Enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity of octopod Ag₃PO₄ microcrystals with high index crystal faces.

ABSTRACT: Novel octopod shaped Ag₃PO₄ microcrystals were successfully fabricated by a simple ion exchange method under the conditions of a hot water bath using [Ag(NH₃)₂]⁺ solution and Na₂HPO₄ solution as the precursors. Meanwhile, sphere and cube shaped Ag₃PO₄ microcrystals were also prepared followed by changing reaction materials as well as temperature. The surface morphology, microstructure and photocatalytic performance were investigated on the three different shaped crystals respectively. Compared to sphere and cube counterparts, the obtained octopod shaped Ag₃PO₄ crystals possess 8 symmetric feet with sharp tips and exhibit higher photocatalytic activity and better cycle st

SUBMITTER: Ma L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10859907 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature