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Multifunctional magnetic bentonite induced hierarchical BiOBr coupling Bi nanoparticles and oxygen vacancies for enhanced photocatalytic performance

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Summary: The research discusses the use of Bi as a robust cocatalyst for constructing Schottky-junction photocatalysts for N-2 reduction to ammonia, resulting in significantly boosted conversion efficiency. This approach not only facilitates interfacial electron transfer and N-2 activation but also shows potential for application in other semiconductor systems for enhancing photocatalytic ammonia production.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Double-template-regulated bionic mineralization for the preparation of flower-like BiOBr/carbon foam/PVP composite with enhanced stability and visible-light-driven catalytic activity

Huan Wang et al.

Summary: The novel flower-like BiOBr/CF/PVP composite showed superior photocatalytic performance due to its good hydrophilic properties, unique three-dimensional flower-like structure, effective separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, and improved visible-light absorption. BiOBr/CF/PVP exhibited good reusability, stability, and high adsorption-photocatalytic properties during the degradation of RhB, maintaining its catalytic performance and structure after consecutive degradation reactions.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Bi spheres decorated g-C3N0/BiOI Z-scheme heterojunction with SPR effect for efficient photocatalytic removal elemental mercury

Run Wang et al.

Summary: This study reports the enhanced photocatalytic performance and superior cyclic durability of 3D fluffy and hierarchical g-C3N4@Bi/BiOI for heavy metal removal applications, with a mechanism involving electron mediator transfer to promote charge separation and migration for reactive oxygen species generation.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Novel hierarchical carbon quantum dots-decorated BiOCl nanosheet/carbonized eggshell membrane composites for improved removal of organic contaminants from water via synergistic adsorption and photocatalysis

Qin Zhou et al.

Summary: A series of carbon quantum dots-decorated BiOCl/carbonized eggshell membrane composites were synthesized with CEMs as bio-templates, exhibiting superior removal efficiencies for organic pollutants through synergistic effect of adsorption and photocatalysis.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Photoinduced synthesis of green photocatalyst Fe3O4/BiOBr/CQDs derived from corncob biomass for carbamazepine degradation: The role of selectively more CQDs decoration and Z-scheme structure

Xiaoyun Xie et al.

Summary: A green and efficient photocatalyst Fe3O4/BiOBr/CQDs was successfully fabricated via photoinduced method for the removal of emerging pollutants, especially CBZ. The enhanced visible light absorption and photogenerated charge transfer efficiency, along with the Z-scheme structure constructed by biomass CQDs, contributes to the high photocatalytic activity of the Fe3O4/BiOBr/CQDs catalyst. This research provides a promising potential for the future application of Fe3O4/BiOBr/CQDs in water pollutant treatment.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Hierarchical defect-rich flower-like BiOBr/Ag nanoparticles/ultrathin g-C3N4 with transfer channels plasmonic Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst for accelerated visible-light-driven photothermal-photocatalytic oxytetracycline degradation

Jiaxin Ni et al.

Summary: A defect-rich flower-like BiOBr combined with Ag nanoparticles and ultrathin g-C3N4 was prepared to construct a plasmonic Z-scheme heterojunction for efficient degradation of oxytetracycline. The results demonstrated the generation of a hierarchical plasmonic Z-scheme which led to the remarkable removal and mineralization of oxytetracycline. The catalyst showed excellent reusability and stability, with a unique spatial hierarchical framework contributing to its extraordinary performance.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Intrinsic Facet-Dependent Reactivity of Well-Defined BiOBr Nanosheets on Photocatalytic Water Splitting

Ming Shi et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots and GO modified WO3 nanosheets combination as an effective visible photo catalyst

Ghulam Sughra Jamila et al.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Tuning defects in oxides at room temperature by lithium reduction

Gang Ou et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Homogeneous {001}-BiOBr/Bi Heterojunctions: Facile Controllable Synthesis and Morphology-Dependent Photocatalytic Activity

Yuxi Guo et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2016)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in nanoparticle synthesis

Kallum M. Koczkur et al.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Efficient Visible Light Nitrogen Fixation with BiOBr Nanosheets of Oxygen Vacancies on the Exposed {001} Facets

Hao Li et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2015)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Morphology-dependent nanocatalysts: Rod-shaped oxides

Yong Li et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis and Facet-Dependent Photoreactivity of BiOCl Single-Crystalline Nanosheets

Jing Jiang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2012)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Highly Water-Dispersible Biocompatible Magnetite Particles with Low Cytotoxicity Stabilized by Citrate Groups

Jia Liu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2009)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A plasmonic photocatalyst consisting of sliver nanoparticles embedded in titanium dioxide

Koichi Awazu et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2008)