J. Mater. Sci. Technol. ›› 2022, Vol. 108: 208-225.DOI: 10.1016/j.jmst.2021.08.053

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Recent progress in emerging BiPO4-based photocatalysts: Synthesis, properties, modification strategies, and photocatalytic applications

Rohit Kumara, Pankaj Raizadaa, Aftab Aslam Parwaz Khanb,c, Van-Huy Nguyend,*(), Quyet Van Lee, Suresh Ghotekarf,g, Rangabhashiyam Selvasembianh, Vimal Gandhii, Archana Singhj, Pardeep Singha,*()   

  1. aSchool of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan (Himachal Pradesh)-173212, India
    bCenter of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, P. O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
    cChemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P. O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
    dFaculty of Biotechnology, Binh Duong University, Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam
    eDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, South Korea
    fDepartment of Chemistry, Smt. Devkiba Mohansinhji Chauhan College of Commerce and Science, Silvassa 396230, University of Mumbai, Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT), India
    gDepartment of Chemistry, S.N. Arts, D.J.M. Commerce and B.N.S. Science College, Sangamner 422605, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra, India
    hDepartment of Biotechnology, School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur-613401, Tamilnadu, India
    iDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad-387001, Gujarat, India
    jAdvanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India
  • Received:2021-06-23 Revised:2021-08-03 Accepted:2021-08-07 Published:2021-10-24 Online:2021-10-24
  • Contact: Van-Huy Nguyen,Pardeep Singh
  • About author:pardeepchem@gmail.com (P. Singh).
    * E-mail addresses: nvhuy@bdu.edu.vn (V.-H. Nguyen),

Abstract:

In this perspective, we have highlighted the current literature and explained the synthesis, structure, morphology, modification strategies, and photocatalytic applications of emerging BiPO4-based photocatalysts. Since BiPO4 is a large bandgap photocatalyst, it uses UV light for the excitation of electrons, and also, the recombination of charge carriers is an issue in BiPO4. Various novel modification strategies of BiPO4 photocatalysts viz. defect modifications, heterojunction formation, phase-junctions, surface plasmon resonance, Schottky junction have been successfully proposed and highlighted. These modifications enhance the light absorption and inhibit the recombination of charge carriers BiPO4 photocatalyst. Finally, future aspects for further research on BiPO4-based photocatalysts are also explored. It expects that BiPO4-based photocatalysts represent a promising strategy for developing practical photocatalysts for energy and environmental remediation applications.

Key words: Photocatalysis, Modification strategies, Environmental remediation, BiPO4 photocatalyst