BiVO4 Powder Synthesized via the Solvothermal Method

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Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) powder was synthesized via the solvothermal method at 100200 °C for 26h by using acetic acid as solvent without calcination steps. The phase transition of BiVO4 powder was studied by Xray diffraction (XRD). The morphology and chemical composition of BiVO4 powder were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The functional groups of BiVO4 powder was identified by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 931-932)

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