<scp> <scp>BiOCl</scp> </scp> / <scp> <scp>Ag</scp> </scp> ₃ <scp> <scp>PO</scp> </scp> ₄ Composites with Highly Enhanced Ultraviolet and Visible Light Photocatalytic Performances

Abstract

The BiOCl / Ag 3 PO 4 composites have been prepared via a facile and reproducible route. In the composite, Ag 3 PO 4 particles are deposited on the surface of plates of BiOCl . Among the as‐prepared samples, the ultraviolet ( UV ) and visible light photocatalytic reaction rates of BiOCl / Ag 3 PO 4 composite with the ratio of 1:0.1 are about 4.4 times and 4.5 times than that of pure BiOCl , respectively. Overall, the BiOCl / Ag 3 PO 4 composites not only show highly enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity but also exhibit highly improved UV photocatalytic activity, which could find enormous potential application in addressing environmental protection issues utilizing solar energy effectively.