Influence of the precipitation pH on the compositions and properties of Bi-based oxyiodide photocatalysts
- Department of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001 (China)
Graphical abstract: A series of Bi-based oxyiodide photocatalysts with different compositions were synthesized via a precipitation-filtration process followed by hydrothermal treatment. The effects of the precipitation pH values on the compositions and photocatalytic activities of the bismuth oxyiodides were investigated. Research highlights: {yields} BiOI, Bi{sub 4}O{sub 5}I{sub 2}, Bi{sub 7}O{sub 9}I{sub 3} and Bi{sub 5}O{sub 7}I were obtained via a precipitation-filtration process followed by hydrothermal treatment. {yields} The compositions of the bismuth oxyiodides could be controlled by adjusting the precipitation pH values. {yields} All the bismuth oxyiodides exhibit photocatalytic activity on decomposing methyl orange. -- Abstract: A series of Bi-based oxyiodide photocatalysts with different compositions were synthesized via a precipitation-filtration process followed by hydrothermal treatment. The compositions of the bismuth oxyiodides could be controlled by adjusting the precipitation pH values. The effects of the precipitation pH values on the compositions and photocatalytic activities of the bismuth oxyiodides were investigated and the relationship between structure and photocatalytic property is discussed. All the as-prepared powders exhibit photocatalytic activity on decomposing methyl orange under visible light irradiation. The activity increases with increasing content of iodine in the bismuth oxyiodides.
- OSTI ID:
- 22210004
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 46, Issue 2; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0025-5408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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