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Abstract Cs-doped α-Bi2O3 was synthesized via a facile hydrothermal reaction. The phase formations of the samples were investigated via X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) patterns and structural refinements. The samples present… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Cs-doped α-Bi2O3 was synthesized via a facile hydrothermal reaction. The phase formations of the samples were investigated via X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) patterns and structural refinements. The samples present well-crystalized microplates with smooth surfaces and a thickness about 300 nm. The experiments revealed that the undoped and Cs-doped α-Bi2O3 microplates could crystallized in a pure monoclinic phase. The band gap of α-Bi2O3 could be reduced via the Cs-doping in the lattices. The photocatalytic activity on photo-degradation of methylene blue (MB) was significantly improved with the Cs-doping. The effective photocatalysis was discussed on the improved visible-light response, the enhanced dispersion in the valence band composed of hybrid orbitals of Bi6s, O2p and Cs3d, and the lowered electron–hole recombination.
Journal Title: Applied Surface Science
Year Published: 2019
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