Ag/AgCl composite nanoparticles/polyacrylonitrile nanofiber films for visible-light photocatalysis

Ag/AgCl composite nanoparticles/polyacrylonitrile nanofiber films were prepared by electrospinning and subsequent <i>in-situ</i> reduction combining <i>in-situ</i> oxidation strategy. Electrospinning was firstly used to fabricate PAN/AgNO3 composite nanofibers; then the AgNO3 was reduced by <i>in-situ</i> reduction with glycol; finally, an <i>in-situ</i> oxidation between Ag nanoparticles and FeCl3 solution was carried on to prepare the compo-site nanofiber films. The as-prepared materials can be used as high-performance photocatalysts, taking the advantage of the visible-light activity, flexibility, and high photocatalytic kinetics. The present method is helpful for the development of the high-performance membrane based photocatalysts.<br />