New type of [Bi6O6(OH)3](NO3)3·1.5H2O sheets photocatalyst with high photocatalytic activity on degradation of phenol

  • Yuxiao Yang
  • , Huoyan Liang
  • , Na Zhu
  • , Yaping Zhao*
  • , Changsheng Guo
  • , Lu Liu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A new type of [Bi6O6(OH)3](NO3)3·1.5H2O sheets photocatalyst was synthesized via a hydrothermal route. The photocatalytic properties were characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD and UV spectroscopy. It exhibited slightly better photocatalytic activity on phenol degradation than that of classic TiO2 P25 under UV illumination. Hydroquinone, catechol, resorcinol, and benzoquinone were identified as photodegradation intermediates. It has the advantages of high effective photodegradation efficiency and easy separation properties.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)701-707
Number of pages7
JournalChemosphere
Volume93
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Phenol
  • Photocatalysis
  • UV illumination

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