Photocatalytic activity of Ag3PO4 nanoparticle/TiO2 nanobelt heterostructures

► Ag3PO4-TiO2 heterostructures were prepared by a simple coprecipitation method. ► Photocatalytic activity of the heterostructures in the degradation of methyl orange. ► Efficient separation of photogenerated electrons and holes in heterostructures. ► Marked improvement of the chemical stability and reusability of heterostructures.