Synthesis and characterization of BiVO4, BiPO4, and BiV0.5P0.5O4 nanomaterials prepared by solution combustion method

Authors

  • Nkomo Q Department of Physics, University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), Private Bag X 13, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, South Africa
  • Yimamu A.U Department of Physics, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
  • Werta S.Z Department of Physics, Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
  • Tshabalala K.G Department of Physics, University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), Private Bag X 13, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, South Africa
  • Motloung S.J Department of Physics, University of the Free State (QwaQwa Campus), Private Bag X 13, Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20372/hjasm.v3i2.152

Keywords:

Bismuth vanadate, Bismuth phosphate, Nanomaterials, Photocatalysis, Solution combustion method

Abstract

Bismuth vanadate (BiVO4), Bismuth phosphate (BiPO4), and Bismuth vanadate phosphate (BiV0.5P0.5O4) powder nanomaterials were successfully synthesized via the solution combustion method. Crystal structure, surface morphology, elemental composition, and stretching vibrations of the prepared powder nanoparticles were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). XRPD patterns confirmed the formation of the crystalline monoclinic phase. SEM images revealed agglomerated spherical-like nanoparticle morphology in all samples. The presence of the carbon (C), oxygen (O), bismuth (Bi), vanadium (V), and phosphorus (P) chemical elements was confirmed by EDS. BiV0.5P0.5O4 was also verified by infrared stretching frequencies between 706 and 1068 cm -1. The obtained results indicate that BiV0.5P0.5O4 can be a potential material for photocatalysis applications.

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2024-12-30

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Q, N.; A.U, Y.; S.Z, W.; K.G, T.; S.J, M. Synthesis and Characterization of BiVO4, BiPO4, and BiV0.5P0.5O4 Nanomaterials Prepared by Solution Combustion Method. Harla J. Appl. Sci. Mater. 2024, 3, 57-64.

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024)

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