Weak Interactions under Pressure: hp‐CuBi and Its Analogues

The metastable binary compound hp‐CuBi was obtained from the direct chemical reaction between copper and bismuth at a pressure of 5 GPa and a temperature of 720 K. The atomic arrangement comprises slabs of puckered Cu layers sandwiched between Bi planes. The QTAIM charges calculated for compounds of bismuth with transition metals reveal negligible charge transfer for hp‐CuBi. Analysis of the chemical bonding with position‐space techniques discloses multicenter interactions within the Bi‐Cu‐Bi slabs and lone‐pair interactions of the van der Waals type between these entities. hp‐CuBi exhibits metal‐type electrical conductivity with superconductivity below T_c=1.3 K.     

Between Localization and Delocalization: Ru(cod)2+ Units in the Zintl Clusters [Bi9{Ru(cod)}2]3− and [Tl2Bi6{Ru(cod)}]2−

Reactions of [K(crypt‐222)]₂(TlBi₃)⋅0.5 en ( 1 b ) with [Ru(cod)(H₂CC(Me)CH₂)₂] ( A ) in 1,2‐diaminoethane (en) led to the formation of two compounds with new bismuth‐rich cluster anions, [K(crypt‐222)]₃[Bi₉{Ru(cod)}₂]⋅1.5 en ( 2 ) and [K(crypt‐222)]₂[Tl₂Bi₆{Ru(cod)}]⋅2 tol ( 3 ), alongside the salt of a binary nido cluster, [K(crypt‐222)]₃(Tl₄Bi₅)⋅2 en ( 4 ). The anions in 2 and 3 are two further examples of rare heterometallic clusters containing Ru atoms. As one cod ligand is retained on each Ru atom in both clusters, the anions may be viewed as intermediates on the way towards larger, ligand‐free intermetalloid clusters. Quantum‐chemical studies provided insight into the bonding situation in these clusters. According to these studies, the anion of 2 features both electron‐precise and electron‐deficient parts. Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry analysis indicated that the clusters undergo stepwise fragmentation.     

单斜BiVO4可见光催化降解甲基橙的形貌效应

以硝酸铋和偏钒酸铵为无机源,NaOH为pH值调节剂,三嵌段共聚物P123为表面活性剂,采用醇-水热法制备了多种形貌的单斜BiVO4.利用X射线衍射、N2吸脱附、扫描电子显微镜、X射线光电子能谱和紫外可见光漫反射等技术表征了其物化性质,并考察了这些BiVO4样品在可见光照射下降解甲基橙的催化活性.结果表明,表面活性剂和溶...     

粒径可控的纳米铁酸铋的制备及其光催化性能

采用改进的聚丙烯酰胺凝胶法制备了BiFeO3纳米颗粒,利用热重-差热、红外光谱及X射线衍射等手段研究了干凝胶的热分解及BiFeO3的成相过程.结果表明,在600℃煅烧可制备出高纯的BiFeO3纳米颗粒.同时发现,随着双丙烯酰胺含量的增加,所得样品晶粒尺寸逐渐减小,从而制备出平均粒径约52～110nm的系列BiFeO3颗...     

Metal–Organic Framework-Derived Carbon Nanorods Encapsulating Bismuth Oxides for Rapid and Selective CO2 Electroreduction to Formate

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) conversion is promising in alleviating the excessive CO₂ level and simultaneously producing valuables. This work reports the preparation of carbon nanorods encapsulated bismuth oxides for the efficient CO₂ electroconversion toward formate production. This resultant catalyst exhibits a small onset potential of −0.28 V vs. RHE and partial current density of over 200 mA cm⁻² with a stable and high Faradaic efficiency of 93 % for formate generation in a flow cell configuration. Electrochemical results demonstrate the synergistic effect in the Bi₂O₃@C promotes the rapid and selective CO₂ reduction in which the Bi₂O₃ is beneficial for improving the reaction kinetics and formate selectivity, while the carbon matrix would be helpful for enhancing the activity and current density of formate production. This work provides effective bismuth-based MOF derivatives for efficient formate production and offers insights in promoting practical CO₂ conversion technology.     

Molten-Salt-Assisted Synthesis of Bismuth Nanosheets for Long-term Continuous Electrocatalytic Conversion of CO2 to Formate

Two-dimensional (2D) monometallic pnictogens (antimony or Sb, and bismuth or Bi) nanosheets demonstrate potential in a variety of fields, including quantum devices, catalysis, biomedicine and energy, because of their unique physical, chemical, electronic and optical properties. However, the development of general and high-efficiency preparative routes toward high-quality pnictogen nanosheets is challenging. A general method involving a molten-salt-assisted aluminothermic reduction process is reported for the synthesis of Sb and Bi nanosheets in high yields (>90 %). Electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction was investigated on the Bi nanosheets, and high catalytic selectively to formate was demonstrated with a considerable current density at a low overpotential and an impressive stability. Bi nanosheets continuously convert CO₂ into formate in a flow cell operating for one month, with a yield rate of 787.5 mmol cm⁻² h⁻¹. Theoretical results suggest that the edge sites of Bi are far more active than the terrace sites.