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Advances in bismuth-based non-centrosymmetric materials as polarization-enhanced photocatalysts for environmental remediation and energy conversion

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Article Environmental Sciences

Ferroelectric polarization effect on the photocatalytic activity of Bi0.9Ca0.1FeO3/CdS S-scheme nanocomposites

Yaowen Zhang et al.

Summary: This paper investigates the preparation of Ca-doped BFO nanoparticles and BCFO-CdS nanocomposites. The study reveals that Ca doping narrows the band gap of BFO, leading to better absorption of visible light. Among all the samples, the BCFO-CdS nanocomposites with a reaction time of 10 minutes exhibit the best photocatalytic performance. The degradation rate can be further enhanced after electric polarization. These findings provide valuable insights for designing highly efficient photocatalysts.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (2023)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Construction of a novel S-scheme heterojunction piezoelectric photocatalyst V-BiOIO3/FTCN and immobilization with floatability for tetracycline degradation

Ting Wu et al.

Summary: A high-performance piezoelectric photocatalyst was developed to improve the removal efficiency of tetracycline hydrochloride. The photocatalyst introduced a piezoelectric effect and constructed a heterojunction structure. The removal efficiency was further enhanced by ultrasound. The immobilized photocatalyst floated on the water surface, enabling easy recovery.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2023)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Piezoelectricity-enhanced photocatalytic degradation performance of SrBi4Ti4O15/Ag2O p-n heterojunction

Pengwei Jia et al.

Summary: By utilizing the piezoelectric effect, a ferroelectric SrBi4Ti4O15/Ag2O p-n heterojunction catalyst is designed, leading to a significant enhancement of photocatalytic degradation. It can degrade 99.54% Rhodamine B within 6 minutes with an ultra-high degradation rate constant (k = 0.8949 min-1), which is 3.24 times of the photocatalytic degradation rate and 17.38 times of the piezocatalytic degradation rate. Additionally, this catalyst shows excellent degradation effect on other organic pollutants as well. This study provides valuable insights for designing efficient photocatalysts by coupling photocatalysis and piezoelectric effect.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2023)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synergy-Compensation Effect of Ferroelectric Polarization and Cationic Vacancy Collaboratively Promoting CO2 Photoreduction

Shuguan Li et al.

Summary: This study develops a coupled strategy of ferroelectric poling and cationic vacancy to achieve high-performance CO2 photoreduction on ferroelectric Bi2MoO6, and discloses their interesting synergy-compensation relationship. The corona poling enhances the intrinsic electric field for charge separation, while the introduced Mo vacancy facilitates the adsorption and activation of CO2 by creating local electric field. Coupling poling and V-Mo not only integrates their advantages but also compensates for their shortcomings.
Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High-Performance Photocatalytic Reduction of Nitrogen to Ammonia Driven by Oxygen Vacancy and Ferroelectric Polarization Field of SrBi4Ti4O15 Nanosheets

Shuai Gao et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the significance of surface oxygen vacancies in enhancing the performance of photocatalytic nitrogen fixation by ferroelectric catalysts.
Article Polymer Science

Piezo-Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of the Electrospun Fibrous Magnetic PVDF/BiFeO3 Membrane

Farid Orudzhev et al.

Summary: The synthesis of hybrid polymer-inorganic nanocomposite fiber membranes based on PVDF and BFO can effectively solve the problem of decomposing organic dyes with high efficiency by combining the advantages of photoactive piezoelectric nanomaterials and ferroelectric polymers, collecting mechanical vibrations and light energy.

POLYMERS (2023)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Pyro-photocatalytic Coupled Effect in Ferroelectric Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 Nanoparticles for Enhanced Dye Degradation

Suwen Xu et al.

Summary: Exploiting the coupling effect of pyroelectric fields and photocatalysis can greatly enhance the catalytic performance, as demonstrated by the degradation of rhodamine B using Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 (BNT) nanoparticles under temperature fluctuations and visible light irradiation, achieving a degradation rate of up to 98%. The performance improvement, compared to pyroelectric catalysis and photocatalysis alone, was 216.54% and 31.48% respectively, attributed to the introduction of pyroelectric potential and enhanced domain polarization.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2023)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Alkali Metal Cations as Charge-Transfer Bridge for Polarization Promoted Solar-to-H2 Conversion

Meiyang Wang et al.

Summary: Utilizing the electric field of ferroelectric materials to separate and transfer photogenerated charges has been considered as a promising approach to develop efficient photocatalysts. In this study, a novel heterostructure was fabricated by coupling potassium poly(heptazine imide) with ferroelectric BaxSr1-xTiO3. The intimate interfacial contact between the two materials enhances the internal electric field, while the potassium ions in K-PHI act as charge-transfer bridges to promote the migration and separation of photogenerated charge carriers. The resulting catalyst, 5% K-PHI/B0.8ST, exhibits a significantly improved H-2-evolution rate and exceptional stability.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2023)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ferroelectric Materials and Their Applications in Activation of Small Molecules

Weitong Ding et al.

Summary: Ferroelectric materials, with switchable polarization, show promise as catalysts due to their ability to enhance photo-catalytic performance and overcome limitations imposed by traditional catalytic principles.

ACS OMEGA (2023)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Piezo-photo coupling effect and extended optical absorption of piezoelectric-based hybrids for efficient bisphenol A degradation

Yuying Wu et al.

Summary: This study combines piezoelectricity and photocatalytic performance through the design of ZIF-67N@BiFeO3@CdS composite. By integrating, the intensity and scope of photo-absorption are increased, and efficient photo-generated carriers separation and transfer are achieved. The piezo-photocatalysis process shows extraordinary bisphenol A removal ability under visible-light and near-infrared waveband. This work has important implications for the development of new-type piezoelectric photocatalysts.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2023)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Rapid Ferroelectric-Photoexcited Bacteria-Killing of Bi4Ti3O12/Ti3C2Tx Nanofiber Membranes

Zhiying Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, an antibacterial nanofiber membrane with enhanced photocatalytic activity is fabricated using a ferroelectric polarization strategy. The membrane exhibits excellent visible light absorption and photothermal conversion performance, and is capable of killing Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS (2023)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A novel perovskite ferroelectric KNbO3-Bi(Ni1/2Ti1/2)O3 nanofibers for photocatalytic hydrogen production

Tianjin Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, novel perovskite ferroelectric (1-x)KNbO3-xBi(Ni1/2Ti1/2)O-3 nanofibers were synthesized for the first time using electrospinning, exhibiting optimal photocatalytic activity. First principles calculations revealed the midgap structure in the material, and polarization was found to significantly affect the hydrogen production rate.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Heterojunction and ferroelectric polarization co-promoting photocatalytic activity

Mingtao Li et al.

Summary: A polarized heterojunction photocatalyst is prepared by high-energy ball-milling and corona poling, which demonstrates enhanced photocatalytic activity. The improved performance is attributed to the formation of Type II heterojunction and ferroelectric polarization enhancement, promoting efficient charge separation.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Enhanced photocatalytic activity in ferroelectric BiFeO3 nanoparticles treated by a corona poling method

Lintong Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, 50 nm BiFeO3 particles were prepared using the sol-gel method and their photocatalytic activity was enhanced through corona poling treatment. XRD and Raman analysis revealed structural changes in the polarized BiFeO3 particles, which resulted in a 5.1-fold increase in the degradation efficiency of methyl orange dye.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Remarkably enhanced piezo-photocatalytic performance of Z-scheme Bi2WO6/Black TiO2 heterojunction via piezoelectric effect

Wenjing Shen et al.

Summary: This study reports a Bi2WO6/Black TiO2 heterojunction with a high piezo-photocatalytic activity. The results show that this heterojunction has a higher degradation efficiency for cationic and anionic dyes under simultaneous ultrasonication and sunlight, compared to independent photocatalysis and piezocatalysis. The study also provides evidence for the Z-scheme piezophotocatalytic mechanism of the Bi2WO6/B-TiO2 heterojunction.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2022)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Enhancement mechanism of full-solar-spectrum catalytic activity of g-C3N4-x/Bi/Bi2O2(CO3)1-x(Br, I)x heterojunction: The roles of plasma Bi and oxygen vacancies

Min Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, a plasma Bi and oxygen vacancies (OVs) co-modified g-C3N4-x/Bi/Bi2O2(CO3)(1-x)(Br, I)x heterojunction was prepared via solvothermal reaction. The enhanced full-spectrum catalytic activity and stability were achieved by increasing OVs concentration and Bi deposition.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Pyro-photo-electric catalysis in Bi2WO6 nanostructures for efficient degradation of dyes under thermal-assisted visible light irradiation

Zhenxiang Qiao et al.

Summary: This study introduces the utilization of the polarization field of Bi2WO6 pyroelectric materials to enhance the photo-electric catalysis performance for dye degradation. The catalytic efficiency significantly increases under specific conditions, showing the potential of using clean energy sources for pollutant degradation and providing new ideas for environmentally friendly electrodes design.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Charge transfer in photocatalysis of direct Z-scheme g-C3N4-based ferroelectric heterojunction

Ying Yang et al.

Summary: In this study, g-C3N4-based ferroelectric catalysts with various BiFeO3 contents were prepared with a simple approach, and the direct Z-scheme heterojunction between BFO and g-C3N4 was experimentally proved. The research confirmed that the direct Z-scheme g-C3N4-based ferroelectric heterostructure plays a positive role in photocatalytic activity, and discussed the charge transfer mechanism in detail, providing a new strategy for improving the performance of g-C3N4-based ferroelectric catalysts.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2022)

Review Environmental Sciences

Bismuth-based complex oxides for photocatalytic applications in environmental remediation and water splitting: A review

Yazi Liu et al.

Summary: Bismuth-based complex oxides have attracted attention as visible-light photocatalysts, but their low conduction band limits their application in hydrogen evolution and water splitting processes. This paper discusses Bi-based complex oxides for pollutants degradation and oxygen generation, presenting synthesis strategies and approaches for enhancing their performance. Techniques such as energy band engineering and Z-scheme systems are proposed to overcome challenges in achieving overall water splitting.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Piezoelectric polarization modulated novel Bi2WO6/g-C3N4/ZnO Z-scheme heterojunctions with g-C3N4 intermediate layer for efficient piezo-photocatalytic decomposition of harmful organic pollutants

Zihan Kang et al.

Summary: This study investigates the role of carriers in piezocatalysis by studying the separation mode under a dynamic polarization field. The synthesized heterojunctions with unique core-shell structures show enhanced piezocatalytic efficiency, providing a reference for the design of efficient catalysts.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

DFT, EPR and SPR insight to the relation between photocatalytic activity and nonlinearity and anisotropy ferromagnetism of Au/Co3O4/Bi2MoO6 composites

Qiuling Chen et al.

Summary: This study synthesized Au nanoparticles doped p-n hetero-structured Co3O4/Bi2MoO6 composites and evaluated their photocatalytic activity and stability. Various factors, including electron transition, charge transfer, energy band gap, DOS, polarizability, SPR effect, oxygen vacancies, and anisotropy permittivity, were investigated to understand their influence on the photocatalytic process. The doped Co3O4 and Au nanoparticles played essential roles in enhancing carrier concentration, reducing energy band gap, and strengthening the built-in electric field. Additionally, the magnetic properties of Co3O4 facilitated the separation and recovery in practical photocatalytic applications.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Built-in electric field enhanced BiFeO3 photo-Fenton degradation Rhodamine B solution

Yuanjiu Yan et al.

Summary: BFO NFs were synthesized via a hydrothermal route and characterized for their properties. The results showed that BFO NFs exhibited good response to visible light and had enhanced photocatalytic performance. The study also revealed the significant contribution of the piezoelectric properties of BFO NFs to their photocatalytic effect.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE (2022)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Piezoelectric polarization promoted spatial separation of photogenerated charges in Bi2MoO6 catalyst and investigation of its synergistic photopiezocatalytic activity

Shilong Ji et al.

Summary: Ultrasound treatment was used to piezoelectrically polarize the ferro-electric Bi2MoO6 catalyst, improving its photopiezocatalytic performance for efficient purification of pollutants.

JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Polarization-induced internal electric field to manipulate piezo-photocatalytic and ferro-photoelectrochemical performance in bismuth ferrite nanofibers

Daotong You et al.

Summary: By modifying BiFeO3 nanofibers with co-doping of Pr ions and Mn ions, better ferroelectric properties and lower leakage current were achieved, resulting in superior piezo-photocatalytic performance and optimized PEC performance with effective tunability of photocurrent and onset potential.

NANO ENERGY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Tuning piezoelectric driven photocatalysis by La-doped magnetic BiFeO3-based multiferroics for water purification

Shenyu Lan et al.

Summary: La-doped bismuth ferrite-based multiferroics exhibited strong magnetic response and high piezo-photocatalytic activity, leading to a synergistic enhancement in the degradation of carbamazepine. The internal piezoelectric field of La-BFOs tailored the structure of energy band and boosted the separation of photo-generated carriers, resulting in enhanced removal of pollutants. Additionally, the catalysts showed excellent recyclability and catalytic reproducibility in consecutive cycling tests.

NANO ENERGY (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Challenges for photocatalytic overall water splitting

Chuanbiao Bie et al.

Summary: Photocatalytic overall water splitting is a promising technology for hydrogen production, but its current performance is insufficient for large-scale production. This paper provides a theoretical and practical analysis of the challenges associated with photocatalytic overall water splitting, including unfavorable thermodynamics, slow kinetics, dissolved oxygen, and rapid backward reaction.
Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Regulation of ferroelectric polarization and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) synergistically promoting photocatalytic performance of Bi3TiNbO9

Jiangwen Bai et al.

Summary: This study presents the construction of efficient photocatalysts by implanting ferroelectric materials, which achieves excellent performance. The results show that doping La3+ ions can lead to an enlarged ferroelectric polarization, thereby improving the photocatalytic performance.

MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Polarized Cu-Bi Site Pairs for Non-Covalent to Covalent Interaction Tuning toward N2 Photoreduction

Jun Di et al.

Summary: A universal atomic layer confined doping strategy is developed to prepare Bi24O31Br10 materials incorporating isolated Cu atoms, which enables better electron delocalization for effective N-2 activation. The optimized Cu-Bi24O31Br10 atomic layers show significantly improved photocatalytic nitrogen fixation activity than Bi24O31Br10 atomic layer and bulk Bi24O31Br10, and alter the hydrogenation pathways.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Magnetic field-enhanced photocatalytic nitrogen fixation over defect-rich ferroelectric Bi2WO6

Yuanhang Feng et al.

Summary: This study develops a ferroelectric Bi2WO6 photocatalyst with surface oxygen defects, which can efficiently fix nitrogen to produce ammonia under mild conditions. The experiment shows that oxygen defects can provide more reactive sites for N2 adsorption, and the photogenerated charge carriers can be efficiently separated due to the internal electric field. The Bi2WO6 with oxygen defects exhibits higher NH3 yield compared to the original Bi2WO6, especially when assisted by an external magnetic field.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2022)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Layered bismuth-based photocatalysts

Na Tian et al.

Summary: This review provides a comprehensive summary of the applications of layered bismuth-based (LBB) materials in photocatalysis, including their classification, characteristics, synthesis, and strategies for improving their photocatalytic performance. It introduces the extensive photocatalytic applications of LBB materials, as well as provides perspectives for future development.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Vacancy Pair-Induced Charge Rebalancing with Surface and Interfacial Dual Polarization for CO2 Photoreduction

Jun Di et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates the development of a synchronous surface and interfacial dual polarization strategy to improve the efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction. By creating a closely contacted structure between black phosphorus and Bi24O31Br10, as well as through electronegativity-induced charge rebalancing, the researchers were able to promote charge separation and reduce the energy barriers for CO2 activation and the rate-determining step. The optimized BP-Bi24O31Br10 catalyst showed significantly higher CO generation rate compared to defective Bi24O31Br10 atomic layers and defect-poor Bi24O31Br10.

ACS CATALYSIS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synergizing the internal electric field and ferroelectric polarization of the BiFeO3/ZnIn2S4 Z-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic overall water splitting

Jian Zhang et al.

Summary: By modifying the surface electronic structures to couple the internal electric field and ferroelectric polarization, the efficiency of carrier separation and migration can be greatly improved in solar-to-chemical energy conversion.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Facilitated Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B over One-Step Synthesized Honeycomb-Like BiFeO3/g-C3N4 Catalyst

Haoran Cui et al.

Summary: In this study, honeycomb-like BiFeO3/g-C3N4 composites were synthesized using a facile method and showed high efficiency in degrading organic dyes under visible light illumination. The unique honeycomb morphology, charged molecule binding, and synergistic effect of Z-scheme heterojunction and ferroelectricity significantly enhanced the photocatalytic performance, which holds great potential for environmental purification.

NANOMATERIALS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Strong synergy of piezoelectric photocatalysis in PFC catalyzed by BaTiO3/Bi2WO6 anode and with peroxymonosulfate to remove rhodamine B

Wenjie Hou et al.

Summary: In this study, a BaTiO3/Bi2WO6 composite catalyst was prepared and applied in a piezophotocatalytic fuel cell. The results showed that the composite catalyst exhibited a high reaction rate constant in the degradation of rhodamine B, indicating the strong synergy between photocatalysis and piezoelectric catalysis.

JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Bipolar charge collecting structure enables overall water splitting on ferroelectric photocatalysts

Yong Liu et al.

Summary: This paper proposes a method to fabricate interfacial charge-collecting nanostructures on the positive and negative domains of a ferroelectric material, facilitating water splitting in ferroelectric photocatalysts. The study observes efficient accumulation of photogenerated electrons and holes around Au nanoparticles, located in the positive and negative domains of a BaTiO3 single crystal. Photocatalytic overall water splitting is achieved on a ferroelectric BaTiO3 single crystal after assembling oxidation and reduction cocatalysts on charged Au nanoparticles.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Excellent piezo-photocatalytic performance of Bi4Ti3O12 nanoplates synthesized by molten-salt method

Zhongshuai Xie et al.

Summary: In this study, the piezo-phototronic effect was employed to enhance the photocatalytic performance of Bi4Ti3O12 nanoplates. The synthesized nanoplates showed improved degradation rate of RhB under light and ultrasonic excitations. This work provides an efficient method to develop piezo-photocatalysts with superior performance.

NANO ENERGY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Coupling of piezocatalysis and photocatalysis for efficient degradation of methylene blue by Bi0.9Gd0.07La0.03FeO3 nanotubes

Angom Devadatta Mani et al.

Summary: This study reports a strategy to simultaneously introduce piezocatalysis and enhance the intrinsic photocatalysis in a single catalyst. By doping, the surface oxygen vacancy concentration of the catalyst is increased, improving the catalytic efficiency for organic pollutant degradation. Under simultaneous light irradiation and ultrasonic excitation, the catalyst shows excellent catalytic performance, achieving a 95% degradation of methylene blue.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED CERAMICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Mono-, Di-, and Tri-Valent Cation Doped BiFe0.95Mn0.05O3 Nanoparticles: Ferroelectric Photocatalysts

Astita Dubey et al.

Summary: The ferroelectricity and narrow electronic bandgap of multivalent codoped Bismuth ferrite nanoparticles are utilized to enhance the photocatalytic activity. Doping with mono- and tri-valent cations increases the spontaneous polarization of the nanoparticles, leading to improved photocatalytic performance.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Piezo-Photocatalytic Synergy in BiFeO3@COF Z-Scheme Heterostructures for High-Efficiency Overall Water Splitting

Mei-Ling Xu et al.

Summary: This study presents a novel approach for solar-driven overall water splitting by combining covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and piezoelectric material to form a Z-scheme core@shell heterostructure. The synergistic effect between the polarized electric field and photo-generated charges, along with the precise adjustment of shell thickness, greatly enhances carrier separation and utilization efficiency. The optimized BiFeO3@TpPa-1-COF photocatalyst exhibits the highest hydrogen and oxygen production rates among various piezo- and COF-based photocatalysts, providing new possibilities for the practical application of highly efficient photocatalytic overall water splitting.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Piezo-photocatalysis over phase-engineered MoSe2 modified Bi2WO6 hierarchical microspheres: Utilizing piezoelectric effect to enhance photocatalytic performance

Guifang Sun et al.

Summary: This study combines piezocatalysis and photocatalysis to achieve efficient piezo-photocatalytic activity. The optimized 1T/2H MS/BWO piezo-photocatalyst shows excellent degradation efficiency of diclofenac under the combined action of sunlight and ultrasound. The 1T/2H MS/BWO composite generates a strong polarization electric field to accelerate carrier separation and improve the piezo-photocatalytic activity. The 1T/2H MoSe2 also exhibits superior properties compared to 2H MoSe2.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Promoting photocatalytic organic pollutant degradation of BiOIO3/basic bismuth (III) nitrate by dual field effect: Built-in electric field and piezoelectric field effect

Zi Qing Li et al.

Summary: In this study, an asymmetric piezoelectric semiconductor BiOIO3 is combined with basic bismuth (III) nitrate (BBN) to form a two-dimension heterojunction, which shows remarkable photodegradation performance. The hybrid exhibits a higher kinetic constant than single piezoelectricity or photocatalysis. The built-in electric field and piezoelectric field effects promote the separation and transformation of photogenerated carriers, leading to improved performance. Moreover, this hybrid can also effectively degrade various organic dyes.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Bi-Ti-In trimetallic sites in the Indium-doped Bi4Ti3O12-CuIn5S8 S-scheme heterojunction for controlling the selectivity of CO2 photoreduction

Hui Zhao et al.

Summary: Defect engineering of metal compounds can effectively tailor the surface properties and coordination models, leading to controlled CO2 photoreduction and high photocatalytic activity.
Article Chemistry, Physical

Ferroelectric polarization promotes the excellent CO2 photoreduction performance of Bi4Ti3O12 synthesized by molten salt method

Pengwei Jia et al.

Summary: The coupling of ferroelectric and photoexcitation can effectively enhance the catalytic performance of semiconductors. By utilizing the spontaneous polarization of strong ferroelectric materials to induce the separation of electrons and holes, directly developing ferroelectrics as photocatalysts shows great promise. In this study, a ferroelectric layered perovskite Bi4Ti3O12 was prepared through molten salt method (BTO-1) and hydrothermal method (BTO-2), and it exhibits excellent photocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction. Compared to BTO-2, BTO-1 shows stronger photoexcited carrier separation ability and larger specific surface area, leading to significantly higher CH3OH and CH3CH2OH yields. The exceptional ferroelectric properties of BTO-1, resulting from its remarkable crystallinity, effectively reduce the recombination of photogenerated carriers induced by an electric field, thereby greatly enhancing its photocatalytic performance. The yields of CH3OH and CH3CH2OH after CO2 reduction by polarized BTO-1 are 1.84 and 1.61 times higher than those of unpolarized BTO-1, respectively. This study opens up new possibilities for utilizing ferroelectric materials as efficient photocatalysts to improve photocatalytic ability.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhanced internal field of Bi4NbO8Cl ferroelectric photocatalyst to promote charge separation via constructing crystal plane-dependent BiOI dielectric layer

Tong Liu et al.

Summary: Spontaneous polarization induced by the crystal structure of ferroelectric semiconductor photo-catalyst enhances charge separation and improves photocatalytic activity. However, the actual efficiency of charge separation is limited by the shielding field due to the complexity of multi-electric field coupling. In this study, a surface reconstruction engineering approach is used to reduce the attenuation of the shielding field and enhance the residual depolarization field. The enhanced depolarization field promotes charge separation and significantly improves the photocatalytic efficiency.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Built in electric field boosted photocatalytic performance in a ferroelectric layered material SrBi2Ta2O9 with oriented facets: Charge separation and mechanism insights

Biru Liao et al.

Summary: This study successfully synthesized SrBi2Ta2O9 ferroelectric photocatalysts with different morphologies through a molten salt method, which were used for efficient degradation of antibiotics. With the addition of KCl, SBTO 3 with exposed (001) facets showed excellent photocatalytic activity for decomposing tetracycline and ciprofloxacin. The rate constants of SBTO 3 for TC and CIP degradation were 18 and 138 times higher than the unmodified sample, respectively. DFT calculation and LC-MS analysis were used to investigate the degradation pathways and intermediates of the antibiotics.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2022)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Piezoelectricity-enhanced multifunctional applications of hydrothermally-grown p-BiFeO3-n-ZnO heterojunction films

Thi Nghi Nhan Nguyen et al.

Summary: This paper reports a facile hydrothermal method for fabricating p-BiFeO3 (BFO)-n-ZnO composite films on tin-doped indium oxide substrates, and tuning various functional properties of single-crystalline BFO and ZnO to enhance piezoelectricity for multiapplications.

RENEWABLE ENERGY (2022)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Achieving excellent photocatalytic degradation of pollutants by flower-like SrBi4Ti4O15/BiOCl heterojunction: The promotion of piezoelectric effect

Pengwei Jia et al.

Summary: Combining photocatalyst with piezoelectric materials is an effective way to improve the photocatalytic performance. In this study, a flower-like SrBi4Ti4O15/BiOCl composite is successfully prepared, and its photocatalytic degradation performance is significantly enhanced by the piezoelectric effect. Under the synergistic action of ultrasound and light, the polarized SrBi4Ti4O15/BiOCl exhibits a remarkable degradation rate of the dye RhB.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2022)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Self-Doping Based Facet Junctions and Oxygen Vacancies in Ferroelectric Bi3TiXNb2-XO9 Nanosheets for Boosting Photocatalytic Degradation and Antibacterial Activity

Yongfei Cui et al.

Summary: This study proposes a self-doping strategy to regulate the crystal facet exposure ratio in ferroelectric nanosheets, optimizing its facet junction effect. The Ti1.05 sample exhibits the most efficient charge-carrier separation and transportation, outperforming Ti0.95 and Ti1.00. It also shows superior performance in the photodegradation of organic dye and antibiotic molecules, as well as antibacterial activity under visible light.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Symmetry breaking for semiconductor photocatalysis

Jun Di et al.

Summary: This review explores the general strategies for improving the photocatalytic performance of catalysts and proposes that symmetry breaking is the key factor in enhancing photocatalytic activity.

TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Improved photoredox activity of the 2D Bi4Ti3O12-BiVO4-Bi4V2O10 heterostructure via the piezoelectricity-enhanced charge transfer effect

Wuyou Wang et al.

Summary: Introducing piezoelectric materials to enhance photocatalytic activity, a Bi4Ti3O12-BiVO4-Bi4V2O10 catalyst was synthesized through a hydrothermal method, exhibiting remarkable performance in Cr(VI) removal and oxygen evolution. The improved activity is attributed to accelerated photoexcited carrier separation efficiency and synergy in the heterostructure.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ferroelectric-assisted charge carrier separation over Bi2MoO6 nanosheets for photocatalytic dye degradation

Kezhen Hui et al.

Summary: Researchers have successfully increased the degradation rate of RhB by synthesizing ultrathin layered Bi2MoO6 nanosheets with abundant oxygen vacancies and applying corona poling. This study is significant for the design of multifield coupling catalysts and the regulation of charge carrier dynamics.

NANOSCALE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Efficient degradation of endocrine-disrupting compounds by heterostructured perovskite photocatalysts and its correlation with their ferroelectricity

Yathavan Subramanian et al.

Summary: The growing contamination of water with endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) is posing a serious threat to human and animal health. Photocatalytic degradation is a promising approach for degrading EDCs due to its low energy consumption and absence of secondary pollution. In this study, the perovskite photocatalyst bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3) was modified to enhance the degradation efficiency of EDCs. The modified BiFeO3-Bi2S3 photocatalyst exhibited improved visible light harvesting, faster charge transfer kinetics, greater degree of excitons separation, and higher dielectric constant, resulting in enhanced degradation of EDCs.

NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Achieving excellent photocatalytic degradation of pollutants by flower-like SrBi4Ti4O15/BiOCl heterojunction: The promotion of piezoelectric effect

Pengwei Jia et al.

Summary: The study proposes a flower-like SrBi4Ti4O15/BiOCl composite, whose photocatalytic degradation performance is effectively improved by piezoelectric effect, providing a new pathway for pollutant treatment.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2022)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Novel bismuth ferrite nanopowder prepared by polyethylene glycol-assisted two-step solid-state reaction: Synthesis and magneto-optical properties

Jianmin Luo et al.

Summary: In this study, bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3) nanopowder was synthesized using different polymerization degrees of polyethylene glycol (PEG). The results showed that the polymerization degree of PEG significantly influenced the morphology and size of the synthesized products, as well as the magnetic and spectral properties.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2021)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Enhanced photocatalytic performance through the ferroelectric synergistic effect of p-n heterojunction BiFeO3/TiO2 under visible-light irradiation

Xilin Liao et al.

Summary: A BiFeO3/TiO2 p-n heterojunction photocatalyst with ferroelectric synergistic effect was developed to improve photocatalytic efficiency under visible-light irradiation. The composite showed higher sensitivity to visible light, enhanced separation and transfer efficiency of photoelectron-hole pairs, and superior photocatalytic degradation performance for methylene blue and tetracycline under UV and visible-light irradiation.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Built-in piezoelectric field improved photocatalytic performance of nanoflower-like Bi2WO6 using low-power white LEDs

Hua Lei et al.

Summary: The study utilized Bi2WO6 as a photocatalyst with visible light absorption and ferroelectric properties, achieving efficient degradation of organic dyes through photopiezocatalysis. Coupling LED illumination and ultrasonic vibration, the nanoflower-like Bi2WO6 demonstrated enhanced performance for organic dye purification compared to individual photocatalysis and piezocatalysis. The synergetic photopiezocatalysis showed promising potential for purifying organic pollutants in wastewater.

CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

A critical review on bismuth oxyhalide based photocatalysis for pharmaceutical active compounds degradation: Modifications, reactive sites, and challenges

Peng Gao et al.

Summary: Bismuth oxyhalides (BiOX)-based photocatalysis is capable of efficiently removing pharmaceutical active compounds (PhACs), but faces challenges such as rapid recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and inherent instability of structure. Recent modification studies have focused on facet control, elemental doping, bismuth-rich strategies, defect engineering, and heterojunction to address these issues.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Microwave-assisted synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic performance of Bi2O2CO3 nanoplates

Nitjawan Plubphon et al.

Summary: Bi2O2CO3 nanoplates were successfully synthesized using a microwave-assisted method, showing excellent photocatalytic activity in degrading methyl orange. The samples exhibited high stability and can be reused multiple times, making them promising candidates for environmental remediation applications.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ferroelectric-based SrBi4Ti4O15/SnS2 hybrids by piezoelectric effect

Minggui Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, SBTO/SnS2 hybrids were synthesized by decorating SnS2 nanostructures on SBTO nanosheets, significantly enhancing the light absorption capability, photocatalytic activity, and stability of the hybrids. The introduced periodic magnetic stirring helps resolve the electrostatic screening of ferroelectric, promoting the separation of electrons and holes, and further improving the photocatalytic activity.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Crystal face-selective Bi4Ti3O12/BiOI heterojunction constructed for enhanced visible ligtht-driven photocatalytic activity

Tong Liu et al.

Summary: The synthesized Bi4Ti3O12/BiOI heterojunction enhances the ferroelectric properties and improves the separation and recombination processes of carriers, showing better photocatalytic kinetics under visible-light irradiation. This study provides an effective and scalable strategy for designing a system of efficient response to visible light.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Integrated piezo-photocatalysis of electrospun Bi4Ti3O12 nanostructures by bi-harvesting visible light and ultrasonic energies

Daiming Liu et al.

Summary: By utilizing the piezo-phototronic effect, Bi4Ti3O12 nanostructures demonstrated high piezo-photocatalytic activity with superior performance, providing a new strategy for developing high-performance catalysts and shedding new insights into piezo-photocatalysis.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Surface Local Polarization Induced by Bismuth-Oxygen Vacancy Pairs Tuning Non-Covalent Interaction for CO2 Photoreduction

Jun Di et al.

Summary: By engineering atomic level bismuth-oxygen vacancy pairs into Bi24O31Br10 (BOB) atomic layers, a local polarization field is created to facilitate charge separation and CO2 activation. The tuned surface atomic structures enable the formation of stable intermediates, leading to an enhanced CO2 photoreduction efficiency. This work provides new insights for the design of vacancy pairs to optimize the reaction process and improve catalytic activity.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Cocatalyst Engineering in Piezocatalysis: A Promising Strategy for Boosting Hydrogen Evolution

Guodong Yang et al.

Summary: Piezoelectric semiconductor-based piezocatalysis shows promise for hydrogen generation, and introducing cocatalysts typically used in photocatalysis can enhance performance. Key parameters influencing activity include band tilting, surface characteristics, and loading amount of cocatalyst.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Coupling ferroelectric polarization and anisotropic charge migration for enhanced CO2 photoreduction

Hongjian Yu et al.

Summary: The study on CO2 photoreduction into solar fuels is significant. SrBi2Nb2O9 nanosheets demonstrate outstanding CO2 reduction performance, with ferroelectric polarization and anisotropic charge migration playing critical roles.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synergizing piezoelectric and plasmonic modulation of Ag/BiFeO3 fibrous heterostructure toward boosted photoelectrochemical energy conversion

Jing Xu et al.

Summary: The rational design of Ag/BiFeO3 fibrous heterostructures with the synergy of piezoelectric field and localized surface plasmon resonance modulation was investigated, showing that Ag2/BFO had optimal piezoelectric properties. Testing with methyl orange and methylene blue degradation demonstrated significantly enhanced activity in ultrasonic-driven and visible-light-driven Ag2/BFO samples, promoting directional migration and separation of photogenerated charge carriers.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Ferroelectric polarization effect promoting the bulk charge separation for enhance the efficiency of photocatalytic degradation

Zhi Zhang et al.

Summary: Polarized C/Bi/Bi2MoO6 were synthesized by electrical polarizing method to improve photocatalytic performance. This method not only degrades harmful substances, but also has the potential for semiconductor modification, while maintaining the crystal structure and morphology of the catalyst.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ultrathin h-BN/Bi2MoO6 heterojunction with synergetic effect for visible-light photocatalytic tetracycline degradation

Zhao Du et al.

Summary: A series of ultrathin h-BN/Bi2MoO6 heterojunction with excellent photocatalytic activity was prepared via a solvothermal method, showing high degradation ratios of tetracycline antibiotics under visible-light irradiation. The synergistic effect between h-BN and Bi2MoO6 led to effective photogenerated carrier separation and polarization of tetracycline molecules, demonstrating the potential for the design of more efficient visible-light photocatalysts.

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Promoted photocatalytic degradation and detoxication performance for norfloxacin on Z-scheme phosphate-doped BiVO4/graphene quantum dots/ P-doped g-C3N4

Meiyang Wang et al.

Summary: The novel Z-scheme ternary heterojunction BVP/GQDs/PCN demonstrated excellent visible light photocatalytic activity and NOR degradation performance, outperforming traditional binary heterojunctions.

SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Preparation and piezoelectric catalytic performance of HT-Bi2MoO6 microspheres for dye degradation

Lili Cheng et al.

Summary: HT-Bi2MoO6 microspheres were prepared by hydrothermal method and used in the piezoelectric catalytic degradation of dye, achieving a high degradation ratio of 98.9%. The main active species in the piezoelectric catalytic process were suggested to be center dot O-2 and h(+). The flower-like microspheres morphology of HT-Bi2MoO6 catalyst can effectively convert mechanical energy into electrical energy for dye degradation.

ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synergistic Polarization Engineering on Bulk and Surface for Boosting CO2 Photoreduction

Lizhen Liu et al.

Summary: The study combined corona poling and surface I-grafting to enhance charge separation and CO2 affinity of Bi4Ti3O12, resulting in a significant increase in CO production rate. The synergistic effect of ferroelectric polarization and surface ion grafting promotes CO2 photoreduction efficiently.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Piezoelectric effect synergistically enhances the performance of Ti32-oxo-cluster/BaTiO3/CuS p-n heterojunction photocatalytic degradation of pollutants

Luping Zhou et al.

Summary: The study successfully synthesized a Ti-32-oxo-cluster/BaTiO3/CuS three-layer heterojunction material that can effectively utilize visible light and vibration energy for photo-piezoelectric synergistic catalytic degradation of pollutants, showing a high degradation rate. By inserting the piezoelectric material BaTiO3 between p-type CuS and n-type CTOC, the separation and migration of photo-generated carriers were promoted, achieving a photo-piezoelectric synergistic catalytic effect.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Synergetic piezo-photocatalytic effect in a Bi2MoO6/BiOBr composite for decomposing organic pollutants

Ziyu Yao et al.

Summary: A synergetic piezo-photocatalytic system was successfully constructed by utilizing semiconductor materials with piezoelectric effect, showing satisfying degradation performance under visible light irradiation and stable ultrasonic vibration. The Bi2MoO6/BiOBr composite prepared in this study demonstrated significant photocatalytic and piezocatalytic effects, especially in decomposing methyl violet under optimal conditions.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Review Engineering, Environmental

Bismuth-based photocatalyst for photocatalytic oxidation of flue gas mercury removal: A review

Yu Guan et al.

Summary: Photocatalytic oxidation is a promising technology for addressing industrial flue gas mercury (Hg) pollution. Bi-based photocatalysts have attracted attention due to their unique structures and high performance, offering potential solutions to the issue.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Synergy of ferroelectric polarization and oxygen vacancy to promote CO2 photoreduction

Hongjian Yu et al.

Summary: In this study, significantly enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity is achieved through the synergy of surface oxygen vacancies and ferroelectric polarization over the Bi3TiNbO9 photocatalyst. This highlights the importance of ferroelectric properties and controlled surface defect engineering in enhancing the CO2 photoreduction performance.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Intrinsic photocatalytic water oxidation activity of Mn-doped ferroelectric BiFeO3

Jafar Hussain Shah et al.

Summary: In this study, particulate BFO and Mn-doped BiFeO3 were synthesized by the sol-gel method, demonstrating that Mn doping significantly enhances the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity under visible light irradiation. The bandgap of Mn-doped BFO could be reduced by varying the Mn doping amount, leading to improved absorption of visible light and decreased activation energy for water oxidation. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggested that surface Fe species are the active sites for water oxidation, with Mn doping leading to the lowest over-potential measured in this study. The synergistic effect of bandgap narrowing in Mn-doped BFO increases the photocatalytic water oxidation activity by inhibiting charge recombination and reducing activation energy.

CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Catalysis based on ferroelectrics: controllable chemical reaction with boosted efficiency

Tsz Lok Wan et al.

Summary: Ferroelectrics have emerged as promising catalysts to address the low efficiency and poor selectivity of traditional catalysts, with advantages of promoted light adsorption, boosted catalytic efficiency, suppressed electron-hole pair recombination, and superior selectivity via the ferroelectric switch.

NANOSCALE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Coupling Piezocatalysis and Photocatalysis in Bi4NbO8X (X = Cl, Br) Polar Single Crystals

Cheng Hu et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Advances in Piezo-Phototronic Effect Enhanced Photocatalysis and Photoelectrocatalysis

Lun Pan et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Photoferroelectric Thin Films for Flexible Systems by a Three-in-One Solution-Based Approach

Inigo Bretos et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent progress on piezoelectric materials for renewable energy conversion

Xiaohui Yan et al.

NANO ENERGY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Preparation of Bi2MoO6/Ti3C2MXene heterojunction photocatalysts for fast tetracycline degradation and Cr(vi) reduction

Danxia Zhao et al.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Photocatalytic activity enhanced via surface hybridization

Yan Guo et al.

CARBON ENERGY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Ferroelectric polarization and thin-layered structure synergistically promoting CO2 photoreduction of Bi2MoO6

Shuguan Li et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Recent Advances of Ferro-, Piezo-, and Pyroelectric Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications

Shun Li et al.

ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

The Role of Polarization in Photocatalysis

Fang Chen et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Piezoelectric materials for catalytic/photocatalytic removal of pollutants: Recent advances and outlook

Zhang Liang et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Oxygen vacancy associated single-electron transfer for photofixation of CO2 to long-chain chemicals

Shichuan Chen et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Dielectric, ferroelectric, impedance and photocatalytic water splitting study of Y3+ modified SrBi2Ta2O9 ferroelectrics

V. Senthil et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Self-assembly of efficient flower-like Bi2SiO5 photocatalyst through Pt modification

Yu Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY (2019)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Spontaneous Polarization Effect and Photocatalytic Activity of Layered Compound of BiOIO3

Xu-Dong Dong et al.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Crystalline Carbon Nitride Semiconductors for Photocatalytic Water Splitting

Lihua Lin et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Selective Ferroelectric BiOI/Bi4Ti3O12 Heterostructures for Visible Light-Driven Photocatalysis

Amar Al-Keisy et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2019)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Freestanding ultrathin bismuth-based materials for diversified photocatalytic applications

Jun Xiong et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Facile fabrication of well-polarized Bi2WO6 nanosheets with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity

Ganghua Zhang et al.

CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2018)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Mesoporous Bi2WO6 sheets synthesized via a sol-gel freeze-drying method with excellent photocatalytic performance

Tianyuan Han et al.

JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2017)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Band-Gap Engineering and Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Sm and Mn Doped BiFeO3 Nanoparticles

Syed Irfan et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2017)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

A newly emerging visible light-responsive BiFeO3 perovskite for photocatalytic applications: A mini review

Sze-Mun Lam et al.

MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN (2017)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Enhancement of charge separation in ferroelectric heterogeneous photocatalyst Bi4(SiO4)3/Bi2SiO5 nanostructures

Amar Al-Keisy et al.

DALTON TRANSACTIONS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Macroscopic Polarization Enhancement Promoting Photo- and Piezoelectric-Induced Charge Separation and Molecular Oxygen Activation

Hongwei Huang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2017)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hierarchical photocatalysts

Xin Li et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Efficient Microwave-Assisted Functionalization of the Aurivillius-Phase Bi2SrTa2O9

Yanhui Wang et al.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2016)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

On Structure, Optical Properties and Photodegradated Ability of Aurivillius-Type Bi3TiNbO9 Nanoparticles

Lei Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2016)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Analysis of renewable energies in European Union

Mihaela Pacesila et al.

RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS (2016)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Monolayered Bi2WO6 nanosheets mimicking heterojunction interface with open surfaces for photocatalysis

Yangen Zhou et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A high surface area ordered mesoporous BiFeO3 semiconductor with efficient water oxidation activity

Ioannis Papadas et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2015)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Bismuth titanate nanobelts through a low-temperature nanoscale solid-state reaction

Pin Hao et al.

ACTA MATERIALIA (2014)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Self-assembled three-dimensional hierarchical Bi2WO6 microspheres by sol-gel-hydrothermal route

Yumin Liu et al.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2014)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Understanding TiO2 Photocatalysis: Mechanisms and Materials

Jenny Schneider et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Bismuth oxyhalide nanomaterials: layered structures meet photocatalysis

Jie Li et al.

NANOSCALE (2014)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A simple, low-cost CVD route to thin films of BiFeO3 for efficient water photo-oxidation

Savio J. A. Moniz et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2014)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Electrospinning of magnetical bismuth ferrite nanofibers with photocatalytic activity

Wei Wang et al.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2013)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Electrophoretic deposition of multiferroic BiFeO3 sub-micrometric particles from stabilized suspensions

Chiara Ponzoni et al.

JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2013)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Ferroelectric nanoparticles, wires and tubes: synthesis, characterisation and applications

Justin Varghese et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2013)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Preparation and characterization of barium titanate nanofibers by electrospinning

B. Sahoo et al.

CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL (2012)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Electrospinning: A fascinating fiber fabrication technique

Nandana Bhardwaj et al.

BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES (2010)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A practical visible-light-driven Bi2WO6 nanofibrous mat prepared by electrospinning

Meng Shang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY (2009)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Solid-state compatibility in the system Bi2O3-TiO2-Bi2WO6

Teresa Jardiel et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2008)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Visible-light photocatalytic properties of weak magnetic BiFeO3 nanoparticles

Feng Gao et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2007)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Lead-free SrBi4Ti4O15 and Bi4Ti3O12 material fabrication using the microwave-assisted molten salt synthesis method

Hua Hao et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2007)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Size-dependent magnetic properties of single-crystalline multiferroic BiFeO3 nanoparticles

Tae-Jin Park et al.

NANO LETTERS (2007)

Article Materials Science, Ceramics

Electrospinning: A simple and versatile technique for producing ceramic nanofibers and nanotubes

Dan Li et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY (2006)