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The V 2p XPS spectra indicate that the substitution of W6+ and Mo6+ for V5+ induces the formation of V4+ species. In addition, the Bi 4f XPS spectra exhibit a minor Bi5+ component, which further contributes to an increase in the V4+ concentration. A V 3d-derived feature emerges at approximately 1.5 eV below the Fermi level and is associated with the enhanced catalytic activity of Mo- and W-doped BiVO4. 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