Fabrication, modification and application of (BiO)2CO3-based photocatalysts: A review

- The (BiO)2CO3 with Aurivillius structure y is an emergent material.
- Synthesis of (BiO)2CO3 micro/nano structures was reviewed.
- The mechanisms of (BiO)2CO3 based nanocomposites were discussed.
- Doping (BiO)2CO3 with nonmetals for enhanced activity was highlighted.
- Multi-functional applications of (BiO)2CO3 based derivatives was demonstrated.