31. Sn-modified TiO[sub]2 thin film photocatalysts prepared by low-temperature sol-gel processing : dissertationKsenija Maver, 2021, doktorska disertacija Opis: Due to many advantageous physiochemical properties, titanium dioxide (TiO2) is the most widely used photocatalyst in numerous applications, such as wastewater treatment and air purification, self-cleaning surfaces and energy conversion (H2 generation). However, one of its disadvantages is the high electron-hole recombination rate, and coupling with other semiconductors is one of the strategies to improve it. The objective of this dissertation was to investigate how the photocatalytic activity of pure TiO2 can be improved by tin modification and to explain the mechanism of increased or hindered photoactivity in correlation with the structural properties of the modified TiO2 photocatalysts.
A new low-temperature sol-gel synthesis route was developed to prepare Sn- or SnO2-modified TiO2 photocatalysts. In both cases, organic tin and titanium precursors were used. Tin in the form of Sn cations was used to prepare Sn-modified TiO2. In this case, the precursors went through the sol-gel reaction together to form a Sn-TiO2 sol. In the case of SnO2 modification, the SnO2 sol was prepared separately and additionally mixed with the TiO2 sol to form a TiO2/SnO2 bicomponent semiconductor system. Different molar ratios of tin to titanium were prepared to investigate the correlation between the tin concentration and the photocatalytic properties of the photocatalysts in the form of thin films. The results were used to optimize the synthesis conditions to obtain an improved activity of the modified TiO2 photocatalysts under UV-irradiation.
The photocatalytic activity of the thin films was determined by measuring the degradation rate of an azo dye. An increase of up to 40 % in the photocatalytic activity of the dried samples (at 150 °C) was achieved when the TiO2 was modified with the Sn or SnO2 in a concentration range of 0.1 to 1 mol.%. At higher Sn or SnO2 loadings and after calcination of the samples at 500 °C, the photocatalytic activity of the photocatalyst was reduced compared to the unmodified TiO2.
Different characterization techniques (UV-Vis, XRD, nitrogen physisorption, TEM, SEM and XAS) were employed to clarify the mechanism responsible for the enhanced and hindered photocatalytic performance of the Sn- and SnO2-modified TiO2 photocatalysts. The results showed that a nanocrystalline structure is already achieved in the samples by the low-temperature film treatment (drying at 150 °C) and that the photocatalytic efficiency is mainly influenced by the crystalline phase composition: anatase/rutile in the case of Sn-modified and TiO2/SnO2 in the case of SnO2-modified TiO2. The crystal size and specific surface area differ insignificantly between the equally thermally treated samples and partly explain the differences in photoefficiency of the calcined samples compared to the dried samples. The structural study at the atomic level, using the Sn K-edge EXAFS, revealed that Sn cations act as nucleation sites for the anatase to rutile transformation in the Sn-modified TiO2 photocatalysts, while in the SnO2-modified TiO2 samples the nanocrystalline cassiterite SnO2 is bound to the TiO2 nanocrystallites via the Sn-O-Ti bond. In both cases, the advantage of coupling the two semiconductors was achieved by separating the charge carriers and thus prolonging their lifetime for accessibility to participate in the redox reactions. The maximum activity enhancement was achieved in the low concentration range (0.1–1 mol.%), which means that an optimal ratio and contact of the two phases are obtained for the given physical parameters, such as particle size, shape and specific surface area of the catalyst.
Ključne besede: Sn-modified TiO2, SnO2-modified TiO2, low-temperature sol-gel, thin films, photocatalytic activity, anatase/rutile system, Sn K-edge EXAFS, dissertations
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32. Removal of copper from aqueous solutions with zeolites and possible treatment of exhaust materialsNataša Zabukovec Logar, Iztok Arčon, Janez Kovač, Margarita Popova, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The mechanism of Cu2+ loading into commercially available natural HEU-type and synthetic LTA-type zeolites for their
possible use in environmental processes, such as water and air treatment applications, was studied. Elemental analysis,
SEM/EDXS, XRD, XAS and XPS analyses revealed 4-fold coordination of Cu2+ cations with oxygen atoms in the pores, a
predominant location of copper atoms on the surface of crystallites and retained crystallinity of zeolites throughout the
processes. The post-treatment of Cu2+-loaded samples with HCl and/or NaCl solutions confirmed the predominantly
reversible sorption of copper on zeolites from aqueous solutions by ion-exchange mechanism and, therefore, excellent
regeneration possibilities for both types of zeolites. Furthermore, with the calcination of exhaust metal-loaded zeolites,
catalysts for total toluene oxidation reaction, as a model VOC pollutant, were obtained.
Ključne besede: Cu2+ ion exchange, Total toluene oxidation, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Zeolite
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33. Photo-Chemically-Deposited and Industrial Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 Catalyst Material Surface Structures During CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol: EXAFS, XANES and XPS Analyses of Phases After Oxidation, Reduction, and ReactionMaja Pori, Iztok Arčon, Venkata Dasireddy, Blaž Likozar, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Industrial Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 or novel rate catalysts, prepared with a photochemical deposition method, were studied under functional CH3OH synthesis conditions at the set temperature (T) range of 240–350 °C, 20 bar pressure, and stoichiometric carbon dioxide/hydrogen composition. Analytical scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray adsorption near edge structure (XANES) and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) methods were systematically utilized to investigate the interfaces, measured local geometry, and chemical state electronics around the structured active sites of commercially available Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 material or synthesized Cu/ZnO. Processed Cu K-edge EXAFS analysis suggested that various Cu atom species, clusters, metallic fcc Cu, Cu oxides (Cu2O or CuO) and the Cu0.7Zn2 alloy with hexagonal crystalline particles are contained after testing. It was proposed that in addition to the model’s Cu surface area, the amount, ratio and dispersion of the mentioned bonded Cu compounds significantly influenced activity. Additionally, XPS revealed that carbon may be deposited on the commercial Cu/ZnO/Al2O3, forming the inactive carbide coating with Cu or/and Zn, which may be the cause of basicity’s severe deactivation during reactions. The selectivity to methanol decreased with increasing T, whereas more Cu0.7Zn2 inhibited the CO formation through reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) CO2 reduction.
Ključne besede: CH3OH synthesis, Cu/ZnO-based catalyst, XPS, XANES, EXAFS analyses, Catalyst selectivity and activity
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34. Laser ablation-single-particle-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry as a multimodality bioimaging tool in nano-based omicsDino Metarapi, Johannes Teun van Elteren, Martin Šala, Katarina Vogel-Mikuš, Iztok Arčon, Vid Simon Šelih, Mitja Kolar, Samo B. Hočevar, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Advanced data processing and visualization techniques were applied to laser ablation-single particleinductively
coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-sp-ICPMS) data obtained from imaging of roots of
sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) which were exposed to ionic silver (Ag+). Highly multiplexed images with
tissue level resolution were generated, showing the uptake and transformation of Ag+ to silver
nanoparticles (AgNPs) in whole root cross-sections, and revealing that the size of biosynthesized AgNPs is
predisposed by the reducing power of particular root compartments. Various Ag+ and AgNP visualization
strategies are shown with special emphasis on spatially resolved information associated with the number
and spherical-equivalent size of individual AgNPs in user-selected root cross-sectional regions, including
statistical analysis of the AgNP distribution. Normally, this multimodality information can only be obtained
by combining the results of techniques from several complementary platforms.
Ključne besede: Laser ablation, Ag XANES, bioimaging
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35. Spremljanje kemijskih procesov na atomskem nivoju v živo z rentgensko absorpcijsko spektrometrijoIztok Arčon, 2021, objavljeni povzetek znanstvenega prispevka na konferenci Opis: Skokovit razvoj izjemno svetlih sinhrotronskih virov rentgenske in ultravijolične svetlobe v zadnjih letih je odprl nove možnosti za raziskave snovi na atomskem oziroma molekularnem nivoju, brez katerih si ne moremo predstavljati razvoja in sinteze novih funkcionalnih nanostrukturnih materialov z želenimi lastnostmi. V predavanju bodo predstavljene možnosti, ki jih nudi rentgenska absorpcijska spektroskopija s sinhrotronsko svetlobo pri karakterizacij različnih funkcionalnih nano-materialov v živo med njihovim delovanjem. Z metodama operando mikro-XANES in EXAFS lahko sledimo spremembam valenčnih stanj in lokalnih struktur izbranih elementov npr. v materialih za shranjevanje energije ali v različnih (foto)katalizatorjih, med kemičnimi reakcijami pri nadzorovanih reakcijskih pogojih, s čimer dobimo vpogled v dinamične funkcionalne lastnosti in mehanizme delovanja teh materialov. Novi sinhrotronski viri svetlobe odpirajo tudi možnosti kombinacije rentgenske spektroskopije in mikroskopije z ločljivostjo do nekaj deset nanometrov, s čimer lahko ključno prispevajo tudi k razumevanju mehanizmov zajemanja, transporta, akumulacije in kompleksacije kovinskih kationov na sub-celičnem nivoju v različnih tkivih rastlin, ki te polutante (hiper)akumulirajo in jih s tem prenašajo v prehranjevalno verigo.
Ključne besede: rentgenska absorpcijska spektroskopija, operando XAS, strukturna analiza materialov
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36. Impact of the label on the purchasing decision process of female Chinese consumers : case, Slovenian wine labelYue Ma, 2021, diplomsko delo Opis: The packaging is often a way of product communicating with its' consumer. Nowadays there are tons of different styles and ways to label the product to attract new customers. For every market, there is a certain way of packaging and developing a brand of the products due to the difference of the culture, lifestyle and habits. Our work aimed to determine the preferences of Chinese female consumers on various styles of Slovenian wine labels. Slovenian wines are still a rare guest on the shelves of the Chinese market. Thus, this research work gives us an opportunity of finding the best way of entering the market with a product from an unknown wine-producing country for the public and establish the brand. Due to the lack of information in this particular section, we have conducted an online survey to collect more precise data. Therefore, within the questionnaire we have used 5 wine labels from different Slovenian wine cellars with completely diversified design and styles, to compare customer's preferences. With the obtained online questionnaire it can be concluded that Chinese female consumers are most attracted to the whole package of the wine design from the wine's glass bottle, to its' shape as well as certain color preferences of the wine labels.
Ključne besede: packaging, wine label, brand, Slovenian wine label, Chinese market, Chinese female consumers
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37. Marketinška raziskava o potrebah usposabljanj s področja vinogradništva, vinarstva, promocije in trženja vina na področju primorske vinorodne dežele : projektno delo z gospodarstvom in negospodarstvom v lokalnem in regionalnem okolju - Po kreativni poti do znanjaVanesa Klinec, Tereza Valentinčič, Kristina Cotič, Katarina Marković, Natallia Person, Yue Ma, končno poročilo o rezultatih raziskav Ključne besede: projekti, marketinške raziskave, potrebe, izobraževanje, vinogradništvo, vinarstvo
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38. In-situ XAS study of catalytic N[sub]2O decomposition over CuO/CeO[sub]2 catalystsMaxim Zabilsky, Iztok Arčon, Petar Djinović, Elena Tchernychova, Albin Pintar, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: We performed in‐situ XAS study of N 2 O decomposition over CuO/CeO 2 catalysts. The Cu K‐edge and Ce L 3 ‐edge XANES and EXAFS analyses revealed the dynamic and crucial role of Cu 2+ /Cu + and Ce 4+ /Ce 3+ ionic pairs during the catalytic reaction. We observed the initial formation of reduced Cu + and Ce 3+ species during activation in helium atmosphere at 400 °C, while concentration of these species decreased significantly during steady‐state nitrous oxide degradation reaction (2500 ppm N 2 O in He at 400 °C). In‐situ EXAFS analysis further revealed a crucial role of copper‐ceria interface in this catalytic reaction. We observed dynamic changes in average number of Cu‐Ce scatters under reaction conditions, indicating an enlarging the interface between both copper and ceria phases, where electron and oxygen transfer occurs.
Ključne besede: in-situ XAS, Cu EXAFS, CuO/CeO2 nanorod catalys, N2O decomposition
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