| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5462998 | Materials Letters | 2017 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Both Pr6O11 and Ag/Pr6O11 nanorods are the promising catalysts for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant. Hereby, Pr(OH)3 nanorods were prepared via the ammonia-diffusion process, then Pr6O11 nanorods were obtained by calcining Pr(OH)3 nanorods. Ag/Pr6O11 nanorods were prepared by depositing Ag on the Pr6O11 nanorods. Photocatalytic capabilities of both Pr6O11 and Ag/Pr6O11 nanorods were investigated with the degradation of Rhodamine B under Xe-lamp irradiation. The results indicated that while the attached Ag suppressed the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, the extraordinary surface plasmon resonance effect of Ag nanoparticles would enhance the photocatalytic degradation efficiency of Rhodamine B.
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Authors
Zhang Pei, Niu Tongjun, Zheng Gang, Liu Lin, Deng Jiatao, Jin Yong, Jiao Zhifeng, Sun Xiaosong,