Recent advances in bismuth-based photocatalysts: Environment and energy applications

Sijia Song; Zipeng Xing; Huanan Zhao; Zhenzi Li; Wei Zhou

Green Energy & Environment (Oct 2023)

Recent advances in bismuth-based photocatalysts: Environment and energy applications

Sijia Song,
Zipeng Xing,
Huanan Zhao,
Zhenzi Li,
Wei Zhou

Affiliations

Sijia Song: Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
Zipeng Xing: Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China; Corresponding authors. Fax: +86 451-8660-8240
Huanan Zhao: Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
Zhenzi Li: Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China; Corresponding authors. Fax: +86 451-8660-8240
Wei Zhou: Department of Environmental Science, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, China; Corresponding authors. Fax: +86 451-8660-8240

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 8, no. 5
pp. 1232 – 1264

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Photocatalysis is an effective way to solve the problems of environmental pollution and energy shortage. Numerous photocatalysts have been developed and various strategies have been proposed to improve the photocatalytic performance. Among them, Bi-based photocatalysts have become one of the most popular research topics due to their suitable band gaps, unique layered structures, and physicochemical properties. In this review, Bi-based photocatalysts (BiOX, BiVO4, Bi2S3, Bi2MoO6, and other Bi-based photocatalysts) have been summarized in the field of photocatalysis, including their applications of the removal of organic pollutants, hydrogen production, oxygen production etc. The preparation strategies on how to improve the photocatalytic performance and the possible photocatalytic mechanism are also summarized, which could supply new insights for fabricating high-efficient Bi-based photocatalysts. Finally, we summarize the current challenges and make a reasonable outlook on the future development direction of Bi-based photocatalysts.

Published in Green Energy & Environment

ISSN: 2468-0257 (Online)
Publisher: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
Country of publisher: China
LCC subjects: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery: Renewable energy sources; Science: Biology (General): Ecology
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