Different Zn/Al ratios of Cl intercalated ZnAl-layered double hydroxide (ZnAl-LDH) were prepared using the coprecipitation method, and their adsorption performance for Cu in aqueous solution was evaluated. The factors affecting adsorption properties, such as dosage, reaction time, and pH, were determined by adsorption experiments. Then, the adsorption kinetics and isotherm models were fitted to evaluate the adsorption mechanism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo effectively enhance the utilization of clean sunlight energy, harvesting a large percentage of near infrared (NIR) light is significant. One of the commonly used effective methods for modifying semiconductors is by co-doping upconversion materials on semiconductors to heighten the photocatalytic efficiency. In this work, Yb3+/Tm3+ co-doped InVO4 nanosheets were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal path, and the crystal phases, morphologies, surface chemical compositions, as well as optical properties were characterized.
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