Recent Progress in Photocatalytic Degradation of Water Pollution by Bismuth Tungstate.

Photocatalysis has emerged as a highly promising, green, and efficient technology for degrading pollutants in wastewater. Among the various photocatalysts, Bismuth tungstate (BiWO) has gained significant attention in the research community due to its potential in environmental remediation and photocatalytic energy conversion. However, the limited light absorption ability and rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers hinder the further improvement of BiWO's photocatalytic performance. This review aims to present recent advancements in the development of BiWO-based photocatalysts. It delves into the photocatalytic mechanism of BiWO and summarizes the achieved photocatalytic characteristics by controlling its morphology, employing metal and non-metal doping, constructing semiconductor heterojunctions, and implementing defective engineering. Additionally, this review explores the practical applications of these modified BiWO photocatalysts in wastewater purification. Furthermore, this review addresses existing challenges and suggests prospects for the development of efficient BiWO photocatalysts. It is hoped that this comprehensive review will serve as a valuable reference and guide for researchers seeking to advance the field of BiWO photocatalysis.