The Preparation of Cu-BiVO₄ and its Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties for Degradation of Phenol

Abstract:

An enhanced visible-light-driven catalyst BiVO₄ doping with Cu was synthesized by hydrothermal method and characterized by XRD, UV-vis DRS, specific surface area. The characterization results indicated a better crystal structure of Cu-BiVO₄. The photocatalytic properties were evaluated by degrading wastewater with phenol, taking pH of catalysts prepared, dosage of catalyst and air flow as the research factors. The results showed that Cu-BiVO₄ has an effective photodegradation of phenol under the suitable conditions.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 356-360)
• Pages: 1253-1257
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.356-360.1253
• Online since: October 2011
• Authors: Xiao Ming Gao, Yu Fei Wu, Jing Wang, Feng Fu, Li Ping Zhang, Feng Xing Niu
• Keywords: Cu -BiVO₄, Degradation, Phenol, Photocatalyst

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