Fluorine mediated photocatalytic activity of BiPO4

- Fluorine doped BiPO4 was synthesized via an in situ fluorination method.
- The effects of fluorine on the crystal structure of BiPO4 were investigated.
- The effects of fluorine on the photocatalytic activity of BiPO4 were investigated.
- The photocatalytic activity of BiPO4 were increased upon F-doping.
- The reason for the enhancement of photocatalytic activity were investigated.