Emergent Synthesis of Bismuth Subcarbonate Nanomaterials with Various Morphologies towards Photocatalytic Activities - An Overview

The unique properties of bismuth subcarbonate nanomaterials provide benefits in remediation, pollution prevention, and efficient use of resources; however, the greatest contribution to green chemistry is likely to be the new manufacturing strategies available through nanoscience. Thus, the present overview mainly focuses on the synthesis of diverse bismuth subcarbonates nanostructures such as nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanoplates, nanosheets, hollow microspheres and microstructures resembles rose, sponge, flower and persimmon-like morphologies; and studied their photocatalytic activities to reveal the morphological features of the precursor. Moreover the wide characterizations of these materials using various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques; and the probable catalytic mechanism based on their diverse architectures were discussed.