Recent Advances in the High Performance BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I) Based Photo-catalysts

doi:10.15541/jim20150060

Abstract

Abstract:

Bismuth-based semiconductor of BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I) has proved to be a new promising photocatalytic material due to its unique layered crystal structure and suitable band gaps, which exhibits superior photocatalytic performance and high stability. In this review, some key scientific topics in terms of photocatalysis of BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I) were firstly addressed, then the effective modification methods were comprehensively summarized, including microstructure adjustment, heterojunction construction, noble-metal deposition, doping, surface sensitization, etc. In addition, the research progress in catalyst immobilization by loading nano-structured BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I) onto appropriate carriers were also reviewed. Generally, this review presents the most recent advances of high performance of the BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I) based photocatalysts in depth and also prospects the research trend of the BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I) catalyst.

Key words: BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I), semiconductor, photocatalytic, modification, immobilization, review

CLC Number:

TQ174

LIU Jia-Qin, WU Yu-Cheng. Recent Advances in the High Performance BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I) Based Photo-catalysts[J]. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2015, 30(10): 1009-1017.

Figures/Tables 6

Fig. 1 Crystal structure diagram of BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I)

Fig. 2 UV-Vis DRS spectrum and photocatalytic degradation curves of black and white BiOCl nanocatalysts[36]

Fig. 3 Morphology, photocatalytic performance and activity enhancement mechanism of heterostructured BiOCl/Bi2O3 catalysts[38]

Fig. 4 Morphology and influence of Ag deposition amounts on the Ag/BiOX(X=Cl, Br, I) photocatalytic activity[45]

Fig. 5 Morphology (a), optical absorption characteristic (b) and photocatalytic performance (c, d) of undoped and Mn-doped BiOCl particles under visible light irradiation[47]

Fig. 6 Morphology (a) and photocatalytic activity enhancement mechanism (b) of Ag-BiOCl/TNTAs film catalyst under sunlight irradiation[58]

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