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Large-scale synthesis of 2D bismuth-enriched bismuth oxyiodides at low temperatures for high-performance supercapacitor and photocatalytic applications

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Various bismuth oxyhalides materials (such as BiOX, where X = Cl, Br, F, I) are widely investigated in supercapacitors and photocatalyst fields owing to their unique morphological features and outstanding electrochemical properties. In this study, we have synthesized various bismuth-rich oxyiodides such as BiOI, Bi4O5I2, Bi5O7I, and Bi7O9I3 with two-dimensional morphologies in large scale by facile hydrothermal route. The chemical composition, surface properties, morphological features, and electrochemical properties have been systematically investigated using various advanced characterization techniques. The XRD results confirmed that the BiOI, Bi4O5I2, Bi5O7I, and Bi7O9I3 could be prepared by adjusting simply the pH values and OH− concentrations. Furthermore, the enrichment in the Bi content, the surface area, specific capacitance, and photocatalytic activity of the materials has been increased appreciably. A high specific capacitance value of 347 F g−1 is achieved for the Bi7O9I3 material, which is higher than the other bismuth-enriched oxyiodide such as BiOI, Bi4O5I2, and Bi5O7I, respectively. Moreover, compared with other bismuth oxyiodides, the Bi7O9I3 exhibited admirable photocatalytic activity toward the rhodamine B dye and 4-chlorophenol degradation under the visible light. In addition, this comprehensive study provides a new strategy in the development of highly efficient bismuth oxyhalides for constructing high-performance photocatalyst material and supercapacitor electrode for energy and environmental applications.

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The authors are grateful for the financial support provided by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2017YFC040470002), Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Fund (No. 2017A030313321), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, CHD (No. 300102289108), the Scientific and Technological Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (No. KJQN201801515), and the Open Research Fund Program of the State Key Laboratory of Geodesy and Earth’s Dynamics (Grant No. SKLGED2018-1-3-E).

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  1. School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, 401331, China

    Pei Wu, Hai Hu & Gaohong Yin

  2. School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, No. 100, Waihuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China

    Li Feng, Yicong Liang & Xuhao Li

  3. Chongqing Municipal &Environmental Sanitation Monitoring Department, Chongqing, 401121, China

    Xia Zhang

  4. Chongqing Water Supply Co., Ltd, Chongqing, 400013, China

    Shenghai Tian

  5. Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region’s Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400045, China

    Sarfaraz Khan

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Wu, P., Feng, L., Liang, Y. et al. Large-scale synthesis of 2D bismuth-enriched bismuth oxyiodides at low temperatures for high-performance supercapacitor and photocatalytic applications. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 31, 5385–5401 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-020-03099-y

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