One-pot/self-template synthesis of mesostructured vanadium oxide embedded carbon nanofiber as a visible-light photocatalyst

Abstract

Based on a one-pot/self-template synthesis strategy, mesostructured 1D vanadium oxide-embedded carbon nanofiber was prepared by combining electrospinning and carbonization methods. Cost-saving ammonium metavanadate was used as a semiconductor precursor and porogen. The novel membrane exhibited highly efficient and stable visible light-driven photocatalytic activity.