Iodine-incorporated BiOCl core-shell structure and its high photocatalytic activities

• Main Authors: ZHANG Kun, REN Kuaixia, YU Xibin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Academic Journals Center of Shanghai Normal University 2013-02-01
• Series: Journal of Shanghai Normal University (Natural Sciences)
• Subjects: I-BiOCl; core-shell structure; photocatalytic
• Online Access: http://qktg.shnu.edu.cn/zrb/shsfqkszrb/ch/reader/create_pdf.aspx?file_no=201301012&year_id=2013&quarter_id=1&falg=1

Iodine-incorporated BiOCl core-shell micro-spheres were first time fabricated using one-step approach under atmospheric pressure.Iodine anions were utilized as both structure directing agents for fabricating core-shell structure and doped ions incorporated in the framework of the core-shell BiOCl spheres to extend the light adsorption edge to visible light region.Super strong photocatalytic performance for this structure can be also obtained.This work provides a novel and easy pathway for creating advanced photocatalytic properties,serving as new promising functional materials for advanced water treatment technology.