Polaron Formation in Two-Dimensional Bismuth Oxyhalides BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I)

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Polaron formation occurs in two-dimensional bismuth oxyhalides BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I) and can be characterized using first-principles calculations. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Chenxu Zhang; Zhimeng Hao; Taifeng Liu

doi:10.1039/d6cp00799f

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Polaron Formation in Two-Dimensional Bismuth Oxyhalides BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I)

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This research aims to explore the formation of polarons in BiOX materials and their impact on photocatalytic activity.
Utilized first-principles calculations to analyze the electronic structure of BiOX materials.
Assessed the optoelectronic properties and their relation to polaron formation in the layered structure.
Identified unique polaron characteristics in BiOX materials, correlating with improved photocatalytic performance.
Demonstrated that different halide substitutions (Cl, Br, I) significantly affect the polaron formation process.

Implication

Investigates polaron formation in bismuth oxyhalides, highlighting implications for photocatalysis.

Abstract

Bismuth oxyhalides BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I) have garnered widespread attention in the field of photocatalysis due to their unique layered structures and excellent optoelectronic properties. Based on first-principles...

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Polaron Formation in Two-Dimensional Bismuth Oxyhalides BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I)

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Polaron Formation in Two-Dimensional Bismuth Oxyhalides BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I)

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