Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-}/Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} redox in the interlayer determined by the charge density of Zn{sub n}Cr-layered double hydroxides
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, No. 333 Nanchen Rd, Shanghai 200444 (China)
Redox of Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-} and Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} in the ZnCr layered double hydroxide interlayer has been investigated. The conversion from Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-} to Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} or from Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} to Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-} in the ZnCr-LDH interlayer has been confirmed, depending on the Zn:Cr molar ratio. Both Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-} and Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} are observed in all samples no matter whether the initial anion is Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-} or Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} before precipitation. Deconvolution of the FTIR band around 2100 cm{sup -1} reveals that the relative amount of Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} and Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-} in the LDH interlayer is considerably dependent on the Zn:Cr molar ratio. In brief, Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} is preferred at the ratio of 2:1 while there is more Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-} in the ratio of 4:1. Therefore, it is our hypothesis that the charge density of the hydroxide layer is a key factor that directs the redox of Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-}/Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-}. The possible redox processes have also been proposed. - Graphical abstract: Redox reactions of Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-} and Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} take place in the ZnCr layered double hydroxide (LDH) interlayer, which are reflected by Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3-}/Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 4-} FTIR area ratio. Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer An interlayer redox phenomena was observed in Fe(CN){sub 6}{sup 3/4-} intercalated ZnCr-LDHs. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The ratio of interlayer redox was examined by FTIR fitting analysis. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The tendency of redox was influenced by Zn:Cr molar ratio. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The mechanism relies on the charge density of metal hydroxyl layer.
- OSTI ID:
- 22150058
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Vol. 198; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2012 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0022-4596
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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