Synthesis and photocatalytic activity of EuBO3 photocatalyst with different morphological characteristics
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Three kinds of EuBO3 photocatalysts with different morphological characteristics were successfully synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method. The crystal structure, surface chemical composition, and micromorphology features of the EuBO3 photocatalysts were measured using X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and BET-specific surface area measuring methods. The optical characteristics of all synthesized photocatalysts were described in detail by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy measurements. The photocatalytic activity of all synthesized photocatalysts in the photodegradation of RhB under UV-light irradiation (λ > 254 nm) was determined. The EuBO3(9) catalyst showed the highest photocatalytic activity among three kinds of photocatalysts with different morphologies. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of the EuBO3(9) photocatalyst is primarily attributed to the higher specific surface area than the other samples. Meanwhile, a possible mechanism for photocatalytic degradation was proposed. Graphical abstract
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials · Radioactive element chemistry and processing
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