| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8016533 | Materials Letters | 2016 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Heterostructure Ag3VO4/Bi2MoO6 nanocomposites were prepared by a hydrothermal-precipitation combination. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the formation of monoclinic Ag3VO4 nanoparticles with the size of 7-12Â nm adsorbed on orthorhombic Bi2MoO6 nanoplates. The photocatalytic properties of pure Bi2MoO6, 1.0Â wt% Ag3VO4/Bi2MoO6, 2.5Â wt% Ag3VO4/Bi2MoO6, 5.0Â wt% Ag3VO4/Bi2MoO6 and 10.0Â wt% Ag3VO4/Bi2MoO6 photocatalysts were investigated through photodegradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light for 100Â min. In this research, the 10.0Â wt% Ag3VO4/Bi2MoO6 nanocomposites exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity under visible light. A possible photodegradation mechanism of RhB by Ag3VO4/Bi2MoO6 nanocomposites was also proposed and discussed.
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Authors
Sittikorn Jonjana, Anukorn Phuruangrat, Somchai Thongtem, Orawan Wiranwetchayan, Titipun Thongtem,