Biomolecule-assisted route to obtain nanostructured bismuth oxybromide with enhanced photocatalytic activity

Using a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method, we synthesized BiOBr powders, with and without, glycine or phenylalanine as templates. The samples were characterized by X-ray Diffraction, UV–Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy, and Field Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscopy. The XRD patterns w...

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Main Authors: Genesis de O. Lima, Thaylan P. Araújo, José Renato de O. Lima, Gilza Maria P. Prazeres, Carlos William A. Paschoal, Elson Longo, Auro A. Tanaka, Adeilton P. Maciel, Diego A.B. Barbosa, Marcio Aurélio P. Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0366317520300017