Structural investigation and sonophotocatalytic properties of the solid solutions Sr(Mo1-xWx)O-4 crystals synthesized by the sonochemical method

Author(s)

de Sousa, P. B. ; Nogueira, I. C. ; Gusmao, G. O. M. ; Gusmao, S. B. S. ; Lopes, F. H. P. ; Sousa, B. S. ; Sczancoski, J. C. ; Gouveia, A. F. ; Cavalcante, L. S.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS; v. 33, n. 28, p. 26-pg., 2022-09-18.

Abstract

In this paper, the solid solutions of strontium molybdate-tungstate [Sr(Mo1-xWx)O-4] crystals with (x = 0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1) were synthesized by the sonochemical method. Their structure, morphology, optical, and sonophotocatalytic properties were performed in function of the replacement of Mo6+ by W6+ cations into the lattice. Their structure and elemental composition were characterized using X-ray diffraction, Rietveld refinement, micro-Raman, energy-dispersive X-ray, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopies proving that all samples are monophasic, crystalline, and exhibit a scheelite-type tetragonal structure. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy images revealed the octahedral and dumbbell-like morphologies for SrMoO4 and SrWO4 crystals. Moreover, it is noted to pass through spindle-like morphology for the microcrystals containing both Mo6+ and W6+ cations (x = 0.25, 0.50, and 0.75). Ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy showed a directly proportional increase in the optical band gap (E-gap) values from 4.27 to 5.01 eV. These data indicate an increase in the intermediary electronic levels between valance and conduction bands with the increase in the concentration of W6+ cations in the lattice. Finally, we have obtained good sonophotocatalytic performances for SrMoO4 crystals (90%), and mainly to Sr(Mo0.25W0.75)O-4 crystals (98%) in the degradation of Rhodamine B dye until 240 min under UV-C light. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/07296-2 - CDMF - Center for the Development of Functional Materials
• Grantee: Elson Longo da Silva
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC
• FAPESP's process: 19/01732-1 - Photocatalytic activity of multifunctional semiconductors: influence of morphology and electron injection
• Grantee: Amanda Fernandes Gouveia
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 12/14004-5 - Investigation of the photoluminescence and photocatalytic properties of pure and Mn, Cu, and Zn-doped BaWO4 and BaMoO4 powders
• Grantee: Júlio César Sczancoski
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral