Recent advances in Bi2MoO6 based Z-scheme heterojunctions for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants

Bismuth-Graphene Nanohybrids: Synthesis, Reaction Mechanisms, and Photocatalytic Applications—A Review

“…Several Bi 2 MoO 6 morphologies have been described, including floral hollow spheres (solvothermal process) and nanoplates (hydrothermal method). Moreover, microwave heating was applied to synthesize Bi 2 MoO 6 samples with high photocatalytic activity in short periods [100,101]. Major applications of Bi 2 MO 6 (and Bi 2 MoO 6 and Bi 2 WO 6 ) photocatalysts involve the removal of organic pollutants from polluted air and water.…”

Insights into the Surface/Interface Modifications of Bi2MoO6: Feasible Strategies and Photocatalytic Applications

“…A heterojunction is mainly composed of two different semiconductors with a distinct band configuration, which nowadays is stretched to any two distinct solid‐state materials with physical contact. [ 65 ] In terms of the energy band positions of two combined semiconductors, heterojunction photocatalysts can be classified into type I heterojunctions with a straddling gap, type II heterojunctions with a staggered gap, and type III heterojunctions with a broken gap ( Figure a). [ 109 ] Taking into account the ineffective photoinduced electron–hole pair separation of type I and type III heterojunctions, the type II junction gradually became the research hotspot in heterogeneous photocatalysis.…”

“…[ 132–134 ] Stelo et al gave a brief review related to the recent progress in the development of Bi 2 MoO 6 ‐based semiconductor heterojunctions with a Z‐scheme configuration, such as well‐designed BiOBr/Bi 2 MoO 6 , AgI–Bi 2 MoO 6 , and Bi 2 MoO 6 /MO (M = Cu, Co 3/4 , or Ni). [ 65,135–137 ] For instance, the novel solid‐state Bi 2 MoO 6 /MO (M = Cu, Co 3/4 , or Ni) Z‐scheme heterojunction was inventively constructed by Hou's group via a facile calcination process and demonstrated its charming photocatalytic performance toward contaminant decomposition. This research paved a new way to the design and fabrication of Bi 2 MoO 6 ‐based solid‐state Z‐scheme heterojunctions and significant experimental guidance for Bi 2 MoO 6 modification.…”

“…[ 56 ] Stelo et al systematically summarized the recent advances in Bi 2 MoO 6 based Z‐scheme heterojunctions for photocatalytic degradation of contaminants. [ 65 ] However, reviews focusing on the surface/interface modifications of Bi 2 MoO 6 are still in their infancy. Moreover, varieties of novel photocatalytic utilizations, such as air purification, CO 2 reduction, and N 2 fixation, have been developed, while a comprehensive summary is seriously lacking.…”

Controllable Hydrothermal Synthesis and Photocatalytic Performance of Bi2MoO6 Nano/Microstructures

“…Additionally, the properties of nanomaterials can be tuned effectively by adjusting their size and shape [8][9][10][11][12]. The facile synthesis of photocatalytic nanomaterials with controllable morphology and structure is necessary and has a profound influence on their photocatalytic performances [13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. Therefore, controlling morphology and structure of the photocatalysts has been regarded as one of the most effective methods in fundamental scientific interest for exploring practical applications.…”