Table 5 Binding energy of the elements under analysis alongside the calculated energy difference between the observed signals for the prepared nano hexaferrites.

From: Insights into the enhanced photocatalytic degradation of congo red using advanced BaDyxFe12−xO19 catalytic hexamaterials

Composition

Binding energy (eV)

Energy difference

Ba 3d5/2

C 1s

Fe 2p3/2

O 1s

Dy 4d5/2

Ba-O

Fe-O

BDF1

779.47

284.65

709.93

529.47

152.64

250

180.46

BDF3

778.48

284.47

709.89

529.44

153.15

249.04

180.45