BiOCl

semiconductor

· BiOCl

BiOCl (bismuth oxychloride) is a layered semiconductor compound combining bismuth, oxygen, and chlorine elements, belonging to the oxyhalide semiconductor family. It is primarily investigated for photocatalytic applications in water treatment and environmental remediation, where its narrow bandgap and layered crystal structure enable visible-light-driven degradation of organic pollutants and antimicrobial activity. BiOCl is notable in research contexts as a cost-effective, non-toxic alternative to precious-metal catalysts and titanium dioxide, though industrial deployment remains limited compared to more mature photocatalytic materials.

photocatalytic water treatmentvisible-light catalysisenvironmental remediationantimicrobial coatingsresearch semiconductorsorganic pollutant degradation

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	3.460	eV	—

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BiOCl

Electrical Properties

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Environmental

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