Expanding the optical absorption range of photocatalysts is still a key endeavor in graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))studies.Here,we report on a novel thiophene group extending the optical property,which is assig...Expanding the optical absorption range of photocatalysts is still a key endeavor in graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))studies.Here,we report on a novel thiophene group extending the optical property,which is assigned to n-π^(*)electronic transitions involving the two lone pairs on sulfur(TLPS).The as-prepared samples,denoted as CN-ThAx(where x indicates the amount of ThA added,mg),showed an additional absorption above 500 nm as compared to pristine g-C_(3)N_(4).Further,the thiophene group enhanced charge carrier separation to suppress e‒/h+pair recombination.The experimental results suggest that the thiophene group can obstruct the polymerization of melem to generate a large plane,thus exposing the lone electron pairs on the sulfur.The photocatalytic activity was evaluated in the decomposition of bisphenol A and H2 evolution.Compared with g-C_(3)N_(4),the optimized CN-ThA_(30) sample led to a 6.6-and 2-fold enhancement of the degradation and H2 generation rates,respectively.The CN-ThA_(30) sample allowed for synchronous H2 production and BPA decomposition.展开更多
The investigation on UV-visible spectra of species formed by extracting some metal picrates with benzo-15-crown-5(B15C5) and dibenzo-18-crown-6(DB18C6) verified that there are some interactions of picrate anion with K...The investigation on UV-visible spectra of species formed by extracting some metal picrates with benzo-15-crown-5(B15C5) and dibenzo-18-crown-6(DB18C6) verified that there are some interactions of picrate anion with K+, Na+ and rare earth ions in loaded organic phase. By the study of the charge transfer band and absorption spectra of picrate anion, it can be determined whether an ion pair has been formed and either a 1 : 1 contact ion pair or a 1 : 2 crown-separated ion pair involved in organic phase can be distinguished for an ion-pair extraction.展开更多
文摘Expanding the optical absorption range of photocatalysts is still a key endeavor in graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))studies.Here,we report on a novel thiophene group extending the optical property,which is assigned to n-π^(*)electronic transitions involving the two lone pairs on sulfur(TLPS).The as-prepared samples,denoted as CN-ThAx(where x indicates the amount of ThA added,mg),showed an additional absorption above 500 nm as compared to pristine g-C_(3)N_(4).Further,the thiophene group enhanced charge carrier separation to suppress e‒/h+pair recombination.The experimental results suggest that the thiophene group can obstruct the polymerization of melem to generate a large plane,thus exposing the lone electron pairs on the sulfur.The photocatalytic activity was evaluated in the decomposition of bisphenol A and H2 evolution.Compared with g-C_(3)N_(4),the optimized CN-ThA_(30) sample led to a 6.6-and 2-fold enhancement of the degradation and H2 generation rates,respectively.The CN-ThA_(30) sample allowed for synchronous H2 production and BPA decomposition.
文摘The investigation on UV-visible spectra of species formed by extracting some metal picrates with benzo-15-crown-5(B15C5) and dibenzo-18-crown-6(DB18C6) verified that there are some interactions of picrate anion with K+, Na+ and rare earth ions in loaded organic phase. By the study of the charge transfer band and absorption spectra of picrate anion, it can be determined whether an ion pair has been formed and either a 1 : 1 contact ion pair or a 1 : 2 crown-separated ion pair involved in organic phase can be distinguished for an ion-pair extraction.