XPS)和红外(IR)对产品进行了表征.     

NaKCoFe普鲁士蓝类配合物纳米颗粒的磁性研究

在2-乙基己基琥珀酸酯磺酸钠(AOT)/异辛烷/水微乳液体系内,通过改变w值(水与AOT的物质的量之比)和反应物浓度比例得到了5nm球形至80nm立方状的NaKCoFe普鲁士蓝类配合物。发现w值和反应物浓度比不仅影响产物的形貌,而且影响配合物的结构。用UV、XRD、EDS、ICP、IR和超导量子干涉仪(SQUID)等对产品进行了结构和磁学性能的表征,发现影响产物磁性的主要因素是碱金属的含量。     

Magnetism study of C<Superscript>I</Superscript><Subscript>x</Subscript>Co<Subscript>y</Subscript>[Fe(CN)<Subscript>6</Subscript>]·zH<Subscript>2</Subscript>O (C<Superscript>I</Superscript>=Rb,Cs) Prussian blue nanoparticles

We synthesized a series of cobalt-iron Prussian blue analogues in the form of nanocubes with which we tuned the amount of Cesium cation in the tetrahedral sites of the structure and varied nature of the alkali cation in the compound adopting a single microemulsion technique. Structure and morphology of the compound had been investigated by combining energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), thermo-gravimetry analysis (TGA), infrared spectroscopy (IR), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Transmission electron microscopy experiments (TEM). To directly determine the coercivity, remanence and Curie temperature, superconducting quantum interference device magnetometer (SQUID) was performed. Our investigation suggests that the amount and nature of the alkali cation are critical parameters for understanding the magnetic properties of the nanoparticles.     

Photomagnetic K(0.25)Ni(1-x)Co(x)[Fe(CN)6]·nH2O and K(0.25)Co[Fe(CN)6](0.75y)[Cr(CN)6](0.75(1-y))·nH2O Prussian blue analogue solid solutions

Magnetically bistable solid solutions of Prussian blue analogues with chemical formulas of K(α)Ni(1-x)Co(x)[Fe(CN)(6)](β)·nH(2)O (Ni(1-x)Co(x)Fe) and K(α)Co(γ)[Fe(CN)(6)](y)[Cr(CN)(6)](1-y)·nH(2)O (CoFe(y)Cr(1-y)) have been synthesized and studied using mass spectrometry, M?ssbauer spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, temperature-dependent infrared spectroscopy, and dc magnetometry. These compounds provide insight into interfaces between the photomagnetic Co-Fe Prussian blue analogue and the high-T(C) Ni-Cr Prussian blue analogue that exist in high-T(C) photomagnetic heterostructures. This investigation shows that the bistability of Co-Fe is strongly modified by metal substitution, with Ni(1-x)Co(x)Fe stabilizing high-spin cobalt-iron pairs and CoFe(y)Cr(1-y) stabilizing low-spin cobalt-iron pairs, while both types of substitution cause a dramatic decrease in the bistability of the material.     

Irreversible Structural Changes of Copper Hexacyanoferrate Used as a Cathode in Zn-Ion Batteries

The structural changes of copper hexacyanoferrate (CuHCF), a Prussian blue analogue, which occur when used as a cathode in an aqueous Zn-ion battery, are investigated using electron microscopy techniques. The evolution of Zn_xCu_1−xHCF phases possessing wire and cubic morphologies from initial CuHCF nanoparticles are monitored after hundreds of cycles. Irreversible introduction of Zn ions to CuHCF is revealed locally using scanning transmission electron microscopy. A substitution mechanism is proposed to explain the increasing Zn content within the cathode material while simultaneously the Cu content is lowered during Zn-ion battery cycling. The present study demonstrates that the irreversible introduction of Zn ions is responsible for the decreasing Zn ion capacity of the CuHCF cathode in high electrolyte concentration.     

Facile combustion synthesis of Ag2O nanoparticles using cantaloupe seeds and their multidisciplinary applications

Silver oxide nanoparticles (Ag₂O NPs) were prepared using cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) seeds as a fuel by employing a green synthesis method. The prepared Ag₂O NPs were investigated using powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), UV–visible spectrum, Fourier transform infrared analysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive spectroscopy, and photoluminescence studies. PXRD data reveal the establishment of cubic crystal structure of Ag₂O NPs. According to SEM and TEM results, the morphology of the prepared NPs was agglomerated and spherical. The photodegradation activity of the prepared Ag₂O NPs over methylene blue dye was promising under visible light irradiation. Furthermore, the antimicrobial assay of the synthesized Ag₂O NPs was carried out by the disc diffusion method against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microbial strains.     

Prussian Blue/Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite for the Amperometric Determination of Dopamine and Hydrogen Peroxide

Prussian blue has significant application for the construction of electrochemical biosensors. In this work, Prussian blue-reduced graphene oxide modified glass carbon electrodes were successfully fabricated using electrochemical deposition. The high surface area of graphene oxide enhanced the deposition of Prussian blue and the resulting electrocatalytic activity. Infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy showed that the relatively porous Prussian blue was on the surface of reduced graphene oxide. Cyclic voltammetry showed that Prussian blue-coated reduced graphene oxide composite films improved electron transfer compared to Prussian blue films. The Prussian blue-reduced graphene oxide composite film provided higher response for the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and the oxidation of dopamine compared with the Prussian blue film due to synergistic effects between the reduced graphene oxide and Prussian blue particles. The sensitivity of the electrode was 0.1617 µA µM^?1 cm^?2. The linear dynamic range extended from 0.5 µM to 0.7 mM dopamine with a limit of detection equal to 125 nM. This work provided a versatile strategy for the design and construction of sensitive amperometric sensors with robust electrocatalytic behavior.     

Using Prussian blue analogue nanoparticles confined into ordered mesoporous silica monoliths as precursors of oxides

Powdered Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) and PBAs confined in ordered mesoporous silica monoliths were used as oxide precursors through thermal treatment under an oxidizing atmosphere. The study focuses on the transformation of the alkali cation-free CoCo PBA of chemical formula K_0.1Co^II₄[Co^III(CN)₆]_2.7·20 H₂O. The compounds were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), IR spectroscopy and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), and the magnetic properties of the calcined samples were investigated. In both cases, powdered and confined PBAs, the coordination polymers are transformed into well-crystallized Co₃O₄ spinel oxide. In the case of the confined PBA, isolated Co₃O₄ single crystals confined within the ordered mesoporosity of the monoliths were evidenced by HRTEM. A preliminary study shows an effect of particle size and confinement on the magnetic properties of the confined oxide particles.     

Observation of the anisotropic photoinduced magnetization effect in Co-Fe Prussian blue thin films fabricated by using clay Langmuir-Blodgett films as a template

Thin films of cobalt-iron cyanide (Co-Fe Prussian blue) have been fabricated by means of the modified Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) method using a smectite clay mineral (montmorillonite). In this combined method, clay LB films play a template role in the formation of the Co-Fe Prussian blue thin layer. The films were revealed to possess a well-organized structure not only in perpendicular directions to the film surface but also in parallel directions to the film surface. The photoinduced electron transfer from the iron ion to the cobalt through the bridging cyanide in the films occurred at low temperature (8 K), similar to that in the bulk Co-Fe Prussian blue. The films clearly exhibited magnetic anisotropy with regards to the direction of the applied magnetic field. Moreover, the photoinduced magnetization effect in the films was also found to be anisotropic.     

One-pot green synthesis of Prussian blue nanocubes decorated reduced graphene oxide using mushroom extract for efficient 4-nitrophenol reduction

One-pot green approach to the synthesis of Prussian blue nanocubes/reduced graphene oxide (PBNCs/RGO) nanocomposite had been attempted. It was based on the extract of mushroom with K₃[Fe(CN)₆] and graphene oxide (GO) as precursors, where the reduction of GO and the deposition of PBNCs occurred simultaneously. The obtained nanocomposite was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and electrochemical techniques. With the introduction of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), the β-CD/PBNCs/RGO system showed linear behavior in the range from 0.01 to 700 μM for 4-nitrophenol with a low detection limit of 2.34 nM (S/N = 3).