Synthesis of Bi₂O₂CO₃ nanosheets by electrical discharges in liquids for photocatalytic and nanoelectronic applications

摘要: This work provides information on the synthesis of ultrathin nanosheets composed of Bi₂O₂CO₃, hereafter referred to as BOC. The synthesis is achieved through the rapid and straightforward technique known as Electrical Discharges in Dielectric Liquids (EDDL). To ensure the reproducibility of the synthesis, a pre-treatment method involving the etching of bismuth electrodes with Nital was employed. The chosen process entails initiating electrical discharges between these electrodes while submerged in either liquid nitrogen or water. Remarkably, both liquids produced identical nanostructures, a similarity validated by optical emission spectroscopy, which confirmed the metallic nature of the discharge in both environments. Following this stage, the nanosheets undergo rapid oxidation and carbonation upon exposure to air. The proposed growth mechanism is closely linked to the ledge mechanism, considering …