Visible-light-active AgI/BiOI-Bi2O3 with multi-heterojunctions was prepared.
Highly enhanced photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) was observed.
kCr(VI) on AgI/BiOI-Bi2O3 increased by ca.16 times relative to Bi2O3.
Decreased Eg, shifted Efb and reduced charge transfer resistance were observed.
Simultaneous reduction of Cr(VI) and degradation of organics were achieved.