Novel Ag-Bridged Z-Scheme CdS/Ag/BiWO Heterojunction: Excellent Photocatalytic Performance and Insight into the Underlying Mechanism.

The construction of semiconductor heterojunction photocatalysts that improve the separation and transfer of photoinduced charge carriers is an effective and widely employed strategy to boost photocatalytic performance. Herein, we have successfully constructed a CdS/Ag/BiWO Z-scheme heterojunction with an Ag-bridge as an effective charge transfer channel by a facile process. The heterostructure consists of both CdS and Ag nanoparticles anchored on the surface of BiWO nanosheets.

Exploration of ecological restoration of saline-alkali land based on NbS--Study on the salt resistance and desalination performance of three cash crops.

Soil salinization is one of the current global environmental problems. Current research on crops in saline-alkali land focuses on salt tolerance, but less on its ecological benefits. However, plants and the environment can interact and influence each other, which is the theory used to carry out Nature-based Solutions (NbS).

Rationally Designed BiMO (M = Mo/W) Photocatalysts with Significantly Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity.

Novel BiWO and BiMoO with irregular polyhedron structure were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method. Compared to ordinary BiWO and BiMoO, the modified structure of BiWO and BiMoO were observed, which led to an enhancement of photocatalytic performance. To investigate the possible mechanism of enhancing photocatalytic efficiency, the crystal structure, morphology, elemental composition, and optical properties of BiWO, BiMO, BiWO, and BiMoO were examined.

Seasonal change in response of stomatal conductance to vapor pressure deficit and three phytohormones in three tree species.

Stomatal behavior under global climate change is a central topic of plant ecophysiological research. Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) and phytohormones can affect stomata of leaves which can affect gas exchange characteristics of plant. The role of VPD in regulating leaf gas exchange of three tree species was investigated in Jinan, China.

Cooking fuel decision-making and family structure: a field study in China.

Household air pollution caused by solid fuel use for cooking is prevalent in rural China and generates various environmental and health problems. Various potential impact factors on cooking fuel decision such as income, education, modern energy, and infrastructure are examined. However, the role of family structures has been ignored.

Double Z-scheme system of silver bromide@bismuth tungstate/tungsten trioxide ternary heterojunction with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity.

The ternary heterojunction of silver bromide@bismuth tungstate/tungsten trioxide (AgBr@BiWO/WO) was designed and synthesised by hydrothermal and deposition-precipitation approaches. The composites were characterised by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photoabsorption range and bandgaps of the photocatalysts were analysed by ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS).

In-situ synthesis of novel Z-scheme SnS(2)/BiOBr photocatalysts with superior photocatalytic efficiency under visible light.

In this study, a novel SnS/BiOBr heterojunction photocatalyst was synthesized via a facile in-situ growth strategy. The heterojunction interface was formed by loading BiOBr nanosheets on the surface of ultrathin hexagonal SnS nanoplates. UV/Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) indicated that SnS/BiOBr composites possessed stronger visible-light absorption.

Samarium and Nitrogen Co-Doped Bi2 WO6 Photocatalysts: Synergistic Effect of Sm(3+) /Sm(2+) Redox Centers and N-Doped Level for Enhancing Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity.

Samarium and nitrogen co-doped Bi2 WO6 nanosheets were successfully synthesized by using a hydrothermal method. The crystal structures, morphology, elemental compositions, and optical properties of the prepared samples were investigated. The incorporation of samarium and nitrogen ions into Bi2 WO6 was proved by X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.