Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2024, Vol. 57: 18-50.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(23)64593-0

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Emerging polynary bismuth-based photocatalysts: Structural classification, preparation, modification and applications

Min Lia, Shixin Yub,*(), Hongwei Huangc,*()   

  1. aBeijing Key Lab for Source Control Technology of Water Pollution, Engineering Research Center for Water Pollution Source Control & Eco-remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
    bState Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
    cEngineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Geological Carbon Storage and Low Carbon Utilization of Resources, 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), Beijing 100083, China
  • Received:2023-11-09 Accepted:2024-01-03 Online:2024-02-18 Published:2024-02-10
  • Contact: * E-mail: yushixin@bjfu.edu.cn (S. Yu), hhw@cugb.edu.cn (H. Huang).
  • About author:Shixin Yu is a lecturer at Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University. He graduated from China University of Geosciences (Beijing) with a doctorate in Materials Science and Technology in 2020. His research interests focus on lignocellulosic biomass high-value utilization and photocatalytic conversion for sustainable materials and chemicals.
    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 the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and worked as a visiting scholar in the lab of Prof. Thomas Mallouk at The Pennsylvania State University (2016-2017). His current research mainly focuses on the crystal structural design and charge regulation of polar photocatalysts and their applications for energy and environment.
  • Supported by:
    Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(BLX202024);Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2652022202);Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(BLX202259);National Natural Science Foundation of China(52272244);National Natural Science Foundation of China(51972288);National Natural Science Foundation of China(52202360);National Natural Science Foundation of China(52300125)

Abstract:

Photocatalysis is widely recognized as a promising technique for addressing energy and environmental challenges. Exploring novel photocatalysts represents a crucial avenue for advancing the development of photocatalytic technology. Bismuth (Bi)-based photocatalysts have garnered significant attention due to their distinctive crystal structure, favorable hybrid electronic band structure and diverse composition. In recent years, numerous polynary Bi-based (PBB) photocatalysts have been investigated, which exhibit excellent photocatalytic performance. However, most reviews still primarily focus on summarizing traditional materials, it is necessary and urgent to provide a comprehensive review of emerging PBB photocatalysts reported in recent years. This review encompasses the latest advancements in emerging PBB photocatalysts over the past decade (approximately 60 species), covering crystal structure, synthesis method, modification approaches and application areas. This review provides a concise summary and offers insight into future research trends of emerging PBB photocatalysts and guidance for finding suitable applications based on their crystal structures.

Key words: Bi-based materials, Photocatalysis, Crystal structure, Layered structure, Photocatalytic application