Abstract
Four kinds of Bi 2 WO 6 with different morphology were prepared by facile hydrothermal method with different additives and pH. In the photocatalytic degradation of gaseous toluene under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm), the nest-like Bi 2 WO 6 performed the best photodegradation efficiency of 100% in only 20 min, and could be reused for at least eight times without a significant loss of catalytic activity. According to the characterization techniques, including XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, BET, UV–vis, PL and TPR, the excellent photocatalytic activity of the nest-like Bi 2 WO 6 is ascribed to the small particle size, large photo response interval, narrow band gap, high separation efficiency of electron-hole pairs and low recombination rate of photogenerated electron holes, that result in abundant reaction active sites.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 327-333 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects |
Volume | 568 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 5 May 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bi WO
- Morphology
- Photocatalytic degradation
- Visible light
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry