Photocatalytic Performance of a Novel MOF/BiFeO(3) Composite

In this study, MOF/BiFeO(3) composite (MOF, metal-organic framework) has been synthesized successfully through a one-pot hydrothermal method. The MOF/BiFeO(3) composite samples, pure MOF samples and BiFeO(3) samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and by UV–vis spectrophotometry. The results and analysis reveal that MOF/BiFeO(3) composite has better photocatalytic behavior for methylene blue (MB) compared to pure MOF and pure BiFeO(3). The enhancement of photocatalytic performance should be due to the introduction of MOF change the surface morphology of BiFeO(3,) which will increase the contact area with MB. This composing strategy of MOF/BiFeO(3) composite may bring new insight into the designing of highly efficient photocatalysts.