Effect of crystalline structure on terbuthylazine degradation by H2O2-assisted TiO2 photocatalysis under visible irradiation

Various methods for shifting the optical response of TiO₂ into the visible (Vis) range have been reported. Herein, we reported the application of a TiO₂/H₂O₂/Vis process and the effects of TiO2 crystalline structure on the degradation of terbuthylazine. The results indicated that TiO₂ crystalline structure and H₂O₂ addition had significant effects on terbuthylazine degradation: its degradation rate could be increased from 7% to 70% with H₂O₂ addition after 180?min of reaction, the synergistic degradation of terbuthylazine by TiO₂-Fe^{3 +} was substantially accelerated, with the degradation rate reaching up to 100% after 20?min of reaction, and rutile TiO₂ showed better photocatalytic activity and a more obvious synergistic effect than anatase TiO₂. The addition of free-radical scavengers (tert-butyl alcohol or methanol) inhibited the degradation efficiency of rutile TiO₂, but had a relatively minor effect on anatase TiO₂. Fluorescence spectrophotometry analysis indicated that hydroxyl free radicals could be continuously produced when using rutile TiO₂ as the photocatalyst. Degradation of terbuthylazine catalyzed by rutile TiO₂ occurred mainly in solution, but occurred on the particle surface of the photocatalyst when catalyzed by anatase TiO₂. This study provides new insight into the role of TiO₂ crystalline structure on the degradation of terbuthylazine and its photocatalytic degradation mechanism.     

Photocatalytic degradation of organochlorine compounds using TiO2 supported on fiberglass cloth

The feasibility of photocatalytic degradation of organochlorine compounds using TiO₂ supported on fiberglass cloth as a photocatalyst was studied. The results showed that 2.0×10^-4 mol/dm³ of dichloroethylene, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene can be completely photocatalytically degraded within a short time under illumination with a 375W medium pressure mercury lamp. The effects of parameters such as illumination time, initial concentration of organochlorine compounds, amount of air flow and concentration of H₂O₂ on the photocatalytic degradation were investigated. The TiO₂ supported on the fiberglass was not easily detached and after 500h illumination there was no significant loss of photocatalytic activity of TiO₂. The passible mechanisms of photocatalytic degradation were discussed.     

Kinetics of photoelectrocatalytic degradation of humic acid using B2O3·TiO2/Ti photoelectrode

An innovative photoelectrode, B₂O₃·TiO₂/Ti electrode, was prepared by galvanostaticanodisation. The morphology and crystalline texture of the B₂O₃·TiO₂ film on electrode were examined by acomic force microscopy (AFM) and X-ray diffraction respectively. The examination results indicated that the anatase was the dominant component. The kinetics of photoelectrocatalytic(PEC) degradation of humic acid(HA) was investigated; the results demonstrated that effects from strongness to weakness on the photoelectrocatalytic degraded rate of humic acid: power of UV-lamp, area of TiO₂ film, bias, original concentration of humic acid solution. The optimum conditions were power of UV-lamp 125 W, area of TiO2 film 42.0 cm² , bias 1.4 V, original concentration of humic acid solution 5 mg/L in this PEC reaction system.     

Photocatalytic degradation of dichlorvos using TiO2 supported on hollow glass microbeads

In this paper, a method for TiO₂ supported on hollow glass microbeads was described and the feasibility of photocatalytic degradation of dichlorvos using supported TiO₂(TiO₂/beads) was studied. The results showed that 1.0×10^-4 mol.dm^-3 of dichlovos could be completely photocatalytically degraded into PO₄^3- after 120 min illumination with a 375 W medium pressure mercury lamp. The effects of the amount of TiO₂/beads and concentration of Cu²⁺ on the photocatalytic degradation were also investigated. Some intemediate products of photocatalytic degradation of dichlorvos were detected.     

Optimized photocatalytic regeneration of adsorption-photocatalysis bifunctional composite saturated with Methyl Orange

Photo-responsive adsorption-photocatalysis nanocomposites are generally used in water and wastewater decontamination; however, the prolonged adsorption capacity of composites and the role of adsorption in concomitant photocatalysis are typically neglected. These composites can be regenerated under light irradiation as their adsorption capacity decreases. Herein, a novel adsorption-photocatalysis bifunctional nanocomposite, Bi-doped TiO₂ supported on powdered activated carbon (Bi₂O₃/TiO₂/PAC), was prepared using the sol-impregnation-hydrothermal procedure. Bi₂O₃/TiO₂/PAC with a secondary calcination temperature of 700°C under a nitrogen atmosphere was selected for maximum adsorption capacity on Methyl Orange (MO). The composite displayed an excellent adsorption capacity and was easily separated and recycled. The results demonstrate that 71.2% photocatalytic regeneration efficiency could be attained under visible light irradiation for 1 hr at an intensity of 750?W/m² and pH 7. Characterization of the as-prepared Bi₂O₃/TiO₂/PAC nanocomposite (700°C) indicates that it possesses a highly specific surface area and great optical properties, showing bifunctional adsorption-photocatalysis characteristics. The p-n heterojunction of the composite played a dominant role in the photocatalytic regeneration process, and effective degradation of MO could be achieved along with composite regeneration.     

Acid-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of nanocrystalline TiO2 from titanate nanotubes: Influence of acids on the photodegradation of gaseous toluene

In order to efficiently remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from indoor air, onedimensional titanate nanotubes (TiNTs) were hydrothermally treated to prepare TiO₂ nanocrystals with different crystalline phases, shapes and sizes. The influences of various acids such as CH₃COOH, HNO₃, HCl, HF and H₂SO₄ used in the treatment were separately compared to optimize the performance of the TiO₂ nanocrystals. Comparedwith the strong and corrosive inorganic acids, CH₃COOH was not only safer andmore environmentally friendly, but also more efficient in promoting the photocatalytic activity of the obtained TiO₂. Itwasobserved that the anatase TiO₂ synthesized in 15 mol/L CH₃COOH solution exhibited the highest photodegradation rate of gaseous toluene (94%), exceeding that of P25 (44%) by a factor ofmore than two. The improved photocatalytic activity was attributed to the small crystallite size and surface modification by CH₃COOH. The influence of relative humidity (20%-80%) on the performance of TiO₂ nanocrystals was also studied. The anatase TiO₂ synthesized in 15 mol/L CH₃COOH solution was more tolerant tomoisture than the other TiO₂ nanocrystals and P25.     

Rubber sheet strewn with TiO2 particles:Photocatalytic activity and recyclability

A new method for the preparation of rubber sheet strewn with titanium dioxide particles (TiO₂-strewn sheet) is presented. This simple and low cost method is based on the use of TiO₂ powder (Degussa P25) being strewn onto the sheet made from rubber latex (60% HA) through a steel sieve. The characteristic of the TiO₂-strewn sheet was studied by using scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (SEM/EDS) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) techniques. The photocatalytic activity of TiO₂-strewn rubber sheet was evaluated using Indigo Carmine (IC) dye as a model for organic dye pollutant in water. The results showed that the TiO₂-strewn sheet could degrade IC dye solution under UV light irradiation. The effects of pH, initial concentration, and the intensity of UV light on the photodegradation were also investigated. Kinetics of the photocatalytic degradation was of the first-order reaction. The used TiO₂-strewn sheet can be recovered and reused. The recycling uses did not require any cleaning between successive uses and no decline in the photodegradation efficiency was observed compared with freshly prepared TiO₂-strewn sheet.     

Effects of environmental factors on sulfamethoxazole photodegradation under simulated sunlight irradiation: Kinetics and mechanism

To advance the knowledge of the environmental fate of sulfamethoxazole (SMX), we systematically investigated the effects of natural water constituents and synthetic substances (i.e., TiO₂ nanoparticles (nTiO₂) and Ti-doped β-Bi₂O₃ (NTB)) on the photodegradation kinetics of SMX under xenon lamp irradiation. The photolysis of SMX in aqueous solution followed first-order kinetics. Our results showed that higher concentrations of SMX, fulvic acid, suspended sediments, NTB and higher pH value decreased the photodegradation rates of SMX, whereas H₂O₂ improved the SMX photodegradation. TiO₂ nanoparticles had a dual effect on photodegradation due to their photocatalytic activity and photoabsorption of photons. No intermediates more toxic toward Vibrio fischeri than SMX were produced after direct photolysis and photocatalytic degradation for 3 hr. The photolysis of SMX involved three pathways: hydroxylation, cleavage of the sulfonamide bond, and fragmentation of the isoxazole ring. This study lays the groundwork for a better understanding of the environmental fate of SMX.     

Enhanced photocatalytic activity of fish scale loaded TiO2 composites under solar light irradiation

Fish scale (FS) loaded TiO₂ composites were investigated as photocatalysts in degradation of Methyl Orange under solar light irradiation. Composites were prepared through sol-gel method by varying mass ratio of TiO₂/FS at 90:10, 70:30 and 50:50, respectively. The catalysts prepared in this study were characterized by using XRD, SEM, FT-IR and nitrogen sorption. The effects of solar irradiation, mass ratio of TiO₂/FS composites, irradiation time and catalyst loadings were studied. Synergistic effect was found in TiO₂/FS of 90:10 composite which performed higher photocatalytic degradation than synthesized TiO₂ under solar light irradiation. However, further increasing fish scale content in the composites reduced the photocatalytic activity drastically. Under solar light irradiation, all the catalysts in this study exhibited photocatalytic activity, except TiO₂/FS of 50:50 composite that only acted as a weak biosorbent without performing any photocatalytic property. Photocatalytic degradation increased with increasing catalyst loading and irradiation time but decreased with increased of initial dye concentration.     

Synergistic effect of N- and F-codoping on the structure and photocatalytic performance of TiO2

Three types of TiO₂ nanostructures were synthesized via a facile hydrolysis method at 195 ℃. Effects of the preparation method and doping with N and F on the crystal structure and photocatalytic performance of TiO₂ were investigated. The nanomaterials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller porosimetry, ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and fluorescent emission spectra. Their photo-catalytic activity was examined by the photodegradation of methylene blue in aqueous solution under both ultra-violet and visible light irradiation. The results show that nitrogen and fluorine co-doped anatase TiO₂ had the characteristics of a smaller crystalline size, broader light absorption spectrum and lower charge recombination than pure TiO₂. Most importantly, more efficient photocatalytic activity under both ultra-violet and visible light was observed. The obtained N-F-TiO₂ nanomaterial shows considerable potential for water treatment under sunlight irradiation.     

上转换发光剂掺杂纳米TiO2的制备及可见光降解乙基紫的研究

合成了一种新型含有稀土金属Er的上转换发光剂40CdF₂·60BaF₂·1.6Er₂O₃,此上转换发光剂在488 nm可见光的激发下,产生了5个波长均小于387 nm的上转换紫外光发射峰.采用超声波分散的方法制备出了上转换发光剂掺杂的纳米TiO₂可见光光催化剂.利用X-射线衍射(XRD)及透射电镜(TEM)对催化剂进行了表征.以乙基紫染料为研究对象,研究了在(三基色灯下发出的)可见光的照射下该可见光光催化剂的催化降解性能,并与未掺杂的纳米TiO₂粉末的催化性能进行了对比.结果表明,作为掺杂成分的上转换发光剂可有效地将可见光转化为紫外光并被纳米TiO₂粉末吸收利用,在可见光照射12.0 h后乙基紫降解率达到了99.68%,大大高于未掺杂纳米TiO2时的降解率.     

TiO2-Fe3+可见光催化H2O2降解阿特拉津的协同效应

以内分泌干扰物阿特拉津为模型污染物,研究了TiO2-Fe3+可见光催化H2O2降解阿特拉津的协同效应.结果表明,在H2O2存在条件下,金红石TiO2经可见光激发可持续稳定地产生.OH自由基,在Fe3+协同作用下,.OH自由基生成量急剧增加;TiO2能可见光催化H2O2降解阿特拉津,金红石TiO2显示出较锐钛矿TiO2及混晶TiO2(TiO2P25)更高的催化活性,反应60 min,阿特拉津的降解率可达40%;以Fe3+协同TiO2可见光催化H2O2降解阿特拉津时,反应效率显著加快,反应5 min即对阿特拉津的降解率达到100%,而金红石TiO2显示出更为明显的协同效应.     

Fe2O3/TiO2负载膨胀珍珠岩光催化降解罗丹明B

为获得高效催化活性的光催化材料,研究不同煅烧氛围对材料在可见光下催化性能的影响,以膨胀珍珠岩（EP）为载体,采用溶胶-凝胶法,在不同煅烧氛围（O₂和/或NH₃）下制备Fe₂O₃/TiO₂负载EP的光催化复合材料〔Fe₂O₃-TEP（O₂）、Fe₂O₃-TEP（NH₃）、Fe₂O₃-TEP（O₂,NH₃）、Fe₂O₃-TEP（NH₃,O₂）〕,采用EDS（X-射线色散能谱）、BET（比表面积及孔径分析）、XRD（X射线衍射）、SEM（扫描电子显微镜）、XPS（X射线光电子能谱）等对复合材料进行表征,并研究了其在可见光下对罗丹明B的光催化降解效果.结果表明:①复合材料成功负载了Ti、Fe元素,负载的TiO₂以锐钛矿型存在,Fe₂O₃的掺杂增强了TiO₂对可见光的响应能力;②不同的煅烧氛围明显影响复合材料的晶粒尺寸、比表面积和光催化性能,其中,Fe₂O₃-TEP（O₂,NH₃）的光催化性能最好,4 h后罗丹明B降解率达到87.59%,Fe₂O₃-TEP（NH₃,O₂）、Fe₂O₃-TEP（O₂）和Fe₂O₃-TEP（NH₃）4 h后对罗丹明B的降解率则分别为65.02%、62.48%和47.48%;③在试验条件下,复合材料的光催化反应符合一阶反应动力学方程,Fe₂O₃-TEP（O₂,NH₃）、Fe₂O₃-TEP（NH₃,O₂）、Fe₂O₃-TEP（O₂）和Fe₂O₃-TEP（NH₃）相应的降解速率常数分别为0.008 3、0.004 3、0.004 3和0.002 7 min-1.研究显示,通过溶胶-凝胶法所制备的复合材料（Fe₂O₃-TEP）经煅烧后所得矿相均一;Fe₂O₃掺杂TiO₂可形成Ti—O—Fe键,减小TiO₂固有的禁带宽度;复合材料光催化性能也受到煅烧氛围的影响,先O₂后NH₃煅烧条件下所得材料的光催化性能最佳.      

UV/TiO2/H2O2体系对制药废水二级出水的处理特性研究

以某制药企业的二级出水为研究对象,对比了UV/TiO₂、UV/H₂O₂、UV/TiO₂/H₂O₂ 3种高级氧化工艺的处理效果,利用自主设计的一体化光催化装置进行了连续动态试验,并通过凝胶渗透色谱（GPC）、傅里叶变换红外光谱（FT-IR）、三维荧光光谱（EEM）、斑马鱼急性毒性试验等方法研究了处理前后有机物特性和生物毒性的变化.结果表明,与UV/TiO₂和UV/H₂O₂体系相比,UV/TiO₂/H₂O₂光芬顿体系对有机物的去除效果更好,当TiO₂投加量为1 g·L^-1,H₂O₂投加量为100 mg·L^-1时,处理效果达到最佳.一体化光催化装置能够利用UV/TiO₂/H₂O₂光芬顿技术快速高效地降解二级出水中的有机污染物,反应30 min时COD去除率达到50%以上.经UV/TiO₂/H₂O₂深度处理后,废水中的大分子有机物分解转换为小分子,有机物中的不饱和结构明显减少,腐殖质等溶解性有机物基本降解完全.毒性试验结果表明,该二级出水的生物毒性经深度处理后显著降低,对斑马鱼胚胎不存在致畸致死效应.     

UV/H2O2降解羟苯甲酮反应动力学及影响因素

有机防晒剂随着日常使用不断进入环境中,成为一类新兴污染物.考察了UV/H2O2工艺对典型有机防晒剂羟苯甲酮(BP-3)的水相光化学降解特征,并对BP-3降解反应的影响因素包括初始BP-3浓度、H2O2浓度、UV光强、共存阳离子和阴离子、叔丁醇和腐殖酸投加量等进行了研究.结果表明,BP-3的降解速率常数随初始BP-3浓度升高而降低,随着H2O2浓度增大而增高,随着UV光强增强而增大;阴离子会在一定程度上降低反应速率,阳离子中Fe3+会产生类芬顿反应,促进生成·OH,对降解反应有显著的促进作用,投加叔丁醇和腐殖酸皆会抑制降解反应进行.采用每一对数减小级电能输入(EEo)指标对UV/H2O2工艺的电能利用效率进行了评价,Fe3+的加入显著减小了EEo.研究不同因素对UV/H2O2工艺降解效果的影响,可对实际工程中采用UV/H2O2去除苯甲酮类有机防晒剂提供参考.     

Characterizing the optimal operation of photocatalytic degradation of BDE-209 by nano-sized TiO2

Brominated flame retardants have been widely used in industry. There is a rapid growing public concern for their availabilities in the environment. Advanced oxidation process (AOP) is a promising and efficient technology which may be used to remove emerging chemicals such as brominated flame retardants. This project aims at investigating optimal operational conditions for the removal of BDE-209 using nano-scaled titanium(IV) oxide. The residual PBDE congeners after photocatalytical degradation of BDE-209 by TiO₂ were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). It was found that the degradability of BDE-209 by TiO₂ was attributed to its photocatalytic activity but not the small size of the particles. The half-life of removing BDE-209 by TiO₂ was 3.05 days under visible light. Tetra- and penta-BDEs were the major degraded products of BDE-209. Optimum conditions for photocatalytical degradation of BDE-209 was found to be at pH 12 (93% ± 1%), 5, 10, 20 mg/L (93.0% ± 1.70%, 91.6% ± 3.21%, 91.9% ± 0.952%, respectively), respectively of humic acid and in the form of anatase/rutile TiO₂ (82% ± 3%). Hence, the efficiency of removing BDE-209 can be maximized while being cost effective at the said operating conditions.     

TiO2光催化联合技术降解苯酚机制及动力学

主要研究了TiO2光催化体系结合H2O2或外加电催化(EC)体系对苯酚催化降解效率的影响,评价比较TiO2/UV、H2O2/UV、TiO2/UV/H2O2、TiO2/UV/EC体系下苯酚降解机制及动力学.结果表明,TiO2/UV/H2O2和TiO2/UV/EC体系下苯酚降解效率明显高于TiO2/UV体系,当苯酚溶液pH值为6,TiO2质量浓度0.2 g·L-1,紫外光照2 h,光催化降解效果达到86%,当电流密度为12 mA·cm-2,则苯酚可达到100%去除.比较了不同催化体系下的能量利用率,苯酚降解15 min,TiO2/UV/EC体系能量利用率最大为0.030 6 g·(kW·h)-1,其能量消耗为0.0640 kW·h-1,说明采用TiO2/UV/EC体系能更多地利用能量降解苯酚.通过不同催化体系下中间产物分析,建立苯酚及其中间产物对苯二酚、邻苯二酚和苯醌的拟一级降解动力学模型,通过模型验证各催化体系下苯酚的降解历程,同时也说明了TiO2/UV/EC体系有利于苯酚及其中间产物的降解.     

TiO2-石墨烯（Gn）复合材料光催化降解O3研究

通过改性Hummer法及溶胶凝胶法,制备出TiO2-石墨烯光催化复合材料.经吸附-光催化活性实验选出光催化活性最高的含C量为1.5%(质量分数)的TiO2-石墨烯复合材料,并在自行设计的模拟大型客机环境的气相光催化反应器中,进行O3光催化降解实验研究.结果表明,TiO2-石墨烯复合光催化材料在较短时间内对O3有较高的降解效率,且其光催化活性显著优于纯TiO2材料.初始O3浓度为(0.150～0.200)×10-6时,复合光催化剂受紫外光激发60 min的光催化降解率为66.12%,初始O3浓度为(0.950～1.000)×10-6时,其光催化降解率约为77%,较低浓度时((0.100～0.150)×10-6),O3去除率也能达到45.45%.此外,通过探讨光催化材料的重复使用性能,表明复合光催化剂重复使用4次以内,其对O3的光催化降解率保持基本稳定.     

氧化剂增强TiO2纤维光催化降解DMF研究

研究TiO₂纤维光催化降解DMF水溶液的结果表明:氧化剂增强了TiO₂纤维对DMF的降解能力,在其它反应条件相同情况下,O₃/TiO₂(F)对DMF降解率是air/TiO₂(F)和H₂O₂/TiO₂(F)的1.5倍左右,且降解速率提高2倍左右,COD分析表明DMF几乎完全矿化.同时实验过程中确定了DMF光催化降解中间产物仲胺的存在.以二甲胺为仲胺代表物进行光催化降解研究表明,中间产物仲胺的迅速降解是O₃增强TiO₂纤维降解效应的主要因素.