Ferrocenylselenoether and its cuprous cluster modified TiO2 as visible-light photocatalyst for the synergistic transformation of N-cyclic organics and Cr(vi)

Zhuo Yang, Jinshan Wang, Aimin Li, Chao Wang, Wei Ji, Elísabet Pires, Wenzhong Yang, Su Jing

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Abstract

In this study, fcSe@TiO2 and [Cu2I2(fcSe)2]n@TiO2 nanosystems based on ferrocenylselenoether and its cuprous cluster were developed and characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). Under optimized conditions, 0.2 g L−1 catalyst, 20 mM H2O2, and initial pH 7, good synergistic visible light photocatalytic tetracycline degradation and Cr(vi) reduction were achieved, with 92.1% of tetracycline and 64.5% of Cr(vi) removal efficiency within 30 minutes. Mechanistic studies revealed that the reactive species ˙OH, ˙O2, and h+ were produced in both systems through the mutual promotion of Fenton reactions and photogenerated charge separation. The [Cu2I2(fcSe)2]n@TiO2 system additionally produced 1O2 from Cu+ and ˙O2. The advantages of the developed nanosystems include an acidic surface microenvironment provided by Se⋯H+, resourceful product formation, tolerance of complex environments, and excellent adaptability in refractory N-cyclic organics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1488-1500
Number of pages13
JournalRSC Advances
Volume14
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Jan 2024

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