Open Accessβ-FeSe nanorods composited g-C 3 N 4 with enhanced photocatalytic efficiency
Author(s) -
Shijie Shen,
WenDe Zhong,
Zongpeng Wang,
Zhiping Lin,
Shengyu Feng
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
royal society open science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 51
ISSN - 2054-5703
DOI - 10.1098/rsos.181886
Subject(s) - photocatalysis , nanorod , materials science , photoluminescence , electron , catalysis , electrochemistry , electron transfer , work (physics) , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , optoelectronics , photochemistry , chemistry , electrode , organic chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics , engineering , thermodynamics
A series of β-FeSe nanorods composited g-C 3 N 4 were prepared. The structure, morphology, chemical state, photocatalytic activity, electrochemical impedance and photoluminescence of β-FeSe/g-C 3 N 4 composites were well characterized. It is found that the decolourization rate of 3 wt% β-FeSe/g-C 3 N 4 composites reaches 4.4 times than that of g-C 3 N 4 . The improved photocatalytic properties could be ascribed to the reduced recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes, which is derived from the excellent ability of β-FeSe to capture and transfer electrons. This work provides an alternative co-catalyst for decolourizing organic matter.