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Surfactant-free synthesis of Bi{sub 2}WO{sub 6} multilayered disks with visible-light-induced photocatalytic activity

Journal Article · · Materials Research Bulletin
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  1. State Key Laboratory of Silicon Material and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027 (China)

The synthesis of bismuth tungstate (Bi{sub 2}WO{sub 6}) multilayered disk which was constructed by oriented square nanoplates was easily realized via a simple surfactant-free hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) were used to investigate the as-obtained product. The results indicated that the three-dimensional (3D) Bi{sub 2}WO{sub 6} multilayered disk was constructed by self-assembly of square nanoplates via a perfect oriented manner. The formation mechanism of the product was carefully investigated on the basis of the results of time-dependent experiments. In addition, studies of the photocatalytic property demonstrated that the as-obtained Bi{sub 2}WO{sub 6} could exhibit excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity for the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB).

OSTI ID:
22029822
Journal Information:
Materials Research Bulletin, Journal Name: Materials Research Bulletin Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 44; ISSN MRBUAC; ISSN 0025-5408
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English