Two-dimensional photocatalyst with highly efficient and stable visible light photocatalytic activity

Abstract

Hex ammonium molybdate (AHM), ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3), and glycine were used as the precursors in a microwave-assisted solution combustion synthesis (WSCS) process to create foam-like MoO2 nanoparticles. Methodically investigated was the effect of the glycine/NH4NO3 ratio (=0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.0 and 1.25) on the finished goods. The findings indicate that the final morphologies and phases of the products are virtually influenced by the value of Φ. MoO2 nanoparticles measuring 20 to 30 nm can be successfully composited under the condition of Φ=0.50 to produce a foam-like result. The photocatalytic activity of foam-like MoO2 nanoparticles was tested with several pollutants. The results show that foam-like MoO2 nanoparticles have good degradability and stability. The photocatalytic mechanism and fabrication mechanism of foam-like MoO2 has been presented in detail. Using foam-like MoO2-based photocatalyst materials for energy transfer and environment protection is supported by this research.