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    Structural and Optical Properties of Mn-Incorporated BiVO4 Nanoparticles Synthesized by Sonochemical Process
    (2022-01-01)
    Wechprasit, Tirapat
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    Kansaard, Thanaphon
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    Bootchanont, Atipong
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    Pecharapa, Wisanu
    In this work, Mn-incorporated BiVO<inf>4</inf> nanoparticles with different Mn contents (0–5%) were synthesized by one-step sonochemical process. Structural phase of Mn-incorporated BiVO<inf>4</inf> nanoparticles was extensively carried out by X-ray diffraction technique. The XRD results show that the structural phase of BiVO<inf>4</inf> belongs to the monoclinic principal structure while the secondary phases of MnO, Mn<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>, and Mn<inf>3</inf>O<inf>4</inf> structures are noticed in Mn-loaded samples. Chemical bondings of Mn-incorporated BiVO<inf>4</inf> nanoparticles were characterized with Raman spectroscopy. Relevant chemical bondings confirm the existence of VO<inf>4</inf><sup>3−</sup> tetrahedron and the V–O band by Raman spectra. Diffuse reflection spectroscopy and FE-SEM were employed to examine their optical and morphological properties, respectively. The results indicate that the incorporation of Mn can induce the red-shift of optical absorption edge in visible range, which can decrease the optical band gap of BiVO<inf>4</inf>. Morphology of all samples demonstrates the difference in shape of the compounds with the incorporation of Mn contents. Oxidation number and local structure of Mn-incorporated BiVO<inf>4</inf> nanoparticles were investigated by X-ray absorption spectroscopy. XAS results demonstrate that oxidation number of all elements correspond to Mn<sup>2+</sup>/Mn<sup>3+</sup>, Bi<sup>3+</sup>, and V<sup>5+</sup> ions. The normalized Mn K-edge XANES spectra suggest that Mn atoms would not locate at the local site of Bi or V in BiVO<inf>4</inf> crystal because the specific feature of experimental spectra are inconsistent with simulated spectra, which is corresponded to XRD results indicating the formation of Mn-based oxide structures with various oxidation states.
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    Piezoelectric enhanced photocatalytic properties of PVDF–ZnO/Cu nanofibers prepared by electrospinning technique
    (2022-01-01)
    Bootchanont, Atipong
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    Porjai, Porramain
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    Noonuruk, Russameeruk
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    Wattanawikkam, Chakkaphan
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    Pavasupree, Sorapong
    Piezoelectric-assisted photocatalysis technology is one of the efficient ways to achieve enhancement in photocatalytic performance by facilitating the separation of photoinduced electron and holes via internal field initiated via piezoelectricity. Herein, bi-piezoelectric integrated effect was generated by the combination of piezoelectric semiconductor photocatalyst ZnO/Cu and piezoelectric polymer polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). Firstly, ZnO/Cu nanoparticles were prepared by facile co-precipitation method. Then, nanoparticles (at 10–30 wt%) were loaded in PVDF for fabricating nanofibers by electrospinning technique. All PVDF–ZnO/Cu nanofibers were characterized by XRD, FE-SEM, FTIR, XAS, and UV–Vis DRS. The structural study indicates that the β- and α-phase PVDF is observed in all the prepared nanofibers. XANES technique confirms the oxidation state of 2+ for Zn and Cu ions in both nanoparticles and nanofibers. Furthermore, under the synergy action of ultrasonic and visible light irradiation, PVDF–ZnO/Cu nanofibers exhibit superior piezo-photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye when compared with single light or mechanical excitation. Effects of ZnO/Cu concentration on optical, piezoelectric, and photocatalytic properties are discussed.