| 研究実績の概要 |
Here we report the mild, hydrothermal (template-free) synthesis of core-shell Cu2O(Cu)@CuO photocatalytic architectures for the visible light photocatalytic degradation of N-acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP). Hollow and rattle-like core-shell nanosphere aggregates with diameters between 200 nm and 2.5 mm formed under different synthesis conditions; all comprised an inner Cu2O shell, formed of 10-50 nm nanoparticles, surrounded by a protective corona of CuO nanoparticles. High reductant and structure-directing agent concentrations promoted the formation of a yolk-like Cu2O/Cu core, associated with improved photophysical properties, notably a high oxidation potential and suppressed charge carrier recombination, that correlated with the highest apparent quantum efficiency (8%) and rate of APAP removal (7 mmol g-1 min-1 ). Trapping experiments demonstrated hydroxyl radicals were the primary active species responsible for APAP oxidation to quinones and short chain carboxylic acids. Rattle-like core-shell Cu2O/Cu@CuO nanospheres exhibited excellent physiochemical stability and recyclability for APAP photocatalytic degradation.
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| 今後の研究の推進方策 |
Ongoing investigations aim to elucidate the relative importance of core-shell nanosphere morphology and composition to further enhance visible light absorption, charge separation and mobility, and ultimately photocatalytic efficiency for organic micropollutant degradation and solar fuels production.
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