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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Photocatalysis

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  • Bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) is a promising semiconductor material.
  • Developing efficient synthesis methods for nanostructured BiOCl is crucial for its applications.
  • Understanding the influence of synthesis parameters on nanostructure morphology and properties is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the synthesis of BiOCl nanoplatelets with controlled dimensions.
  • To investigate the effect of different acids and additives on nanostructure formation.
  • To evaluate the photocatalytic performance of synthesized BiOCl nanoplatelets.

Main Methods:

  • Anodic oxidation of bismuth ingots in diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl) under dielectric breakdown conditions.
  • Exploration of various acids (HNO3, H2SO4, lactic acid) and additives (NH4F) to control nanostructure morphology.
  • Characterization of nanostructures using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).

Main Results:

  • Successfully synthesized BiOCl nanoplatelets of various dimensions.
  • Demonstrated that different acids and the addition of NH4F or lactic acid yield diverse bismuth-based nanostructures.
  • Synthesized BiOCl nanoplatelets exhibited superior photocatalytic decomposition of methylene blue compared to commercial BiOCl powder.

Conclusions:

  • Anodic oxidation is an effective method for synthesizing size-controlled BiOCl nanoplatelets.
  • The choice of electrolyte and additives significantly influences the morphology of bismuth nanostructures.
  • The synthesized BiOCl nanoplatelets show excellent potential as visible light photocatalysts for environmental remediation.