Bismuth-Based Materials for Photochemical and Photoelectrochemical Energy and Environment Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Our Special Issue is focused on recent developments in bismuth-based material, a promising class of semiconductor catalyst for energy and environment applications. Bismuth-based photocatalysts have demonstrated superior performance in photochemical and photoelectrochemical applications, such as water splitting, CO₂ reduction, C-N coupling, pollutant control, and organic chemical synthesis. The unique electronic and structural properties of bismuth-based materials make them a versatile platform for designing efficient and selective photocatalysts and photoelectrodes.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in bismuth-based materials, including their fabrication, characterization, optical and electronic properties, and photochemical and photoelectrochemical applications. We welcome contributions related to topics such as:

• Bismuth-based materials for photochemical and photoelectrochemical H₂ production, H₂O₂ synthesis, CO₂ reduction, C-N coupling, etc.
• Bismuth-based materials for photochemical and photoelectrochemical organic and inorganic pollutant degradation, including but not limited to PET, VOCs, NO_x, H₂S, etc.
• Bismuth-based materials for photochemical and photoelectrochemical organic chemical synthesis and biomass upgrading.
• Surface modification of bismuth-based materials for enhanced photochemical and photoelectrochemical performance.
• Bismuth-based composite materials for improved photochemical and photoelectrochemical performance.

We hope this Special Issue will stimulate further research in the field of bismuth-based materials and promote their practical applications in energy and environmental-related areas.

Dr. Shipeng Wan
Dr. Jie Jin
Guest Editors

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• bismuth-based materials
• photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis
• H₂ production
• H₂O₂ synthesis
• CO₂ reduction
• C-N coupling
• pollutant degradation
• organic chemical synthesis
• surface modification
• composite materials