Sonocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride with CoFe2O4/g-C3N4 composite

In this work, different mass percent ratios of CoFe₂O₄ coupled g-C₃N₄ (w%-CoFe₂O₄/g-C₃N₄, CFO/CN) nanocomposites were integrated through a hydrothermal process for the sonocatalytic eradication of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) from aqueous media. The prepared sonocatalysts were subjected to various techniques to investigate their morphology, crystallinity, ultrasound wave capturing activity and charge conductivity. From the investigated activity of the composite materials, it has been registered that the best sonocatalytic degradation efficiency of 26.71 % in 10 min was delivered when the amount of CoFe₂O₄ was 25% in the nanocomposite. The delivered efficiency was higher than that of bare CoFe₂O₄ and g-C₃N₄. This enriched sonocatalytic efficiency was credited to the accelerated charge transfer and separation of e⁻-h⁺ pair through the S-scheme heterojunctional interface. The trapping experiments confirmed that all the three species i.e. ^•OH, h⁺ and ^•O₂⁻ were involved in the eradication of antibiotics. A strong interaction was shown up between CoFe₂O₄ and g-C₃N₄ in the FTIR study to support charge transfer as confirmed from the photoluminescence and photocurrent analysis of the samples. This work will provide an easy approach for fabricating highly efficient low-cost magnetic sonocatalysts for the eradication of hazardous materials present in our environment.     

Combination of ultrasound-treated 2D g-C3N4 with Ag/black TiO2 nanostructure for improved photocatalysis

Herein, nanosheets of g-C₃N₄ (CN), prepared using a green ultrasonication process under various conditions, were combined with Ag/black TiO₂ nanocomposites (AgBT) to create two-dimensional (2D) CN/Ag/black TiO₂ tri-composites (CNAgBT). The thickness of the CN sheets varied with the ultrasonication conditions. The CNAgBT sample prepared using ultrasound-treated CN exhibited the highest average photocatalytic efficiencies for the degradation of two model pollutants, followed in decreasing order by AgBT, black TiO₂ (BT), sheet CN, bulk CN, and TiO₂. The order of pollutant degradation efficiencies by the photocatalysts was consistent with that of the charge carrier separation efficiencies. The degradation efficiency of the CNAgBT increased as the CN-to-AgBT ratio increased from 0.05 to 0.1, but decreased gradually for higher ratios between 0.15 and 0.20, indicating a lower optimal CN-to-AgBT ratio. A plausible photocatalytic degradation mechanism for the CNAgBT nanocomposites was proposed. Additionally, CNAgBT with a CN-to-AgBT ratio of 0.1 displayed a higher hydrogen generation rate with a maximum value of 21.5 mmol g⁻¹ over 5 h than those of the AgBT and BT. Overall, the CNAgBT prepared using ultrasonication-treated CNs showed enhanced photocatalytic performance for both pollutant degradation and hydrogen generation.     

DFT study of the oxidation of Hg0 by O2 on an Mn-doped buckled g-C3N4 catalyst

Due to the water-insoluble nature of Hg⁰, its oxidization to Hg²⁺, which is water-soluble, is a viable approach for its effective removal at coal-fired plants using existing flue gas desulfurization (FGD) unit. In this study, the adsorption and oxidation of elemental mercury on an Mn-doped g-C₃N₄ material were investigated. The spin-polarized density functional theory method was adapted to optimize the geometry structures and then to determine the corresponding electronic structures, while the CI-NEB method was adopted to search for the stable intermediates during the reaction(s). The analysis of energy and project density of states shows that the Mn-g-C₃N₄ exhibits an excellent affinity to Hg atoms. It is found that it is feasible for Hg atoms to oxidize on the Mn-g-C₃N₄ surface via two possible E-R paths, but with relatively high energy barriers. This research provides insights into a viable way for mercury removal using O₂ as the oxidizing agent.     

石墨相氮化碳的制备条件优化用以提高其在可见光下的光催化活性

通过染料的光降解实验和敏感性数学分析探讨了石墨相氮化碳(g-C₃N₄)的制备条件与其稳定性和光催化活性之间的联系. 结果表明,相比于焙烧时间,焙烧温度的改变更为显著地影响了g-C₃N₄ 的光催化活性. 制备条件优化之后的g-C₃N₄在可见光照射下催化降解罗丹明B(RhB)的活性比未优化时提高了约100倍,归因于材料比表面积的增大和表面光生电子-空穴迁移速度的增强.     

Ultrasonic-assisted preparation and characterization of magnetic ZnFe2O4/g-C3N4 nanomaterial and their applications towards electrocatalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol

Nanoball-structured ferromagnetic zinc ferrite nanocrystals (ZnFe₂O₄ NPs) entrapped with graphitic-carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) was produced via straightforward and facile sonochemical synthetical technique (titanium probe; 100 W/cm² and 50 KHz). The morphological (SEM), elemental (EDS), diffraction (XRD), XPS, and electrochemical studies (CV) have been carry out to verify the nanostructure and shape of the materials. The ZnFe₂O₄ NPs/g-C₃N₄ electrode (GCE) was constructed which displayed outstanding electrochemical ability towards toxic 4-nitrophenol (NTP). A sensitive, selective, reproducible, and durable electrochemical NTP sensor was developed by ZnFe₂O₄ NPs/g-C₃N₄ modified electrode. The modified sensor exhibited a high sensitivity and 4.17 nanomolars of LOD. It’s greater than the LOD of previously reported NTP modified sensors. The real-time experiments of the modified electrochemical (ZnFe₂O₄ NPs/g-C₃N₄ electrode) sensor were successfully explained in various water (river and drinking) samples and its showed high standard recoveries. Therefore, sonochemical synthetical method and fabrication of modified electrode were developed this work based on environmental analysis of NTP sensor.     

La2Sn2O7/g-C3N4 nanocomposites: Rapid and green sonochemical fabrication and photo-degradation performance for removal of dye contaminations

The deficiency of drinking water sources has become a serious crisis for the future of the world that the photocatalytic process is one of the most favorable methods for removal of artificial dyes and poisonous organic impurities. In the present study, rapid ultrasonic treatment was performed to obtain La₂Sn₂O₇/Graphitic carbon nitrides (LSO/CN) nanocomposites with advanced photo-catalytic performance. Broccoli extract was utilized as a natural surfactant with active surface groups to control nucleation and growth of formed crystals with the creation of spatial barriers around the cations, and finally prevent nano-product agglomeration. Changing experimental parameters in synthesis reaction in turn offers a virtuous control over the nano-products size and shape. The shape and size distribution of particles was considered via diverse characterization techniques of microscopic and spectroscopic. The photocatalytic behaviors along with a kinetic study of the nanoparticles were examined by elimination and degradation of different artificial dyes under the UV waves. Effect of particle size, weight ratio of LSO:CN, type of dye, scavenger kind, dye and catalyst loading was designated on altering proficiency of nano-catalyst function. Also, the probable mechanism of removal dye by photocatalytic function was studied.     

Modified g-C3N4/TiO2 nanosheets/ZnO ternary facet coupled heterojunction for photocatalytic degradation of p-toluenesulfonic acid (p-TSA) under visible light

Novel ternary nanocomposites with facet coupled structure were synthesized by using modified g-C₃N₄, TiO₂ nanosheets and nano-ZnO. Nanosheet/nanosheet heterojunction structure was investigated by TEM, XPS and XRD. FT–IR and Nitrogen adsorption were illustrated for chemical/physical structure analyses. Solution of p-Toluenesulfonic acid (p-TSA) was chosen as target pollutant for visible light photodegradation and the excellent removal efficiency was achieved by this structurally modified g-C₃N₄/TiO₂/ZnO hybrid. The visible light absorption improvement and quantum efficiency enhancement, which were testified by UV–vis DRS, PL and p-TSA photodegradation measurements, due to the facet coupled structure and appropriate quantity of modified g-C₃N₄ in the nanocomposites.     

Comparison between N2 and O2 anneals on the integrity of an Al2O3/SiaN4/SiO2/Si memory gate stack

In this paper the endurance characteristics and trap generation are investigated to study the effects of different postdeposition anneals （PDAs） on the integrity of an Al2O3/Si3N4/SiOz/Si memory gate stack. The flat-band voltage （Vfb） turnarounds are observed in both the programmed and erased states of the N2-PDA device. In contrast, this turnaround is observed only in the erased state of the O2-PDA device. The Vfb in the programmed state of the O2-PDA device keeps increasing with increasing program/erase （P/E） cycles. Through the analyses of endurance characteristics and the low voltage round-trip current transients, it is concluded that in both kinds of device there are an unknown type of pre-existing characteristic deep traps and P/E stress-induced positive oxide charges. In the O2-PDA device two extra types of trap are also found： the pre-existing border traps and the P/E stress-induced negative traps. Based on these four types of defects we can explain the endurance characteristics of two kinds of device. The switching property of pre-existing characteristic deep traps is also discussed.     

H_3PW_(12)O_(40)/La-N-TiO_2复合催化剂可见光下光催化降解吡虫啉研究(英文)

制备出H3PW12O40/La-N-TiO2催化剂并采用红外光谱,N2吸附-脱附分析,透射电镜和紫外漫反射进行结构表征。红外光谱检测表明,复合催化剂中H3PW12O40保留了Keggin结构;掺杂La-N之后,复合催化剂的BET比表面积是母体TiO2的两倍;透射电镜检测表明,催化剂由相对均匀的球形颗粒组成,分散性良好;紫外漫反射检测表明,掺杂La和N元素后所制备的复合催化剂对可将光的光响应性能明显提高。对吡虫啉的光催化实验表明,所制备的不同负载量催化剂中30%H3PW12O40/0.3%La-1.0%N-TiO2具有最好的光催化活性(≥400nm),光照3h后吡虫啉降解率为91.57%,光照6h后吡虫啉降解率达98.89%,基本上完全降解。     

Synthesis of 1,1-disubstituted-2,6-diarylcyclohexane-4-ones catalyzed by KF/basic Al2O3 under ultrasound

1,1-Disubstituted-2,6-diarylcyclohexane-4-ones have been synthesized via double Michael addition of 1,5-diaryl-1,4-pentadien-3-one with various active methylene compounds such as dimethyl malonate, diethyl malonate, methyl cyanoacetate and ethyl cyanoacetate catalyzed by KF/basic alumina under ultrasound irradiation to give good yields within a short time.     

Ultrasound wave assisted removal of Ceftriaxone sodium in aqueous media with novel nano composite g-C3N4/MWCNT/Bi2WO6 based on CCD-RSM model

The aim of this study was ultrasound assisted removal of Ceftriaxone sodium (CS) based on CCD model. Using sonochemical synthesized Bi₂WO₆ implanted on graphitic carbon nitride/Multiwall carbon nanotube (g-C₃N₄/MWCNT/Bi₂WO₆). For this purpose g-C₃N₄/MWCNT/Bi₂WO₆ was synthesized and characterized using diverse approaches including XRD, FE-SEM, XPS, EDS, HRTEM, FT-IR. Then, the contribution of conventional variables including pH, CS concentration, adsorbent dosage and ultrasound contact time were studied by central composite design (CCD) under response surface methodology (RSM). ANOVA was employed to the variable factors, and the most desirable operational conditions mass provided. Drug adsorption yield of 98.85% obtained under these defined conditions. Through conducting five experiments, the proper prediction of the optimum point were examined. The respective results showed that RSD% was lower than 5% while the t-test confirmed the high quality of fitting. Langmuir isotherm equation fits the experimental data best and the removal followed pseudo-second order kinetics. The estimation of the experimentally obtained maximum adsorption capacities was 19.57 mg.g⁻ of g-C₃N₄/MWCNT/Bi₂WO₆ for CS. Boundary layer diffusion explained the mechanism of removal via intraparticle diffusion.     

电荷调控下Ti3C2O2和V2CO2吸附CH4的第一性原理计算

本文采用第一性原理计算首先研究了Ti3C2O2和V2CO2与CH4气体分子之间的相互作用,发现Ti3C2O2和V2CO2对CH4的吸附较弱属于物理吸附,不适宜用作探测CH4。在此基础上研究了电荷调控下CH4气体分子与Ti3C2O2和V2CO2之间的相互作用。结果表明：随着体系电荷态的增加,Ti3C2O2和V2CO2对CH4气体分子的吸附作用逐渐增加变为化学吸附。当体系电荷态大于或等于-2时,CH4气体分子在Ti3C2O2和V2CO2表面可以被有效捕获。撤去电荷后,Ti3C2O2、V2CO2与CH4气体分子之间的吸附恢复至物理吸附,CH4气体分子易脱附。因此,通过调控Ti3C2O2和V2CO2的电荷态,可以简单地实现CH4的捕获与释放。Ti3C2O2和V2CO2有望成为CH4探测或捕获材料。     

Structural,magnetic and dielectric properties of (Li1+, Al3+) co-doped Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 ferrite ceramics prepared by the sol-gel auto-combustion method

(Li¹⁺, Al³⁺) co-doped Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄ ferrites, Ni_0.5-xZn_0.5-xLi_xAl_xFe₂O₄ (x = 0.000, 0.025, 0.050 and 0.100), were synthesized by the sol-gel auto-combustion method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electronic microscope (FESEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and LCR meter were used to investigate the structural, magnetic and dielectric properties. Results of XRD and SEM indicate that both doping amount and calcination temperature play significant roles in crystal structure and grain growth. Also, it can be observed that the saturation magnetization and the coercivity change in a noticeable manner. The Ni_0.475Zn_0.475Li_0.025Al_0.025Fe₂O₄ ferrite sintered at 1200 °C has a relatively low coercivity value (62.93 Oe) and the largest saturation magnetization (110.95 emu/g). Besides, dielectric behavior is also improved by Li¹⁺ and Al³⁺ co-doping.     

Pulsed blue-light generation by the frequency doubling of the 4F3/2 to 4I9/2 transition in Nd:YAG and Nd:YAlO3

We report on the frequency doubling of Q-switchedNd:YAG and Nd:YAlO₃ lasers emitting at 946 and 930 nm, respectively (⁴F_3/2 to ⁴I_9/2 transition). The neodymium-doped laser host crystals were excited with a flashlamp-pumped Cr:LiSAF laser operating in a free-running mode. Blue-light pulses were obtained at both 473 nm (9 mJ, 25 ns FWHM) and 465 nm (4.4 mJ, 35 ns FWHM) by using a potassium niobate crystal as an extra-cavity frequency doubler. The second-harmonic generation conversion efficiencies reached 53% and 31%, respectively. Received: 23 June 1999 / Revised version: 8 August 1999 / Published online: 3 November 1999     

激光微区发射光谱分析法测定铝酸锶铕镝长余辉材料中的铕

激光微区发射光谱分析法结合CCD光学多道分析仪测定了SrAl2O4:Eu2 ,Dy3 长余辉材料中铕的含量,研究了该方法用于长余辉材料定量分析的准确性。实验中以Eu(Ⅱ)412.973nm为分析线,计算机拟合LogIf~Logc工作曲线,对Eu的分析结果表明:分析谱线相对强度RSD为4.3%,定量分析相对标准偏差RSD为7.4%,分析结果的平均值为2.13%;采用高温固相反应法制备SrAl2O4:Eu2 ,Dy3 长余辉材料,制备前后的Eu百分含量发生明显变化,高温合成后的长余辉材料中Eu百分含量明显增大。     

Crystal growth, spectroscopic and crystal field studies of [N(CH3)4]2MnCl4 and [N(CH3)4]2CoCl4 single crystals in the paraelectric phase

Single crystals [N(CH₃)₄]₂MnCl₄ and [N(CH₃)₄]₂CoCl₄ were grown by the slow evaporation technique from the super-saturated solutions. The samples obtained were undergone the X-ray and spectroscopic studies. Absorption spectra in the paraelectric phase at T=303 K have been recorded using the Shimadzu 160A double beam automatic scanning spectrophotometers. On the basis of the exchange charge model and Racah theory the crystal field parameters and Racah parameters have been calculated; all absorption bands for both crystals were given an assignment.     

Magnetic hysteresis of the magnetoresistance and the critical current density in polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7−δ–Ag superconductors

A systematic study of the magnetic hysteresis in transport properties of polycrystalline YBa₂Cu₃O_7−δ–Ag compounds has been made based on two kinds of measurements at 77 K and under applied magnetic fields up to 30 mT: critical current density J_c(B_a) and magnetoresistance R(B_a). The R(B_a) curves show a minimum in their decreasing branch occurring at B=B_min which was found to be both the excitation current I_ex and the maximum applied magnetic field B_am dependent. In addition, for a certain value of B_am>5 mT, we have observed that B_min increases with increasing I_ex and reaches a saturation value. The J_c(B_a) curves show a maximum in decreasing applied magnetic fields occurring at B=B_max. We have also found that B_max increases with increasing B_am and reaches a saturation value. The minimum in the R(B_a) and the maximum in J_c(B_a) curves were found to be related to the trapped flux within the grains. All the experimental results are discussed within the context of the flux dynamics and transport mechanisms in these high-T_c materials.     

Features of the variation in reflection spectra of the F4MB/Al coating under bombardment by H+, H 2 + and H 3 + ions

Variations of reflection spectra for the F4MB/Al coating, based on fluoroplastic film, occurring under bombardment by H⁺, H ₂ ⁺ , and H ₃ ⁺ , ions with energy 15 keV are investigated. It is established that the variations in the reflection spectra and integrated absorption coefficient are not proportional to the mass of the hydrogen ion and obey the different regularities depending on the energy of the absorption band.     

In-situ X-ray microdiffraction analysis of local strain-field across the interface in a Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3/Ni0.8Zn0.2Fe2O4/Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 tri-layered structure

We have performed a synchrotron X-ray microdiffraction to investigate the variation of the local strain-field across the interface in Pb(Zr_0.52Ti_0.48)O₃/Ni_0.8Zn_0.2Fe₂O₄/Pb(Zr_0.52Ti_0.48)O₃ (PZT–NZFO–PZT) tri-layered structure. In this study, we show that the in-plane lattice parameters of the NZFO lattice depend strongly on the piezoelectric strain of the PZT layer. This result explains that an electric-field-induced piezoelectric strain from the PZT layer is effectively transferred to the NZFO layer. Furthermore, the local strain persists within 20 μm away from the interface, inducing changes of magnetic responses via the inverse magnetostrictive effect.