Gondal / Xiaofeng / Dastageer Novel Bismuth-Oxyhalide-Based Materials and their Applications

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-81-322-3739-6
Verlag: Springer India
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band 76, 128 Seiten

Reihe: Advanced Structured Materials

This book provides a comprehensive overview of a series of bismuth oxyhalide compounds of BiOX (X=F, Cl, Br, I), in terms of their microstructure, electronic/band structure, preparation techniques, optical properties and their applications. The book brings together, for the first time, a compilation of advances in this area, including results achieved at the authors' lab (such as ultra-microscopy characterization by means of aberration-corrected STEM), offering a valuable guide for researchers and students alike.

Dr. Gondal is a distinguished professor at Physics Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and visiting researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA since 2012. Dr. Gondal received his Ph.D from the University of Bonn, Germany. He has been a regular associate member of the International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (1988-1995) and member of the editorial boards of seven international journals. Dr. Gondal's research interests are lasers, photonics, nanotechnology, materials science, sensors, solar cells, laser remote sensing, pollution monitoring, development of laser-based analytical techniques (LIDAR, PAS, LIBS,LEI), methane cracking using photolysis, laser-photo-catalysis for production of high value hydrocarbons and hydrogen for fuel cells, wastewater treatment and disinfection of bacteria. Dr. Gondal has published over 450 research papers in ISI journals and conferences of high repute. He has 15 patents so far published by the US patent office. He has contributed numerous book chapters. Dr. Gondal was awarded the Al-Marai Innovation Prize for the year 2011 for the application of nano-structured materials for environmental, three times Distinguished (Best) researcher award, and the Best Project Award by the KFUPM.  Xiaofeng Chang is a Ph.D research scholar at the College of Material Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China. Chang has published over 50 research papers in ISI journals and conference proceedings. He has numerous patents and good citations.  Mohamed Abdulkader Dastageer is currently a lecturer in Physics and scientist at the Laser Research Group at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. He took his Master's degree in Physics from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia. His areas of specialization are laser molecular spectroscopy, optical properties of functional materials and photocatalysis for the production of high value hydrocarbons, wastewater treatment and disinfection of bacteria. He is a research team member of the KFUPM-MIT, USA and KFUPM-NUS, Singapore collaborative research projects. He has several research publications in reputed international journals, book chapters and a few patents to his credit.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gondal, Mohammed A.

Xiaofeng, Chang

Dastageer, Mohamed A.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Preface;6
2;Acknowledgements;8
3;Contents;9
4;About the Authors;11
5;1 Introduction to Bismuth Oxyhalides;12
5.1;Abstract;12
5.2;1.1 Background;12
5.3;1.2 Importance of Bismuth-Based Functional Materials;13
5.4;1.3 Unique Characteristics of Bismuth Oxyhalides;14
5.5;References;16
6;2 Microstructure, Morphology, and Surface Structure of Bismuth Oxyhalides;18
6.1;Abstract;18
6.2;2.1 Space Group and Atomic Coordination (XRD Analysis);18
6.3;2.2 Raman and FTIR Analysis;23
6.4;2.3 Surface Chemical Structure;27
6.5;2.4 HRTEM Images and Analysis;29
6.6;References;37
7;3 Band Structure, Band Energy, and Density of States;39
7.1;Abstract;39
7.2;References;40
8;4 Optical Properties of Bismuth Oxyhalides;42
8.1;Abstract;42
8.2;4.1 Optical Properties of Semiconductors;42
8.3;4.2 Absorption/Reflectance Spectra of Bismuth Oxyhalides;43
8.4;4.3 Photoluminescence Spectra of Bismuth Oxyhalides;44
8.5;References;48
9;5 Preparation Techniques and Crystal Growth Processes;49
9.1;Abstract;49
9.2;5.1 Preparation by Hydrolysis (Precipitation) Method;49
9.2.1;5.1.1 Bi3+–X? (X = Cl, Br, I) Aqueous System;49
9.2.2;5.1.2 Other Hydrolysis Processes;51
9.2.3;5.1.3 Precipitation Preparation of BiOF;53
9.3;5.2 Preparation by Heat Treatment;54
9.4;5.3 Vapor-Phase Synthesis;55
9.5;5.4 Hydrothermal Preparation/Growth Process;57
9.6;5.5 Solvothermal Preparation/Growth Process;59
9.6.1;5.5.1 Alcoholic-Mediated Process;59
9.6.2;5.5.2 Others Solvothermal Systems;61
9.7;5.6 Special Halide Source-Induced Preparation;61
9.7.1;5.6.1 Reactive Ionic Liquid;61
9.7.2;5.6.2 Reactive Surfactant;65
9.8;5.7 Other Preparation Methods;68
9.9;References;69
10;6 Modified Bismuth Oxihalide Semiconductors;72
10.1;Abstract;72
10.2;6.1 Metal–BiOX Hybrid System;72
10.2.1;6.1.1 Metal as a Co-catalyst;72
10.2.2;6.1.2 Metal as a Surface Resonance Plasmon Probe;75
10.3;6.2 Carbon–BiOX Hybrid System;79
10.4;6.3 Semiconductor-BiOX Hybrid System;82
10.5;References;93
11;7 Applications of Bismuth Oxyhalides;95
11.1;Abstract;95
11.2;7.1 Application of BiOX as a Photocatalyst;95
11.2.1;7.1.1 Degradation of Organic, Inorganic Pollutants, and Microorganisms;95
11.2.2;7.1.2 Water Splitting;104
11.3;7.2 Application of BiOX in Secondary Batteries;105
11.4;7.3 Application of BiOX in Gas Sensors;108
11.5;7.4 Application of BiOX in Solar Cells;109
11.6;References;111
12;8 Latest and Future Prospects of Bismith Oxyhalides;114
12.1;Abstract;114
12.2;8.1 Future Plans for Preparation of BIOX;115
12.3;8.2 Focus on Multidimensional Shape-Dependent (or Layered) BiOX;115
12.4;8.3 Future Methodologies for the Production of Nano BiOX;118
12.5;8.4 Heterojunction Structures of Bismuth Oxyhalides;119
12.6;References;121