Controlled hydrothermal synthesis of bismuth oxyhalide nanobelts and nanotubes

Ternary bismuth oxyhalide crystalline nanobelts (such as Bi24O31Br10, Bi3O4Br, Bi12O17Br2, BiOCl, and Bi24O31Cl10) and nanotubes (such as Bi24O31Br10) have been synthesized by using convenient hydrothermal methods. The composition and morphologies of the bismuth oxyhalides could be controlled by adjusting some growth parameters, including reaction pH, time, and temperature. All the nanostructures were characterized by using various methods including X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, high-resolution TEM, electron diffraction, and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. The possible reaction mechanism and growth of the crystals are discussed based on the experimental results.     

Synthesis of sub-20-nm-sized bismuth 1-D structures using gallium-bismuth systems

Bismuth (Bi) nanowires are interesting one-dimensional systems due to the significant quantum confinement effects exhibited as a function of the wire diameters, and synthesizing Bi nanowires with sizes below 20 nm is of fundamental importance in understanding quantum effects. Here, we report a bulk synthesis method to synthesize ultrafine Bi nanowires and a new morphology of bismuth nanostructures, tapered whiskers. These tapered whiskers are about 10-20 mum in length and have diameters of 5-10 nm at the tip and 250-500 nm at the base. The synthesis method is based upon the multiple nucleation and basal growth of nanometer scale nuclei from molten gallium (Ga) melts that result from the low solubility of Bi in Ga and the low eutectic temperature of the Ga-Bi binary system. Adopting different methods of supplying bismuth and using variations in simple heating and cooling, we have synthesized a variety of bismuth nanostructures.     

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.     

Magnetically retrievable Bi2WO6/Fe3O4/Na-MMT composite: fabrication and photocatalytic activity

Research on Chemical Intermediates - Magnetically retrievable bismuth tungstate/iron oxide/sodium montmorillonite composite (Bi2WO6/Fe3O4/Na-MMT) was synthesized via a simple solvothermal process....     

水热法可控制备铋铁系化合物材料

本文以Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O和Bi(NO₃)₃·5H₂O为反应原料,以NaOH为矿化剂, 利用水热方法制备出几种纯相的铋铁系化合物材料,通过调节NaOH的浓度范围可以很容易的控制铋铁系化合物的物相。在NaOH浓度为0.1~0.4 mol·L^-1区间,可以得到立方相的软铋矿Bi₂₅FeO₄₀,当NaOH浓度提高到0.8~2.0 mol·L^-1区间,可以得到六方钙钛矿结构的BiFeO₃,再提高NaOH浓度至8.0 mol·L^-1以上可以得到正交相的Bi₂Fe₄O₉,在NaOH浓度为12.0 mol·L^-1时可以获得纳米片状Bi₂Fe₄O₉。同时探讨了铋铁系化合物的生长机理。     

Synthesis of Bi2O3 and Bi4(SiO4)3 Thin Films by the Sol-Gel Method

Bi2O3 thin films were prepared by dipping silica slides in ethanolic solutions of tris(2,2-6,6-tetramethylheptane-3, 5-dionato)bismuth(III) [Bi(dpm)3] [1] and heating in air at temperatures 500°C. Bi4(SiO4)3 homogeneous thin films were obtained from the reaction of the bismuth oxide coating with the silica glass substrate at temperatures higher than 700°C. For heat treatments at temperatures between 600°C and 700°C, Bi2SiO5 coatings were obtained. The composition and microstructure evolution of the films were determined by Secondary Ion-Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Glancing Angle X-Ray Diffraction (GA-XRD). The synthesis procedure was reproducible and allowed the control of the Bi2O3 phase composition. Moreover, the thin film annealing parameters were correlated with the formation of bismuth silicates, among which Bi4(SiO4)3 (BSO) is very appealing for the production of fast light-output scintillators [2].     

La掺杂Bi2O3的制备、表征与可见光催化活性

采用浸渍法制备了La掺杂Bi2O3(La-Bi2O3)光催化剂,利用X射线荧光光谱(XRF)、X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、傅立叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、紫外-可见吸收光谱(UV-Vis)和光致发光谱(PL)等分析测试手段对样品的La掺杂量、晶体结构和光谱特征等进行了表征,并以2,4-二氯苯酚(2,4-DCP)水溶液的降解作为探针反应,考察了样品的可见光催化性能.结果表明,适量的La掺杂能有效抑制Bi2O3由四方相向单斜相转变,并将光吸收范围拓展到550 nm以上.掺杂的La可取代Bi2O3晶格中部分Bi,形成Bi—O—La键,并生成了少量镧铋复合氧化物(La0.176Bi0.824O1.5),它们的存在能有效抑制光生电子-空穴对的复合,从而提高光催化量子产率.可见光照射下2,4-DCP的光催化降解实验表明,La-Bi2O3具有良好的可见光催化性能,并且当La的掺杂量为3%(摩尔分数)时,催化剂的可见光催化效率最高.     

The first bismuth phosphonate cluster. X-ray single crystal structure of [(ButPO3)10(ButPO3H)2Bi14O(10).3C6H(6).4H2O

The reaction of triphenylbismuth and tert-butylphosphonic acid gives the bismuth phosphonate phase (ButPO3H)3Bi and the first bismuth phosphonate cluster [(ButPO3)10(ButPO3H)2Bi14O(10).3C6H(6).4H2O].     

Hydrolysis of a basic bismuth nitrate--formation and stability of novel bismuth oxido clusters

The synthesis of the nanoscaled bismuth oxido clusters [Bi(38)O(45)(NO(3))(20)(DMSO)(28)](NO(3))(4)·4DMSO (1a) and [Bi(38)O(45)(OH)(2)(pTsO)(8)(NO(3))(12)(DMSO)(24)](NO(3))(2)·4DMSO·2H(2)O (2) starting from the basic bismuth nitrate [Bi(6)O(4)(OH)(4)](NO(3))(6)·H(2)O is reported herein. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, ESI mass spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis, and molecular dynamics simulation were used to study the formation, structure, and stability of these large metal oxido clusters. Compounds 1a and 2 are based on a [Bi(38)O(45)](24+) core, which is structurally related to δ-Bi(2)O(3). Examination of the fragmentation pathways of 1a and 2 by infrared multi-photon dissociation (IRMPD) tandem MS experiments allows the identification of novel bismuth oxido cluster species in the gas phase.     

局部化学法合成K0.5Bi0.5TiO3片状晶粒及其反应机理研究

以含铋层状Bi4Ti3O12(BIT)晶粒作为反应前驱体, 通过熔盐环境下的局部化学反应法制备了片状钛酸铋钾(K0.5Bi0.5TiO3, KBT)陶瓷粉体晶粒. 分析结果表明, 所制备的KBT陶瓷晶粒平均直径约为15～20 μm, 厚度小于2 μm. 分析了由含铋层状型BIT向钙钛矿型KBT片晶转化的形成机制, 并讨论了反应路径对最终产物形貌的影响规律.     

Bi2O3 /TiO2复合纳米颗粒的可见光光催化性能

采用溶胶与水热相结合的方法合成了具有可见光光催化活性的复合纳米颗粒Bi2O3/TiO2,并对其进行了X射线衍射、透射电镜、X射线光电子能谱、紫外-可见漫反射谱、红外光谱、低温N2吸附脱附及电子顺磁共振分析。结果表明,复合少量的氧化铋可显著抑制TiO2由锐钛矿到金红石的相转移过程,并将光吸收范围扩展到可见光区。可见光照射下(λ>420 nm),利用电子顺磁共振技术检测到明显的羟基自由基(.OH)信号。铋的最佳掺杂量为Bi/Ti质量比2.0%,适量铋的掺入能显著改善锐钛矿TiO2的结晶度,抑制光生电子-空穴对的复合,提高光催化量子效率。通过可见光照射下,4-氯酚的降解实验测试Bi2O3/TiO2复合纳米颗粒的可见光光催化活性。同时,利用气-质联用仪对4-氯酚降解过程的中间产物进行了测定,并提出可见光照射下的Bi2O3光敏化机理。     

Synthesis and structures of the first bismuth-ester complexes using heterobifunctional thiolate anchored ligands and mass spectrometric identification of ligand-bridged derivatives

The first systematic series of bismuth complexes involving ester donors, Bi(SCH(2)C(O)OCH(2)CH(3))Cl(2), Bi(SCH(2)C(O)OCH(3))(2)Cl, and Bi(SCH(2)COOCH(3))(3), has been isolated and characterized by spectroscopic (IR, Raman) and X-ray crystallographic data. In addition, these and other species have been identified by electron-impact, electrospray, and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectometry. The generally applicable synthetic methodology involves the use of heterobifunctional ligands containing a thiolate moiety as an anchor to facilitate coordinate interactions between weak donors (carbonyls) and weak acids (bismuth). The bifunctional nature of the ligands is manifested in both chelating and bridging roles. Important comparisons can be made with the pharmaceutical agent "colloidal bismuth subcitrate" (CBS). The observations allow for a new appreciation of bioactive bismuth compounds, by providing an approach to study the interaction of biorelevant functional groups with bismuth.     

EQCM analysis of Bi oxidation mechanism on a Pt electrode

The electro-oxidation behaviours of bismuth (Bi) species adsorbed on a platinum (Pt) anode were investigated using an in situ electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance analysis in the measurement of cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy under potentiostatic mode. In the CV of Bi modified Pt, there were four distinct features in the current–potential curves during an anodic scan: (i) the adsorption of water molecules in acidic media, (ii) the formation of Bi oxide, (iii) ionization of Bi oxide and (iv) partial desorption of Bi species. During a cathodic scan, the Bi modified Pt surface recovered to its original state via the reduction of Bi oxide and re-deposition of Bi ion. Surface mass data with electrical charge change and impedance measurements of Bi modified Pt supported the electrocatalytic oxidation of bismuth species as the responsible mechanism.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Three Homoleptic Bismuth Silanolates: [Bi(OSiR3)3] (R = Me,Et, iPr)

The bismuth tris(triorganosilanolates) [Bi(OSiR₃)₃] ( 1 , R = Me; 2 , R = Et; 3 , R = iPr) were prepared by reaction of R₃SiOH with [Bi(OtBu)₃]. Compound 1 crystallizes in the triclinic space group with Z = 2 and the lattice constants a = 10.323(1) Å, b = 13.805(1) Å, c = 21.096(1) Å and α = 91.871(4)°, β = 94.639(3)°, γ = 110.802(3)°. In the solid state compound 1 is a trimer as result of weak intermolecular bismuth‐oxygen interactions with Bi–O distances in the range 2.686(6)–3.227(3) Å. The coordination at the bismuth atoms Bi(1) and Bi(3) is best described as 3 + 2 coordination whereas Bi(2) shows a 3 + 3 coordination. The intramolecular Bi–O distances fall in the range 2.041(3)–2.119(3) Å. Compound 3 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pbcm with Z = 4 and the lattice constants a = 7.201(1) Å, b = 23.367(5) Å and c = 20.893(1) Å, whereas the triethylsilyl‐derivative 2 is liquid. In contrast to [Bi(OSiMe₃)₃] ( 1 ) compound 3 is monomeric in the solid state, but shows similar intramolecular Bi–O distances in the range 1.998(2)–2.065(5) Å. The bismuth silanolates are highly soluble in common organic solvents and strongly moisture sensitive. Compound 1 shows the lowest thermal stability.     

Enhanced photocatalytic removal of hexavalent chromium and organic dye from aqueous solution by hybrid bismuth titanate Bi4Ti3O12/Bi2Ti2O7

Research on Chemical Intermediates - A hybrid bismuth titanate Bi4Ti3O12/Bi2Ti2O7 obtained via a one-step annealing procedure was employed as photocatalyst to oxidize rhodamine B dyes (RhB) and...     

Organic-inorganic hybrid materials starting from the novel nanoscaled bismuth oxido methacrylate cluster [Bi38O45(OMc)24(DMSO)9]·2DMSO·7H2O

The reaction of the basic bismuth nitrate [Bi(6)O(4)(OH)(4)](NO(3))(6)·H(2)O with sodium methacrylate in DMSO gave [Bi(38)O(45)(OMc)(24)(DMSO)(9)]·2DMSO·7H(2)O (OMc = O(2)CC(3)H(5)), which is highly soluble in organic solvents. By copolymerization of the bismuth oxido cluster with methyl methacrylate transparent, radiopaque organic-inorganic hybrid materials were obtained.     

Structural motifs in phenylbismuth heterocyclic carboxylates--secondary interactions leading to oligomers

The reaction of triphenylbismuth [BiPh(3)] with several heterocyclic carboxylic acids was explored. Seven crystalline compounds, [PhBi(2-O(2)C-3-(OH)C(5)H(3)N)(2)(2-O(2)C-3-(OH)C(5)H(3)NH)] (5), [(Bi(2-O(2)C-3-(OH)C(5)H(3)N)(4))(C(5)H(5)NH)(C(5)H(5)N)] (7), [PhBi(2-O(2)C-C(4)H(3)N(2))(2)(2-O(2)C-C(4)H(4)N(2))·H(2)O] (8), [PhBi(2-O(2)C-C(9)H(6)N)(2)·H(2)O] (9), [Ph(2)Bi(O(2)C-C(4)H(3)O)] (10), [Ph(2)Bi(O(2)C-C(4)H(3)S)] (11) and [PhBi(O(2)C-C(4)H(3)S)(2)](2) (12), were prepared by simple reactions using BiPh(3) and the corresponding acids, 3-hydroxypicolinic acid, pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, quinoline-2-carboxylic (quinaldic) acid, furan-2-carboxylic acid and thiophene-2-carboxylic acid. Compound 5 primarily exhibits a coordination number of six with pentagonal pyramidal geometry at bismuth, but an additional weak Bi···O interaction in the direction of the lone pair of electrons is present. This feature leads to a weakly bound dimer. The use of pyridine as the solvent in a similar reaction, however, led to 7, in which all of the Bi-Ph bonds are cleaved. In this compound, bismuth exhibits a coordination number of eight and distorted dodecahedral geometry. In compound 8, the geometry around bismuth is primarily a pentagonal pyramid, however, clear-cut but weak secondary Bi···N interactions leading to a dimeric formulation are discernible in the structure. The quinaldate compound 9 exhibits a lower formal coordination number of five for bismuth, with square pyramidal geometry, but again two secondary Bi···O interactions for each bismuth in the direction of the lone pair lead to a dimer. A similar secondary Bi···O interaction involving furan oxygen is present in the furoate compound 10, which is a polymeric chain (one dimensional coordination polymer). Although the thiophene carboxylate 11 is also a polymeric chain, no Bi···S interactions are present. Unlike the previously reported tetrameric biscarboxylate [PhBi(2-O(2)C-C(5)H(3)N)(2)](4), the thiophene carboxylate [PhBi(O(2)C-C(4)H(3)S)(2)](2) (12) is a dimer considering only primary interactions. However, these dimers are arranged in such a way that there are secondary Bi···S interactions in the structure in the expected direction of the lone pair of electrons on bismuth. Thus, these studies suggest that the stereochemical activity (or inactivity) of the bismuth lone pair of electrons need to be judged more cautiously. TGA studies are consistent with the presence of Bi-Ph groups in all of the compounds, except 7, as indicated by their formulae.     

New epsilon-Bi2O3 metastable polymorph

The new metastable epsilon-Bi2O3 polymorph has been prepared by hydrothermal treatment and structurally characterized. It shows strong relationships with the room temperature alpha form and the metastable beta form through rearrangements of [Bi2O3] columns formed by edge-sharing OBi4 tetrahedra. Its fully ordered crystal structure yields an ionic insulating character. It irreversibly transforms at 400 degrees C to the alpha form. The chemical analysis indicates its undoped bismuth oxide nature, then leading to the fifth characterized Bi2O3 polymorph to date.     

钛酸铋系化合物的光催化性能研究

采用化学溶液分解法制备了钛酸铋化合物: Bi₁₂TiO₂₀, Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂和Bi₂Ti₂O₇, 并采用XRD表征了其结构. 用TEM观察发现其平均粒径＞100 nm, UV-Vis漫反射谱测定显示它们在可见光区均呈现极强的吸收特征. 紫外光照射下甲基橙的光催化降解脱色实验表明, 三种钛酸铋化合物均具有较强的光催化活性, 其中, Bi₁₂TiO₂₀的光催化活性最强, 几乎与P-25相同. 钛酸铋化合物光催化性能的不同在于它们具有不同的晶相结构和电子结构.     

Fluorinated bismuth alkoxides: from monomers to polymers and oxo-clusters

A series of new bismuth fluoroalkoxide compounds have been prepared through the treatment of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol with BiAr3 (where Ar=Ph, p-Tol). Reactions were conducted without the use of any additional solvent and the reaction products distilled or extracted with non-polar or polar Lewis base solvents. Structural analyses reveal that under variable reaction conditions the interaction of BiAr3 with (CF3)2CHOH can give a mixture of bismuth complexes with varying degrees of substitution, cluster formation and aggregation. Compounds [Bi(OCH(CF3)2)3(pyr)2] () (pyr=pyridine), [Bi(OCH(CF3)2)3(thf)3] () (thf=tetrahydrofuran), [Bi2(OCH(CF3)2)3(dabco)3] () (dabco=1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane), [PhBi(OCH(CF3)2)2]n (), [Bi2O(OCH(CF3)2)4(C7H8)]2 () (C7H8=toluene), [Bi9O7(OCH(CF3)2)13] (), [Bi2O(OCH(CF3)2)4(Et2O)]2 (), [Bi2O(OCH(CF3)2)4(thf)]2 () and [Bi2O(OCH(CF3)2)4(tmeda)2] () (tmeda=N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine) have been fully characterised including by single crystal X-ray diffraction.