Formation Mechanism and Photocatalytic Properties of Bismuth Vanadate

Abstract:

This study is focused on formation mechanism and photocatalytic properties of bismuth vanadate. BiVO₄ powders were synthesized by a sol-gel method, and its photocatalytic performance was investigated under different Ag+ environments in this paper. The experimental data obtained were tested by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV/vis scanning spectrophotometer, Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR) etc. The decolorization rate of MO was researched by Ag₂O loading and Ag (NO₃) used as electron acceptor. The possible photocatalytic mechanism has been discussed by photocatalytic reactions.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 873)
• Pages: 521-527
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.873.521
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: Lian Wei Shan*, Rui Fang, Wei Li, Li Min Dong, Bo Liu
• Keywords: Bismuth Vanadate, Photocatalytic Properties, Sol-Gel Method

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