Highly efficient Fe(iii) reduction and solar-energy accumulation over a BiVO4 photocatalyst†
Abstract
The amount of adsorbed Fe(III) on BiVO4 particles, which is controlled by the pH and temperature of the reaction solution, strongly affects the photocatalytic performance of BiVO4 for Fe(III) reduction. Quantum and solar-energy-conversion efficiencies of 38% and 0.65%, respectively, were achieved.