Nazish Parveen , Sajid Ali Ansari , Kholoud M. Alnahdi , Hassan H. Hammud , Waleed A. Aljamhi , Mir Waqas Alam , Syed Farooq Adil , Wail Al Zoubi
{"title":"Eco-friendly synthesis and applications of graphene-titanium dioxide nanocomposites for pollutant degradation and energy storage","authors":"Nazish Parveen , Sajid Ali Ansari , Kholoud M. Alnahdi , Hassan H. Hammud , Waleed A. Aljamhi , Mir Waqas Alam , Syed Farooq Adil , Wail Al Zoubi","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116096","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116096","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An innovative, eco-friendly method has been developed to synthesize reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheets using orange peel extract. Following this, TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles are anchored to the rGO sheets through a hydrothermal process, resulting in an rGO/TiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposite (GTO/NC). This study utilized standard characterization techniques to confirm the formation of GTO/NC-1 and GTO/NC-2. Comparative analysis demonstrated that orange peel extract exhibits reducing capabilities compared to other natural reducers. The resulting GTO/NC-1 and GTO/NC-2, specifically GTO/NC-2, enhanced catalytic performance in degrading methyl orange a prevalent organic pollutant in various industrial applications. This nanocomposite achieved a turnover frequency of 0.003 mg MO/mg catalyst/min and displayed remarkable durability, enduring 3.0 cycles with robust first-order rate constants of 0.0193 min<sup>−1</sup>. Additionally, the electrochemical properties of GTO/NC-1 and GTO/NC-2 as electrode materials were assessed, revealing a specific capacitance of 320.0 Fg<sup>−1</sup> at a current density of 1.0 Ag<sup>−1</sup> and maintaining about 86.8 % of its initial capacitance after various charge–discharge cycles. These properties highlight the potential of GTO/NC-1 and GTO/NC-2 as both efficient catalysts for environmental remediation and durable materials for energy storage applications, offering substantial benefits for sustainable technology solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142539798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thienothiophene based AIE-Active bulky materials for sensitive explosive detection","authors":"Recep Isci , Bleda Can Sadikogullari , Berkay Sütay , Bunyamin Karagoz , Ayse Daut Ozdemir , Turan Ozturk","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116095","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116095","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sensors for selective and sensitive detection of nitroaromatic (NAC) explosives are of current interest for both national security and environmental protection. In this work, three thienothiophene based AIE active materials (TPE2-TT, TPE3-TT and TPE3-TPA-TT), possessing tetraphenylethylene and triphenylamine units, were designed and synthesized as chemosensors for sensitively detecting 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), 2,4-dinitrotoluene (DNT) and trinitrophenol (TNP) explosives. Among the AIEgens, TPE3-TT demonstrated a maximum Stern-Volmer constant (K<sub>sv</sub>) reaching to 2.9 x 10<sup>4</sup> M<sup>−1</sup> by quenching response toward TNP. They exhibited vivid visual quenching on absorbent papers. Moreover, probe-explosive complex interactions and their mechanisms were investigated using density functional theory (DFT). Their remarkable properties indicated that TT based AIEgens are promising probes for sensitively detecting the explosives, which provided a new source of potential leading to new designs for detection of explosives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142539842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Gangwar , Sonali Gupta , Jagriti Gupta , Bijaideep Dutta , Neha Dubey , Sandeep B. Shelar , N. Singh , S.K. Biswas , P.A. Hassan , K.C. Barick
{"title":"Growth of dendritic CuS nanostructures for photoacoustic image guided Chemo-Photothermal therapy","authors":"A. Gangwar , Sonali Gupta , Jagriti Gupta , Bijaideep Dutta , Neha Dubey , Sandeep B. Shelar , N. Singh , S.K. Biswas , P.A. Hassan , K.C. Barick","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116084","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116084","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Herein, we report a unique method for design and development of carboxyl enriched dendritic CuS nanostructures (CuS NSs) for photoacoustic image guided chemo-photothermal therapy. The dendritic network was grown on the surface of CuS nanoparticles via layer-by-layer assembly of amino acid. XRD and TEM studies established the formation of crystalline well-spherical nanosized hexagonal covellite (CuS) phase. The successful growth of dendritic structure was apparent from the rise in surface charge, hydrodynamic diameter and characteristic vibrational band intensity of peptide bonds. The developed different generations of dendritic CuS NSs (D<sup>0</sup>-CuS NSs, D<sup>1</sup>-CuS NSs, D<sup>2</sup>-CuS NSs and D<sup>3</sup>-CuS NSs) displayed wide-ranging absorption band in near infrared (NIR) zone and exhibited good photothermal heating efficacy upon irradiation of 980 nm laser light. From <em>in</em>-<em>vitro</em> cellular studies, it has been found that the NIR irradiation effectively enhanced the photothermal toxicity of D<sup>3</sup>-CuS NSs towards cancer cells. Moreover, these negatively charged water-dispersible D<sup>3</sup>-CuS NSs were conjugated with positively charged anticancer drug, doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) through electrostatic interaction. The DOX loaded D<sup>3</sup>-CuS NSs (DOX@D<sup>3</sup>-CuS NSs) revealed pH dependent drug release behaviour and their considerable uptake in breast cancer cells (MCF-7). Further, DOX@D<sup>3</sup>-CuS NSs exhibited a much higher toxicity towards cancer cells upon NIR light over individual counterparts suggesting their strong ability for chemo-photothermal therapy. Moreover, these biocompatible CuS NSs have shown excellent concentration dependent photoacoustic properties at pulse laser excitation (850 nm) and thus, they can be found potential application in chemo-photothermal therapy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142539793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Mekersi , S. Boumaza , A. Bahdaouia , S. Benallal , A. Boudjemaa , M. Trari
{"title":"Synthesis, Characterization of KNb0.99Eu0.01O3 and improved Photo-catalytic H2-Production on Ag/La2NiO4/ KNb0.99Eu0.01O3 hetero-junction","authors":"R. Mekersi , S. Boumaza , A. Bahdaouia , S. Benallal , A. Boudjemaa , M. Trari","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116094","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116094","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The perovskite KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> prepared by nitrate combustion is applied as a hydrogen photocathode in heterojunction with La<sub>2</sub>NiO<sub>4</sub> under visible light. The XRD pattern confirms the formation of KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> structure with orthorhombic single phase. The SEM images present grains between 0.2 and 0.4 µm while the optical band gap (3.14 eV) is calculated from the diffuse reflectance. Under illumination, the cyclic voltammetry (CV) and the capacitance measurements in Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> electrolyte show an increased current below ∼ -0.7 V vs. Ag/AgCl and <em>p</em>-type behavior with a conduction band (CB = −1.95 V) cathodically positioned with respect to H<sub>2</sub> level, thus leading to H<sub>2</sub> photo-production. The hetero-system La<sub>2</sub>NiO<sub>4</sub>/KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> shows a much higher activity than KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> where efficient H<sub>2</sub>-photoevolution occurs with concomitant oxidation of S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub><sup>2−</sup>, as reducing agent. So, the co-junction of La<sub>2</sub>NiO<sub>4</sub> with KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> facilitates the charge transfer and increases the reaction efficiency. At neutral pH, the H<sub>2</sub> evolution rate for the photocatalysts KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and La<sub>2</sub>NiO<sub>4</sub>/ KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> are 11.15 and 57 µmol g<sup>−1</sup> min<sup>−1</sup>; respectively. Further enhancement is observed with Ag-loaded La<sub>2</sub>NiO<sub>4</sub>/KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, reaching a maximum hydrogen production rate of 67 µmol g<sup>−1</sup> min<sup>−1</sup>, attributed to the lower overpotential introduced by Ag. These findings highlight the potential of the ternary system Ag/La<sub>2</sub>NiO /KNb<sub>0.99</sub>Eu<sub>0.01</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as an efficient photocathode for H<sub>2</sub> generation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142539844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Induced of axial chirality in near-infrared-absorbing ball-shaped ruthenium complexes","authors":"Yoshitaka Shinokubo , Ryo Arai , Tatsuya Nishimura , Katsuhiro Maeda , Hajime Maeda , Masahito Segi , Taniyuki Furuyama","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116089","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116089","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ball-shaped metal complexes that absorb in the near-infrared (NIR) region can be synthesized in a single step. Although stereogenic-at-metal complexes have been obtained, the induction of axial chirality has not yet been demonstrated. In this study, NIR-absorbing ball-shaped ruthenium complexes with axial chirality were facilely synthesized using asymmetric diiminoisoindoline derivatives. Despite lacking a discrete point chiral moiety, these complexes exhibited molecular chirality. The incorporation of bulky substituents facilitated enantiomeric differentiation. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a chiral column enabled the isolation of the pure enantiomers as stable compounds. The absolute configurations of these isomers were revealed using vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) spectroscopy. The characteristic peaks originating from ligand vibrations exhibited distinct mirror images, and the experimental spectra were well reproduced by theoretical calculations. This methodology has broad applicability for the development of chiral ball-shaped metal complexes as NIR materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142539794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Simiao Tong , Yifan Cheng , Hongjie Liu , Yudong Pang , Xiao Lin , Zhiyuan Hu , Fengshou Wu
{"title":"Thionation of conjugated porphyrin with enhanced photodynamic and photothermal effects for cancer therapy","authors":"Simiao Tong , Yifan Cheng , Hongjie Liu , Yudong Pang , Xiao Lin , Zhiyuan Hu , Fengshou Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116085","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116085","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phototherapy has emerged as a promising modality for cancer treatment in recent years, owing to its precise temporal control and minimally invasive nature. Here, two new organic porphyrin molecules, denoted as ONP and SNP, were designed and synthesized with an acceptor–donor–acceptor (A-D-A) architecture. The donor–acceptor (D-A) pairs in molecules facilitated the intermolecular charge transfer (ICT), thereby amplifying near-infrared (NIR) absorbance and promoting nonradiative heat generation. Notably, the substitution of oxygen atoms with sulfur in naphthalimides (NI) led to significant change of their photophysical and photochemical properties. Specifically, the sulfur atoms exhibited pronounced spin–orbit coupling (SOC) effect, leading to efficient photoinduced intersystem crossing (ISC) processes, thus facilitating the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Upon self-assembly, the formed nanomaterials (ONP NPs and SNP NPs) exhibited spherical morphology with average size about 150 nm. The biocompatibility and photocytotoxicity of nanoparticles against Hepa1-6 cells were evaluated using the CCK-8 assay. Additionally, the synergistic effects (photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy) of SNP NPs were confirmed through diverse in vitro experiment under 690 nm laser irradiation. The generation of intracellular ROS by SNP NPs was confirmed with DCFH-DA as probe. This study provides an ingenious strategy for developing organic nanomaterials with high treatment efficiency through synergistic photodynamic/photothermal effects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142438434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Far-red active squaraine dye-sensitized photoanode for dye-sensitized solar cells with a copper (II/I) electrolyte","authors":"Indrajeet S. Nawghare , Shivdeep Suresh Deshmukh , Krati Joshi , Sailaja Krishnamurty , Kothandam Krishnamoorthy , Jayaraj Nithyanandhan","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116086","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116086","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC), controlling the dye-aggregation on TiO<sub>2</sub> and charge recombination between electrons present in TiO<sub>2</sub> and electrolyte can be achieved by wrapping the long alkyl groups around the dye structure and further introducing bulky donor on the dye is a potential approach to enhance both the open-circuit potential and short-circuit current parameters. Additionally, bulky donor containing dye structures modulates the photophysical and electrochemical properties of the sensitizer which helps reducing the over potentials required for the dye regeneration process by utilizing a multidentate ligand containing [Cu(tme)]<sup>2+/+</sup> and I<sup>−</sup>/I<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> redox electrolytes. Hagfeldt donor appended far-red NIR active unsymmetrical squaraine dye (<strong>SQ-HF</strong>) has been designed, synthesized, and characterized. <strong>SQ-HF</strong> dye showed an intense absorption at 676 nm (ε 1.7 × 10<sup>5</sup> M<sup>−1</sup>cm<sup>−1</sup>). Photophysical and electrochemical studies indicated that the LUMO and HOMO energy levels of the <strong>SQ-HF</strong> dye were suited for charge injection (from the LUMO of the dye to the conduction band of TiO<sub>2</sub>) and dye-regeneration processes, respectively. The DSSC device efficiency of 5.15 % (<em>J</em><sub>SC</sub> of 10.83 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> and <em>V</em><sub>OC</sub> of 0.690 V) has been achieved for <strong>SQ-HF</strong> dye by utilizing a literature reported [Cu(tme)]<sup>2+/+</sup> and 4.11 % (<em>J</em><sub>SC</sub> of 8.74 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> and <em>V</em><sub>OC</sub> of 0.702 V) in I<sup>−</sup>/I<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> redox shuttles, respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142539806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rajib Choudhury , Trevor Martin , Natalie Buie , Brian Walker , Jocelyn Dong
{"title":"A novel merocyanine photoacid for visible light-controlled pH modulation","authors":"Rajib Choudhury , Trevor Martin , Natalie Buie , Brian Walker , Jocelyn Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116081","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116081","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Merocyanine-based photoacids generate high proton concentrations under visible light irradiation. In the past decade, it has been established that these photoacids offer significant advantages over photoacid generators (PAGs) and hydroxyaryl photoacids, enabling better spatiotemporal control of proton transfer reactions in bulk media. In this study, we modified the core structure of the first generation of meroyanine photoacids. We developed a novel photoacid with color tuning capabilities and high solubility in polar organic solvents. Specifically, by incorporating a cationic benzoindolium moiety as an acceptor, we have altered the photoacid’s light absorption properties. Unlike the first generation of indolium-based merocyanine photoacids, this photoacid can now be activated with green light (λ<sub>max</sub> = 525 nm) as well as blue (λ<sub>max</sub> = 450 nm) and ultraviolet (λ<sub>max</sub> = 365 nm) lights. Furthermore, the novel photoacid exhibits high photo stability, photo-acidity (Π = 3.28 ± 0.08) and moderate reverse reaction rate (k = 1.08 × 10<sup>−3</sup> ± 0.00017 s<sup>−1</sup>) in solution. We envision that with improved color tuning capabilities, this class of photoacids will be a more versatile tool for controlling proton-induced reactions in different systems, including biological reactions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142432051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eduam Oliveira Boeira , Victória Goulart Isoppo , Bruno Bercini de Araújo , Isadora Tisoco , Lilian Camargo da Luz , Otávio Augusto Chaves , Paulo Fernando Bruno Gonçalves , Bernardo Almeida Iglesias , Angélica Venturini Moro , Fabiano Severo Rodembusch
{"title":"Exploring nitro-Tröger’s bases for ct-DNA and HSA sensing: An experimental and theoretical study","authors":"Eduam Oliveira Boeira , Victória Goulart Isoppo , Bruno Bercini de Araújo , Isadora Tisoco , Lilian Camargo da Luz , Otávio Augusto Chaves , Paulo Fernando Bruno Gonçalves , Bernardo Almeida Iglesias , Angélica Venturini Moro , Fabiano Severo Rodembusch","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116082","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116082","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, we present Tröger’s base analogs synthesized through condensation between <em>p</em>-formaldehyde and methyl-nitro-anilines in good yields. Tröger’s bases exhibit absorption peaks around 350 nm attributed to allowed ππ* electronic transitions. The fluorescence emission at 380 nm showed no correlation with the position of the nitro group. Spectroscopic analyses employing UV–Vis absorption, steady-state fluorescence emission, and molecular docking calculations revealed that these Tröger’s bases interact effectively with ct-DNA and human serum albumin (HSA). These findings suggest that this class of compounds might serve as promising optical sensors for biomacromolecules.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142539843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angeles Mantilla , Enrique Samaniego Benitez , Isaac Montes Valenzuela , Guadalupe Romero Ortiz , Sandra Cipagauta Díaz , Luis Lartundo Rojas , Francisco Javier Tzompantzi Morales , Michelle Navarrete Magaña
{"title":"Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Bisphenol A under visible light by Cr-TiO2 nanoparticles","authors":"Angeles Mantilla , Enrique Samaniego Benitez , Isaac Montes Valenzuela , Guadalupe Romero Ortiz , Sandra Cipagauta Díaz , Luis Lartundo Rojas , Francisco Javier Tzompantzi Morales , Michelle Navarrete Magaña","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116079","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116079","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, Cr-TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol–gel method, with TiO<sub>2</sub> photocatalyst doped varying Cr concentration. The photocatalysts were assessed for their efficacy in degrading Bisphenol-A under visible light (40 W, 3000 lm, and λ = 400–700 nm, with two maximum peaks at 450 and 545 nm). Optical, morphological, and structural characterization were conducted. TiO<sub>2</sub> doped with 1 % Cr exhibited a remarkable 99 % reduction in BPA degradation within 4 h, compared to the 51.5 % degradation observed with bare TiO<sub>2</sub>. This enhancement can be attributed to synergistic effects arising from increased surface area, reduced particle size, and the semi-spherical, uniform morphology of the nanoparticles. Photoluminescence analysis revealed that Cr ion incorporation slowed the recombination processes between photogenerated electron/hole pairs. XPS and Eg data facilitated the calculation of VB and CB values, indicating that the photocatalysts predominantly oxidize the BPA molecule through superoxide (<span><math><mrow><msubsup><mi>O</mi><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow><mrow><mo>∙</mo><mo>-</mo></mrow></msubsup></mrow></math></span>) and hydroxyl (<span><math><mrow><msup><mrow><mi>HO</mi></mrow><mo>∙</mo></msup></mrow></math></span>) radicals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16782,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142441359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}