A facile mixed-solvothermal route to γ-Bi2MoO6 nanoflakes and their visible-light-responsive photocatalytic activity

Enhanced properties for visible-light-driven photocatalysis of Ag nanoparticle modified Bi2MoO6 nanoplates

“…Due to recent studies, Bi 2 MoO 6 possesses excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity for water splitting and decomposition of organic pollutants [6,11]. Bi 2 MoO 6 with Aurivillius oxide family is composed of unique layered structure with perovskite slabs of cornersharing distorted MoO 6 octahedrons sandwiched in between (Bi 2 O 2 ) 2 þ layers [4,12]. It has attracted considerable attention due to its different dielectric, ion-conductive, luminescent and catalytic properties [13,14].…”

Preparation in Acidic and Alkaline Conditions and Characterization of α-Bi2Mo3O12 and γ-Bi2MoO6 Powders

“…11 The lattice constants (a = 5.7394 Å , b = 16.7432 Å , c = 5.6026 Å ) calculated from this pattern are in good agreement with the standard values of a = 5.469 Å , b = 16.112 Å , c = 5.467 Å . 12 All diffraction peaks of the sample fabricated at pH 5 could be indexed to the scheelite structure of a-Bi 2 Mo 3 O 12 (JCPDS no. 21-0103).…”

Modulation of Bi2MoO6‐Based Materials for Photocatalytic Water Splitting and Environmental Application: a Critical Review

“…Similarly, they concluded the best performer is Bi 2 MoO 6 nanoplates, however, the authors believed that the contribution of exposed (010) facets was more than the enlarged surface area. In addition, solvent systems play important role in the effective fabrication of Bi 2 MoO 6 nanoparticles with controllable phases and morphologies, which further affect the property of the products . In the medium of water, the products have larger crystal particle size and better crystallinity.…”

“…Specifically, alcohols can inhibit the generation of hydrogen bonds or hydroxyl bridge bonds between the particles, benefitting the dispersion and the size limitation of particles . Whereas, based on the previous reports about solvothermal methods for the preparation of 2D Bi 2 MoO 6 , there usually existed some additional pH controlling agents or surfactants in the reaction systems . These additions might play important roles in controlling the crystalline growth orientation.…”