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Large-scale one-dimensional Bi x O y I z nanostructures: synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic applications

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The performances of Bi x O y I z photofunctional materials are very sensitive to their composition and microstructures; however, the morphology evolution and crystallization process of one-dimensional Bi x O y I z nanostructures, the roles of experimental factors, and related reaction mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this work, large-scale one-dimensional Bi x O y I z nanostructures were fabricated using simple inorganic iodine source. By combing the results of X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope, the effect of volume ratios of water and ethanol, concentration of NaOH, and reaction time on the morphologies and crystal phases of Bi x O y I z were elaborated. On the basis of characterizations, a possible process for the growth of Bi5O7I nanobelts was proposed. The optical performances of Bi x O y I z nanostructures were evaluated by ultraviolet–visible–near infrared diffuse reflectance spectra as well as photocatalytic degradation of organic dye and corrosive bacteria. The as-prepared Bi5O7I/Bi2O2CO3/BiOI composite showed excellent photocatalytic activity over malachite green under visible light irradiation, which was deduced closely related to its heterojunction structures.

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This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (51131008, 41476068) and National Key Basic Research Program of China (2014CB643304).

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Liu, C., Zhang, D. Large-scale one-dimensional Bi x O y I z nanostructures: synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic applications. Appl. Phys. A 118, 913–922 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-014-8811-7

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