In situ phase transformation synthesis of unique Janus Ag2O/Ag2CO3 heterojunction photocatalyst with improved photocatalytic properties

Abstract

Herein, Ag2O/Ag2CO3 nanocomposite with unique Janus morphology was synthesized by a facile ion-exchange followed by an in situ phase transformation method with precise control of its nucleation and growth processes. Contrary to conventional synthetic procedures of Janus architectures, the present Janus system was constructed without the need for surfactants or toxic chemicals. Most importantly, the visible-light-absorbing Janus Ag2O/Ag2CO3 nanocomposite exhibits a remarkable performance toward the degradation of Rhodamine B and 4-chlorophenol, far superior to that observed for bare Ag2CO3. The obvious enhancement of the photocatalytic performance of this nanocomposite is mainly attributed to the intimate Ag2O/Ag2CO3 interface created by its exceptional Janus architecture, which in turn allows for rapid charge transfer processes. Additionally, the Janus system exhibited a high photostability during recycling experiments with no significant change in the degradation activity.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.03.194
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Additional Information: © 2018, Elsevier. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Uncontrolled Keywords: Janus structure,photocatalysis,Ag2CO3,heterojunction,interface
Publication ISSN: 0169-4332
Last Modified: 25 Mar 2024 08:25
Date Deposited: 27 Mar 2018 07:25
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2018-07-01
Published Online Date: 2018-03-26
Accepted Date: 2018-03-24
Authors: Jo, Wan-Kuen
Kumar, Santosh (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-1352-9945)
Yadav, Poonam
Surendar, Tonda

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