Novel Bismuth-Oxyhalide-based materials and their applications. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mohammed A. Gondal, Chang Xiaofeng, Mohamed A. Dastageer.
• Authors: Gondal, Mohammed A; Chang, Xiaofeng; Dastageer, Mohamed A
• Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Authors; 1 Introduction to Bismuth Oxyhalides; Abstract; 1.1 Background; 1.2 Importance of Bismuth-Based Functional Materials; 1.3 Unique Characteristics of Bismuth Oxyhalides; References; 2 Microstructure, Morphology, and Surface Structure of Bismuth Oxyhalides; Abstract; 2.1 Space Group and Atomic Coordination (XRD Analysis); 2.2 Raman and FTIR Analysis; 2.3 Surface Chemical Structure; 2.4 HRTEM Images and Analysis; References; 3 Band Structure, Band Energy, and Density of States; Abstract; References; 4 Optical Properties of Bismuth Oxyhalides. Abstract4.1 Optical Properties of Semiconductors; 4.2 Absorption/Reflectance Spectra of Bismuth Oxyhalides; 4.3 Photoluminescence Spectra of Bismuth Oxyhalides; References; 5 Preparation Techniques and Crystal Growth Processes; Abstract; 5.1 Preparation by Hydrolysis (Precipitation) Method; 5.1.1 Bi3+-X− (X = Cl, Br, I) Aqueous System; 5.1.2 Other Hydrolysis Processes; 5.1.3 Precipitation Preparation of BiOF; 5.2 Preparation by Heat Treatment; 5.3 Vapor-Phase Synthesis; 5.4 Hydrothermal Preparation/Growth Process; 5.5 Solvothermal Preparation/Growth Process; 5.5.1 Alcoholic-Mediated Process 5.5.2 Others Solvothermal Systems5.6 Special Halide Source-Induced Preparation; 5.6.1 Reactive Ionic Liquid; 5.6.2 Reactive Surfactant; 5.7 Other Preparation Methods; References; 6 Modified Bismuth Oxihalide Semiconductors; Abstract; 6.1 Metal-BiOX Hybrid System; 6.1.1 Metal as a Co-catalyst; 6.1.2 Metal as a Surface Resonance Plasmon Probe; 6.2 Carbon-BiOX Hybrid System; 6.3 Semiconductor-BiOX Hybrid System; References; 7 Applications of Bismuth Oxyhalides; Abstract; 7.1 Application of BiOX as a Photocatalyst; 7.1.1 Degradation of Organic, Inorganic Pollutants, and Microorganisms. 7.1.2 Water Splitting7.2 Application of BiOX in Secondary Batteries; 7.3 Application of BiOX in Gas Sensors; 7.4 Application of BiOX in Solar Cells; References; 8 Latest and Future Prospects of Bismith Oxyhalides; Abstract; 8.1 Future Plans for Preparation of BIOX; 8.2 Focus on Multidimensional Shape-Dependent (or Layered) BiOX; 8.3 Future Methodologies for the Production of Nano BiOX; 8.4 Heterojunction Structures of Bismuth Oxyhalides; References.
• Publisher Details: New Delhi : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 661.0718; Bismuth compounds; Bismuth; Oxychlorides; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Materials Science -- General; Bismuth; Bismuth compounds; Oxychlorides; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9788132237396; 8132237390
• Related ISBNs: 9788132237372
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on June 22, 2017).
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