Synthetic trends for BiVO4 photocatalysts: Molybdenum substitution vs. TiO2 and SnO2 heterojunctions

The influence of hydrothermal synthesis, thermal post-treatment at 500 °C and Mo content on a series of Bi1−x/3V1−xMoxO4 (0.02

Graphical AbstractThe influence of Mo substitution on the structure, morphology and surface area of BiVO4 photocatalysts was investigated through hydrothermal synthesis of nanoscale Bi1−x/3V1−xMoxO4 mixed oxides. Their catalytic activity in organic dye degradation and water oxidation was compared to the newly synthesized Bi1−x/3V1−xMoxO4@MO2 (M=Ti, Sn) heterojunctions.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► New hydrothermal approach to nanoscale Bi1−x/3V1−xMoxO4 photocatalysts.
► Influence of molybdenum substitution on organic dye degradation and water oxidation.
► Photocatalytic activity of novel Bi1−x/3V1−xMoxO4@MO2 (M=Ti, Sn) heterojunctions.