AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 heterojunction with a prolonged charge lifetime and enhanced visible light catalytic property. (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gao, Xiaoming; Shang, Yanyan; Liu, Libo; Nie, Wei; Fu, Feng
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics and chemistry of solids. Volume 127(2019)
• Page Start: 186
• Page End: 193
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 -- Charge transfer property -- Hybrid–junction structure -- Visible light; Solids -- Periodicals; Solides -- Périodiques; Solids; Periodicals; 530.41
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2018.12.024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3697

Abstract

Abstract: In this study, uniform mesoporous three–dimensional LaFeO3 with diameter of 2–3 μm was prepared by a hydrothermal process and monodispersed AgCl was then decorated on the surface of the LaFeO3 to form AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 heterojunction via a facile precipitation–deposition process. The effects of the proportions employed in the preparation of the heterojunction on the structural, crystallinity, surface areas, and optical properties of AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 were systematically studied, which showed that the AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 heterojunction had a strong hybrid–junction structure, suitable absorption edge, and many exposed surface sites. The AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 heterojunction had a strong catalytic activity during the degradation of methylene blue and phenol under visible light. The results demonstrated that the AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 heterojunction had a more intense photocurrent response and smaller surface resistance than both AgCl and LaFeO3 . The enhanced photocatalytic ability was attributed to the formation of heterojunctions between AgCl and LaFeO3, which suppressed the recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs. Our results may facilitate the rational design of highly efficient heterogeneous heterojunctions for the removal of organic pollution. Highlights: Monodispersed AgCl-decorated LaFeO3 heterojunction prepared. Photocatalytic decomposition of phenol faster with AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 than LaFeO3 . Enhanced catalytic efficiency due to formation of AgCl and LaFeO3 heterojunctions. Synergistic effect of main active free radicals. AgCl/Ag/LaFeO3 is an effective photocatalyst.