| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1463128 | Ceramics International | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Homogeneous ZnSe hollow microspheres were synthesized on a large scale through an EDTA-assisted mixed solvothermal strategy without any surfactants and templates. The as-synthesized ZnSe microspheres were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and UV–vis absorption spectroscopy. The results of photodegradation of methylene blue (MB) indicate that the hollow microspheres exhibit a visible-light-responsive photocatalytic behavior. As compared with the bulk ZnSe, the photocatalytic efficiency for the hollow microspheres was enhanced remarkably, which might be related with the hollow aggregates of ZnSe nanocrystallites.
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Authors
Xiong Wang, Li Li, Ying Lin, Juanjuan Zhu,