On a new FeOF polymorph: Synthesis and stability

A new polymorph of FeOF (up to now only known in its rutile type structure) was prepared by using a new synthesis approach formally based on anionic exchange using the well-known layered FeOCl as precursor. The synthesis was achieved using [CH₃C(CH₂O–)₂(COO–)B] to vehicle fluorine through the formation of soluble (CH₃)₄N⁺ [CH₃C(CH₂O–)₂(COO–)BF]⁻ and using N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) as the reacting medium. The XRD pattern of layered FeOF can be indexed with an orthorhombic cell which doubles along the b axis (which is the direction perpendicular to the layers) with respect to that of pristine FeOCl (a = 3.792(1) Å, b = 12.699(1) Å, c = 3.321(1) Å). Both thermal analysis and diffraction indicate similar stability for the layered and rutile polymorphs. Such findings are rationalized through Density Functional Theory calculations. It is found that the energy difference between the more stable rutile and layered polymorphs is practically nul. The origin of the similar stability lies in the fact that although the number of Fe–F and Fe–O bonds is different in the two structures, the strength of both the total number of Fe–O as well as Fe–F bonds are found to be almost identical. Even if the crystal and electronic structures are considerably different, the total bonding and thus, the stability of the two polymorphs, is comparable. The stability of different FeOF rutile type structures is also analyzed.     

Enhanced Catalytic Activity in Liquid‐Exfoliated FeOCl Nanosheets as a Fenton‐Like Catalyst

A facile liquid‐phase exfoliation method to prepare few‐layer FeOCl nanosheets in acetonitrile by ultrasonication is reported. The detailed exfoliation mechanism and generated products were investigated by combining first‐principle calculations and experimental approaches. The similar cleavage energies of FeOCl (340 mJ m^?2) and graphite (320 mJ m^?2) confirm the experimental exfoliation feasibility. As a Fenton reagent, FeOCl nanosheets showed outstanding properties in the catalytic degradation of phenol in water at room temperature, under neutral pH conditions, and with sunlight irradiation. Apart from the increased surface area of the nanosheets, the surface state change of the nanosheets also plays a key role in improving the catalytic performance. The changes of charge density, density of states (DOS), and valence state of Fe atoms in the exfoliated FeOCl nanosheets versus plates illustrated that surface atomistic relationships made the few‐layer nanosheets higher activity, indicating the exfoliation process of the FeOCl nanosheets also brought about surface state changes.     

FeOCl层状材料及其插层化合物:结构、性质与应用

氧基氯化铁(FeOCl)是一种典型的Fe基层状材料,于20世纪30年代被发现,并于20世纪70年代起作为一种优异的插层主体在超分子插层化学领域进行了大量的研究.FeOCl的层状结构赋予了其远比传统铁(氢)氧化物更加灵活的调变空间,自2013年第一次发现FeOCl具有优异的固体Fenton活性以来,围绕FeOCl及其插层...     

改性氧基氯化铁(FeOCl)在锂电池中的应用

本文讨论了FeOCl及在不同条件下改性的FeOCl的物理化学和电化学性质。XRD、IR、EPMA等测试结果表明,低温改性处理时,苯胺嵌入FeOCl层间,并不与FeOCl发生任何反应;改性温度较高时,苯胺与FeOCl发生了置换反应,析出HCl,嵌入FeOCl中的苯胺将相互结合为苯胺齐聚物。化学改性处理后的FeOCl的充放电可逆性将有明显提高。     

Intercalation modification of Fe OCl and its application in dye wastewater treatment

The textile industry spreads globally with the challenges of its wastewater treatment,especially dyes,which are difficult to degrade.To improve coagulation-flocculation process in dye wastewater treatment,an intercalation process was employed to prepare a new efficient coagulant of lithium borohydride-iron oxychloride(LiBH_4_FeOCl) in this study.The layered crystal pristine iron oxychloride(FeOCl) material was prepared by chemical gas phase migration.LiBH4 was introduced into the layers of two dimensional(2 D) FeOCl nanosheets by a simple method of liquid phase insertion.The samples were characterized by a field emitting scanning electron microscopy(SEM),a rotating anode X-ray powder diffractometer(XRD),etc.The cationic dye was employed as the simulated pollutant.A coagulation and decolorization experimental device was built to study the coagulation performance of the new coagulant LiBH_4_FeOCl.It is found that the intercalation modified LiBH_4_FeOCl exhibits the characteristics of crystal structure,and the layered structure of FeOCl is preserved.LiBH_4_FeOCl,as an insoluble inorganic solid coagulant,performs well for dye pollutants of methyl red,basic yellow 1,methylene blue,rhodamine B,ethyl violet and Janus green B.The reaction rate is significantly 68% higher than the current commercial coagulants of Al_2(SO_4)_3.The mechanism analysis reveals that LiBH_4_FeOCl breaks and disperses rapidly in the water environment.Its negatively charged material particles can be electrostatically adsorbed with dye pollutant molecules through electrostatic action.The above collaborative actions of breaking,dispersion and electrostatic adsorption are the main coagulation mechanisms of LiBH_4_FeOCl.The solid inorganic coagulant of LiBH_4_FeOCl provides a competitive alternative for traditional inorganic salts and organic coagulants.