Synthesis of Cd_1-xZn_xS/K₄Nb₆O₁₇ Composite and its Photocatalytic Activity for Hydrogen Production

Liang, Yinghua,Shao, Meiyi,Liu, Li,Hu, Jinshan,Cui, Wenquan Korean Chemical Society 2014 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.35 No.4

$Cd_{1-x}Zn_xS$-sensitized $K_4Nb_6O_{17}$ composite photocatalysts (designated $Cd_{1-x}Zn_xS/K_4Nb_6O_{17}$) were prepared via a simple deposition-precipitation method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), $N_2$ sorption, ultraviolet-visible light diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), photoluminescence measurements (PL), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S$ particles were scattered on the surface of $K_4Nb_6O_{17}$, and had a relatively uniform size distribution around 50 nm. The absorption edge of $K_4Nb_6O_{17}$ was shifted to the visible light region and the recombination of photo-generated electrons and holes suppressed after $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S$ loading. The $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S$(25 wt %)/$K_4Nb_6O_{17}$ composite possessed the highest photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production under visible light irradiation, evolving 8.278 mmol/g in 3 h. Recyclability tests were performed, and the composite photocatalysts were found to be fairly stable. The mechanism of charge separation between the photogenerated electrons and holes at the $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S/K_4Nb_6O_{17}$ composite was discussed.

Synthesis of Cd1-xZnxS/K4Nb6O17 Composite and its Photocatalytic Activity for Hydrogen Production

Yinghua Liang,Meiyi Shao,Li Liu,Jinshan Hu,Wenquan Cui 대한화학회 2014 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.35 No.4

Cd1-xZnxS-sensitized K4Nb6O17 composite photocatalysts (designated Cd1-xZnxS/K4Nb6O17) were prepared via a simple deposition-precipitation method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), N2 sorption, ultraviolet–visible light diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–Vis DRS), photoluminescence measurements (PL), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The Cd0.8Zn0.2S particles were scattered on the surface of K4Nb6O17, and had a relatively uniform size distribution around 50 nm. The absorption edge of K4Nb6O17 was shifted to the visible light region and the recombination of photo-generated electrons and holes suppressed after Cd0.8Zn0.2S loading. The Cd0.8Zn0.2S(25 wt %)/K4Nb6O17 composite possessed the highest photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production under visible light irradiation, evolving 8.278 mmol/g in 3 h. Recyclability tests were performed, and the composite photocatalysts were found to be fairly stable. The mechanism of charge separation between the photogenerated electrons and holes at the Cd0.8Zn0.2S/K4Nb6O17 composite was discussed.

Effects of Multidisciplinary Team-Based Nurse-led Transitional Care on Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Limin Liang,Yinghua Pan,DanchunWu,Yongli Pang,Yuanyuan Xie,Hengying Fang 한국간호과학회 2019 Asian Nursing Research Vol.13 No.2

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of transitional care by a nurse-led multidisciplinary team (MDT) on clinical outcomes and quality of life of patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Methods: A randomized control study design was used. Subjects were allocated randomly to an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group received intensive transitional care by a nurse-led MDT, whereas the control group received routine nursing care. Disease activity, spinal mobility, comprehensive function, health service utilization, and quality of life were assessed at the baseline and at six months with the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index, the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), a health service utilization questionnaire and version 2 of the Short Form-36 health survey. Results: Compared with the baseline, the BASDAI, BASFI, emergency visits, hospitalizations, hospitalization days, and bodily pain, vitality, mental health, total score, and average score of version 2 of the Short Form-36 health survey were improved in the experimental group (p < .05), whereas only bodily pain, vitality, and role-emotional were improved in the control group (p < .05). At six months, the experimental group exhibited significantly more improvement on the BASDAI, BASFI, hospitalizations, all domains except Role-physical as well as total score and average score (p < .05) compared with the control group. Conclusion: A MDT-based nurse-led transitional care improves clinical outcomes and quality of life of patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Future research should be carried out on modes of follow-up and family support.

Optimization of membrane fouling process for mustard tuber wastewater treatment in an anoxic-oxic biofilm-membrane bioreactor

Hongxiang Chai,Liang Li,Yinghua Wei,Jian Zhou,Wei Kang,Zhiyu Shao,Qiang He 대한환경공학회 2016 Environmental Engineering Research Vol.21 No.2

Membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology has previously been used by water industry to treat high salinity wastewater. In this study, an anoxic-oxic biofilm-membrane bioreactor (AOB-MBR) system has been developed to treat mustard tuber wastewater of 10% salinity (calculated as NaCl). To figure out the effects of operating conditions of the AOB-MBR on membrane fouling rate (KV), response surface methodology was used to evaluate the interaction effect of the three key operational parameters, namely time interval for pump (t), aeration intensity (UGr) and transmembrane pressure (TMP). The optimal condition for lowest membrane fouling rate (KV) was obtained: time interval was 4.0 min, aeration intensity was 14.6 m3/(m2￥h) and transmembrane pressure was 19.0 kPa. And under this condition, the treatment efficiency with different influent loads, i.e. 1.0, 1.9 and 3.3 kg COD m-3d-1 was researched. When the reactor influent load was less than 1.9 kg COD m-3d-1, the effluent could meet the third discharge standard of “Integrated Wastewater Discharge Standard”. This study suggests that the model fitted by response surface methodology can predict accurately membrane fouling rate within the specified design space. And it is feasible to apply the AOB-MBR in the pickled mustard tuber factory, achieving satisfying effluent quality.

Properties of Bi2O3 thin films prepared via a modified Pechini route

Timonah N. Soitah,Yang Chunhui,Yu Yong,Niu Yinghua,Sun Liang 한국물리학회 2010 Current Applied Physics Vol.10 No.6

Thin bismuth oxide films have been prepared by a modified Pechini route on glass substrate and annealed at temperatures ranging between 400 ℃ and 700 ℃ using bismuth nitrate as raw material. The thin films were then characterized for structural, surface morphological, optical and electrical properties by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical absorption and d.c. two-probe, respectively. Structural investigations indicated that asprepared bismuth oxide films were polycrystalline and multiphase, and annealing temperatures played a key role in the composition and optical properties of these films. AFM and SEM images revealed well defined particles which are highly influenced by annealing temperatures. The optical studies showed a direct band gap which varied with annealing temperatures between 3.63 eV and 3.74 eV. The electrical measurement showed that the electrical resistivity increased with annealing temperatures and the films were typical semiconductors. As catalyst, bismuth oxide films annealed at 550 ℃ had the best photocatalytic performance for photodegradation of methyl orange.

High-efficiency removal of phenol and coking wastewater via photocatalysis-Fenton synergy over a Fe-g-C3N4 graphene hydrogel 3D structure

Jinshan Hu,Pengfei Zhang,Jifang Cui,Weijia An,Li Liu,Yinghua Liang,Qingbin Yang,Hongjun Yang,Wenquan Cui 한국공업화학회 2020 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.84 No.-

To achieve rapid separation of electron-hole pairs and improve photocatalytic degradation activity, theFe-g-C3N4 reduced graphene hydrogel (rGH/Fe-g-C3N4) with a 3D network structure was fabricated viathe hydrothermal method. Using visible light irradiation, H2O2 was added to form a photocatalysis-Fenton synergy system. The results showed that the synergistic degradation rate constant of 10% rGH/Feg-C3N4 was 52% higher than that of the multiphase Fenton reaction and 1.5 times higher than that of theFe-g-C3N4. In the seventh cycle, the catalytic efficiency was still as high as 86.9%. Based on the optimizedconditions from phenol degradation, the system was further applied to coking wastewater treatment,and the degradation efficiency of TOC and COD in 60 min reached 66.3% and 68.1%, respectively. Such highand stable degradation performance was ascribed to the synergy effect of photocatalysis and Fenton. Because of the photogenerated electrons not only can promote the Fe3+/Fe2+ cycle, accelerate thedecomposition of H2O2, but also can quickly transfer to graphene and directly decompose H2O2 to formOH. Thus, a large amount ofOH were generated through the two different channels, which greatlyimprove the degradation efficiency. Furthermore, rGH/Fe-g-C3N4 can be regenerated usingfilters withoutthe need for additional complicated processing. This work provides an effective strategy for the deeptreatment of industrial wastewater.