Photocatalytic Behaviors Observed in Microstructured PbS under Visible Light

Abstract:

Micro-dendrite structure lead sulfide was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method at 180°C using lead acetate and thiourea as raw materials. The obtained powder sample was characterized by XRD, TEM and ED. Photocatalytic performance of the sample was investigated by the degradation of Congo red under visible light. The sample shows high photocatalytic activity and the charge-carrier of the hole plays an important role in the photodegradation process.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 697)
• Pages: 745-748
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.697.745
• Online since: July 2016
• Authors: Li Na Qiao, Huan Chun Wang, Yang Shen, Yuan Hua Lin*, Ce Wen Nan
• Keywords: Lead Sulfide, Photocatalyst, Visible Light

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