pH dependent synthesis and characterization of bismuth molybdate nanostructure for photocatalysis degradation of organic pollutants.

Bismuth molybdate (BiMoO) nanostructures has attracted many researches as an advanced photocalysts for the organic contaminants. In this paper, bismuth molybdate BiMoO nanoparticles were synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method at varied pH (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10) for 15 h at 180 °C. The results reveal the variation pH precursor solutions have a significant impact on the morphology, phase formations, and photocatalytic activity of samples.