Environmentally-friendly harvesting TiO2 nanospheres and V2O5 microrods from spent selective catalytic reduction catalysts

Spent selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts are defined as hazardous wastes because of the toxicity of V₂O₅ to the ecological environment. Recycling of V₂O₅ and TiO₂ from the spent SCR catalysts has strikingly social and environmental benefits as well as economic values. In this work, a “NaOH ​+ ​Na₂CO₃” system was employed to recycle 99.2% of anatase/rutile TiO₂ nanospheres with a nanospherical morphology from the spent SCR catalysts by a simple sintering-leaching process. The observed photocatalytic performance of anatase/rutile TiO₂ nanospheres was higher than that of the other TiO₂ recovered from the spent SCR catalysts, commercial TiO₂, and chemosynthetic TiO₂, which can be ascribed to the enhanced separation of photo-excited electron/hole in a direct Z-scheme of anatase/rutile TiO₂ homostructures. Additionally, high-purity V₂O₅ microrods with high H₂S removal performance were efficiently prepared by a hydrothermal method in the leaching solution, which is superior to the traditional method including NH₄VO₃ precipitation and solvent extraction as the present method can recycle vanadate from low-grade filtrate with a 99.6% of recovery rate. This study develops an alternative method for controlling pollution of vanadate to soil and water and recycling of valuable metals.     

CdS光化学修饰介孔TiO2及其增强的可见光催化活性

[目的]提高介孔TiO₂材料的光催化活性。[方法]采用蒸发诱导自组装法(EISA),以四氯化钛和钛酸丁酯为钛源,嵌段共聚物P123(EO₂₀PO₇₀EO₂₀)为模板剂,制备介孔TiO₂。用光化学修饰法将CdS掺进介孔TiO₂中,合成对可见光有较好响应的复合材料,并利用X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电镜(TEM)、原子吸收分光光度法(AAS)和光催化等手段对样品进行表征。[结果]XRD和TEM结果表明成功合成有序的六方介孔材料;AAS确定复合材料中Cd的含量为0.96mg/g;光催化于500 W氙灯下以2×10^-5mol/L次甲基蓝(MB)为模型污染物,结果显示CdS/TiO₂复合材料的可见光催化活性明显提高。[结论]光化学修饰法制备的介孔CdS/TiO₂复合材料可增强其可见光催化活性。     

Preparation and magnetic properties of CoFe2O4/TiO2 composite films

Using （Ti（OC4H9）4） and metal chlorates as starting materials, CoFe2O4/TiO2 composite films were prepared by sol-gel method. The effects of heat treatment temperature and pH of the precursor on microstructure and magnetic properties were studied. The phase structure of the samples was examined by X-ray diffraction. The microstructure was examined by scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope and polarized microscope. The magnetic property was measured by vibrating sample magnetometer. The results show that the crystals of different phases grow up independently. CoFe2O4 is uniformly embedded into the TiO2 matrix in the prepared composite films, and the growth of composite films is dependent on the heat treatment temperatures and PH of the precursor. The average size of CoFe2O4 crystal is 19 nm in Nanocomposite film prepared when the heat treatment temperature is 800℃ and the pH of the precursor is between 2 and 3. The magnetism of the composite films is enhanced as the heat treatment temperature increases.     

Influence of catalyst on structural and morphological properties of TiO2 nanostructured films prepared by sol–gel on glass

Transparent TiO2 thin films have been prepared by the sol-gel method using titanium alkoxides as precursors.Thin films were deposited on glass supports by the dip-coating technique.The TiO2 layer acts as a self-cleaning coating generated from its photocatalysis and photoinduced superhydrophilicity.The crystalline structure of TiO2 films was dominantly identified as the anatase phase,consisted of uniform spherical particles of about 14-50 nm in size,which strongly depends upon catalyst-type and heat treatment temperature.Increasing heat treating temperature can lead to an increase in crystalline size.The results indicated that the sample S.S(sample derived from sol containing sulfuric acid as catalyst) exhibits superhydrophilic nature and better photocatalytic activity,which can be attributed to its higher anatase content and lower crystalline size.Morphological studies,carried out using Atomic Force Microscopy(AFM),confirm the presence of crystalline phase with such a grain size and low surface roughness.Thus,the applied films exhibiting high photocatalytic activity,superhydrophilic behavior,and low surface roughness can be used as an efficient self-cleaning coating on glass and other optical applications.     

光降解用WO_3-TiO_2复合光催化剂

用溶胶 凝胶法制备了纳米WO3 TiO2复合薄膜型光催化剂·利用该薄膜对罗丹明B溶液的光催化降解作用,考察了钨酸盐种类及其掺杂量、涂膜层数、溶解氧、焙烧温度、焙烧时间、基体材料等因素对光催化活性的影响·结果表明,钨酸铵加入量x(W)=1 5%、多孔钛片为基质,涂覆9层、500℃下焙烧1h得到的WO3 TiO2薄膜型复合光催化剂活性最高,其光催化活性较纯TiO2光催化剂提高1 5倍·该温度下多孔钛片负载的TiO2为锐钛矿型·     

Preparation and photo-catalytic activity of TiO2-coated medical stone-based porous ceramics

Medical stone-based porous ceramics as a carrier were prepared by ultra-fine grinding and low-temperature sintering method. Nano-TiO₂ thin films were loaded on the carrier by chemical liquid deposition method using titanium tetrachloride as a precursor. The micro-morphology and microstructure of the synthesized samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry, and mercury injection method. The photo-catalytic activity of the TiO₂ thin films was investigated by degrading formaldehyde. The main crystalline phase in the TiO₂ thin films calcined at 550°C is anatase with the average particle size about 10 nm. The specific surface area of the carrier-coated nano-TiO₂ increases from 3.68 to 5.32 m²/g. The formaldehyde removal rate of the TiO₂/medical stone-based porous ceramics irradiated under an ultraviolet lamp for 120 min reaches 85.6%.     

LaVO4/TiO2在分解甲基橙中的光催化性能研究

光催化剂TiO₂在污水有机物降解中有着巨大优势,但由于对光的利用率过低,需要在TiO₂的基础上进行掺杂来改善其光催化性能。本研究利用稀土镧元素对TiO₂进行了掺杂分别制备了LaVO₄/TiO₂和La(NO₃)₃/TiO₂复合光催化剂,并将它们应用于甲基橙的光催化降解反应,证实了LaVO₄对TiO₂的光催化效果有较明显的增强作用。另外还研究了不同pH条件制备和不同掺杂比例的LaVO₄/TiO₂光催化效果,pH在10.56左右制备出的LaVO₄和掺杂比例为5%的LaVO₄制得的LaVO₄/TiO₂复合光催化剂效果较好。     

Fe_2O_3/TiO_2复合纳米管阵列的制备及其可见光催化性能研究

在氟化铵-乙二醇体系中,采用阳极氧化法在铁基体上制备Fe_2O_3纳米管阵列,然后以氟钛酸铵为钛源,利用水热法在Fe_2O_3纳米管阵列上负载TiO_2纳米片,制得Fe_2O_3/TiO_2复合纳米管阵列,利用SEM、EDS、XRD、TEM、UV-Vis等手段,对所制Fe_2O_3/TiO_2纳米管阵列的表面形貌、物相结构及光催化性能进行表征,并分析Fe_2O_3/TiO_2纳米结构对亚甲基蓝的可见光降解能力。结果表明,Fe_2O_3/TiO_2复合纳米管阵列具有良好的可见光响应;NH_4F浓度为0.4%、水热反应3h制备的Fe_2O_3/TiO_2复合结构具有最佳的光催化性能,对亚甲基蓝的降解率可达90%。     

Preparation of graphene and TiO2 layer by layer composite with highly photocatalytic efficiency

A process for fabricating graphene and TiO₂ layer by layer composite was introduced to improve the photocatalytic activity by controlling the layers, thickness and the mass ratio between graphene and TiO₂. The graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized from natural graphite powder by the modified Hummers method. Large-area uniform GO and TiO₂ thin films were made by a spin-coating process in turn. After exposure of the TiO₂/GO multilayer film to UV light irradiation which allows the reduction of GO to graphene, a novel photocatalytic structure as graphene and TiO₂ layer by layer composite was synthesized. The cross-sectional SEM image showed that a clear layer by layer microstructure with a single layer thickness of graphene or TiO₂ was in the range of about 50 nm. The total thickness of the film was around 5 μm which was varied according to the layer number of spin coating process. Raman spectra revealed that significant structural changes occurred through UV light irradiation. Photodegradation for methylene blue (MB) exhibited that the layer by layer composite is of higher photocatalytic activity than the pure TiO₂ layer.     

TiO2/SiO2复合光催化剂制备工艺参数优化及其表征

先以无机钛盐、硅酸盐为原料制取聚合硅酸硫酸钛,再通过液相水解法制得TiO2/SiO2复合光催化剂,并用SEM、XRD、BET和甲基橙脱色率对复合光催化剂进行表征。结果表明,TiO2/SiO2复合光催化剂制备优化工艺参数为:Ti(SO4)2作钛源、Ti/Si摩尔比为12∶1、水解反应pH值为6、煅烧温度为650℃,以此条件制备的复合光催化剂对甲基橙脱色率可达98.6%以上;TiO2/SiO2复合光催化剂为一种分散均匀的纳米级球形颗粒,其成分为以锐钛矿为主的TiO2,SiO2的复合有效抑制了TiO2晶粒的生长,同时提高了TiO2的热稳定性。     

Synthesis of SnO2TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalysts by supercritical fluid combination technology

Acrylic acid, acrylic ester and their ramification have developed quickly in recent years. However, their pro duction process produces a mass of waste water, which when released into the aquatic ecosystem, becomes a source of dramatic disturbance of aquat…     

A novel process for comprehensive utilization of vanadium slag

Traditional processes for treating vanadium slag generate a huge volume of solid residue and a large amount of harmful gas, which cause serious environmental problems. In this study, a new process for the comprehensive utilization of vanadium slag was proposed, wherein zeolite A and a V₂O₅/TiO₂ system were synthesized. The structural properties of the as-synthesized zeolite A and the V₂O₅/TiO₂ system were characterized using various experimental techniques, including X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy, and infrared spectroscopy. The results reveal that zeolite A and the V₂O₅/TiO₂ system are successfully obtained with high purity. The results of gas adsorption measurements indicate that the prepared zeolite A exhibits high selectivity for CO₂ over N₂ and is a candidate material for CO₂ capture from flue-gas streams.     

Electro-deoxidation of V<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> in molten CaCl<Subscript>2</Subscript>-NaCl-CaO

The electro-deoxidation of V₂O₃ precursors was studied. Experiments were carried out with a two-terminal electrochemical cell, which was comprised of a molten electrolyte of CaCl₂ and NaCl with additions of CaO, a cathode of compact V₂O₃, and a graphite anode under the potential of 3.0 V at 1173 K. The phase constitution and composition as well as the morphology of the samples were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). 3 g of V₂O₃ could be converted to vanadium metal powder within the processing time of 8 h. The kinetic pathway was investigated by analyzing the product phase in samples prepared at different reduction stages. CaO added in the reduction path of V₂O₃ formed the intermediate product CaV₂O₄.     

Microstructures and optical properties of sol-gel derived TiO2 anatase thin films

TiO₂ anatase thin films on quartz substrates were prepared with sol-gel method. The dry gel films, made by spin coating 10 times, were calcined at various temperatures. From X-ray diffraction analyses, it is found that the anatase to rutile phase transformation temperature of the films is higher than 850°C, the films are preferentially oriented on (0 0 1) plane, i. e.c-axis oriented. The thickness, refractive indexes, absorption coefficients and extinction coefficients of the films were determined from UV-Vis transmission spectra of the films using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The thickness of the films is about 570 nm. The refractive indexes, absorption coefficients and the extinction coefficients of the present films are larger than the values of anatase films prepared by sputtering. This indicates that the films made with sol-gel method are very dense. Biography: LIU Zhong-chi(1967-), male, Master candidate. Research direction: non-linear optical materials.     

Preparation, characterization and photodegradation of methylene blue based on TiO2 microparticles modified with thiophene substituents

The new microparticles,2-formylthiophene(FT)/TiO2 and(E)-1,2-bis(5-formyl-2-thienyl) ethylene(EBFTE)/TiO2 were synthesized with a silane coupling agent.The prepared TiO2 composites were characterized using Ultraviolet-Vis absorption(UV-Vis),X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM) and thermogravimetric analyzer(TGA).Methylene blue was used as a model material to examine the photocatalytic activities of the prepared catalysts under both Ultraviolet-Vis(UV) and visible(Vis) light.The enhanced photocatalytic activities were observed in the presence of(FT)/TiO2 and EBFTE/TiO2 under Vis light.It suggests that FT or EBFTE plays a block or active role in the photodegradation mechanisms under UV and Vis light irradiation,respectively.     

Structure and photocatalytic properties of TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript>-Graphene Oxide intercalated composite

TiO2-Graphene Oxide intercalated composite (TiO2-Graphene Oxide) has been successfully prepared at low temperature (80°C) with graphite oxide (GO) and titanium sulfate (Ti(SO4)2) as initial reactants.GO was firstly exfoliated by NaOH and formed single and multi-layered graphite oxide mixture which can be defined as graphene oxide,[TiO]2+ induced by the hydrolysis of Ti(SO4)2 diffused into graphene oxide interlayer by electrostatic attraction.The nucleation and growth of TiO2 crystallites took place at low temperature and TiO2-Graphene Oxide composite was successfully synthesized.Furthermore,the photocatalytic properties of TiO2-Graphene Oxide under the irradiation of UV light were also studied.The results show that the degradation rate of methyl orange is 1.16 mg min-1 g-1(refer to the efficiency of the initial 15 min).Compared with P25 powder,this kind of intercalation composite owns much better efficiency.On the other hand,the reusable properties and stable properties of TiO2-Graphene Oxide intercalated composite are also discussed in this paper.At last,crystalline structure,interface status,thermal properties and microscopic structure of TiO2-Graphene Oxide were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS),thermogravimetric analysis (TGA),field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and high-resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM).Also,we have analyzed major influencing factors and mechanism of the composite structures which evidently improve the photocatalytic properties.     

Al掺杂TiO_2的制备及酸化处理对其光催化活性的影响

锐钛矿相TiO2的光催化活性高于金红石相。采用化学溶液分解法制备了Al掺杂锐钛矿TiO2,并用硝酸对其进行酸化处理。利用TG-DTA、XRD、FTIR、BET和UV-vis等手段对样品进行了表征,通过对甲基橙的降解分析了酸化处理对Al掺杂TiO2光催化活性的影响。结果表明:掺杂Al能有效抑制TiO2由锐钛矿向金红石转变。酸化处理因能增大Al掺杂TiO2的比表面积而使其光催化活性提高。Al/Ti掺杂比为1∶4的样品在酸化处理后具有的光催化活性最高,60min后对甲基橙的降解达到100%。     

Preparation and photocatalytic activity of Cu-doped TiO2/SiO2

Cu²⁺-doped nanostructured TiO₂-coated SiO₂ (TiO₂/SiO₂) particles were prepared by the layer-by-layer assembly technique and their photocatalytic property was studied. TiO₂ colloids were synthesized by the sol-gel method using TiOSO₄ as a precursor. The experimental results showed that TiO₂ nanopowders on the surface of SiO₂ particles were well distributed and compact. The amount of TiO₂ increased with the increase in coating layers. The shell structure appeared to be composed of anatase titania nanocrystals at 550°C. The 2-layer coated TiO₂ particles on the surface showed a higher degradation rate compared with all the different-layer samples. The photocatalytic activity of Cu²⁺-doped TiO₂/SiO₂ was higher than that of undoped TiO₂/SiO₂. The optimum dopant content was about 0.10wt%.     

A novel TiO2 with a large amount of bulk intrinsic defects-Visible-light-responded photocatalytic activity induced by foreign trap

A novel TiO2 (anatase) containing a large amount of single electron trapped oxygen vacancies (SETOV) was prepared by dehydration of titanic acid nanotubes. This novel TiO2 contains high concentration intrinsic defects in bulk structure, while its surface still remains the stoichiometric structure to protect them. And this novel TiO2 itself has the visible light absorption without any doping, so we call it as the third generation of TiO2 . However, it is regretted that this novel TiO2 (A) only has photocatalytic activity under UV light irradiation, and was inactive for the visible light. The true reasons for this phenomenon were investigated by the transient IR absorption and photoluminescence spectra. Through constructing the foreign electron traps (PdO, PtO2 ), the photocatalytic oxidation of propylene under visible light irradiation was successfully achieved. The removal yield of propylene (C3H6 ) reached 7.6% and 28% on 2 wt.% PtO2 /novel TiO2 and 2 wt.% PdO/novel TiO2 , respectively. By comparison with the noble metal electron traps (Pt, Pd), we found that the effective foreign electron traps need to satisfy two conditions: (1) its work function should situate in the range of Eg(TiO2 ); (2) O2 adsorbes on it undissociatively. This work opens up a new route for the investiga- tion of solar-energy-available TiO2 .     

Photocatalytic Oxidation of NOx with Porous TiO2 Nanometer Thin Film

A new kind of porous nano-TiO2 composite films was prepared on the glass substrate with the water glass as hinders and the sodium fluorosilicate as solidifying reagent. The morphologies of the films were studied by scanning electron microscope(SEM). The UV-Vis spectrophotometer was also used to investigate the absorption of the films. The gasphase photocatalytic oxidation of nitrogen oxides on the composite film was carried out in TiO2 UV system, and some important factors affecting the photocatalytic oxidation were also studied such as the catalyst concentration, vapor pressure and the presence of oxygen. The results showed the conversion of NOx reached 97.5% after 2 h UV-irradiation. The final product of photo-oxidation was detected to be HNO3 hy FT-IR. The way of photocatalytic oxidation of NOx was possibly useful in the practical application.