Single-layer BiOX (X = Cl, Br, I) materials are energetically and dynamically stable structures. Single-layer BiOI is a promising photocatalyst for water splitting because of its suitable band gap and appropriate band edge positions.
Photocatalytic water splitting using sunlight is one of the most promising approaches to produce hydrogen, for which an increasing focus has been directed towards band gap engineering of the existing...
Using the DFT-GW-BSE method, we analyze how the electronic band gap, optical absorption spectrum and exciton binding energy of the MoS2 monolayer are influenced by NO and C3H3N3 molecules and S-defects.