Preparation and characterization of BiFeO3 nanosystems as visible light driven photo-degradation of organic compounds

Chang Hengky, Steve Dunn, Valdew Singh, Leonard Loh

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Abstract

BiFeO3 (BFO) nanopowders were synthesized at relatively low temperatures via a self combustion method with the aid of citric acid as the fuel. The effect of different fuel concentration, calcinations temperature and duration is performed. The resultant BFO nanopowders are characterized in terms of their structural, morphological and optical properties. The synthesized BFO nanopowders are of very high purity without any secondary phases and exhibited a good absorption in the visible-light regime, which resulted in the efficient photocatalytic activity for decomposition of organic compounds.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanotechnology 2010
Subtitle of host publicationAdvanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - Technical Proceedings of the 2010 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2010
Pages570-573
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2010
EventNanotechnology 2010: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2010 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2010 - Anaheim, CA, United States
Duration: 21 Jun 201024 Jun 2010

Publication series

NameNanotechnology 2010: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - Technical Proceedings of the 2010 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2010
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceNanotechnology 2010: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2010 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnaheim, CA
Period21/06/1024/06/10

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