| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46137 | Applied Catalysis B: Environmental | 2012 | 7 Pages |
In this work, we describe an effective route to synthesize Ag-AgCl/WO3 hollow sphere with flower-like structure, which displayed excellent visible light response photocatalytic activity and recycling ability for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol. Its high photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the surface plasmon resonance effect of Ag nanoparticles, which were highly dispersed on the surface of Ag-AgCl/WO3. N2 adsorption and desorption isotherm spectra, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and electron microscopy were used to determine the correlation between the micro-structure and the catalytic properties of the as-prepared photocatalysts.
Graphical abstractWe describe an effective route to synthesize Ag-AgCl/WO3 hollow sphere with flower-like structure, which displayed excellent visible photocatalytic activity and recycling ability for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol. Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights▸ Highly active Ag-AgCl/WO3 hollow sphere with flower-like structure. ▸ This photocatalyst was prepared for the first time. ▸ This material displayed excellent visible photocatalytic activity. ▸ Good recycling ability for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol. ▸ The presence of surface plasmon resonance effect of Ag nanoparticles.
