Effects of the solvent on the structure, morphology and photocatalytic properties of Bi{sub 2}MoO{sub 6} in the solvothermal process
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Minhou, Fujian, 350108 (China)
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Photocatalysis, Research Institute of Photocatalysis, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002 (China)
Graphical abstract: Various nanostructure Bi{sub 2}MoO{sub 6} photocatalysts have been prepared by a solvothermal process via simply altering the used solvent. It is revealed that the type of solvents has a strong influence on the morphology of Bi{sub 2}MoO{sub 6}. This could be understood in terms of the reaction media effect on the crystal growth. The photocatalytic experiments for the decomposition of RhB demonstrate that the samples prepared by different solvents show different photocatalytic activity. The highest photocatalytic activity is obtained by the sample with glycol as solvent. Highlights: ► The used solvent in the synthesis can affect the morphology and size of Bi{sub 2}MoO{sub 6}. ► Different solvent in the reaction leads to different surface area and pore size. ► The highest photocatalytic activity is obtained by the sample prepared in glycol. ► The high activity is mainly due to the large surface area and small particle size. - Abstract: Visible-light-driven photocatalyst Bi{sub 2}MoO{sub 6} was prepared by a solvothermal process with different kinds of solvent including water, isopropanol and ethylene glycol. The obtained samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction technique, N{sub 2}-sorption, UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra, transmission electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results revealed that the type of solvent has a strong influence on the morphologies and physico-chemical properties of Bi{sub 2}MoO{sub 6}. Meanwhile, the formation mechanism of Bi{sub 2}MoO{sub 6} with various morphologies was discussed. The photocatalytic activities of Bi{sub 2}MoO{sub 6} photocatalysts were evaluated by the decomposition of rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm). It was found that the sample prepared with glycol as solvent showed the best performance in the photodegradation of RhB under visible light irradiation. This could be ascribed to the large surface area, unique morphology and small particle size.
- OSTI ID:
- 22341670
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 48, Issue 6; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2013 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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