Sono-electrodeposition of novel bismuth sulfide films on the stainless steel mesh: Photocatalytic reduction of Cr (VI)

One-Step Rapid Deposition of Bi2S3 Thin Film and Comprehensive Study of Its Photoelectrochemical Activity

“…Solar energy has been regarded as the most potential clean and environment-friendly energy source to tackle the increasingly serious energy shortage and environmental pollution. , Developing functional materials for achieving solar energy conversion has attracted much attention among researchers. In recent years, layered orthorhombic bismuth sulfide (Bi 2 S 3 ) has emerged as a kind of promising semiconductors candidate in photocatalysts, , photoelectrochemical (PEC) devices, , sensors, , photovoltaic devices, , thermoelectric devices, , electrochemical energy storage cells, , and photothermal therapy due to its excellent optical and electrical properties such as a relatively narrow band gap and a high absorption coefficient. − Moreover, the nontoxic nature of Bi 2 S 3 endows more competitiveness in green development compared with other metal chalcogenides . In the past decades, numerous reports have been focused on investigating the synthesis and properties of Bi 2 S 3 nanoparticles. ,− From the point of view of practical application, nanoparticles have several drawbacks, such as low reusability and strong light diffusion.…”

“…1,2 Developing functional materials for achieving solar energy conversion has attracted much attention among researchers. In recent years, layered orthorhombic bismuth sulfide (Bi 2 S 3 ) has emerged as a kind of promising semiconductors candidate in photocatalysts, 3,4 photoelectrochemical (PEC) devices, 5,6 sensors, 7,8 photovoltaic devices, 9,10 thermoelectric devices, 11,12 electrochemical energy storage cells, 13,14 and photothermal therapy 15 due to its excellent optical and electrical properties such as a relatively narrow band gap and a high absorption coefficient. 3−10 Moreover, the nontoxic nature of Bi 2 S 3 endows more competitiveness in green development compared with other metal chalcogenides.…”

Density Functional Theory Study on the Interfacial Properties of CuS/Bi2S3 Heterostructure

“…[ 5 ] To enhance the performance of photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI), Zargazi et al synthesized the Bi 2 S 3 thin films by sonochemistry and electrochemistry. [ 6 ] The optimum reduction efficiency reached 98.53% in 30 min. However, Bi 2 S 3 is a narrow‐bandgap semiconductor.…”

Sonoelectrochemistry: Ultrasound-assisted Organic Electrosynthesis

“…Thus, many studies are found in the literature referring sonoelectrochemistry to environmental remediation as a hybrid technology for the organic compound degradation present in the aqueous medium. 9−11 Other applications are being used for clean hydrogen production, 12 the synthesis of nanomaterials, 13−17 film production 18 and surface coating, 19 lab-on-a-chip analysis, 20 and the detection of lead. 21−23 Moreover, the application of associating sonoelectrochemistry with organic synthesis has also been highlighted in the literature, mainly because this technology brings interesting aspects because the sonoelectrosynthetic reactions usually present substantial insonation effects, even in less defined acoustic conditions.…”

“…The synergistic effect of sonoelectrochemical processes has brought new possibilities for active research due to its potential exploration for use in a wide range of applications. Thus, many studies are found in the literature referring sonoelectrochemistry to environmental remediation as a hybrid technology for the organic compound degradation present in the aqueous medium. − Other applications are being used for clean hydrogen production, the synthesis of nanomaterials, − film production and surface coating, lab-on-a-chip analysis, and the detection of lead. − Moreover, the application of associating sonoelectrochemistry with organic synthesis has also been highlighted in the literature, mainly because this technology brings interesting aspects because the sonoelectrosynthetic reactions usually present substantial insonation effects, even in less defined acoustic conditions. , Therefore, among the various relevant applications to sonoelectrochemistry (showed above), organic sonoelectrosynthesis will be the objective application of the present paper …”