Monoclinic dibismuth tetraoxide (m-Bi2O4) for piezocatalysis: new use for neglected materials

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Mar 18;57(22):2740-2743. doi: 10.1039/d0cc07064e. Epub 2021 Feb 17.

Abstract

Piezocatalysis is a promising approach for environmental pollutant removal. Monoclinic dibismuth tetraoxide (m-Bi2O4) was first applied to piezocatalyze organics under ultrasonic vibration. The built-in electric field with ultrasonic stress drives the separation of holes and electrons in m-Bi2O4. Its excellent piezocatalytic activity, reusability and chemical stability make m-Bi2O4 a new candidate of piezocatalysis.