Bismuth Oxychloride Nanoplates (BiOCl)

Product Overview

Bismuth Oxychloride Nanoplates (BiOCl) are an important 2D material characterized by a unique layered structure. The structure consists of alternating [Bi2O2]²⁺ layers and Cl layers connected by van der Waals forces. This layered structure grants BiOCl nanoplates unique advantages in photocatalysis, even surpassing traditional photocatalysts like anatase TiO₂ in certain applications. While BiOCl has a relatively wide bandgap, limiting its absorption of visible light, structural modifications and composite doping can effectively enhance its response to visible light and photocatalytic efficiency.

Key Features

• Unique Nanosheet Structure: Large specific surface area, enhancing photocatalytic and adsorption capacities.
• Excellent Photocatalytic Performance: Despite its wide bandgap, BiOCl nanoplates exhibit excellent photocatalytic activity under UV light, with the potential to improve visible light responsiveness through structural tuning.
• Stable Physical and Chemical Properties: Stable under various environmental conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Size and Morphology Tunable: The thickness and size of the nanoplates can be adjusted through different preparation methods.

Applications

• Environmental Remediation: Used in photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants (such as dyes, pesticides), as well as for air and water purification.
• Energy Conversion: Promising in water splitting for hydrogen production and photocatalytic CO₂ reduction for energy conversion applications.
• Antibacterial and Disinfection: Uses photocatalytically generated reactive oxygen species (e.g., hydroxyl radicals, superoxide anions) for bacterial and viral inactivation, showing excellent antibacterial and disinfectant properties.
• Optoelectronic Devices: Applicable in optoelectronic devices such as photodetectors and solar cells, taking advantage of its unique light-responsive characteristics.