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In-situ synthesis of Z-scheme Ag 2 CO 3 /Ag/AgNCO heterojunction photocatalyst with enhanced stability and photocatalytic activity

  • Xuesen Wu
  • , Yidong Hu
  • , Yu Wang*
  • , Yansong Zhou
  • , Zhonghui Han
  • , Xiaoli Jin
  • , Gang Chen
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

A novel ternary Ag 2 CO 3 /Ag/AgNCO Z-scheme heterojunction with excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance was fabricated. The [rad] O 2 and, h + were proved to be the photocatalytic active substances for the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) in Ag 2 CO 3 /Ag/AgNCO. Compared to pristine Ag 2 CO 3 and AgNCO, the enhanced photocatalytic activities of Ag 2 CO 3 /Ag/AgNCO could be attributed to the low resistance for interfacial charge transfer and desirable absorption capability. In addition, the Z-scheme photocatalytic mechanism is proved by the discussion of the band structure. This work could offer a new insight into the design and fabrication of advanced materials with Z-scheme structures for the efficient treatment of persistent pollutants in wastewater.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)108-114
Number of pages7
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume464
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jan 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ag CO /Ag/AgNCO
  • Photocatalysts
  • Stability
  • Z-scheme

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