Abstract
Removal of dyes from water bodies is a significant concern throughout the world. In this study, Bi2MoO6 microspheres were synthesized by a hydrothermal synthetic route at 180°C, and it is effectively characterized by various techniques. The XRD peaks confirmed the orthorhombic planes of Bi2MoO6. The microsphere-like morphology was revealed by FESEM and HRTEM. The optical band gap was investigated by UV-vis DRS and showed a reflection edge with corresponding energy at 2.68 eV. The photocatalytic activity of the Bi2MoO6 microsphere is tested against the degradation of rhodamine B under natural sunlight irradiation. About 90% degradation of rhodamine B is observed in 90 min with the photocatalytic degradation rate of 0.038min-1. Results confirmed that the Bi2MoO6microspherecould facilitate 90% degradation of RhB dye and followed the first-order kinetic model.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
