Structure Tuning of Bi₂MoO₆ and Their Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Performances

Abstract

Structure-tuning strategies for synthesis and modification of Bi2MoO6, a novel visible light photocatalyst, have progressed at a quick pace. The enhancement of photocatalytic performances has been obtained through several morphology controls including hierarchical structures and heterojunctional nanocomposites. In this article, various structure modifications and their structural advantages in photocatalysis will be reviewed. In the first section, the structures of Bi2MoO6 such as crystal structures, electronic structures, and band structures will be presented. In the second section, many controllable synthesis approaches for modification of Bi2MoO6, including solid-state reaction, co-precipitation, solvothermal, and hydrothermal methods will be introduced. In the last section, the enhancement of photocatalytic activity for Bi2MoO6 due to the structure tuning will be discussed. The comprehensive review will provide perspectives on the research of efficient photocatalysts under visible light irradiation.