Synthesis of Nano-Urchin Mo-Doped VO2 Particles by the Hydrothermal Method

This paper reports for the first time about the synthesis of nano-urchin Mo-doped VO 2 particles and their degradation properties in the presence of methylene blue (MB). Nano-urchin Mo-doped VO 2 particles were synthesized by the hydrothermal method, and their microstructure was controlled by the concentration of Mo. The Mo-doped VO 2 particles showed fast degradation of methylene blue in a relatively short time of 5–10 min. These results show the potential application of Mo-doped VO 2 particles for decolorization of dyers in environmental water treatment.