Research progress in preparation and application of bismuth molybdate photocatalysts

Photocatalysis, a new environment-friendly green technology, shows great potential in ecological environment restoration and clean energy production. The selection of efficient and economical photocatalytic materials is the key to achieve efficient photocatalytic technology, with bismuth molybdate nanomaterials attracting much attention from the academic community due to their unique layered structure. Herein, the research progress on bismuth molybdate nanomaterials in the field of photocatalysis was reviewed from the aspects of crystal structure, preparation methods and common modifications, while the application of bismuth molybdate in the field of photocatalysis, including photocatalytic CO2 reduction, photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and photocatalytic nitrogen fixation, was emphatically elaborated. Finally, the challenges and prospects of bismuth molybdate nanomaterials in photocatalysis were discussed. © 2024 Fine Chemicals. All rights reserved.