Hierarchical nanosheet-based Bi2MoO6 microboxes for efficient photocatalytic performance

Abstract

Hierarchical nanosheet-based Bi₂MoO₆ microboxes are synthesized by a facile template-assisted strategy. MnCO₃ microcubes are prepared as templates for the growth of Bi₂MoO₆ nanosheets and then etched by using HCl aqueous solution. In particular, the hierarchical Bi₂MoO₆ microboxes provide a large surface area, and facilitate visible-light absorption and charge separation, demonstrating efficient photocatalytic performance. This work highlights a new method to prepare hollow nanosheet-built Bi₂MoO₆ structures with high photocatalytic properties.