| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1641104 | Materials Letters | 2016 | 4 Pages |
•Novel mesoporous Bi4Ti3O12 were successfully synthesized via a low-temperature template-free procedure.•The selective annealing temperature and the special precursor possibly resulted in the formation of mesoporous structure.•Mesoporous Bi4Ti3O12 showed superior photocatalytic activity.•We also investigated the active species generated in the degradation process.
Novel mesoporous Bi4Ti3O12 were successfully synthesized via a low-temperature template-free procedure. The selective annealing temperature and the special precursor possibly resulted in the formation of mesoporous structure. The obtained mesoporous Bi4Ti3O12 exhibited excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity in the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB). The active species generated in the degradation process were also investigated.
Graphical abstractWe report a novel template-free method to synthesize mesoporous Bi4Ti3O12, by annealing the precursor in a relatively low temperature (450 °C). The mission of gaseous products during annealing process possibly resulted in the formation of the mesoporous structure. However, Up to 550 °C, the growth of particles leaded to the disappearance of the holes.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
