Comparison of synthetic routes for large-scale synthesis of spherical BiVO₄ with photocatalytic and superhydrophobic properties

Abstract

<div lang="en" class="abs"><p class="abs_header">Abstract</p><p>The spherical BiVO₄ in tetragonal and monoclinic scheelite phases have been prepared through five general methods by using K₆V₁₀O₂₈·9H₂O as self-sacrifice templates. The morphology of these BiVO₄ is kept spherical because of K₆V₁₀O₂₈·9H₂O as self-sacrifice templates. The microwave-assisted synthesis of tetragonal BiVO₄ is convenient, and ultrasonic synthesis is the best choice for the synthesis of monoclinic BiVO₄. BiVO₄ has been prepared by five general methods using decavanadate (K₆V₁₀O₂₈·9H₂O) as vanadium source. And the morphology of these BiVO₄ is spherical.</p></div>