A self-powered solar-blind ultraviolet(UV)photodetector(PD)was successfully constructed on a Ga_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)heterojunction,which was fabricated by spin-coating the hydrothermally grown Bi_(2)WO_(6)onto MOCVD-...A self-powered solar-blind ultraviolet(UV)photodetector(PD)was successfully constructed on a Ga_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)heterojunction,which was fabricated by spin-coating the hydrothermally grown Bi_(2)WO_(6)onto MOCVD-grown Ga_(2)O_(3)film.The results show that a typical type-I heterojunction is formed at the interface of the Ga_(2)O_(3)film and clustered Bi_(2)WO_(6),which demonstrates a distinct photovoltaic effect with an open-circuit voltage of 0.18 V under the irradiation of 254 nm UV light.Moreover,the Ga_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)PD displays excellent photodetection performance with an ultra-low dark current of~6 fA,and a high light-to-dark current ratio(PDCR)of 3.5 x 10^(4)in self-powered mode(0 V),as well as a best responsivity result of 2.21 mA/W in power supply mode(5 V).Furthermore,the PD possesses a stable and fast response speed under different light intensities and voltages.At zero voltage,the PD exhibits a fast rise time of 132 ms and 162 ms,as well as a quick decay time of 69 ms and 522 ms,respectively.In general,the newly attempted Ga_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)heterojunction may become a potential candidate for the realization of self-powered and high-performance UV photodetectors.展开更多
通过滴涂法成功制备了Bi_(2)WO_(6)/Fe_(2)O_(3)复合材料,利用XRD、SEM等方法进行表征和一系列光电催化测试。结果表明,Bi_(2)WO_(6)/Fe_(2)O_(3)复合材料比纯相Fe_(2)O_(3)具有更好的催化活性,且滴涂10μL Bi_(2)WO_(6)前驱体溶液的Bi_...通过滴涂法成功制备了Bi_(2)WO_(6)/Fe_(2)O_(3)复合材料,利用XRD、SEM等方法进行表征和一系列光电催化测试。结果表明,Bi_(2)WO_(6)/Fe_(2)O_(3)复合材料比纯相Fe_(2)O_(3)具有更好的催化活性,且滴涂10μL Bi_(2)WO_(6)前驱体溶液的Bi_(2)WO_(6)/Fe_(2)O_(3)光阳极具有最高的光电流密度(0.15 mA·cm^(-2)@1.23 V vs.RHE),是纯相Fe_(2)O_(3)(约4.4μA·cm^(-2)@1.23 V vs.RHE)光电阳极的34倍。复合材料的形成增加了吸收光谱范围,提高了对可见光的利用率,促进了界面电荷转移,抑制了光生载流子复合,从而提高了Fe_(2)O_(3)的光电催化活性。展开更多
The long-standing popularity of semiconductor photocatalysis,due to its great potential in a variety of applications,has resulted in the creation of numerous semiconductor photocatalysts,and it stimulated the developm...The long-standing popularity of semiconductor photocatalysis,due to its great potential in a variety of applications,has resulted in the creation of numerous semiconductor photocatalysts,and it stimulated the development of various characterization methods.In this study,Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)composite with a flower-like microsphere and hierarchical structure was synthesized with the facile hydrothermal-impregnation method without any surfactants.X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),ultravioletevisible(UV-Vis)diffuse reflectance spectroscopy,and photoluminescence spectroscopy were used to characterize the structures of the samples.The specific surface area was estimated with the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET)method,and pore size distribution was determined using the Barrett-Joyner-Halenda(BJH)method.The synthesized Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)composite had an average diameter of approximately 4 nm,with smaller specific surface area and larger pore diameter than those of pristine Bi_(2)WO_(6).The results of XRD and SEM analyses confirmed that the composite was composed of Fe_(2)O_(3)and Bi_(2)WO_(6).The absorption edge of Bi_(2)WO_(6)was at a wavelength of 460 nm.By contrast,the absorption edge of Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)to visible light was redshifted to 520 nm,with narrower bandgap width and stronger visible light response.It was also found that the main active substances in the degradation of microcystin-LR(MC-LR)were hydroxyl radicals(·OH)and electron holes(h^(+)).Consequently,the results further showed that the heterojunction between Fe_(2)O_(3)and Bi_(2)WO_(6)can improve the charge transfer rate and effectively separate the photoinduced electrons and holes.Compared with Bi_(2)WO_(6),Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)had no significant difference in the adsorption capacity of MC-LR and had more efficient photocatalytic degradation activity of MC-LR.The degradation rates of MC-LR by Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)and Bi_(2)WO_(6)reached 80%and 56%,respectively.The degradation efficiency of MC-LR was affected by the initial pH value,initial Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)concentration,and initial MC-LR concentration.展开更多
Heterojunction composites with intimate interfaces can shorten the diffusion distance,which leads to a shorter path for photogenerated carriers,thereby increasing photocatalytic activity.Herein,we report the fabricati...Heterojunction composites with intimate interfaces can shorten the diffusion distance,which leads to a shorter path for photogenerated carriers,thereby increasing photocatalytic activity.Herein,we report the fabrication of Ti_(3)C_(2)-Bi_(2)WO_(6)(TC-BW)heterojunctions hinged by Bi_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7)joints via an in situ hydrothermal reaction of Ti_(3)C_(2)in the presence of Na_(2)WO_(4)and Bi(NO_(3))_(3).The TC-BW was characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning transmission electron microscopy(STEM),and Raman spectroscopy.TC-BW showed superior photocatalytic activity(productivity over 15TC-WB reaches up to 5.0 mmolreacted BA·gcat.^(−1)·h^(−1))in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol using light-emitting diode(LED)light,arising from the surface defects and intimate heterojunction interface between the Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene and Bi_(2)WO_(6)nanosheets.TC-BW heterojunctions provide an enhanced separation efficiency of photogenerated charges,which in turn yields superior photocatalytic activity.Furthermore,it is well substantiated by density functional theory(DFT)calculations.In summary,this study elucidates the preparation of heterojunction composites with intimate interfaces for highly efficient photooxidation.展开更多
Simulating photosynthesis to convert CO_(2)into valuable chemicals is an effective strategy to achieve sustainable carbon recycles,and the high conversion efficiency and selectivity of photocatalytic conversion CO_(2)...Simulating photosynthesis to convert CO_(2)into valuable chemicals is an effective strategy to achieve sustainable carbon recycles,and the high conversion efficiency and selectivity of photocatalytic conversion CO_(2)to specific chemicals are the key challenges.Herein,a direct Z-scheme Bi_(2)WO_(6)/La_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7)photocatalyst is successfully syn-thesized by electrostatic self-assembly method.The selectivity of CO_(2)reduction to CO is improved from 74%of La_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7)to nearly 100%,and the CO yield is 7.5 times that of individual La_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7).The improvement of the photocatalytic performance is attributed to the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction between Bi_(2)WO_(6)and La_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7),which facilitates the separation and transfer of photogenerated carriers.This work provides a new insight for the construction of efficient photocatalyst for selective reduction of CO_(2)to CO.展开更多
Traditional triethylamine(TEA)sensors suffer from the drawback of serious cross-sensitivity due to the low charge-transfer ability of gas-sensing materials.Herein,an advanced anti-interference TEA sensor is designed b...Traditional triethylamine(TEA)sensors suffer from the drawback of serious cross-sensitivity due to the low charge-transfer ability of gas-sensing materials.Herein,an advanced anti-interference TEA sensor is designed by utilizing interfacial energy barriers of hierarchical Bi_(2)O_(3)/WO_(3) composite.Benefiting from abundant slit-like pores,desirable defect features,and amplification effect of heterojunctions,the sensor based on Bi_(2)O_(3)/WO_(3) composite with 40%Bi_(2)O_(3)(0.4-Bi_(2)O_(3)/WO_(3))demonstrates remarkable performance in terms of faster response/recovery time(1.7-fold/1.2-fold),higher response(2.1-fold),and lower power consumption(30℃-decrement)as compared with the pristine WO_(3) sensor.Furthermore,the composite sensor exhibits long-term stability,reproducibility,and negligible response towards interfering molecules,indicating the promising potential of Bi_(2)O_(3)/WO_(3) heterojunctions in anti-interference detection of low-concentration TEA in real applications.This work not only offers a rational solution to design advanced gas sensors by tuning the interfacial energy barriers of heterojunctions,but also provides a fundamental understanding of hierarchical Bi_(2)O_(3) structures in the gas-sensing field.展开更多
A new vertically aligned nanocomposite(VAN)structure based on two-dimensional(2D)layered oxides has been designed and self-assembled on both LaAlO_(3)(001)and SrTiO3(001)substrates.The new VAN structure consists of ep...A new vertically aligned nanocomposite(VAN)structure based on two-dimensional(2D)layered oxides has been designed and self-assembled on both LaAlO_(3)(001)and SrTiO3(001)substrates.The new VAN structure consists of epitaxially grown Co_(3)O_(4) nanopillars embedded in the Bi_(2)WO_(6) matrix with a unique 2D layered structure,as evidenced by the microstructural analysis.Physical property measurements show that the new Bi_(2)WO_(6)-Co_(3)O_(4) VAN structure exhibits strong ferromagnetic and piezoelectric response at room temperature as well as anisotropic permittivity response.This work demonstrates a new approach in processing multifunctional VANs structure based on the layered oxide systems towards future nonlinear optics,ferromagnets,and multiferroics.展开更多
The heterojunction effect can effectively improve the separation efficiency of the photocatalyst’s photo-generated electron and hole pairs,thereby greatly improving the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance ...The heterojunction effect can effectively improve the separation efficiency of the photocatalyst’s photo-generated electron and hole pairs,thereby greatly improving the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance of the photocatalyst.In this paper,Bi_(6)O_(6)(OH)_(3)(NO_(3))_(3)·1.5H_(2)O(BBN)and ZnO are used to construct and synthesize Bi_(6)O_(6)(OH)_(3)(NO_(3))_(3)·1.5H_(2)O/ZnO(BBN/ZnO)heterojunction photocatalyst.Under UV-vis light irradiation,the BBN/ZnO composite could generate H_(2)with a rate of 28.66μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1),which is higher than pure BBN(0.92μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1))and ZnO(6.54μmol·h^(−1)·g^(−1))at around 31.1 and 4.4 times,respectively.Moreover,the experimental results found that the composite still exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity and maintains a high and stable activity in the 12-hour experiment with 3 cycles.The possible mechanism to enhance the photocatalytic behavior is attributed to the expanded light absorption range,reduced surface migration resistance,and inhibited recombination of photo-generated electron and hole pairs.展开更多
The efficient utilization of photocatalytic technology is essential for clean energy.Bismuth-based multimetal oxides(Bi_(2)WO_(6),Bi_(2)MoO_(6),BiVO_(4)and Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12))have aroused widespread attention as a vis...The efficient utilization of photocatalytic technology is essential for clean energy.Bismuth-based multimetal oxides(Bi_(2)WO_(6),Bi_(2)MoO_(6),BiVO_(4)and Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12))have aroused widespread attention as a visible light responsive photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution due to their low cost,nontoxicity,modifiable morphology,and outstanding optical and chemical properties.Nevertheless,the photocatalytic activities of pure materials are unsatisfactory because of their relative small specific surface area,poor quantum yield,and the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers.Therefore,some modification strategies,including morphological control,semiconductor combination,doping,and defect engineering,have been systematically studied to enhance photocatalytic H_(2)evolution activity in the past few years.Herein,we summarize the recent research progress on bismuth-based photocatalysts,pointing out the prospects,opportunities and challenges of bismuth-based photocatalysts.Eventually,we aims to put forward valuable suggestions for designing of bismuth-based photocatalysts applied in hydrogen production on the premise of consolidating the existing theoretical basis of photocatalysis.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB3605404)Natural Science Research Start up Foundation of Recruiting Talents of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(Grant Nos.XK1060921119,XK1060921115,and XK1060921002)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62204125)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2022M721689)。
文摘A self-powered solar-blind ultraviolet(UV)photodetector(PD)was successfully constructed on a Ga_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)heterojunction,which was fabricated by spin-coating the hydrothermally grown Bi_(2)WO_(6)onto MOCVD-grown Ga_(2)O_(3)film.The results show that a typical type-I heterojunction is formed at the interface of the Ga_(2)O_(3)film and clustered Bi_(2)WO_(6),which demonstrates a distinct photovoltaic effect with an open-circuit voltage of 0.18 V under the irradiation of 254 nm UV light.Moreover,the Ga_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)PD displays excellent photodetection performance with an ultra-low dark current of~6 fA,and a high light-to-dark current ratio(PDCR)of 3.5 x 10^(4)in self-powered mode(0 V),as well as a best responsivity result of 2.21 mA/W in power supply mode(5 V).Furthermore,the PD possesses a stable and fast response speed under different light intensities and voltages.At zero voltage,the PD exhibits a fast rise time of 132 ms and 162 ms,as well as a quick decay time of 69 ms and 522 ms,respectively.In general,the newly attempted Ga_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)heterojunction may become a potential candidate for the realization of self-powered and high-performance UV photodetectors.
文摘通过滴涂法成功制备了Bi_(2)WO_(6)/Fe_(2)O_(3)复合材料,利用XRD、SEM等方法进行表征和一系列光电催化测试。结果表明,Bi_(2)WO_(6)/Fe_(2)O_(3)复合材料比纯相Fe_(2)O_(3)具有更好的催化活性,且滴涂10μL Bi_(2)WO_(6)前驱体溶液的Bi_(2)WO_(6)/Fe_(2)O_(3)光阳极具有最高的光电流密度(0.15 mA·cm^(-2)@1.23 V vs.RHE),是纯相Fe_(2)O_(3)(约4.4μA·cm^(-2)@1.23 V vs.RHE)光电阳极的34倍。复合材料的形成增加了吸收光谱范围,提高了对可见光的利用率,促进了界面电荷转移,抑制了光生载流子复合,从而提高了Fe_(2)O_(3)的光电催化活性。
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.91647206,51779079,51579073,and 51979137)the Fundation for Innovation Research Groups of the National Natural Science Fundation of China(Grant No.51421006).
文摘The long-standing popularity of semiconductor photocatalysis,due to its great potential in a variety of applications,has resulted in the creation of numerous semiconductor photocatalysts,and it stimulated the development of various characterization methods.In this study,Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)composite with a flower-like microsphere and hierarchical structure was synthesized with the facile hydrothermal-impregnation method without any surfactants.X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),ultravioletevisible(UV-Vis)diffuse reflectance spectroscopy,and photoluminescence spectroscopy were used to characterize the structures of the samples.The specific surface area was estimated with the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET)method,and pore size distribution was determined using the Barrett-Joyner-Halenda(BJH)method.The synthesized Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)composite had an average diameter of approximately 4 nm,with smaller specific surface area and larger pore diameter than those of pristine Bi_(2)WO_(6).The results of XRD and SEM analyses confirmed that the composite was composed of Fe_(2)O_(3)and Bi_(2)WO_(6).The absorption edge of Bi_(2)WO_(6)was at a wavelength of 460 nm.By contrast,the absorption edge of Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)to visible light was redshifted to 520 nm,with narrower bandgap width and stronger visible light response.It was also found that the main active substances in the degradation of microcystin-LR(MC-LR)were hydroxyl radicals(·OH)and electron holes(h^(+)).Consequently,the results further showed that the heterojunction between Fe_(2)O_(3)and Bi_(2)WO_(6)can improve the charge transfer rate and effectively separate the photoinduced electrons and holes.Compared with Bi_(2)WO_(6),Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)had no significant difference in the adsorption capacity of MC-LR and had more efficient photocatalytic degradation activity of MC-LR.The degradation rates of MC-LR by Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)and Bi_(2)WO_(6)reached 80%and 56%,respectively.The degradation efficiency of MC-LR was affected by the initial pH value,initial Fe_(2)O_(3)/Bi_(2)WO_(6)concentration,and initial MC-LR concentration.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22172167 and 22272112).
文摘Heterojunction composites with intimate interfaces can shorten the diffusion distance,which leads to a shorter path for photogenerated carriers,thereby increasing photocatalytic activity.Herein,we report the fabrication of Ti_(3)C_(2)-Bi_(2)WO_(6)(TC-BW)heterojunctions hinged by Bi_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7)joints via an in situ hydrothermal reaction of Ti_(3)C_(2)in the presence of Na_(2)WO_(4)and Bi(NO_(3))_(3).The TC-BW was characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning transmission electron microscopy(STEM),and Raman spectroscopy.TC-BW showed superior photocatalytic activity(productivity over 15TC-WB reaches up to 5.0 mmolreacted BA·gcat.^(−1)·h^(−1))in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol using light-emitting diode(LED)light,arising from the surface defects and intimate heterojunction interface between the Ti_(3)C_(2)MXene and Bi_(2)WO_(6)nanosheets.TC-BW heterojunctions provide an enhanced separation efficiency of photogenerated charges,which in turn yields superior photocatalytic activity.Furthermore,it is well substantiated by density functional theory(DFT)calculations.In summary,this study elucidates the preparation of heterojunction composites with intimate interfaces for highly efficient photooxidation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21972020 and 22172031)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2021L3003)
文摘Simulating photosynthesis to convert CO_(2)into valuable chemicals is an effective strategy to achieve sustainable carbon recycles,and the high conversion efficiency and selectivity of photocatalytic conversion CO_(2)to specific chemicals are the key challenges.Herein,a direct Z-scheme Bi_(2)WO_(6)/La_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7)photocatalyst is successfully syn-thesized by electrostatic self-assembly method.The selectivity of CO_(2)reduction to CO is improved from 74%of La_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7)to nearly 100%,and the CO yield is 7.5 times that of individual La_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7).The improvement of the photocatalytic performance is attributed to the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction between Bi_(2)WO_(6)and La_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7),which facilitates the separation and transfer of photogenerated carriers.This work provides a new insight for the construction of efficient photocatalyst for selective reduction of CO_(2)to CO.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51973099)Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn201812055)+1 种基金Qingdao Science and Technology Plan Key Research and Development Special Project(No.21-1-2-17-xx)State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles(Qingdao University)(Nos.ZKT04 and GZRC202007).
文摘Traditional triethylamine(TEA)sensors suffer from the drawback of serious cross-sensitivity due to the low charge-transfer ability of gas-sensing materials.Herein,an advanced anti-interference TEA sensor is designed by utilizing interfacial energy barriers of hierarchical Bi_(2)O_(3)/WO_(3) composite.Benefiting from abundant slit-like pores,desirable defect features,and amplification effect of heterojunctions,the sensor based on Bi_(2)O_(3)/WO_(3) composite with 40%Bi_(2)O_(3)(0.4-Bi_(2)O_(3)/WO_(3))demonstrates remarkable performance in terms of faster response/recovery time(1.7-fold/1.2-fold),higher response(2.1-fold),and lower power consumption(30℃-decrement)as compared with the pristine WO_(3) sensor.Furthermore,the composite sensor exhibits long-term stability,reproducibility,and negligible response towards interfering molecules,indicating the promising potential of Bi_(2)O_(3)/WO_(3) heterojunctions in anti-interference detection of low-concentration TEA in real applications.This work not only offers a rational solution to design advanced gas sensors by tuning the interfacial energy barriers of heterojunctions,but also provides a fundamental understanding of hierarchical Bi_(2)O_(3) structures in the gas-sensing field.
基金This work is supported by the U.S.Office of Naval Research(ONR,N00014-20-1-2600)The high-resolution TEM/STEM characterization at Purdue University is supported by the U.S.National Science Foundation(Nos.DMR-1565822 and DMR-2016453)。
文摘A new vertically aligned nanocomposite(VAN)structure based on two-dimensional(2D)layered oxides has been designed and self-assembled on both LaAlO_(3)(001)and SrTiO3(001)substrates.The new VAN structure consists of epitaxially grown Co_(3)O_(4) nanopillars embedded in the Bi_(2)WO_(6) matrix with a unique 2D layered structure,as evidenced by the microstructural analysis.Physical property measurements show that the new Bi_(2)WO_(6)-Co_(3)O_(4) VAN structure exhibits strong ferromagnetic and piezoelectric response at room temperature as well as anisotropic permittivity response.This work demonstrates a new approach in processing multifunctional VANs structure based on the layered oxide systems towards future nonlinear optics,ferromagnets,and multiferroics.
基金This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province[2020J01833]the Fujian Engineering Research Center of New Chinese lacquer Material[No.323030030702]+3 种基金the humbly acknowledge international funding provided by Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University[No.KXB16001A]the Education Research Program for Young and Middle-aged Teachers of Fujian Education Department[No.JAT190132]the open fund of the Key Laboratory of National Forestry&Grassland Bureau for Plant Fiber Functional Materials,Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University[No.2019KFJJ15]Key Laboratory of New Functional Textile Fiber and Material of Fujian Province will open fund project in 2020[MJUKF-FMSM202005,FKLTF 1708].
文摘The heterojunction effect can effectively improve the separation efficiency of the photocatalyst’s photo-generated electron and hole pairs,thereby greatly improving the photocatalytic hydrogen production performance of the photocatalyst.In this paper,Bi_(6)O_(6)(OH)_(3)(NO_(3))_(3)·1.5H_(2)O(BBN)and ZnO are used to construct and synthesize Bi_(6)O_(6)(OH)_(3)(NO_(3))_(3)·1.5H_(2)O/ZnO(BBN/ZnO)heterojunction photocatalyst.Under UV-vis light irradiation,the BBN/ZnO composite could generate H_(2)with a rate of 28.66μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1),which is higher than pure BBN(0.92μmol·g^(−1)·h^(−1))and ZnO(6.54μmol·h^(−1)·g^(−1))at around 31.1 and 4.4 times,respectively.Moreover,the experimental results found that the composite still exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity and maintains a high and stable activity in the 12-hour experiment with 3 cycles.The possible mechanism to enhance the photocatalytic behavior is attributed to the expanded light absorption range,reduced surface migration resistance,and inhibited recombination of photo-generated electron and hole pairs.
基金This research was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21706132 and 21976093)Jiangsu Provincial Specially Appointed Professors Foundation,The Startup Foundation for Introducing Talent of NUIST.
文摘The efficient utilization of photocatalytic technology is essential for clean energy.Bismuth-based multimetal oxides(Bi_(2)WO_(6),Bi_(2)MoO_(6),BiVO_(4)and Bi_(4)Ti_(3)O_(12))have aroused widespread attention as a visible light responsive photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution due to their low cost,nontoxicity,modifiable morphology,and outstanding optical and chemical properties.Nevertheless,the photocatalytic activities of pure materials are unsatisfactory because of their relative small specific surface area,poor quantum yield,and the rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers.Therefore,some modification strategies,including morphological control,semiconductor combination,doping,and defect engineering,have been systematically studied to enhance photocatalytic H_(2)evolution activity in the past few years.Herein,we summarize the recent research progress on bismuth-based photocatalysts,pointing out the prospects,opportunities and challenges of bismuth-based photocatalysts.Eventually,we aims to put forward valuable suggestions for designing of bismuth-based photocatalysts applied in hydrogen production on the premise of consolidating the existing theoretical basis of photocatalysis.
