Phase transformation synthesis of novel Ag(2)O/Ag(2)CO(3) heterostructures with high visible light efficiency in photocatalytic degradation of pollutants.

Yu, Changlin; Li, Gao; Kumar, Santosh; Yang, Kai; Jin, Rongchao · Adv Mater · 2014

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Coreshell-like Ag2 O/Ag2 CO3 nanoheterostructures with tailored interface are fabricated by a facile, low-cost and one-step phase transformation method. The unique bandgap structure of the Ag2 O/Ag2 CO3 exhibits high separation efficiency of photogenerated electrons and holes, which effectively protects the Ag2 CO3 semiconductor to avoid its photoreduction and gives rise to high activity and stability in degradation of the typical water pollutants.