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Facile synthesis, characterization and optical properties of copper vanadate nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic activity

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The effect of different chemical approaches on the size, morphology and size distribution of copper vanadate nanostructures in presence of Schiff-base ligand (N,N′-buthylenebis(acetylacetone iminato)dianion = acacbn) was investigated. The as-prepared products were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectrum, electron dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. The optical properties and photocatalytic activity of copper vanadate nano and bulk structures were compared by degradation of cationic dye methylene blue in aqueous solution under UV-light irradiation.

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Authors are grateful to the council of University of Kashan for supporting this work by Grant No (159271/456).

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  1. Institute of Nano Science and Nano Technology, University of Kashan, Kashan, 87317-51167, I. R. Iran

    Maryam Ghiyasiyan-Arani & Masoud Salavati-Niasari

  2. Young Researchers and Elite Club, Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arāk, I. R. Iran

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Ghiyasiyan-Arani, M., Masjedi-Arani, M. & Salavati-Niasari, M. Facile synthesis, characterization and optical properties of copper vanadate nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic activity. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 27, 4871–4878 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-016-4370-3

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