Experimental and theoretical exploration of bismuth oxyhalide (BiOX, X = Cl, Br, I) nanoparticles in thermoelectric, optoelectronic, and photocatalytic applications

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the functional properties of bismuth oxyhalide nanoparticles for diverse applications.
• Combined experimental and theoretical approaches
• Utilization of density functional theory (DFT)
• Characterization of nanoparticles' properties
• BiOX nanoparticles demonstrate promising thermoelectric performance
• Significant optoelectronic properties observed
• Enhanced photocatalytic activity reported in various tests