Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2021, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (9): 1413-1438.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(20)63769-X

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Recent advances on Bi2WO6-based photocatalysts for environmental and energy applications

Tong Chen, Lizhen Liu, Cheng Hu, Hongwei Huang*()   

  1. Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
  • Received:2020-12-22 Accepted:2021-01-29 Online:2021-09-18 Published:2021-05-16
  • Contact: Hongwei Huang
  • About author:* E-mail: hhw@cugb.edu.cn
    Hongwei Huang is a Professor at Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing). He received his Ph.D. in 2012 from Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and worked as a visiting scholar in the lab of Prof. Thomas Mallouk in The Pennsylvania State University (2016‒2017). He joined the editorial board of Chinese Journal of Catalysis in 2020. His current research mainly focuses on the crystal structural design and charge regulation of layered photocatalytic nanomaterials and their applications for environment and energy.
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(51972288);National Natural Science Foundation of China(51672258);Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2652018287)

Abstract:

Bismuth tungstate (Bi2WO6) has become a research hotspot due to its potential in photocatalytic energy conversion and environmental purification. Nevertheless, the limited light absorption and fast recombination of photogenerated carriers hinder the further improvement of the photocatalytic performance of Bi2WO6. Herein, we provide a systematic review for the recent advances on Bi2WO6-based photocatalysts. It starts with the crystal structure, optical properties and photocatalytic fundamentals of Bi2WO6. Then, we focus on the modification strategies of Bi2WO6 based on morphology control, atomic modulation and composite fabrication for diverse photocatalytic applications, such as organic synthesis, water splitting, CO2 reduction, water treatment, air purification, bacterial inactivation, etc. Finally, some current challenges and future development prospects are proposed. We expect that this review can provide a useful reference and guidance for the development of efficient Bi2WO6 photocatalysts.

Key words: Bi2WO6, Photocatalyst, Morphology control, Atomic modulation, Composite fabrication