One-step synthesis of Bi/C-BiOCl composites: double defect regulation, band structure modulation, and visible light photocatalytic enhancement mechanisms

RhB in just 8 minutes, and the degradation rate was increased to 2.7 times that of BiOCl. The economy and simplicity of this preparation method provide a promising strategy for further exploration of high-activity BiOCl photocatalysts; thus, this catalyst holds significant importance for the advancement of semiconductor materials in future research endeavors.