Synthesis of vertical WO<sub>3</sub> nanoarrays with different morphologies using the same protocol for enhanced photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic performances
Jingjing Li, Chenpeng Guo, Lihua Li, Yongjun Gu, Bok Hee Kim, Jinliang Huang
Abstract
Hexagonal nanoflower WO<sub>3</sub> arrays were synthesized <italic>via</italic> a facile hydrothermal method without the assistance of any seed layer or structure directing agent. The nanoflower WO<sub>3</sub> has the highest photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methylene blue.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanotechnologyChemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryEngineeringGas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsTransition Metal Oxide NanomaterialsAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques