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2017 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Introduction to Bismuth Oxyhalides

Authors : Mohammed A. Gondal, Chang Xiaofeng, Mohamed A. Dastageer

Published in: Novel Bismuth-Oxyhalide-Based Materials and their Applications

Publisher: Springer India

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Abstract

This chapter is the general introduction to bismuth oxyhalides as a functional material, with the particular emphasis for their application as a photocatalyst in many photochemical processes. This introductory chapter touches upon the importance of bismuth oxyhalides, their unique characteristics, and different variants of these materials for various applications.

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Metadata
Title
Introduction to Bismuth Oxyhalides
Authors
Mohammed A. Gondal
Chang Xiaofeng
Mohamed A. Dastageer
Copyright Year
2017
Publisher
Springer India
Book
Novel Bismuth-Oxyhalide-Based Materials and their Applications

Print ISBN: 978-81-322-3737-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-81-322-3739-6

Copyright Year: 2017

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-3739-6_1