Preparation of Hierarchical BiOBr Microspheres for Visible Light-Induced Photocatalytic Detoxification and Disinfection

Abstract EN

Photocatalytic degradation is a promising alternative to traditional wastewater treatment methods.

Recently developed visible light-responsive photocatalyst, BiOBr, has attracted extensive attentions.

Hereby, a detailed investigation of application of BiOBr to bacterial inactivation and organic pollutants degradation is reported.

Hydrothermal catalyst was prepared using template-free method.

While, for solvothermal synthesis, CTAB was used as a template.

Results indicate a higher photocatalytic activity by the solvothermally prepared catalyst.

Solvothermally prepared BiOBr exhibited high photocatalytic activities in both water detoxification and disinfection.