Effect of titania structure on the properties of its supported copper oxide catalysts

A facile and rapid microwave irradiation method was explored for the synthesis of bismuth phosphate (BiPO(4)) nanostructures with various morphologies and phases in different solvents. The BiPO(4) products were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), UV-vis diffuse reflection spectroscopy (DRS). The effect of the solvents on the formation of the BiPO(4) nanostructures was discussed on the basis of experimental results. The different BiPO(4) nanostructures exhibited different optical properties, BET surface areas and photocatalytic activities on the degradation of methyl orange (MO) under UV and visible light irradiation. The experimental results suggested that the photocatalytic activity was closely relative with the crystalline phase and band gap of BiPO(4). Hexagonal BiPO(4) nanoparticles with narrow band gap showed the highest photocatalytic performance.     

Molecular structure of 1,1,2,2-tetra-tert-butyldisilane: unusual structural motifs in sterically crowded disilanes

The molecular structure of 1,1,2,2-tetra-tert-butyldisilane has been determined by gas-phase electron diffraction supported by ab initio calculations, in the solution phase by Raman spectroscopy, and in the solid phase by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography. The gas-phase structure (C2 symmetry) was found to be almost anticlinal, a most unusual and unexpected result. In the favoured conformation, contact between tert-butyl groups at each end of the molecule is avoided by a large deviation of the angles around the silicon atoms from the parent tetrahedral angle of 109.5 degrees. In fact, the Si-Si-C angles returned from the gas electron diffraction refinement are 117.0(5) and 110.7(6) degrees, indicating the large degree of flexibility about the silicon centres. The ab initio methods and gas electron diffraction results indicate that there is only one conformer of But2HSiSiHBut2 in the gaseous mixture. Variable temperature Raman studies indicate the possibility of a further higher energy conformer existing in the liquid phase. However, this seems quite improbable from other observations made for the Raman spectra at all temperatures. The X-ray structure is close to that observed in the gas phase, with phiHSiSiH = 94.2(18) degrees. There is a large amount of disorder about one of the silicon postions and one of the tert-butyl groups within the crystal structure, which makes detailed direct comparison with the gaseous structure difficult.     

Morphological and phase evolution of TiO2 nanocrystals prepared from peroxotitanate complex aqueous solution: Influence of acetic acid

Nanosized anatase and rutile TiO₂ having different shape, phase and size have been prepared from aqueous solutions of peroxo titanium complex starting from titanium(IV) isopropoxide (TTIP), acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in water/isopropanol media by a facile sol-gel process. The TiO₂ nanocrystals are characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, TEM, high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) techniques. The influence of pH and the sequence of addition of reaction contents on the phase and morphology of TiO₂ are studied. The reasons for the observation of only anatase and/or mixture of anatase and rutile are given.     

Solid state NMR studies and density functional theory (DFT) calculations of conformers of quercetin

This work presents the first comparative analysis of two crystallographic modifications of quercetin (3,3',4',5,7-penta-hydroxyflavone). The existence of dihydrate and unhydrated forms of quercetin in the solid state is confirmed by several experimental techniques e.g. X-ray diffraction of powders, DSC, TGA, and NMR. Our studies allow an understanding of the complexity of quercetin samples obtained from different sources. A PASS-2D experiment is employed to establish principal values of 13C chemical shift tensors for both modifications. Solid state NMR spectroscopy and DFT GIAO calculations provide unique information about NMR shielding and electron density distribution for different conformers. It has been concluded that changes of conformation and hydrogen bonding pattern have great influence on bond order parameters of quercetin. Theoretical calculations and experimental data do not exclude the existence of the syn conformer of quercetin, which so far was not considered in the condensed phase.     

表面活性剂对制备MoO2纳米微粉的影响

Using polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)and sodium dodecyl sulfate(SDS)as the surfactants respectively,nano-size amorphous molybdenum dioxide powders were prepared by γ-radiation method at ambient pressure and room temperature,and the products were characterized by use of laser Raman spectra(LRS)、 X-ray powder diffraction(XRD)and transmisson electron micrograph(TEM).The experimental results reveal that the relative pure samples can be obtained using PVA as surfactant,and the average particle size is about 10nm,but using SDS as surfactant,the samples with the average particle size 30nm are a mixture of MoO2 and MoO3.This suggestes PVA is prior to SDS in the preparation of nano-sized amorphous molybdenum dioxide powders by γ-radiation method.     

表面活性剂对制备MoS2纳米微粉的影响

Mo0_2纳米微粉在催化l‘l、敏感元件［‘·’］及磁记录材料［‘］等方面具有特殊用途,其传统制备方法是通过在高温下用氢还原l’,‘l,利用这种方法制备M。0。纳米微粉、所得产品粒子尺寸较大,比表面积小,且反应在条件苛刻,从而限制了M00。纳米微粉的使用范围．文献曾报导用y一辐照法制备了一系列金属、合金和氧化物的纳米粒子”－‘Q’,这种方法利用水辐解产生的水合电子（efo）作为还原剂,具有在常温常压下进行操作的显著优点,因而受到普遍关注．本实验室l‘’1曾报导通过v一辐照法可制备Moo。纳米非晶,其颗粒尺寸为8－30urn…     

Nanocrystals of CeVO4 doped by metallic heteroions

CeVO(4) nanocrystals doped by heteroions were prepared via a hydrothermal method without the presence of surfactants or templates. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), solid state (51)V NMR, and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) were used to characterize the morphology, structure, and compositions of the materials. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results confirmed that there is a valence change from Ce(3+) to Ce(4+) for a fraction of cerium atoms whereas the vanadium atoms remain in the pentavalent state V(5+) upon the substitution of Ca(2+) into CeVO(4). Raman spectroscopy was used to monitor the effects of the doping ion on the CeVO(4) lattice contraction and distortion. The appearance of the shifted and broadened Raman peaks for the doped CeVO(4) was interpreted by theoretical calculations performed with Vienna ab initio simulation package. The redox properties and photocatalytic activities of the obtained nanocrystals were also investigated and discussed in detail.     

Pr掺杂Bi_2MoO_6/TiO_2复合纳米纤维的制备及可见光催化性能

以电纺TiO_2纳米纤维为基质,采用溶剂热法制备了稀土Pr掺杂Bi_2MoO_6/TiO_2复合纳米纤维,利用X射线衍射仪、扫描电子显微镜、透射电子显微镜、紫外-可见-近红外分光光度计和荧光光谱仪等对不同样品的物相、形貌和光学性能等进行表征,以甲基橙为模拟有机污染物,考察了样品的光催化性能.结果表明,在复合样品中,Pr~(3+)进入Bi_2MoO_6晶格,部分取代Bi~(3+)形成施主能级,导致能级带隙变窄,不仅有利于提高样品的可见光催化活性,抑制光生电子-空穴对复合,而且还提高了Bi_2MoO_6/TiO_2的光催化活性和稳定性.当Pr的掺杂量为3%(摩尔分数)时,光催化降解甲基橙的效果最佳,可见光照射180 min时降解率达到93.8%,比纯Bi_2MoO_6/TiO_2的降解率有明显提高.     

Structure peculiarities of carbon-coated lithium titanate: Raman spectroscopy and electron microscopic study

Li₄Ti_4.92(CrV)_0.04O₁₂/C composites were synthesized at 800 °C under a flow of argon/acetylene gas mixture taken in the 40:1volumetric ratio. X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), magnetic susceptibility, Raman spectroscopy, and electron microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize the phase structure, composition, and morphology of the composites. Transmission electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy confirmed that carbon exists on the surface of the spinel matrix. The composites proved to have a modified structure in comparison with the pristine spinel phase.     

Polymorphism and Conformational Equilibrium of Nitro-Acetophenone in Solid State and under Matrix Conditions

Conformational and polymorphic states in the nitro-derivative of o-hydroxy acetophenone have been studied by experimental and theoretical methods. The potential energy curves for the rotation of the nitro group and isomerization of the hydroxyl group have been calculated by density functional theory (DFT) to estimate the barriers of the conformational changes. Two polymorphic forms of the studied compound were obtained by the slow and fast evaporation of polar and non-polar solutions, respectively. Both of the polymorphs were investigated by Infrared-Red (IR) and Raman spectroscopy, Incoherent Inelastic Neutron Scattering (IINS), X-ray diffraction, nuclear quadrupole resonance spectroscopy (NQR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and density functional theory (DFT) methods. In one of the polymorphs, the existence of a phase transition was shown. The position of the nitro group and its impact on the crystal cell of the studied compound were analyzed. The conformational equilibrium determined by the reorientation of the hydroxyl group was observed under argon matrix isolation. An analysis of vibrational spectra was achieved for the interpretation of conformational equilibrium. The infrared spectra were measured in a wide temperature range to reveal the spectral bands that were the most sensitive to the phase transition and conformational equilibrium. The results showed the interrelations between intramolecular processes and macroscopic phenomena in the studied compound.     

非负载和氧化铝负载的纳米CeO2-ZrO2和CeO2-We2O3固溶体催化CO氧化

Ceria-zirconia(CZ)and ceria-terbia(CT)and alumina-supported ceria-zirconia(CZA)and ceria-terbia(CTA)solid solutions were synthesized by coprecipitation and deposition precipitation methods,respectively.Structural characteristics and catalytic activity of the synthesized samples have been investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),high resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Raman spectroscopy(RS),and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET)surface area measurements.To evaluate the catalytic properties,total oxygen storage capacity and CO oxidation activity measurements were carried out.The XRD analyses revealed the formation of Ce0.75Zr0.25O2 phase for CZ and Ce0.5Zr0.5O2 and Ce0.6Zr0.4O2 phases for CZA samples,respectively.While the formation of only Ce0.8Tb0.2O2-δphase was noted for both CT and CTA samples.All the supported and unsupported samples adopted a fluorite-type structure and exhibited cell parameters with respect to Vegard’s rule.The HRTEM results indicated well-dispersed particles of the size around 5 nm.The RS measurements suggested the presence of oxygen vacancies due to defective structure formation.The XPS studies revealed the presence of cerium in both Ce 4+ and Ce 3+ oxidation states in different proportions.It was found that CO oxidation for CTA occurs at very much lower temperature than CT,CZ,and CZA samples.Details of these findings by correlating with the structural characterization studies are consolidated.     

General, room-temperature method for the synthesis of isolated as well as arrays of single-crystalline ABO4-type nanorods

Single-crystalline BaWO(4) and BaCrO(4) nanorods of reproducible shape and of varying sizes have been controllably prepared using a simple, room-temperature approach, based on the use of porous alumina template membranes. Aligned BaWO(4) and BaCrO(4) nanorod arrays can be obtained by dissolving the template. Our facile technique, which is analogous to biomineralization, offers a promising and generalized methodology to prepare other types of free-standing ABO(4) nanorods and their corresponding nanorod arrays. Extensive characterization of these samples has been performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), Raman spectroscopy, FT-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).     

Graphitic carbon nitride C6N9H3·HCl: Characterisation by UV and near-IR FT Raman spectroscopy

The graphitic layered compound C₆N₉H₃·HCl was prepared by reaction between melamine and cyanuric chloride under high pressure-high temperature conditions in a piston cylinder apparatus and characterised using SEM, powder X-ray diffraction, UV Raman and near-IR Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy with near-IR excitation. Theoretical calculations using density functional methods permitted evaluation of the mode of attachment of H atoms to nitrogen sites in the structure and a better understanding of the X-ray diffraction pattern. Broadening in the UV and near-IR FT Raman spectra indicate possible disordering of the void sites within the graphitic layers or it could be due to electron-phonon coupling effects.     

In situ quantum dot growth on multiwalled carbon nanotubes

The generation of nanoscale interconnects and supramolecular, hierarchical assemblies enables the development of a number of novel nanoscale applications. A rational approach toward engineering a robust system is through chemical recognition. Here, we show the in situ mineralization of crystalline CdTe quantum dots on the surfaces of oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs). We coordinate metallic precursors of quantum dots directly onto nanotubes and then proceed with in situ growth. The resulting network of molecular-scale "fused" nanotube-nanocrystal heterojunctions demonstrates a controlled synthetic route to the synthesis of complex nanoscale heterostructures. Extensive characterization of these heterostructures has been performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD).     

Palladium nanoclusters immobilized on defective nanodiamond-graphene core-shell supports for semihydrogenation of phenylacetylene

We report a nanocarbon material with nanodiamond(ND) core and graphene shell(ND@G) as a support for Pd nanocatalysts. The designed catalyst performed good selectivity of styrene(85.2%) at full conversion of phenylacetylene and superior stability under mild conditions. Supported Pd catalysts are characterized by means of high resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM), Raman, X-ray diffraction(XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and H_2 temperature-programmed reduction(H_2-TPR).The results clearly show that formation of the strong metal-support interaction(SMSI) between Pd nanoclusters and the defective graphene shell helpfully modifies the selectivity and stability of the Pd-based catalysts.     

Z型Ag3PO4/Ag2MoO4异质结光催化剂构建和光催化降解有机污染物

作为一种绿色技术,半导体光催化氧化广泛应用于环境污染物治理和太阳能转化领域.高效、稳定、可回收利用催化剂的开发是光催化技术发展的一个重要方向.Ag系半导体光催化剂因在可见光分解水制氢及降解有机污染物等方面表现出优异的催化性能而广受关注.然而,该催化剂失活快,制约了其应用.因此,提高Ag系半导体材料的光催化稳定性成为近年研究热点.在各种Ag基光催化剂中,Ag3PO4光催化剂因其在可见光下光氧化水产生O2以及有机染料的光催化分解中有着高的量子效率,引起了人们广泛关注.如何进一步提升Ag3PO4光催化剂性能及在光催化过程中的稳定性成为研究焦点,包括Ag3PO4光催化剂的特殊形貌和晶体结构控制生长以及复合材料控制制备.但是Z型Ag3PO4基可见光催化剂的构筑仍然是一个挑战.本文利用Ag2MoO4和Ag3PO4的溶液相反应法合成了Z型Ag3PO4/Ag2MoO4复合光催化剂,通过Ag3PO4/Ag2MoO4异质结光催化剂在可见光下降解罗丹明B(RhB)、亚甲基橙(MO)、亚甲基蓝(MB)和苯酚研究了其光催化性能,采用X射线衍射(XRD)、能谱、傅立叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)、拉曼光谱、场发射扫描电子显微镜(FE-SEM)以及紫外可见漫反射光谱(UV-vis)等手段表征了该催化剂.XRD,FTIR和拉曼光谱结果表明,复合材料由Ag3PO4,Ag2MoO4和单质银组成,表面成功合成了Z构型Ag3PO4/Ag/Ag2MoO4复合材料.SEM结果发现纯Ag3PO4是规则的球状,纯Ag2MoO4则是多面体状块的颗粒,在Ag3PO4/Ag2MoO4复合材料中可以看到规则的球状体Ag3PO4和Ag2MoO4纳米颗粒,并且随着Ag2MoO4含量的增加,Ag3PO4颗粒的尺寸逐渐减小.UV-vis结果发现Ag2MoO4的加入拓展了复合材料对可见光的吸收范围.光催化性能测试结果表明,8%Ag2MoO4/Ag3PO4在可见光下具有优异的光催化性能:可见光照射5 min,RhB,MO和MB的降解效率分别可达95%,97%和90%.复合材料样品经过4个循环实验后,其降解RhB的效率仍然保持在84%,证明了其具有较高的稳定性.为了进一步研究Ag3PO4/Ag2MoO4的光催化机理,我们用对苯醌、乙二胺四乙酸二钠和丁醇进行了捕捉剂实验.结果表明,超氧自由基和光生空穴在降解有机染料过程中起主要作用.通过光电流测试、复合材料价带导带位置计算以及循环过程样品XRD分析并结合文献结果认为,Z构型Ag3PO4/Ag/Ag2MoO4异质结光催化体系以及可见光照射初期金属Ag纳米颗粒的生成是其具有高光催化活性和稳定性的原因.     

Polymer-assisted growth of molybdenum oxide whiskers via a sonochemical process

Whiskers of molybdenum oxides with high aspect ratios were synthesized from peroxomolybdate precursor solutions in the presence of small amounts of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) via a sonochemical process at temperatures of 25-70 degrees C. Irradiation with ultrasound reduces the time needed for the growth of micrometer-sized whiskers from weeks to a few hours. The simplicity of the sonochemical approach also compares favorably to a hydrothermal/solvothermal process. The morphology, crystal structure, and other characteristics of the whiskers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, selective area electron diffraction, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, wide-angle X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method. The surface area of the calcified molybdenum oxide whiskers (55.4 m2/g) was found to be much higher than those of molybdenum oxide nanofibers (35 m2/g) or nanorods (13.4 m2/g) The growth rate of various crystal faces could be postulated to be controlled by the binding of peroxomolybdate ions to pseudo-crown ether cavities formed by PEG. The reduction of molybdenum oxide to produce mixed-valent oxides and their growth could also be controlled by the reducing ability of PEG. The aspect ratio of the molybdenum oxide whiskers increased with decreasing concentration in the initial peroxomolybdate precursor solution. Whether the precursor solution species was H2Mo2O3(O2)4(H2O)2, H2MoO2(O2)2, or MoO2(OH)(OOH), the peroxide group in all the species disproportionates to give the final product MoO3 by a catalytic process. On the basis of experimental evidence of the dual role of glycols, a mechanism for the growth of the molybdenum oxide whiskers is proposed.     

热处理对高硫化氢合成气一步法制甲硫醇K2MoO4-NiO/SiO2催化剂结构及性能的影响

 在不同焙烧温度和焙烧气氛下对共浸渍法制备的 K2MoO4-NiO/SiO2 催化剂进行热处理, 并采用 X 射线衍射、热重-差示扫描量热、氢气程序升温还原、拉曼光谱和电子自旋共振波谱等手段对催化剂进行了表征, 同时考察了催化剂催化高硫化氢合成气一步法制甲硫醇的性能. 结果表明, 由于催化剂中所含柠檬酸氧化放热, 空气中焙烧的催化剂发生严重烧结. 随着焙烧温度的升高, 八面体配位的 Mo(Oh) 逐渐向四面体配位的 Mo(Td) 转变, 导致催化剂的还原能力降低, 配位不饱和 Mo (CO 吸附位) 减少, 因而 CO 转化率降低. 甲硫醇的生成与 Mo–S–K 相密切相关, 而 MoS2 晶相表面主要生成烃类. 与氮气中焙烧的催化剂相比, 空气中焙烧的催化剂表面的 MoS2 相较多, 而 Mo–S–K 相较少, 因此具有更高的烃类选择性和更低的甲硫醇选择性.     

Strong up-conversion emissions in ZnO:Er3+, ZnO:Er(3+)-Yb3+ nanoparticles and their surface modified counterparts

ZnO:Er(3+) and ZnO:Er(3+)-Yb(3+) nanoparticles (NPs) are fabricated by a sol-gel method, afterwards parts of which are separated and surface modified in Mo(NO(3))(3) solution. Analyses on phase and structure based on X-ray diffraction (XRD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) techniques indicate that Er(3+) and Yb(3+) are incorporated into the ZnO lattice successfully and after Mo treatment, a thin layer of MoO(3) forms on the NPs surface, forming core/shell structures. Raman scattering spectra reveal the existence of ZnMoO(4) in the shell part. Visible up-conversion (UC) is observed in all the samples, with Mo treated and untreated ZnO:Er(3+) emitting dominant but relatively weak red light, corresponding to (4)F(9/2)-(4)I(15/2) transition of Er(3+). In Yb(3+)-codoping systems, the integral UC intensity is enhanced obviously though red emission still dominates the UC spectra before surface modification. In the Mo treated system, ZnO:Er(3+)-Yb(3+)/MoO(3), green emission is increased while the red is suppressed in comparison to ZnO:Er(3+)-Yb(3+), with the intensity of green to red ratio (GRR) changing from 0.25 to 8. A novel phenomenon is discovered that the green emissions in our samples involve three-photon processes.     

Synthesis and characterization of RuS2 nanostructures

Small naked ruthenium sulfide nanoparticles (NPs) with narrow size distribution (2.5 +/- 0.4 nm of diameter) were synthesized in DMSO colloidal dispersions, under mild reaction conditions and using commercial RuCl3 as precursor. To test the chemical reactivity with soft and hard bases, fresh presynthesized RuS2 colloids were mixed with triethylamine (N(Et)3) and ammonium tetrathiomolybdate ((NH4)2MoS4) dimethyl sulfoxide solutions. Naked N(Et)3 and [MoS4](2-)-capped RuS2 nanoparticle colloids were characterized using UV-visible electronic absorption and emission spectroscopies and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM). It has also been shown that capped RuS2-[MoS4]2- nanoparticles yield MoO3 crystalline matrix by means of HR-TEM experiments. The emission spectra of RuS2 and N(Et)3-RuS2 dispersions show that both nanosized materials have strong fluorescence. The existence of the ruthenium precursor species in solution was established by cyclic voltammetry. Moreover, naked RuS2 NPs were mixed with a chemical mixture with composition similar to gasoline (dibenzothiophene (Bz2S, 400 ppm), hexane, and toluene (55:45% v/v)). The reaction mixture consisted of two phases; in the polar phase, we found evidences of a strong interaction of Bz2S and toluene with the naked RuS2 NPs. We have also obtained self-organized thin films of capped N(Et)3- and RuS2-[MoS4]2- nanoparticles. In both cases, the shape and thickness of the resulting thin films were controlled by a dynamic vacuum procedure. The thin films have been characterized by atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, HR-TEM, energy dispersion spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and absorbance and fluorescence spectroscopies.