Mechanistic insights into the nitrogen photofixation reaction by BiOBr-based heterojunctions

Journal of Materials Chemistry C 2026 Open access

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Authors: Giulia Giovilli, Francesca Merlo, Andrea Olivati, Myriam Chems, Andrea Speltini, Michele Loriso, Silvia Colella, Andrea Listorti, Alessandro Landi, Andrea Peluso, Antonella Profumo, Mirko Prato
+4 more Julia Wiktor, Annamaria Petrozza, Francesco Ambrosio, Lorenzo Malavasi
DOI: 10.1039/d5tc04124d
Cited by: 3
References: 59

Abstract

Optimized BiOBr/g-C 3 N 4 heterojunctions show enhanced ammonia evolution under simulated sunlight. The superior activity arises from favorable band alignment and electron localization at the BiOBr (010) surfaces, enabling efficient N 2 activation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
14
Pages
5960–5969
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN