Bi₂O₂(OH)(NO₃) as a desirable [Bi₂O₂]²⁺layered photocatalyst: strong intrinsic polarity, rational band structure and {001} active facets co-beneficial for robust photooxidation capability

Non-centrosymmetric polar Bi₂O₂(OH)(NO₃) with a rational band structure and {001} active exposing facets is developed as a robust layered photocatalyst for photooxidative diverse industrial contaminants and pharmaceuticals.