The removal of chlorinated pollutants from water by nanoparticles is a hot topic in the field of environmental engineering. In this work, a novel technique that includes the coupling effect of n-Fe/Ni and its transformation products (FeOOH) on the re...
Perovskite-based electrocatalysts with compositional flexibility and tunable electronic structures have emerged as one of the promising non-noble metal candidates for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Here, we propose a heterostructure comprising pero...
Iron(III) oxide-hydroxide, FeOOH, is abundant in the banded iron formations (BIFs). Recent studies indicate that BIFs may carry water down to the lower mantle with subducting slabs. The previous experiments investigating the properties of FeOOH at ex...
The Mo:BiVO4/FeOOH photoelectrode was synthesized through the deposition of FeOOH onto the surface of the Mo:BiVO4 photoelectrode. The composite photoelectrode demonstrated a photocurrent of 1.8 mA·cm−2, which is three times greater than...
Mn-substituted FeOOH with different Mn/(Mn + Fe) molar ratios are synthesized, and characterized using FESEM, XRD, FTIR, ICP-OES, BET, Zeta potential, TG-DSC, XPS, and VSM. The results show that the actual doping amounts of Mn are 0%, 3.05%, 6.13%, 9...
Developing a low-cost and highly efficient semiconductor photocatalyst for the decomposition of organic pollutants and antibiotics is highly desirable. Herein, FeOOH nanosheets were prepared using a liquid-phase stirring technique and combined with Z...
Supercapacitors (SCs) offer a potential replacement for traditional lithium-based batteries in energy-storage devices thanks to the increased power density and stable charge–discharge cycles, as well as negligible environmental impact. Given th...
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Colloids have a significant influence on the migration of nuclides in claystone, which is an important geological barrier. The sorption of strontium on claystone in the presence of FeOOH colloids was investigated in samples from the Suhongtu site, a...
Developing high-performance oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts remains a critical challenge for sustainable hydrogen production via water electrolysis. Herein, we present a self-supported atomic iridium-decorated FeOOH nanostructure on...
In this study, titanium dioxide nanotubes were prepared by electrochemical anodization technique and modified with an aqueous solution of FeCl3 using hydrothermal synthesis method to control the amount and distribution of iron compounds on the anatas...
Introducing multiple active sites and constructing a heterostructure are efficient strategies to develop high-performance electrocatalysts. Herein, two-dimensional heterostructure NiFeP@FeOOH nanosheets supported by nickel foam (NF) are prepared by a...
The development of efficient and stable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts based on non-precious metals is pivotal for advancing sustainable energy conversion technologies. We present a facile and green strategy for synthesizing a high-...
Phosphorus is one of the important metabolic elements for living organisms, but excess phosphorus in water can lead to eutrophication. At present, the removal of phosphorus in water bodies mainly focuses on inorganic phosphorus, while there is still...
Hematite (Fe2O3) has been accepted as a promising and potential photo(electro)catalyst. However, its poor carrier separation and transfer efficiency has limited its application for photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) water oxidation. Herein, a S-doped FeOOH...
In this work, to promote the separation of photogenerated carriers, prevent the catalyst from photo-corrosion, and improve the photo-Fenton synergistic degradation of organic pollutants, the coating structure of FeOOH/BiO2−x rich in oxygen vaca...
A dual-mode lab-on-paper device based on BiVO4/FeOOH nanocomposites as an efficient generating photoelectrochemical (PEC)/colorimetric signal reporter has been successfully constructed by integration of the lab-on-paper sensing platform and PEC/color...
Various iron oxides have been proven to be promising anode materials for metal-ion batteries due to their natural abundance, high theoretical capacity, ease of preparation, and environmental friendliness. However, the synthesis of iron oxide-based co...
In the realm of photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) water splitting, the BiVO4/WO3 photoanode exhibits high electron–hole pair separation and transport capacity, rendering it a promising avenue for development. However, the charge transport and reactio...
In this study, high-frequency electromagnetic-assisted ball-milling was used to prepare FeOOH/Cu catalyst. The combined effect of the high-frequency electromagnetic field and ball-milling resulted in the complete conversion of raw materials into FeOO...
This study aims to analyse the use of biowaste-derived carbon in enhancing the photocatalytic effect of Earth-abundant visible light active goethite (α−FeOOH). The biowaste material used in this case is seeds of the Indian blackberry frui...
The intumescent flame-retardant coatings were prepared using ammonium polyphosphate (APP), pentaerythritol (PER), melamine (MEL), styrene–acrylic emulsion, and iron oxide yellow (FeOOH) as the base material. A cone calorimeter (CCT), smoke dens...
We conducted in situ Raman spectroscopy measurements on goethite (α-FeOOH) under simultaneous high-pressure and high-temperature conditions using an externally heated diamond anvil cell (EHDAC). Our study investigates spectral changes associate...
Because of its threat to the quality of freshwater resources and human health, arsenic (As) pollution is important to scientific communities and policymakers around the world. The Mekong Delta, Vietnam, is one hotspot of As pollution. Its risk assess...
Hydrogen in hydrous minerals becomes highly mobile as it approaches the geotherm of the lower mantle. Its diffusion and transportation behaviors under high pressure are important in order to understand the crystallographic properties of hydrous miner...
The composite photocatalyst FeOOH/g-C3N4 was prepared through thermal polycondensation and co-precipitation methods, followed by XRD, SEM and UV-vis characterization. The stability of FeOOH/g-C3N4 was explored by the recycling test. The active specie...
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Owing to Mössbauer spectroscopy, an advanced characterization technique for iron-containing materials, the present study reveals previously unknown possibilities using l-amino acids for the generation of magnetic particles. Based on our results, a si...
Hematite is one of the most promising photoanode materials for the study of photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting because of its ideal bandgap with sufficient visible light absorption and stability in alkaline electrolytes. However, owing to the...
A promising α-FeOOH-reduced graphene oxide aerogel (FeOOH-GA) has been prepared for the assembly of an enzyme electrode. The α-FeOOH-reduced graphene oxide aerogel was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, field emission scanning ele...
This investigation is motivated by interest in nanostructured FeOOH anodes for aqueous asymmetric supercapacitors operating in Na2SO4 electrolyte. The research goal is the fabrication of anodes with high active mass loading of 40 mg cm−2, high...
A novel nano-β-FeOOH/Fe3O4/biochar composite with enhanced photocatalytic performance and superparamagnetism was successfully fabricated via an environmentally friendly one-step method. The structural properties of the prepared composite were charact...
Iron cation impurities reportedly enhance the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity of Ni-based catalysts, and the enhancement of OER activity by Fe cations has been extensively studied. Meanwhile, Fe salts, such as iron hydroxide and iron oxyhydr...
Rational design and constructing earth-abundant electrocatalysts for efficient electrocatalytic water splitting is a crucial challenge. Herein, we report a simple and efficient one-step electrochemical synthetic route of the NiFe2O4@FeOOH composite e...
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) occurs at the anode in numerous electrochemical reactions and plays an important role due to the nature of proton-coupled electron transfer. However, the high voltage requirement and low stability of the OER dramat...
In this study, an efficient H2O2 sensor was developed based on electrochemical Prussian blue (PB) synthesized from the acid suspension of δ-FeOOH and K3[Fe(CN)6] using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and anchored on carbon felt (CF), yielding an enhanc...
Iron based heterogeneous Fenton catalysts are attracting much attention for its economic and environmental friendly characteristics. In this study, iron oxides loaded carbon cloth (assigned as Fe@CC) was prepared using hydrothermal hydrolysis of Fe(N...
Sediment microbial fuel cells (SMFC) are bioelectrochemical systems that can use different wastes for energy production. This work studied the implementation of nanoparticles (NPs) of α-FeOOH (goethite, which is well-known as a photoactive cata...
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an essential analyte for detecting neurodegenerative diseases and inflammatory processes and plays a crucial role in pharmaceuticals, the food industry, and environmental monitoring. However, conventional H2O2 detection me...
Throughout the nuclear power production process, the disposal of radioactive waste has consistently raised concerns about environmental safety. When the metal tanks used for waste disposal are corroded, radionuclides seep into the groundwater environ...
Hydrogen energy is a pivotal carrier for achieving carbon neutrality, requiring green and efficient production via water electrolysis. However, the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) involves a sluggish four-electron transfer process, resulting i...
A facile low temperature hydrothermal-calcination approach was developed for the fabrication of β-FeOOH nanorods (NRs) and hollow-structure α-Fe2O3 magnetic nanorods (MNRs), and the products were characterized using SEM, TEM, XRD and VSM t...
Manganese co-precipitated with goethite (Mn-FeOOH) is ubiquitous within (sub-)surface environments, which are considered one of the most important sinks for phosphorus pollution management. Accordingly, various mole ratios of Mn-FeOOHs are synthesize...
Steel fiber-reinforced concrete structures designed for marine environments can become compromised by the ingress of water and ions. Water and ion transport through the pores between steel fibers and concrete gels significantly affects the durability...
Oxygen evolution reactions (OER) are often the decisive step in determining the water electrolysis rate. The first row of transition metals and their derivatives, represented by Ni and Fe, have attracted much attention due to their excellent OER perf...
Water electrolysis is a compelling method for the production of environmentally friendly hydrogen, minimizing carbon emissions. The electrolysis of water heavily relies on an effective and steady oxygen evolution reaction (OER) taking place at the an...
In this paper, we use the facile approach for preparing novel, low-cost, efficient electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic water splitting. Interfacial engineering can significantly enhance the intrinsic performance of electrocatalysts. Herein, self-su...
To address the issues of insufficient capacity and difficult regeneration of adsorbents for phosphate removal from wastewater, in this study, FeOOH/Al2O3 adsorbents were successfully developed by in situ growing amorphous iron oxyhydroxide (FeOOH) wi...
Accessible and superior electrocatalysts to overcome the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are pivotal for sustainable and low-cost hydrogen production through electrocatalytic water splitting. The iron and nickel oxohydroxide complexes are re...
Preparing high-performance electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER)s with high durability for seawater electrolysis is of great significance. Herein, reported a one-step solution-immersion synthesis strategy to prepare a (Ni/Fe/Mo)OOH cat...
The development of new flexible and lightweight electronics has increased the demand for compatible energy storage devices to power them. Carbon nanotube (CNT) fibers have long been known for their ability to be assembled into yarns, offering their i...
A hydrothermal and combustion-reduction process with polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) as a restricted growth agent and galactose as a reducing agent was developed for the fabrication of rod-like α-Fe2O3/Fe3O4 magnetic nanocomposites (MNCs). Firstly,...
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