A novel self-assembling nanoparticle of Ag-Bi with high reactive efficiency

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Aug 11;50(62):8597-600. doi: 10.1039/c4cc03300k.

Abstract

A novel Ag-Bi nanoparticle has been prepared via a facile precipitation approach. The nanoparticle could achieve purification of contaminated water without supplements and exhibited much higher activity compared to other popular nanoparticles (e.g. nZVI). The excellent performance of Ag-Bi was due in part to a large production of ˙OH radicals.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bismuth / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Phenol / chemistry*
  • Porosity
  • Silver / chemistry*
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Phenol
  • Silver
  • Bismuth