| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46159 | Applied Catalysis B: Environmental | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Orthorhombic WO3 nanocrystals with tunable percentage of (0 0 1)-facet exposure were synthesized by hydrothermal reaction using BF4− as the guiding agent. The preferable exposure of the high-energy (0 0 1) facets endows the nanocrystals with significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity as probed by photodegradation of Rhodamine B and the electron spin resonance techniques.
Graphical abstractOrthorhombic WO3 nanocrystals with tunable percentage of (0 0 1)-facet exposure were synthesized. The preferable exposure of the high-energy (0 0 1) facets endows the nanocrystals with significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity. Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights▸ Orthorhombic WO3 nanocrystals. ▸ Novel high-energy (0 0 1)-facet exposure. ▸ Tunable percentage of (0 0 1)-facet exposure. ▸ Significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity.
