Selective synthesis of visible light active γ-bismuth molybdate nanoparticles for efficient photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue, reduction of 4-nitrophenol, and antimicrobial activity.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we have reported selective synthesis of bismuth molybdate (γ-Bi₂M₂O₆) nanoparticles (NPs) under different pH conditions for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB), reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) and antimicrobial activities. The synthesis of pure phase γ-Bi₂M₂O₆ at pH = 3 was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman analysis. A single hexagonal morphology was obtained at pH = 3 which shows the formation of the pure phase γ-Bi₂M₂O₆ NPs. The mixed morphologies (hexagonal and spherical) were observed at different pH values other than pH = 3. The bandgap energy of all the synthesized Bi₂M₂O₆ NPs is found i

SUBMITTER: Lavakusa B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9057020 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature