F‐doped Ag/AgBr with enhanced visible‐light photocatalytic activity and mechanism

Novel F‐doped Ag/AgBr photocatalysts containing various amounts of F^? were synthesized by an ion exchange method. The photocatalysts were characterized using X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning and transmission electron microscopies, X‐ray photoelectron, ultraviolet–visible absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopies and electron spin resonance (ESR). Powder XRD revealed that F^? was inserted into the crystal lattices of AgBr and partially replaced Br^?, resulting in the contraction of the AgBr lattices. Methyl orange photodegradation experiments showed that the photocatalytic activity of F‐doped Ag/AgBr was significantly dependent on the amount of F^?. Ag/AgBr doped with 0.02 M F^? achieved the highest activity of 91% after 8 min. ESR showed the main active species in methyl orange degradation was ^?OH. The main enhancement mechanism is that F^? inhibits the recombination of electron–hole pairs.     

Enhanced photocatalytic activity of Ag3PO4 via Fullerene C60 modification

Fullerene‐C₆₀‐modified Ag₃PO₄ photocatalysts (C₆₀/Ag₃PO₄) were prepared via facile chemical precipitation. The structures, morphology and photocatalytic properties of C₆₀/Ag₃PO₄ were characterized by X‐ray diffractometry (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), photoluminescence (PL) spectrometry, and ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) absorption spectrometry. C₆₀/Ag₃PO₄ exhibits considerably higher photocatalytic activity for degradation of Methyl Orange. The degradation conversion reached 93% after 8 min of light irradiation. Besides, the enhancement of photocatalytic activity could be attributed to the active species ?OH_, which can be ascribed to strong synergistic effect between Fullerene C₆₀ and Ag₃PO₄.     

Preparation of Ag3PO4/AgBr Hybrids Using a Facile Grinding Method and Their Applications as Photocatalysts

Highly efficient visible-light-induced Ag₃PO₄/AgBr hybrids were prepared via a facile and effective grinding method. The synthetic route was simply achieved through the grinding of Ag₃PO₄ with NaBr in an agate mortar at room temperature. During the grinding process, the mechanochemical effect induced the solid-state reaction of Ag₃PO₄ and NaBr to form AgBr nanoparticles on the surface of the Ag₃PO₄ particles. After calcination and wa-shing, Ag₃PO₄/AgBr hybrids were obtained. The AgBr shells prevented photocorrosion and improved the structural stability in water. Interestingly, the compositions, morphologies and optical absorption properties of the Ag₃PO₄/AgBr hybrids could be finely controlled by adjusting the NaBr content and grinding time. The photocatalytic activities of the as-prepared samples were investigated in terms of the degradation of rhodamine B(RhB) under visible light irradiation. The photocatalytic activities of the Ag₃PO₄/AgBr hybrids were much improved compared to those of of Ag₃PO₄ or AgBr individually. Under visible light irradiation for 1 h, the Ag₃PO₄/AgBr hybrids exhibited a 66.8%-76.8% increase in photocatalytic efficiency compared to pure Ag₃PO₄.     

磁性AgBr/Ag3PO4/ZnFe2O4复合催化剂的制备及光催化性能

水热法结合原位沉淀法成功制备新型磁性溴化银/磷酸银/铁酸锌(AgBr/Ag₃PO₄/ZnFe₂O₄)复合催化剂,并通过X射线衍射、能量色散X射线、场发射扫描电子显微镜、透射电子显微镜和紫外-可见漫反射光谱对其晶相结构、组成、形貌及吸光性能进行了表征。在可见光照射下,所制备的AgBr/Ag₃PO₄/ZnFe₂O₄复合催化剂光催化降解罗丹明B (RhB)的活性优于Ag3PO4/ZnFe₂O₄、AgBr/ZnFe₂O₄和P25 TiO₂。在酸性和碱性溶液中,AgBr/Ag₃PO₄/ZnFe₂O₄光催化剂呈现出优良光催化性能。在AgBr/Ag₃PO₄/ZnFe₂O₄体系中,光催化降解RhB的速率随着反应体系温度的升高而增大,由阿伦尼乌斯方程计算获得反应体系活化能为31.9 kJ·mol^-1。AgBr/Ag₃PO₄/ZnFe₂O₄复合材料优异的可见光催化活性归因于光生电荷的有效分离,所产生的超氧自由基和空穴是RhB降解的主要活性物种。     

可见光响应的CO3(PO4)2/Ag3PO4纳米复合光催化剂的制备及表征

采用简单的化学偏聚法合成出Ag3PO4纳米颗粒、磷酸钴(Co3(PO4)2,CoP)纳米片以及它们两者的纳米复合结构(CoP/Ag3PO4),同时还比较了它们的可见光催化活性.采用场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、紫外-可见(UV-Vis)吸收光谱以及光致发光谱等手段对其形貌、结构、光学以及可见光催化性能等进行表征.结果表明,CoP/Ag3PO4复合纳米结构的可见光降解甲基橙(MO)的速率和循环稳定性均明显优于其它两种物质.这表明CoP应该起着共催化剂的作用,它能够抑制光生电子与空穴之间的复合,并且提供大量高活性的光生空穴.此外,我们还发现CoP/Ag3PO4降解另一种阳离子型染料——罗丹明B(RhB)的能力则远不如纯Ag3PO4,这可能是与光催化剂的表面性质发生改变有关,造成更低的RhB吸附能力.本文提供了一种廉价制备高效可见光催化剂的新方法.     

可见光响应的Co3(PO4)2/Ag3PO4纳米复合光催化剂的制备及表征

采用简单的化学偏聚法合成出Ag3PO4纳米颗粒、磷酸钴(Co3(PO4)2,CoP)纳米片以及它们两者的纳米复合结构(CoP/Ag3PO4),同时还比较了它们的可见光催化活性.采用场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、紫外-可见(UV-Vis)吸收光谱以及光致发光谱等手段对其形貌、结构、光学以及可见光催化性能等进行表征.结果表明,CoP/Ag3PO4复合纳米结构的可见光降解甲基橙(MO)的速率和循环稳定性均明显优于其它两种物质.这表明CoP应该起着共催化剂的作用,它能够抑制光生电子与空穴之间的复合,并且提供大量高活性的光生空穴.此外,我们还发现CoP/Ag3PO4降解另一种阳离子型染料——罗丹明B(RhB)的能力则远不如纯Ag3PO4,这可能是与光催化剂的表面性质发生改变有关,造成更低的RhB吸附能力.本文提供了一种廉价制备高效可见光催化剂的新方法.     

具有可见光催化活性的Ag_3PO_4/NaNbO_3复合材料的合成与表征

采用共沉淀法制备了Ag_3PO_4/NaNbO_3复合半导体光催化剂,利用X-射线衍射、X射线光电子能谱、紫外漫反射和扫描电镜等方法对合成样品进行表征.测试了样品对亚甲基蓝溶液的光催化降解活性,复合材料的催化活性远高于单体的Ag_3PO_4和NaNbO_3.     

无机离子对Ag_3PO_4可见光降解亚甲基蓝的影响

以亚甲基蓝(MB)为模拟废水污染物,Ag3PO4为光催化剂,固定污染物初始浓度、催化剂用量、光照强度和照射时间等,探讨不同浓度的无机阴、阳离子(NO-3、Cl-、SO2-4、Na+、Ca2+、Mg2+、Al 3+)对Ag3PO4光催化降解偶氮染料MB的影响.结果表明,Na+和NO-3对Ag3PO4光催化降解MB没有明显的影响;Cl-在一定程度上对MB的降解具有促进作用;SO2-4、Ca2+、Mg2+、Al3+在不同程度上抑制了该光催化反应的进行,且抑制顺序为SO2-4Ca2+Mg2+Al 3+.     

Preparation,activity and photocatalysis mechanism of high‐performance AgBrO3/AgBr photocatalysts

AgBrO₃/AgBr compound photocatalysts were prepared via a precipitation method and characterized by X‐ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, ultraviolet–visible diffusion spectroscopy, and solid surface fluorescence trials. The photocatalytic performances and mechanism were also investigated. It was found the 2.5 wt.% AgBrO₃/AgBr compound photocatalyst was most effective in dye degradation. The AgBrO₃/AgBr showed degradation rate up to 94.5% in a 10 mg/L MO (Methyl Orange) solution and was still very stable after five cycles of reuse. The AgBrO₃/AgBr photocatalysts could oxidize and decompose methyl orange molecules under visible light irradiation. The compounding largely improved the photocatalytic activity of AgBr. Photocatalytic mechanism experiments showed ·OH was the major active species.     

负载型AgBr/CaWO4催化剂的制备及其可见光催化活性

采用化学取代的方式将AgBr负载到Ca WO₄载体上形成新型的AgBr/Ca WO₄复合结构光催化剂.利用XRD、SEM和UV-Vis对AgBr/Ca WO₄催化剂进行了表征.在可见光条件下(500 W、λ>420 nm)研究了AgBr的负载量、催化剂用量对甲基橙(MO)溶液的催化降解性能.结果表明,AgBr/Ca WO₄在可见光下表现出良好的催化活性,甲基橙溶液的降解遵从假一级动力学方程.AgBr的负载量和催化剂用量分别增加时,AgBr/Ca WO₄催化剂对甲基橙的催化活性增强,均趋向于最大值.     

Facile Synthesis of Ag/Ag3PO4 Composites with Highly Efficient and Stable Photocatalytic Performance under Visible Light

The Ag/Ag₃PO₄ composites with various shapes (spheres, polyhedral, and microcubes) were synthesized by a facile precipitation method and a subsequent light‐reduction route at room temperature. The as‐prepared Ag/Ag₃PO₄ composites were characterized in detail by X‐ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectra, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, UV–vis diffuse reflection, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The growth processes of different morphologies Ag/Ag₃PO₄ composites are also discussed. The decomposition test of rhodamine B (RhB) indicated that the Ag/Ag₃PO₄ composites enhanced the photocatalytic performance compared with pure Ag₃PO₄, which was attributed to the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of Ag nanoparticles and the stability of the photocatalysts. Moreover, uniform cubes of Ag/Ag₃PO₄ showed the highest photocatalytic activity and could completely degrade RhB in 7 min, which could be primarily ascribed to the cubic structure of Ag/Ag₃PO₄ with strong visible‐light absorption and efficient separation of the photo‐generated electrons and holes. Furthermore, the possible photocatalytic mechanism is also discussed.     

稳定的高可见光活性Ag3PO4/WO3复合光催化剂

通过离子交换法制备了Ag3PO4/WO3复合光催化剂。用X射线衍射、扫描电子显微镜和紫外可见漫反射光谱对所制备的样品进行了表征。通过在可见光(λ>420 nm)下降解水中的甲基橙来检测样品的光催化活性。结果表明,Ag3PO4/WO3的光催化活性和稳定性均高于纯相Ag3PO4,其原因是,Ag3PO4导带上的光生电子易于向WO3转移,提高了光生载流子的分离效率,也使得光生电子不再将Ag3PO4中的Ag+还原为Ag。     

GO/Ag3PO4复合光催化剂的制备、表征及光催化性能

以石墨粉为原料,采用Hummers氧化法合成氧化石墨烯(GO).然后在超声作用下,将不同含量的Ag₃PO₄沉积在GO上,制备了一系列4% (w,质量分数) GO/Ag₃PO₄、8% GO/Ag₃PO₄、16% GO/Ag₃PO₄和32% GO/Ag₃PO₄复合光催化剂.对所制备的光催化剂运用N₂物理吸附、X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、拉曼光谱、傅里叶变换红外(FT-IR)光谱、紫外-可见漫反射吸收光谱(UV-Vis DRS)等手段进行了表征,并在可见光下考察了GO含量对Ag₃PO₄光催化降解甲基橙(MO)的性能.结果表明, GO能够和Ag₃PO₄实现均匀复合.复合GO提高了催化剂的比表面积,改善了催化剂的吸附性能.复合16% GO使Ag₃PO₄光催化活性提高最显著, 120 min内对MO的降解率达到83%,是纯Ag₃PO₄光催化活性的7.5倍. GO能提高催化剂的比表面积,促进光生电子-空穴(e^-/h⁺)的分离,产生更多活性自由基,从而提高Ag₃PO₄光催化的活性和稳定性.     

异质结型AgI/AgBr/TiO2催化剂的制备及其光催化性能

首先以沉积-沉淀法制备AgBr/TiO₂复合催化剂,然后采用离子交换法制备出新型的异质结型AgI/AgBr/TiO₂光催化剂.利用XRD和UV-Vis对AgI/AgBr/TiO₂光催化剂进行了表征.以甲基橙为染料模型,在可见光条件下(500 W、λ>420 nm)研究了AgI的含量对AgI/AgBr/TiO₂催化活性的影响.结果表明,AgI拓展了催化剂的吸收光谱范围;AgI生成量为AgBr的5%时,AgI/AgBr/TiO₂的催化活性最高.AgI/AgBr异质结的形成有利于光生电子和空穴的分离,提高AgI/AgBr/TiO₂的催化活性.     

Ag3PO4微晶表面热力学函数的温度及形貌效应

在室温下采用离子交换法制备了四足状、 立方体状和十二面体状Ag₃PO₄微晶及Ag₃PO₄块体, 并进行了表征. 以Ag₃PO₄微/纳米和块体材料热力学性质的区别为基础, 结合化学热力学理论和热动力学基本原理, 导出摩尔表面热力学关系式. 在此基础上, 采用原位微量热技术获取Ag₃PO₄的化学反应动力学信息和表面热力学函数, 讨论了形貌和温度对表面热力学性质变化的影响. 结果表明, 四足状Ag₃PO₄的摩尔表面焓(\begin{array}{c}{H}_m^s\end{array})、 摩尔表面Gibbs自由能(\begin{array}{c}{G}_m^s\end{array})和摩尔表面熵(\begin{array}{c}{S}_m^s\end{array})最大, 立方体状次之, 十二面体状最小; \begin{array}{c}{H}_m^s\end{array}和\begin{array}{c}{S}_m^s\end{array}随温度的升高而增大, \begin{array}{c}{G}_m^s\end{array}则随温度的升高而减小.     

Preparation of porous g‐C3N4/Ag/Cu2O: a new composite with enhanced visible‐light photocatalytic activity

From previous reports, graphitic carbon nitride (g‐C₃N₄) can be used as a photocatalyst, although the low efficiency of solar energy utilization, small specific surface area and high recombination rate of photogenerated electron–hole pairs limit its practical application. For the purpose of increasing photocatalytic activity, especially under irradiation of visible light, we successfully synthesized a new composite, namely porous g‐C₃N₄/Ag/Cu₂O, through chemical adsorption of Ag‐doped Cu₂O on porous g‐C₃N₄, which has not been investigated carefully worldwide. The composition, morphology and optical properties of the composite were investigated through methods including X‐ray diffraction, energy‐dispersive X‐ray, Fourier transform infrared, UV–visible and photoluminescence spectroscopies and transmission electron microscopy. Using rhodamine B as organic pollutant to be degraded under the irradiation of visible light, different mass ratios of Ag/Cu₂O doped on porous g‐C₃N₄ led to enhanced photocatalytic performance of the composite compared to pure porous g‐C₃N₄. When the mass ratio of Ag/Cu₂O is 15%, porous g‐C₃N₄/Ag/Cu₂O exhibits a degradation rate 2.015 times higher than that of pure porous g‐C₃N₄. The reasons for this phenomenon may be attributed to the increased utilization efficiency of visible light, high‐speed separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, accelerated interfacial transfer process of electrons and increased surface area of the composite. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Ag3PO4溶解热力学函数的晶面效应与温度效应

在室温下制备了立方体{100}、 四面体{111}、 菱形十二面体{110}和块体Ag₃PO₄微晶, 并进行了表征. 测定了其在不同温度下水溶液中的电导率, 结合强电解质溶液和溶解热力学理论, 得到了Ag₃PO₄微晶的溶解热力学函数. 以具有不同晶面的Ag₃PO₄微晶为模型, 研究了纳米材料溶解热力学函数的晶面效应和温度效应. 结果表明, 具有{110}晶面的菱形十二面体Ag₃PO₄的标准摩尔溶解吉布斯自由能()、 标准摩尔溶解焓()和标准摩尔溶解熵()最大, 具有{100}晶面的立方体Ag₃PO₄次之, 具有{111}晶面的四面体Ag₃PO₄最小; 溶解平衡常数(K_{\mathrm{SP}})和随着温度的升高而增大.     

Preparation and photocatalytic activity of carbon dot/Ag/AgCl

CD (carbon dot)/Ag/AgCl compound photocatalysts with different compounding degrees were prepared via a precipitation method, and their physiochemical properties were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, FE‐SEM, UV–vis and the like. Through the degradation experiment of methyl orange (MO), the effects of different compounding amount and methyl orange concentration on photocatalytic degradation were investigated to find the best ratio. It was found the photocatalytic activity of CD/Ag/AgCl was significantly higher than Ag/AgCl, and the best compounding dosage was 6 mg/l carbon dot. The degradation rate of CD/Ag/AgCl was lower when the initial MO concentration was higher. Five repeated experiments were conducted to test the stability of the catalysts, and showed the MO degradation rates were all above 85%, indicating the CD/Ag/AgCl compound photocatalysts all showed high stability and repeatability. The reaction mechanism of CD/Ag/AgCl photocatalyst was studied by electrochemical experiments and ESR experiments. The results show that the doping of CD effectively improves the photocatalytic degradation ability of MO.     

离子交换法制备AgBr/Ag2WO4复合催化剂及其可见光催化性能

以Ag₂WO₄为载体,采用离子交换法合成了新型的AgBr/Ag₂WO₄复合光催化剂.利用XRD、SEM和UV-Vis对AgBr/Ag₂WO₄催化剂进行了表征,在可见光条件下(500 W、λ>420 nm)、以甲基橙(MO)为染料模型研究了AgBr/Ag₂WO₄的光催化活性.结果表明,AgBr/Ag₂WO₄具有比单独的AgBr和Ag₂WO₄更佳的催化活性,其中30%-AgBr/Ag₂WO₄复合催化剂具有最大光催化活性.机理研究表明,在MO的降解过程中,·O₂^-起主要作用,h⁺次之而·OH可以忽略.AgBr和Ag₂WO₄之间构成的异质结有效分离了光生电子和空穴,提高了催化剂的活性.     

BiPO4@Ag3PO4核/壳异质结的制备及光催化性能

采用简单的水热法结合离子交换法制备了BiPO4@Ag3PO4核/壳异质结光催化剂,采用场发射扫描电子显微镜(FE-SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、紫外-可见漫反射光谱仪(DRS)和X射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)等对催化剂的形貌、组成、晶型和光物理性质等进行了研究,用罗丹明B(RhB)为模拟水体中有机污染物分别在可见光和模拟太阳光照条件下对催化剂的催化活性进行了测试.结果表明,负载Ag3PO4的BiPO4微米棒具有较高的可见光响应,其核/壳异质结结构有利于光生电子-空穴对的有效分离和提高对RhB的光催化降解效率,在可见光和模拟太阳光照射条件下分别在60和40 min可使RhB完全脱色降解.活性物种检测实验结果证明,该催化剂在污染物降解过程中主要的机理是光生空穴的直接氧化.